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Revision as of 07:43, 13 November 2010
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE) is a publicly traded, privately controlled integrated media (focusing in television, internet, and live events), sports, and entertainment company dealing primarily in the professional wrestling industry, with major revenue sources also coming from movies, music, product licensing, and direct product sales. Vince McMahon is the majority owner and Chairman of the company and his wife Linda McMahon holds the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Together with their children, Executive Vice President of Global Media Shane McMahon and Senior Vice President of Creative Writing Stephanie McMahon, the McMahons hold approximately 70% of WWE's economic interest and 96% of all voting power in the company. The company's global headquarters are located at 1241 East Main Street in Stamford, Connecticut, with international offices in Los Angeles, New York City, London, and Toronto. The company was previously known as Titan Sports, Inc. before changing to World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc., and most recently becoming World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.
WWE's business focus is on professional wrestling. It is currently the largest wrestling promotion in the world, and holds an extensive library of videos representing a significant portion of the visual history of professional wrestling. The promotion previously existed as the Capitol Wrestling Corporation, which promoted under the banner of the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), and later the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). WWE promotes under three brands; RAW, SmackDown! and NXT. WWE is also home to three of the eight internationally recognized world heavyweight titles.
WWE's revenue in fiscal 2006 (from May 2005 to April 2006) was approximately $400 million (US), with a net profit of approximately $47 million. As of August 2006, the company's market capitalization is over $1 billion (US). Its stock is traded on the NYSE as WWE.
Last Pay-Per-View Event
- Bragging Rights (October 24, 2010)
Next Pay-Per-View Event
- Survivor Series (November 21, 2010)
Championships and accomplishments
Current champions
| Championship | Champion(s) | Defeated | Date Won | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | |||||
| WWE Champion | Randy Orton | Sheamus, John Cena, Edge, Chris Jericho, Wade Barrett | September 19, 2010 | Chicago, Illinois | Night of Champions 2010 |
| WWE United States | Daniel Bryan | The Miz | September 19, 2010 | Chicago, Illinois | Night of Champions 2010 |
| SmackDown! | |||||
| World Heavyweight | Kane | Rey Mysterio | July 18, 2010 | Kansas City, Missouri | Money in the Bank 2010 |
| WWE Intercontinental | Dolph Ziggler | Kofi Kingston | July 28, 2010 | Laredo, Texas | SmackDown! |
| Duel Branded | |||||
| WWE Tag Team | The Nexus (Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel) | The Nexus (John Cena & David Otunga) | October 25, 2010 | Green Bay, Wisconsin | RAW |
| WWE Unified Diva's | Michelle McCool & Layla | Melina | September 19, 2010 | Chicago, Illinois | Night of Champions 2010 |
Accomplishments
| Accomplishment | Latest winner(s) | Date Won |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Rumble | Edge | January 31, 2010 |
| Money in the Bank | Jack Swagger | March 28, 2010 |
| King of the Ring | William Regal | April 21, 2008 |
| WWE NXT | Kaval |
August 31, 2010 |
Current developmental territory champions
| Championship | Champion(s) | Defeated | Date Won | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Championship Wrestling | |||||
| FCW Florida Heavyweight | Mason Ryan | Alex Riley | July 22, 2010 | Tampa, FL | Won in a Triple Threat match that also involved Johnny Curtis. |
| FCW Florida Tag Team | Derrick Bateman & Johnny Curtis | Los Aviadores (Epico and Hunico) |
August 12, 2010 | Tampa, FL | FCW TV |
| Queen of FCW | AJ Lee | Serena | February 4, 2010 | Tampa, FL | FCW TV |
| FCW Divas Championship | Naomi Night | Inaugural | June 10, 2010 | Tampa, FL | FCW TV |
Defunct championships
- World Tag Team Championship (WWE) (1971-2010)
- WWE Unified Tag Team Championship (2009-2010)
- WWE Women's Championship (1956-2010)
- WWE Cruiserweight Championship (1991-2007)1
- WWE Hardcore Championship (1998-2002)
- WWE European Championship (1997-2002)
- WCW World Heavyweight Championship (2001)2
- WCW World Tag Team Championship (2001)2
- WWF Light Heavyweight Championship (1981-2001) (recognized officially 1997-2001)
- WWF Intercontinental Tag Team Championship (1991)
- WWF Women's Tag Team Championship (1983-1989)
- WWF Canadas, Championship (1985-1986)
- WWF International Heavyweight Championship (1959-1963, 1982-1985)
- WWF Junior Heavyweight Championship (1967-1985)
- WWF International Tag Team Championship (1969-1985)
- WWF World Martial Arts Heavyweight Championship (1978-1985)
- WWF North American Heavyweight Championship (1979-1981)
- WWWF United States Championship (1970-1975)
- WWWF United States Tag Team Championship (1963-1967)
1WCW Cruiserweight title from 1991 to 2002
2Acquisition of WCW and ECW.
See also
- History
- Roster
- Alumni
- Event history
- Wrestlers Real Names
- WWE Board of Directors
- Monday Night RAW 1993-Present
- Friday Night Smackdown 1999-Present
- ECW 2006-2010
- WWE Superstars 2009-Present
- WWE NXT! 2010-Present
- Superstars Birthdays
- Where Are They Now
- WWE magazine
External links and references
