World Wrestling Entertainment
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| World Wrestling Entertainment | |
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| Acronym | WWE |
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| Established | 1948 |
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| Location | Stamford, Connecticut, USA |
| Founder | Jess McMahon Toots Mondt |
| Owner | Vince McMahon |
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| Formerly | World Wrestling Federation (1979-2002) World Wide Wrestling Federation (1963-1979) NWA Capitol Wrestling Federation (1952-1963) NWA Capital Sports (1948-1952) |
| Website | WWE.com |
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 ECW. 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.
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[edit] Championships and accomplishments
[edit] Current champions
| Brand | Championship | Champion(s) | Defeated | Date Won | Location |
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| RAW | World Heavyweight Champion | Chris Jericho | Batista, Rey Mysterio, Kane & John Bradshaw Layfield | September 7, 2008 | Cleveland, OH |
| WWE Intercontinental Champion | Santino Marella | Kofi Kingston | August 17, 2008 | Indianapolis, Indiana | |
| WWE Women's Champion | Beth Phoenix | Mickie James | August 17, 2008 | Indianapolis, Indiana | |
| World Tag Team Champions | Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase | John Cena & Batista | August 11, 2008 | Richmond, VA | |
| SmackDown! | WWE Champion | Triple H | Randy Orton | April 27, 2008 | Baltimore, Maryland |
| WWE United States Champion | Shelton Benjamin | Matt Hardy | July 20, 2008 | Uniondale, NY | |
| WWE Tag Team Champions | Carlito & Primo Colon | Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder | September 26, 2008 | Columbus, Ohio | |
| WWE Diva's Champion | Michelle McCool | Natalya | July 20, 2008 | Uniondale, NY | |
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| ECW Champion | Matt Hardy | Mark Henry, Finlay, The Miz & Chavo Guerrero | September 7 , 2008 | Cleveland, OH |
[edit] Accomplishments
| Brand | Accomplishment | Latest winner | Date won |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW, SmackDown!, ECW | King of the Ring | William Regal | April 21, 2008 |
| Royal Rumble | John Cena | January 28, 2008 | |
| Money in the Bank | CM Punk | March 30, 2008 | |
| WWE Diva Search | Eve Torres | 2007 |
[edit] Current developmental territory champions
| Brand | Championship | Champion(s) | Defeated | Date Won | Location |
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| FCW | FCW Florida Heavyweight Champion | Jake Hager | Ted DiBiase, Jr. | February 15, 2008 | Tampa, FL |
| FCW Florida Tag Team Champions | Eddie Colón & Eric Perez | Brad Allen& Nic Nemeth | March 22 2008 | Port Richey, FL |
[edit] Defunct championships
- 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)
- Million Dollar Championship (1989-1992, 1995-1996)
- WWF Intercontinental Tag Team Championship (1991)
- WWF Women's Tag Team Championship (1983-1989)
- WWF Canadian 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.
