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• WWE’s realized legalized betting on scripted matches is a bad idea

WWE.com Last year, before Endeavor’s acquisition of WWE was finalized and TKO Group launched, a report came out that WWE was talking to officials in a few states about legalizing gambling on its matches. You know, the ones with scripted outcomes that the company has long called “sports entertainment”. The reaction, both internally and from state regulators, was that this was a dumb and bad...2024
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• TKO’s Mark Shapiro: Vince McMahon ‘Couldn’t Have Been More Positive’ About WWE During Recent Meeting

Despite no longer being affiliated with WWE, it appears Vince McMahon is still following the current product. TKO’s Mark Shapiro recently spoke with CNBC’s Alex Sherman. During the conversation, Shapiro revealed he recently had breakfast with Vince McMahon and that he “couldn’t have been more positive” regarding the current direction of WWE. “He’s got some […] T...2024
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• Mark Shapiro: Betting On WWE Is Not Happening
Mark Shapiro says there won't be betting on WWE in the United States. While fans overseas can use BetOnline to bet on wrestling, those in the United States hoping to use their favorite betting app to place money on the outcome of WrestleMania will be disappointed. "Not happening. It's not happening," TKO President Mark Shapiro told Alex Sherman of CNBC when asked about betting on WWE. "We're scri...2024
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• Mark Shapiro Reveals WWE Will Not Be Involved In Legalized Sports Gambling
The post Mark Shapiro Reveals WWE Will Not Be Involved In Legalized Sports Gambling first appeared on PWMania - Wrestling News.TKO President Mark Shapiro spoke with Alex Sherman of CNBC on a number of topics, including how WWE will not be involved in legalized sports gambling in the United States. Shapiro said, “Not happening. It’s not happening. We’re scripted. Look, years ago I ran Dick Clark Pr...2024
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• TKO executive says Vince McMahon is ‘positive’ about WWE’s direction
In an interview with CNBC’s Alex Sherman, TKO chief operating officer Mark Shapiro was asked about Vince McMahon.… The post TKO executive says Vince McMahon is ‘positive’ about WWE’s direction appeared first on WWE News, WWE Results, AEW News, AEW Results....2024
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• TKO's Mark Shapiro Reflects on Lunch with Vince McMahon
TKO President Mark Shapiro recently had lunch with former longtime WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, a meeting he detailed during an interview with Alex Sherman of CNBC. “I had breakfast with him a few weeks ago, just to check in,” Shapiro shared. “It’s been a long time. Haven’t heard from him...2024
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• Outside The Confines: We need to talk about Kevin

Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Orioles set a dangerous precedent for what their broadcasters can say. Are MLB broadcasters required to be unquestioning fans of the teams they work for? Should a broadcaster not be allowed to criticize a team, or make observations about poor performance? That shouldn’t be a question. While a broadcaster for daily play is generally...2023
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• New report on Vince McMahon: Cooperating with authorities, regularly talking to Donald Trump

Photo by Mark A. Wallenfang/Getty Images NBC News today (April 17) posted a lengthy piece from CNBC’s Chloe Melas and Alex Sherman titled, “Vince McMahon’s life after WWE: Kittens, vacations and staying in touch with Trump”. The reporters spoke to “11 people familiar with McMahon and WWE” for the piece, which largely focuses on what Vince spends his time on now that he’s fully removed from...2024
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"Today however, CNBC's Alex Sherman is reporting that WWE is close to being sold to UFC's parent company Endeavor."

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• NBA Exclusive Negotiating Window With ESPN, TNT Likely To Close With No New Deal

The NBA is in the midst of media rights talks with Disney (ESPN/ABC) and Warner Bros. Discovery (TNT), during those companies’ exclusive negotiating window, but it does not appear a deal will be reached within that time frame, per Alex Sherman of CNBC. Disney and Warner Bros. have until Monday to complete a new contract […] The post NBA Exclusive Negotiating Window With ESPN, TNT Likel...2024
• Additional Details On WWE RAW Moving To Netflix In 2025 For Subscribers
As previously reported by PWMania.com, WWE’s flagship show, RAW, will be moving to Netflix in 2025, a deal that is worth $5 billion over ten years. WWE President Nick Khan then confirmed that the show is going to remain on Monday nights. Alex Sherman of CNBC took to his official Twitter (X) account and provided […] The post Additional Details On WWE RAW Moving To Netflix In 2025 For Subscrib...2024
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• WWE Raw is headed to Netflix in a deal believed to be worth $5 billion

Netflix’s X WWE’s signed the next round of media rights deals for NXT and SmackDown, but we were still waiting to see where Raw would land. A streaming service was a frequently mentioned option, and we learned this morning (Jan. 23) that WWE’s frequent flagship program would head to the biggest streamer of them all — Netflix. There are additional elements of the deal, as well. Netflix will...2024
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• Report: Amazon has “serious interest” in NFL Sunday Ticket
Most of the NFL’s broadcast deals have been extended. One hasn’t. NFL Sunday Ticket continues to be available. Alex Sherman of CNBC.com reports that Amazon has “serious interest” in the package. Per the report, Amazon already is in talks to secure the rights when the DirecTV contract expires after the 2022 season. The annual rate [more]...2021
• Dan Gilbert, Cavaliers Owner, Reportedly Submitted $5 Billion Bid for Yahoo
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• WWE’s realized legalized betting on scripted matches is a bad idea
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• New report on Vince McMahon: Cooperating with authorities, regularly talking to Donald Trump
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• Dan Gilbert, Cavaliers Owner, Reportedly Submitted $5 Billion Bid for Yahoo
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• New report on Vince McMahon: Cooperating with authorities, regularly talking to Donald Trump
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• Outside The Confines: We need to talk about Kevin
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• WWE Looks Set To Be Sold to UFC Parent Company Endeavor Group
We reported on Saturday, WWE has been sold to Warner Bros. Discovery, Shad and Tony Khan, this however was an April Fool. Today however, CNBC's Alex Sherman is reporting that WWE is close to being sold to UFC's parent company Endeavor. WWE Executive Chair Vince McMahon is in "advanced talks"...2023
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• Report: WWE In ‘Advanced Talks’ To Be Sold To UFC Parent Company Endeavor
A WWE sale could reportedly happen soon. Alex Sherman of CNBC reports that WWE is in “advanced talks” with Endeavor Group, the parent company of UFC, and a deal could be announced as soon as Monday, April 3. Per the report, the two companies ware expected to form a new publicly traded company as part […] The post Report: WWE In ‘Advanced Talks’ To Be Sold To UFC Paren...2023
• WWE and UFC Reportedly Set to Form New Combat Sports & Entertainment Company
WWE is reportedly in advanced talks to be sold to Endeavor Group, parent company of the UFC, according to Alex Sherman of CNBC. A deal could be announced as soon as Monday, according to the report. UFC and WWE are expected to form a new publicly traded company as part of the agreement, according to […] The post WWE and UFC Reportedly Set to Form New Combat Sports & Entertainment Company...2023
• Report: Netflix Subscribers On Standard No-Ad Plan Won't Get Ads During WWE Raw
Good news for Netflix subscribers. With WWE Raw moving to Netflix in January 2025, those who subscribe to Netflix without ads, won't get ads during typical commercial breaks. This report comes via Alex Sherman of CNBC. A new detail from the Netflix/Raw deal: For Netflix subs that don't get ads (the vast majority of y'all)... Raw matches will be scripted around commercial breaks. So you'll get ...2024
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• WWE Raw is headed to Netflix in a deal believed to be worth $5 billion
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• Report: WWE/UFC Merged Company To Be Named ‘TKO Group’
The WWE and UFC merged company reportedly has a name. On April 3, WWE entered into a transaction agreement with Endeavor, the parent company of UFC, that will see WWE merge with UFC to form a new publicly traded organization. Per Alex Sherman and Mike Calia of CNBC, a spokesperson for Endeavor confirmed that the […] The post Report: WWE/UFC Merged Company To Be Named ‘TKO Group’ ...2023
• Report: Warner Bros. Discovery Plans To Launch Live Sports Tier Of Max

Live sports are reportedly coming to Max. as AEW’s broadcast partner Warner Brothers Discovery intends to add a sports tier to the Max streaming service. Alex Sherman of CNBC reports that Warner Brothers Discovery is targeting the beginning of the Major League Baseball playoffs for the debut of a sports tier for Max, per sources. […] The post Report: Warner Bros. Discovery Plans To Lau...2023
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• Dan Gilbert, Cavaliers Owner, Reportedly Submitted $5 Billion Bid for Yahoo
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• Max To Add Sports Tier For $10 Per Month After Promo Period

Live sports are coming to Max. In August, Alex Sherman of CNBC reported that Max was looking to add live sports in time for the beginning of the Major League Baseball playoffs. That move has been made official. Per Alex Weprin of The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. Discovery‘s streaming platform will launch the Bleacher Report Sports […] The post Max To Add Sports Tier For $10 Pe...2023
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• Report: Warner Bros. Discovery Plans To Launch Live Sports Tier Of Max
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• NBCUniversal To Make 'Strong Bid' For NBA Rights

NBCUniversal is reportedly planning to make a "strong bid" for NBA streaming rights, sources told Alex Sherman of CNBC. NBCUniversal executives have made their interest known to league circles. NBC Sports is looking to air playoff games on NBC, with some regular season games exclusive to its streaming service Peacock. The NBA could instead force companies to simulcast all games on streaming to inc...2023

• TKO COO describes recent meeting with Vince McMahon

Photo by Michelle Farsi/Zuffa LLC Mark Shapiro said he wasn’t asking for McMahon’s opinion when the two had breakfast recently, but Vince “couldn’t have been more positive” about WWE’s business. Back in March, less than two months after Janel Grant’s sex trafficking lawsuit against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis & WWE led to McMahon resigning from his position as Executive Chairman of WWE...2024
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• Mark Shapiro Says Vince McMahon Is Positive On Direction Of WWE, But 'He's Out Of The Business Entirely'
In January, former WWE employee Janel Grant filed a lawsuit against Vince McMahon, WWE and ohn Laurinaitis accusing McMahon of sexual assault and sex trafficking. McMahon resigned from his position as TKO executive chairman and as a member of the board of directors. He still has shares in the company, but has sold the majority of his shares since resigning. Speaking to Alex Sherman of CNBC, TKO ...2024
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• New report on Vince McMahon: Cooperating with authorities, regularly talking to Donald Trump
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• Dan Gilbert, Cavaliers Owner, Reportedly Submitted $5 Billion Bid for Yahoo
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