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  • • Mark Shapiro Calls Old Pay-Per-View Model ‘Antiquated’
    Recent reports indicate that the UFC is leaving ESPN and will instead be available on Paramount+ after signing a $7.7 billion deal spanning seven years. In an interview with CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street,” TKO COO Mark Shapiro discussed various topics, including the outdated nature of UFC’s previous pay-per-view models, which both companies are transitioning […]...2025
  • • TKO COO Mark Shapiro Declares Pay-Per-View Model ‘Antiquated’ Amidst Paramount+ UFC Deal
    As previously reported, UFC is leaving ESPN and will instead be available on Paramount+ after signing a $7.7 billion deal for seven years. During a recent interview with CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street,” TKO COO Mark Shapiro called the previous PPV model of UFC and WWE PPVs “antiquated,” which is something both promotions have moved […] The post TKO COO Mark Shapiro Decl...2025
  • • Mark Shapiro Says WWE’s First ESPN PLE Must Feel Like The Super Bowl
    TKO COO Mark Shapiro participated in Disney’s recent Q2 2025 Earnings Call, where he discussed various topics, including the move of WWE’s premium live events to ESPN and how their first PLE needs to feel like the Super Bowl. Shapiro said, “The launch of the WWE PLEs on ESPN, that first event has to be […]...2025
  • • WWE Left Money On The Table: TKO COO Reveals ESPN Beat Higher Bidder For Premium Live Events
    In a surprising revelation that pulls back the curtain on WWE's billion-dollar streaming negotiations, TKO COO Mark Shapiro disclosed that the company deliberately chose ESPN's $1.625 billion offer over a more lucrative deal from another bidder. The decision prioritized brand power and strategic ... The post WWE Left Money On The Table: TKO COO Reveals ESPN Beat Higher Bidder For Premium Live Even...2025
  • • TKO COO Mark Shapiro Says ESPN’s WWE Debut Will Be A ‘Super Bowl’ Spectacle
    During TKO’s latest Q2 2025 Earnings Call, Chief Operating Officer Mark Shapiro addressed the upcoming transition of WWE premium live events to ESPN. Shapiro highlighted the importance of the inaugural broadcast, stating that it has to feel like the Super Bowl. He said, “The launch of the WWE PLEs on ESPN, that first event has […] The post TKO COO Mark Shapiro Says ESPN’s WWE Debut Wil...2025
  • • TKO COO Mark Shapiro: I’m Not Suggesting That Netflix Made Any Offer At Any Level For WWE PLEs, But Of Course, They Are A Great Partner…
    TKO executives further dive into the ESPN/WWE deal. A deal between ESPN and WWE was reached to bring WWE Premium Live Events over to ESPN’s direct-to-consumer service. This was further delved into by TKO executives on the Q2 2025 TKO Earnings Call. TKO Chief Financial Officer Andrew Schleimer and TKO Chief Operating Officer Mark Shapiro … The post TKO COO Mark Shapiro: I’m Not Suggesti...2025

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    WWE’s YouTube Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. December 2, 2023 This week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter states that Vince McMahon had “nothing to do with the decision-making process” on CM Punk’s return to WWE. Nick Khan and Triple H made the decision together, an...2024
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    Ariel Helwani’s X Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it’s just circulating around the...2023

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    "The announcement was made during TKO Group Holdings’ first quarter earnings call on April […] The post WWE President Nick Khan Comments On AAA Acquisition, TKO COO Mark Shapiro Says Penta Topped WWE Merchandise Sales appeared first on Wrestling Headlines."

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    "Despite the accusations, the TKO COO has confirmed his continued involvement in the company."

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    "WrestleNomics covered a conference call in which TKO COO Mark Shapiro seemed to hint that WWE house shows could be cut back in the future."

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  • • WWE Left Money On The Table: TKO COO Reveals ESPN Beat Higher Bidder For Premium Live Events
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  • • TKO COO Mark Shapiro Offers High Praise For Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque’s Creative Mind: “He’s Amazing …”
    Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque takes left turns when fans are expecting right turns. That’s how Mark Shapiro sees things. The TKO COO offered high praise for the creative mind of the WWE CCO during his appearance at the annual JP Morgan Annual Global Technology, Media, and Communications Conference this week. “There are two x-factors when […] The post TKO COO Mark Shapiro O...2025
  • • TKO COO Mark Shapiro Isn’t Trying To Give Away The Coca-Cola Recipe With WWE: Unreal
    WWE and Netflix are teaming up to debut a new reality series titled WWE: Unreal next month. TKO COO Mark Shapiro recently discussed the upcoming show during an appearance at the JP Morgan Annual Global Technology, Media, and Communications Conference. He said, “This June, we’re launching our first reality series, WWE: Unreal. It offers a […] The post TKO COO Mark Shapiro Isn’t Trying T...2025
  • • Mark Shapiro Says TKO Is 'Close To An Agreement' With Saudis On Creation Of Boxing League
    On January 8, The New York Times reported TKO and the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund are reportedly close to creating a new boxing league. During the 2024 TKO earnings call, TKO COO Mark Shapiro confirmed the two sides are close and offered more insight. "We are close on an agreement with the Saudis on the creation of a boxing league where we, TKO, would be the producer, the promoter, and re...2025
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  • • How Much TKO CEO Ari Emanuel And TKO COO Mark Shapiro Are Making
    Deadline.com reports that TKO CEO Ari Emanuel made a total of $65 million this past September, which included $911,000 base salary, a cash bonus of $24 million, and stock awards that were valued at $40 million. The report also noted that TKO COO Mark Shapiro made a total of $16 million this past year. These […] The post How Much TKO CEO Ari Emanuel And TKO COO Mark Shapiro Are Making first a...2024
  • • Pay Revealed For TKO CEO Ari Emanuel and TKO COO Mark Shapiro
    What are top executives at TKO Group Holdings making? According to Deadline CEO Ari Emanuel received a $65 million pay package last September, which included $911,000 base salary, a cash bonus of $24 million, and stock awards that were valued at $40 million. TKO’s Chief Operating Officer Mark Shapiro received a pay package of $16 […] The post Pay Revealed For TKO CEO Ari Emanuel and TK...2024
  • • TKO CEO Ari Emanuel Received $65M Pay Package In 2023, Mark Shapiro Received $16M
    Pay figures for top TKO executive have been revealed. According to Deadline, TKO CEO Ari Emanuel scored big from a financial standpoint in 2023, as he recieved a pay package valued at $65 million dollars. This package was made up of a $911K base salary, a cash bonus of $24 million dollars, and $40 million dollars in stock awards. Furthermore, TKO COO Mark Shapiro scored a package valued at $16 mil...2024
  • New report on Vince McMahon’s WWE exit has a very pro-TKO spin
    • New report on Vince McMahon’s WWE exit has a very pro-TKO spin
    Photo by Michelle Farsi/Zuffa LLC This morning (Feb. 7), The Hollywood Reporter published a story on Vince McMahon’s resignation from all his roles at WWE & its parent company TKO Group following the allegations of sexual abuse in Janel Grant’s lawsuit against him, John Laurinaitis & WWE. While it doesn’t contain much new information for people who’ve been following the story closely, it i...2024
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  • • Nick Khan Comments On WWE Purchasing AAA, Mark Shapiro Says Penta Was Top Merch Seller Week of His Debut
    On April 19th, WWE announced that the company had purchased AAA. AAA has been around since 1992 and is considered one of the two top promotions in Mexico, alongside CMLL. Speaking on the TKO first quarter financials call, WWE President Nick Khan, TKO CFO Andrew Schleimer, and TKO COO Mark Shapiro commented on the deal. "If you look at some of the recent wrestlers who came into WWE, Penta and hi...2025
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  • • TKO COO Sets the Record Straight on Vince McMahon’s Future After Resignation
    Vince McMahon, a controversial figure in wrestling, is currently facing trafficking allegations, leading to widespread debate. Despite the accusations, the TKO COO has confirmed his continued involvement in the company. ......2024
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  • • TKO CEO Ari Emanuel Received $65M Pay Package In 2023, Mark Shapiro Received $16M
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  • • WWE President Nick Khan Comments On AAA Acquisition, TKO COO Mark Shapiro Says Penta Topped WWE Merchandise Sales
    WWE has officially expanded its global footprint with the acquisition of Mexico’s premier lucha libre promotion, AAA, a company that has been a staple of Mexican wrestling since 1992 and stands as one of the country’s top two organizations alongside CMLL. The announcement was made during TKO Group Holdings’ first quarter earnings call on April […] The post WWE President Nick Khan Comme...2025
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  • • TKO COO Mark Shapiro Says WWE Will 'Continue To Prune' As It Relates To House Shows, Believes There Is 'Tremendous Upside' On Ticket Pricing
    In recent years, WWE has cut down on house shows, now labeled as live events, which has its positives and negatives in terms of the schedule and training. Speaking at the JP Morgan Annual Global Technology, Media, and Communications Conference, TKO COO Mark Shapiro commented on WWE reducing house shows and pricing for events. "We cut those house shows down to where now we're doing 200 events a y...2025
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  • • Rumor Roundup: WWE/UFC weekends, Okada, Wes Lee injury, Cora Jade, more!
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  • • Pay Revealed For TKO CEO Ari Emanuel and TKO COO Mark Shapiro
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  • • TKO COO Mark Shapiro Offers High Praise For Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque’s Creative Mind: “He’s Amazing …”
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  • • TKO COO Mark Shapiro: Triple H Is Amazing On Creative Storylines. When You Think You Know Where He's Going, He Turns Left
    Triple H has been running WWE creative for the better part of three years as the company sets a new gate record seemingly every month. In January, WWE Raw premiered on Netflix, marking a new era for the company as the flagship program was off cable TV for the first time ever. Speaking at the JP Morgan Annual Global Technology, Media, and Communications Conference, TKO COO Mark Shapiro highlighte...2025
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  • WWE Schedule Update Following Big Change
    • WWE Schedule Update Following Big Change
    TKO COO Mark Shapiro has addressed WWE reducing the number of house shows, commenting on the future of WWE’s touring schedule. WWE has been very open about its recent changes […]...2025
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  • • TKO COO Mark Shapiro Says WWE Will 'Continue To Prune' As It Relates To House Shows, Believes There Is 'Tremendous Upside' On Ticket Pricing
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  • • Report: TKO And UFC Furious With ESPN Following UFC 313 Streaming Issues
    The upper echelon of TKO Group Holdings is furious with ESPN following streaming issues of UFC 313. A new report from Erich Richter of the New York Post highlights frustrations from TKO about the streaming issues that have occurred throughout ESPN's time hosting UFC pay-per-views. The streaming issues were so severe that ESPN removed the paywall from UFC 313 and enabled all fans to watch for free...2025
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  • • TKO COO Mark Shapiro To Attend UBS Global Media Conference
    Mark Shapiro, the President and COO of TKO, WWE’s parent company, will attend the UBS Global Media & Communications Conference next month. The event is scheduled for December 9 in New York. You can check out the press release below: “TKO Group Holdings to Participate in UBS Global Media & Communications Conference NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TKO […] The post TKO COO Mark Sha...2024
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  • • TKO CEO Ari Emanuel Received $65M Pay Package In 2023, Mark Shapiro Received $16M
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  • • Potential Big Change To WWE Event Schedule Revealed
    A potential big change to the WWE event schedule has been revealed by TKO COO Mark Shapiro at the USB media conference. Since returning to live events in 2021, WWE […]...2023
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TKO COO rumors, scandals

  • • Update On Vince McMahon’s Stake In WWE’s Parent Company TKO Group
    The post Update On Vince McMahon’s Stake In WWE’s Parent Company TKO Group first appeared on PWMania - Wrestling News.The Wall Street Journal reported in January 2024 that Janel Grant, a former WWE employee, has filed a lawsuit against WWE, Vince McMahon, and John Laurinaitis in a Connecticut federal court. McMahon was accused of sex trafficking in the lawsuit. Despite Vince’s resignation fr...2024
  • TKO COO describes recent meeting with Vince McMahon
    • 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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  • • TKO COO Says Vince McMahon Is Not Coming Back To The Company
    TKO and WWE have maintained their distance from Vince McMahon in the wake of the lawsuit that claims he engaged in sex trafficking, shared explicit videos and nude photos of Janel Grant without permission, and other things involving the former WWE employee. When the suit was revealed, McMahon resigned from his position at TKO. The […] The post TKO COO Says Vince McMahon Is Not Coming Back To...2024
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  • • New report on Vince McMahon’s WWE exit has a very pro-TKO spin
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  • • WWE Top Star Getting AEW Kicked Off TBS?
    The wrestling community has been buzzing with rumors regarding WWE’s potential discussions with Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) about securing TV rights for WWE Raw. Reports suggested a meeting took place in New York involving Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Nick Khan, and TKO COO Mark Shapiro, with positive outcomes and an alleged mention of CM Punk’s […] The post WWE Top ...2023
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