World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is an American media and entertainment company primarily known for professional wrestling. Vince McMahon founded the modern WWE in the 1980s, transforming what was once a regional business into a global phenomenon. Based in Stamford, Connecticut, WWE stands today as the largest and most influential wrestling organization in the world.
Initially operating under the name World Wrestling Federation (WWF), WWE rebranded in 2002 due to a legal dispute with the World Wildlife Fund. As a result, the company adopted the slogan “Get the F Out” and shifted toward a broader entertainment strategy.
WWE produces weekly television programs, including Raw, SmackDown, and NXT, which air globally. It also stages premium live events like WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and SummerSlam, each drawing millions of viewers annually. Moreover, the company expanded into films, reality shows, and its own streaming platform, WWE Network, later integrated into Peacock in the United States.
Throughout its history, WWE launched the careers of major stars such as Hulk Hogan, The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, John Cena, and Roman Reigns. It also acquired competitors like WCW and ECW, consolidating its dominance in the wrestling industry.
In 2023, WWE merged with UFC under the parent company TKO Group Holdings, marking a new era of business expansion and strategic partnerships. Despite facing criticisms and controversies over the years, WWE remains the industry leader, known for its large-scale productions, global reach, and ability to create cultural icons.
Today, WWE continues to shape the world of professional wrestling, setting the standard for storytelling, athletic performance, and entertainment innovation.
Three years after his main roster debut helping Roman Reigns, Solo Sikoa sends a cryptic message to the sidelined Tribal Chief, asserting his past loyalty while his own faction leadership is in question.
Kross states his win over the Wyatt Sicks was an "accidental transfer of equity," revealing the feud was not supposed to end and adding context to the creative issues preceding his recent WWE departure.
Cryme Tyme's JTG stated that while WWE's tag division gets more play now, he believes Triple H needs to "do some more" with developing character-based teams that aren't too over the top.
Former WWE star Matt Riddle missed a charity wrestling show in England after complaining about his travel and lodging. The promotion reports he has yet to return his deposit after accepting another booking.
Following rampant speculation, CM Punk has posted an image of the cartoon character Hot Stuff The Little Devil on his Instagram stories, a move widely interpreted as a direct reference to his wife, AJ Lee.
TKO Group Holdings has extended its deal with Las Vegas's T-Mobile Arena through 2030. The new terms guarantee the venue will host a minimum of two WWE and four UFC events annually.
Following a loss and a post-match assault on Monday Night RAW, WWE has introduced a new t-shirt for Jey Uso, officially branding the former World Heavyweight Champion with the "MonJey Night RAW" nickname.
A now-deleted post from the official WWE Shop X account has confirmed AJ Lee's return to the ring, stating new merchandise is planned for her upcoming appearance at the Wrestlepalooza premium live event.
The former WWE Superstar took to social media with an emotional message, stating 2025 has been the happiest year of her life due to a positive mindset and focus on herself.
The former NXT Champion stated he and Scarlett Bordeaux are willing to work separately, revealing he recently declined a solo contract offer from WWE that came with a 24-hour ultimatum and excluded his partner.
With AJ Lee’s return to WWE programming expected in days, analysis suggests Tony Khan could counter by bringing back a long-absent Britt Baker at All Out for a major heel turn against Toni Storm.
The WWE Women's Champion explained the head of NXT creative cut her popular gimmick because it had no logical story conclusion. Stratton also detailed how her current babyface run was an unplanned, organic crowd reaction.
The TNA star made another shocking appearance, materializing after his name was said to turn the tables on DarkState and help Hank Ledger and Tank Walker score a massive victory in the night's main event.
The inaugural WWE Women's Speed Champion defeated TNA's Xia Brookside to advance in the tournament, setting her sights on a title match against current champion Sol Ruca at No Mercy.
8-Man Tag Team Match involving Oba Femi and the start of the Women's Speed Championship tournament are the highlights of tonight's show.
During tonight's WWE NXT, Josh Briggs used The Undertaker's iconic gong to interrupt Je'Von Evans, drawing significant heat from the live crowd.
Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa confronted Trick Williams on NXT, attacking him after he claimed to be the greatest superstar in the brand's history.
According to new reports, AJ Lee is expected to return to a WWE ring this month. The move has reportedly generated significant excitement within the WWE locker room, with plans in place for her first match in over a decade.
Eric Bischoff believes Chris Jericho's absence from AEW and the surrounding WWE return rumors are a calculated move to secure a larger contract from Tony Khan.
After slapping CM Punk multiple times on Monday Night Raw, Becky Lynch took to social media to boast about her actions and her status in women's wrestling, showing no remorse for the physical confrontation.
