Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2020
WWE reaches settlement term sheet in securities lawsuit
WWE entered a term sheet to settle a lawsuit in which the plaintiffs alleged securities-law violations related to disclosures about its business relationship with Saudi Arabia. The proposed $39 million settlement is subject to court approval and contains no admission of liability or validity of the allegations.
2020
WWE wins 41 awards at the w3 Awards
WWE won 41 awards at the 15th annual w3 Awards, including awards for its podcasts, social media channels, WWE Network and The Bump.
2020
WWE Performance Center set renamed Capitol Wrestling Center
WWE renamed the remodeled television set at the WWE Performance Center as Capitol Wrestling Center. The new venue debuted as part of NXT TakeOver 31 on Sunday, October 4, 2020.
2020
Tattoo artist’s copyright lawsuit over WWE games advances toward trial
An Illinois federal judge ruled that a factual issue remained over tattoo artist Catherine Alexander’s claim concerning reproductions of her work in three WWE 2K games; the lawsuit will proceed to trial, where a jury will decide whether copyright infringement occurred.
2020
WWE elects Steve Pamon to its board
WWE elected Steve Pamon, President and Chief Operating Officer of Parkwood Entertainment, to its board of directors.
2020
V Foundation begins pediatric cancer research campaign
The V Foundation began a month-long pediatric cancer research campaign in partnership with WWE and Dick Vitale. WWE and Vitale combined to contribute $900,000 toward three pediatric research grants.
2020
WWE launches Legends Shop
WWE announced the launch of WWELegendsShop.com, an e-commerce shop focused on WWE Legends merchandise.
2020
WWE rolls out ThunderDome
WWE rolled out its ThunderDome virtual-fan viewing setup during an episode of SmackDown, ahead of SummerSlam.
2020
WWE debuts RAW Underground concept
WWE debuted the RAW Underground concept during a taped RAW episode, featuring a warehouse setting and fights presented in an MMA- or street-style format.
2020
Mattel reveals WWE Fan Takeover action figure line
Mattel revealed a new line in its WWE action figure series, with fans choosing the gear featured on the figures. The panel announced two waves.
2020
WWE and World of Tanks Console partnership
WWE partnered with Wargaming and World of Tanks Console on the SummerSlam season, featuring WWE-inspired content in the game.
2020
WWE completes acquisition of the EVOLVE promotion
PW Insider confirmed that WWE had acquired ownership of the EVOLVE promotion and that the deal had closed after several months of negotiations.
2020
WWE Network launches free version
WWE launched a free version of WWE Network, offering more than 15,000 titles, including selected historical pay-per-views and episodes of WWE programs.
2020
WWE and The King of Fighters ALLSTAR launch game collaboration
WWE and Netmarble announced a collaboration bringing WWE Superstars and WWE-themed content to The King of Fighters ALLSTAR mobile game. The collaboration was scheduled to run through June 4, 2020, and the update was available at the time of the report.
2020
WWE and Ad Council partner on COVID-19 public service announcements
WWE and the Ad Council partnered to launch a suite of public service announcements featuring WWE Superstars and focused on hygiene during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020
WWE announces Triple H anniversary celebration
WWE announced that a celebration of Triple H’s 25th anniversary with the company would begin on SmackDown on April 24. The source reports the announcement, not that the celebration had already taken place.
2020
WWE and DAZN announce a content partnership in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
WWE and DAZN announced a multi-year agreement to make WWE weekly flagship programming available live and on demand on DAZN in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The announcement says DAZN would begin airing Raw and SmackDown exclusively live beginning that week.
2020
WWE offers temporary free access to WWE Network content
WWE began offering free access for a limited time to thousands of hours of WWE Network on-demand content, including past WrestleMania events.
2020
Rothschild Broadcast Distribution Systems files patent lawsuit against WWE
Rothschild Broadcast Distribution Systems filed a lawsuit against WWE alleging that WWE infringed a patent in creating the WWE Network. The source reports the allegation and does not establish a determination.
2020
WWE sued over WWE Network patent
Rothschild Broadcast Distribution Systems filed a lawsuit alleging that WWE infringed a patent in creating the WWE Network. WWE had not commented on the lawsuit, according to the article.