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WWE overview

Industry
Media
Revenue
$1.3B
Headquarters
Stamford, CT
Employees
850
Founded in
1952
Website
Organization type
Public
CEO
Vincent Kennedy McMahon
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WWE is a media company focusing on sports entertainment, integrated media, and diverse demographics. Founded in 1980 in Yarmouth, MA, it has since grown to become a prominent name in the world of sports entertainment. With a blend of 31.7% female and 39.6% ethnic minorities among its staff, the company embraces diversity and inclusivity.

Under the leadership of CEO Vincent Kennedy McMahon,  WWE has reached an annual revenue of $1.3 billion and employs approximately 850 people. Headquartered in Stamford, CT, the company has managed to maintain excellent employee retention, with staff members staying for an average of 4.1 years. Although employees may have differing political affiliations, they are united in their passion for the industry and contribute to the continued success of the company.

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Simply states that it wants to provide a global range of entertainment.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2022
Pros of working at WWE

Writing, producing and directing long running and exciting storylines

Cons of working at WWE

The lack of respecting the audience intelligence and their acceptance and willingness to embrace clever and deeper storytelling

WWE benefits

Travel and collaborating with some great team members.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2021
Pros of working at WWE

The working experience was very good. I got to be in different departments and I enjoyed all of them. Form building the stage to being in the camera Team.

Cons of working at WWE

There was a big break after we built the stage and before the show started that was around 5 hours.

WWE benefits

Networking is a huge thing, you get to network with a lot of individuals and the overall experience was great. Food was also a big plus.

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A reddit user wrote a review on Aug 2010
I'm sorry if this seems like loads of questions. What was Matt Hardy like? I've heard other wrestlers say some pretty negative things about him in interviews. Which wrestlers are most fan friendly, and which are least fan friendly? (I've heard Randy Orton is pretty much a no-go area for fans) How do most of the wrestlers feel about fans approaching them in public? (I'm not talking fanboy gushing, just a hello maybe a handshake or a photo) What was Rob Van Dam like? What happened with Paul London? Management really seemed to take a dislike to him after a while.

Matt was fine, but some people didn't like him. Matt and Jeff were 2 of the most fan friendly guys. Orton has been good with it for a while. Bob Holly and Drew Mcintyre are the worst. Most don't mind as long as you are respectful and if they say no you won't continue hassling them. A lot of times they are in a rush (most do everything at the last minute). RVD was cool, chill and laid back. I'm not sure what happened to Paul London, I never was really close with him.

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A reddit user wrote a review on Aug 2010
Curious question, since you worked for merchandising in the WWE. How much control do the wrestlers have over their merchandise? I remember hearing stories about how Austin would design his shirts, is that true? Speaking of Austin, what was he like? Did you ever meet Lesnar? Was it a surprise when he quit to play football, and what were your initial thoughts when he started in MMA Edit Question: Did you ever meet anybody that's not a wrestler at a WWE event? Got any interesting stories there?

Wrestlers had a fair deal of control over their merchandise. Some would sit in with meetings with us and propose ideas for designs and stuff like that. Rey Mysterio was one of the people who was always very instrumental in his own merchandise. Austin was really cool. He had semi-retired when I came in and did some on-screen work as a non-wrestler and he was always a great guy in person. Yes, I've met Lesnar a lot. I was not surprised when he left because he absolutely hated the lifestyle. Straight up hated it. He was also one of the guys who couldn't handle the travel without drinking and he would get drunk after every show, he missed his fair share of flights the next morning after shows. When he started in MMA I knew he would do well because he is an athletic freak. Yes, I've met some of the celebs that come out to the shows who get comped front row seats. No interesting stories unfortunately it's usually just a handshake and a brief conversation.

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A reddit user wrote a review on Aug 2010
I love the way the WWE branched out from the wrestling industry into more of a hollywood scene with movies and music. Do you feel with the way the WWE has adapted over the years that it can remain a strong entity for decades.

Absolutely. WWE could survive based on just the revenue stream from merchandise. They make insane money from live event gates, ppv sales, advertising revenue, etc. Branching out is only going to keep them as a international conglomerate

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A reddit user wrote a review on Aug 2010
How much does a low-level WWE wrestler like JTG or Zack Ryder make?

I don't know, they don't discuss their salaries with people like me.

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A reddit user wrote a review on Aug 2010
Are the wrestlers friends back stage?

some are. Usually not. It's far from a typical workplace environment. Because of how political and competitive is, a lot of people try not to get emotionally connected to people who they will be competing for a job with. Strangely enough the girls are a LOT more close knit and closer friends then most of the boys are.

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A reddit user wrote a review on Aug 2010
Do wrestlers/talent get paid per show (ie freelance)? yearly salary?

To be honest I'm not exactly sure how the contracts were slotted. I know there is a commitment, i..e length of deal, and I know that bonuses were awarded for merchandise sales and PPV appearances. beyond that, I honestly don't know.

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A reddit user wrote a review on Aug 2010
How did you find yourself in that position? Also, what made you leave?

I was working for a design firm and found out about the merchandising opening in 2001~. I networked through to someone at their corp headquarters in CT, interviewed and was offered a job. I started off as a merchandising consultant until I was brought on the road in late 2002 and then promoted right up to director of national merchandising in 2005. I left because I couldn't handle the time commitment. The mental and physical stress of CONSTANTLY travelling, driving and flying and criss crossing the country is unbelievable. It was taking too much of a toll on my personal life. I miss the job a lot but I'm happy I left because the commitment is unbearable.

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A reddit user wrote a review on Aug 2010
I know this question refers to events that were a bit before your time in the company, but how do you feel about the events of the Montreal Screwjob? Do things like this happen a lot in the company today (i.e piss off the boss, lose your title)?

I don't know what went on during 97. Bret Hart came back to the company about 7 months after I left and buried the hatchet with Vince. In terms of whether or not that happens today, the answer is yes and no. Nothing as monumental or important as the Montreal Screwjob would ever happen in todays environment. But, wrestling is very political. Extremely. If you don't have someone higher up that supports you, you can't get far in this company. If you piss someone off in management, you'd be lucky to stay on TV if you don't get jobbed out.

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A reddit user wrote a review on Aug 2010
1. Biggest *** pro-wrestler you met? 2. Coolest pro-wrestler you met? 3. Best road story? 4. Not a question, but Foley is good

1. You might be surprised, but Zack Gowen (one legged wrestler who worked for us in 2003-2004). The guy was brought in about 2 months after me, and we had to design his t-shirts. He was an absolute ***. Completely stuck-up and self-centered. 2. Most down to earth and coolest guys were Big Show and John Cena. Absolute pleasure to work with both of them and both were humble and generous. 3. I will never forget WM 24 weekend, when Ric Flair retired. At the post WM party, everyone was piss drunk. Flair dropped his pants, and dipped his balls into a pitcher of beer, that was then passed on to some of the female wrestlers. They didn't know what Ric had done and downed the pitcher. The reaction after that was NOT pretty. 4. Yes, Foley is awesome

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The team at WWE

  • The founders of WWE are Vincent Kennedy McMahon, Jess McMahon, Linda McMahon and Toots Mondt.
  • The key people at WWE are Vincent Kennedy McMahon, Jess McMahon and Linda McMahon.
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Vincent Kennedy McMahon
Jess McMahon
Linda McMahon
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The inside scoop
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an American integrated media and entertainment company that primarily is known for professional wrestling. It has branched out into other fields, including movies, real estate, and various other business ventures. WWE also refers to the professional wrestling promotion itself, founded by Jess McMahon.

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WWE salaries

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$51,112
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$24.57 hourly
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WWE diversity

9.7
Diversity score
We calculated WWE’s diversity score by measuring multiple factors, including the ethnic background, gender identity, and language skills of WWE’s workforce.
WWE diversity summary. Zippia estimates WWE's demographics and statistics using a database of 30 million profiles. Zippia verifies estimates with BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. We calculated WWE's diversity score by measuring multiple factors, including the ethnic background, gender identity, and language skills of WWE's workforce.
  • WWE has 850 employees.
  • 32% of WWE employees are women, while 68% are men.
  • The most common ethnicity at WWE is White (60%).
  • 18% of WWE employees are Hispanic or Latino.
  • 10% of WWE employees are Black or African American.
  • The average employee at WWE makes $51,112 per year.
  • WWE employees are most likely to be members of the republican party.
  • Employees at WWE stay with the company for 4.1 years on average.

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WWE financial performance

9.3
Performance score

We calculated the performance score of companies by measuring multiple factors, including revenue, longevity, and stock market performance.

WWE currently has 1.3B in revenue. WWE's most recent quarter produced 410.4m (q2'2023).

WWE annual revenue

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