WWE

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WWE, Inc. (formerly known as World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.) is an American professional wrestling promotion. A global integrated media and entertainment company, WWE has also branched out into other fields, including film, American football, and various other business ventures. The company is additionally involved in licensing its intellectual property to companies to produce video games and action figures.

History

WWE was founded by Vince McMahon and Linda McMahon in 1980 as Titan Sports, Inc., which was incorporated on February 21, 1980, in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. The company acquired Capitol Wrestling Corporation Ltd., the holding company for the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), in 1982. The company was renamed World Wrestling Federation, Inc. in 1998, and then World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. in 2002. In 2011, the company rebranded itself as WWE, Inc.

Programming

WWE's main roster is divided into three primary brands: Raw, SmackDown, and NXT. Each brand has its own distinct roster, championships, and storylines. WWE's weekly television programs include Monday Night Raw, Friday Night SmackDown, and NXT. WWE also produces a variety of other shows, including 205 Live, Main Event, and Total Divas.

Pay-Per-View and WWE Network

WWE produces a number of pay-per-view events each year, including WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series. These events are broadcast live and are available through traditional pay-per-view providers and the WWE Network, a subscription-based streaming service that offers on-demand access to WWE's extensive video library.

Championships

WWE features a variety of championships, including the WWE Championship, the Universal Championship, the Intercontinental Championship, the United States Championship, the Raw Women's Championship, the SmackDown Women's Championship, the NXT Championship, and the NXT Women's Championship. These titles are contested in scripted matches and are a central part of WWE's storylines.

Notable Wrestlers

WWE has been home to many notable wrestlers, including Hulk Hogan, The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, John Cena, The Undertaker, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, Ric Flair, Randy Orton, Roman Reigns, and Becky Lynch.

Related Pages

• Professional wrestling
• List of WWE personnel
• List of WWE alumni
• List of WWE pay-per-view and WWE Network events
• WWE Hall of Fame
• WWE Performance Center
• WWE Studios
• WWE video games