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Janel Grant publicly revisits 2022 reporting that broke NDA and alleged sexual misconduct scandal around Vince McMahon and WWE

June 18, 2026 Brandon Thurston

Two Instagram posts pair the original Wall Street Journal reporting with her own comments, deposition excerpts from Nick Khan and Frank Riddick, and a 2023 subpoena spanning securities fraud and sex trafficking statutes

WWE merger shareholder lawsuit goes to trial next week. Here’s what you need to know.

June 4, 2026 Brandon Thurston

Answers to questions about the case as it heads to trial in the Delaware Court of Chancery

Mark Shapiro’s testimony contradicts WWE’s SEC account on how Vince McMahon got lifetime role in TKO

April 23, 2026 Brandon Thurston

“Especially with the baggage,” keeping McMahon “wasn’t a goal of ours,” the TKO President said under oath.

Paul Levesque-Nick Khan texts show friction between Vince McMahon and Levesque over WWE creative in 2023

April 7, 2026 Brandon Thurston

Khan deleted many messages, which plaintiffs in shareholder lawsuit say is destruction of evidence.

“I will be your greatest partner”: How Vince McMahon’s 2022 WWE comeback was anticipated by Endeavor executives

December 29, 2025 Brandon Thurston

Newly disclosed messages from an ongoing merger shareholder lawsuit reveal that Mark Shapiro anticipated Vince McMahon’s return, while Ari Emanuel had contacted him months before WWE was officially put up for sale.

TKO completes acquisition of On Location, IMG, and Professional Bull Riders

February 28, 2025 Neal Flanagan

WWE’s parent company TKO Holdings has completed its acquisition of several assets from Endeavor.

Ari Emanuel: WWE’s Netflix deal started with talks to stream NXT; TKO is looking at boxing “pretty seriously”

February 7, 2025 Neal Flanagan

Endeavor Chief Executive and TKO Holdings Executive Chairman Ari Emanuel appeared on the Pat McAfee show on Friday.

TKO & Endeavor buy over 3 million TKO shares from Vince McMahon

April 8, 2024 Andrew Thompson

TKO & Endeavor purchase nearly $300 million worth of shares from Vince McMahon.

Scott D’Amore teases big signing for TNA Hard To Kill, discusses partnership with Endeavor Streaming

December 18, 2023 Andrew Thompson

IMPACT/TNA Wrestling President Scott D’Amore teases a big signing for Hard To Kill and speaks about the Endeavor partnership.

Endeavor exploring “strategic alternatives”, will not sell stake in TKO

October 25, 2023 John Pollock

Endeavor has seen a surge in after-hours trading after news that the talent agency and sports group was “exploring strategic opportunities.”

Endeavor’s Ari Emanuel & Mark Shapiro discuss WWE media rights negotiations, having talks with all platforms

September 12, 2023 Andrew Thompson

TKO Group Holdings and Endeavor heads Ari Emanuel and Mark Shapiro chat WWE’s media rights negotiations.

Endeavor announces close of UFC-WWE transaction to create TKO Group Holdings

September 12, 2023 Andrew Thompson

The deal is complete and it is now reflected outside the New York Stock Exchange.

Endeavor expecting WWE-UFC merger to be finalized in mid-to-late September 2023

August 8, 2023 Andrew Thompson

The note was listed in Endeavor’s Second Quarter 2023 results report.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Ari Emanuel details COVID pandemic’s impact on Endeavor, talks his future, first meeting with UFC’s Dana White

June 1, 2023 Andrew Thompson

In-depth chat with Ari Emanuel, Zilla Fatu’s in-ring debut, Pat McAfee/ESPN note, Ricky Morton on not wanting to beat EFFY, Kenta Kobashi.

Media analysts: WWE stock tumble was due to ‘panic’ over FOX’s interest in renewing SmackDown

May 19, 2023 Neal Flanagan

WWE’s sudden stock price drop on Wednesday may have been due to fears that FOX is unwilling to pay what investors expected to retain SmackDown.

Vince McMahon staying on was a condition of the Endeavor deal

May 13, 2023 Neal Flanagan

Endeavor considered Vince McMahon so important to its deal with WWE that it improved its offer on the condition that he would stay.

WWE had over 60 potential suitors during the process that led to Endeavor deal

May 13, 2023 Neal Flanagan

When WWE pursued options for a sale or merger earlier this year, it had contact with over 60 potential partners.

POLLOCK’S UPDATE: Jump Ball – The Fight for Pro Wrestling’s TV Rights

April 21, 2023 John Pollock

John Pollock analyzes the TV rights deals for WWE & AEW and the sports media landscape. Plus, a big day for WWE stock & weekend notes.

WWE’s Nick Khan talks sponsor logos, wrestler pay, Vince McMahon’s role in creative, cost savings, TV rights and more in wide-ranging interview

April 15, 2023 Neal Flanagan

WWE Chief Executive Officer Nick Khan addressed a host of issues in a recent interview following the announcement of the Endeavor-led merger with the UFC.

Dana White: “Endeavor can take WWE to another level”

April 7, 2023 John Pollock

Dana White appeared on the Pat McAfee Show and spoke about the merger with WWE and how he expects their business to grow.