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Saudi Arabia-backed mixed martial arts league challenges UFC with Bellator deal
The Professional Fighters League has acquired Paramount’s Bellator MMA. The US-based PFL did not disclose the price of the acquisition. The Saudi-backed company challenges Endeavor's Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Ex-Woolies boss renews call for Endeavour chair to quit Former Woolworths CEO Roger Corbett calls for Endeavour Group chairman Peter Hearl to resign. Dr Corbett accused Mr Hearl of not having the experience and skills to turn around the company. Endeavor shares were trading Tuesday afternoon for $4.98, up 1.3% from Monday.
Bud Light Becomes Official Beer of UFC After Inking Record Sponsorship Deal | The Gateway Pundit | by Anthony Scott Anheuser-Busch has just inked a massive sponsorship deal with the UFC that makes Bud Light the official beer of the fighting promotion. The sponsorship comes as Bud Light volumes were “down 30% year-over-year for the four weeks ending on October 7” The multiyear contract, which begins Jan. 1, 2024, comes on the heels of the UFC merging with WWE under parent company Endeavor.
WME owner Endeavor considers 'strategic alternatives' - Los Angeles Times Beverly Hills-based entertainment company Endeavor says its stock price doesn't accurately reflect the value of its assets. The company owns talent agency WME, live event business On Location, sports league Professional Bull Riders and marketing agency 160over90. After the filing, the stock jumped 26% in after-hours trading.
Vince McMahon 'gone from WWE creative' as Triple H seizes full control TKO CEO Ari Emanuel has reportedly put Triple H in full control of the creative side of WWE. The businessman is in charge of the new Endeavor-owned company formed as part of a merger between WWE and UFC. Triple H, real name Paul Levesque, had been named head of creative – and serves as chief content officer – after Vince McMahon temporarily retired in July 2022.
Bryan Lourd and Ari Emanuel Savage Each Other Over Julia Ormond’s Weinstein Claims A lawsuit by actress Julia Ormond accusing talent agency CAA of ignoring Harvey Weinstein’s predatory behavior has unleashed a verbal slugfest between Hollywood heavyweights. Ari Emanuel, the CEO of the Endeavor agency, has likened Lourd, who runs CAA, to convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell. LourD, in turn, has lambasted Emanuel as “erratic” and “self-serving”
Ari Emanuel: Netanyahu ‘Exposed’ Israel to Hamas Attack Ari Emanuel, the CEO of Endeavor and a major Hollywood player, condemned Hamas’s attack on Israel. Emanuel also criticized the Israeli Prime Minister: “In my opinion, a morally corrupt Bibi Netanyahu exposed Israel and its people to rape, death, the beheadings of children, murders of fathers mothers, grandmothers.”
Frieze London, past it? In fact, it’s still where the party’s at Frieze London celebrates its 20th birthday this autumn. The annual art fair is now controlled by Hollywood entertainment group Endeavor. Neolithic axes, Shang-dynasty bronze masks, and a portrait of Frans Hals.
Reports: PGA Tour getting interest from investors... A memo sent to PGA Tour players says the tour is fielding calls from other investors. The tour is working on an agreement with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel said his company submitted a bid seeking a stake in the tour.
WWE owners tease controversial Monday Night Raw change after 30 years WWE first aired Monday Night Raw on January 11, 1993. Over the last 30 years, fans have learned that Monday night is wrestling night. TKO, the new brand created as part of the WWE/UFC merger last month, and parent company Endeavor are flexible. TV rights negotiations are ongoing with SmackDown already set to move to USA Network in 2024.
Endeavor, Fenway Sports Group 'exploring' PGA investment to rival LIV Endeavor and Fenway Sports Group are “exploring’ the idea of investing in the PGA Tour. LIV Golf is backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. The U.S. Department of Justice has said it plans to investigate the planned merger.
Matt Riddle Bids Adieu To Five-Year-Long Career At WWE Matt Riddle has been released by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Riddle is the latest individual to be released by the promotion as they close in for its acquisition by Endeavor and a possible merger with Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Larry David confronted Elon Musk at a wedding over Republican vote Musk, 52, and Curb Your Enthusiasm star David, 76, were seated next to each other at Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel’s wedding in Saint-Tropez, France, last year. The event took place just days after the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, in which 19 children and two teachers were killed. David reportedly asked Musk: “Do you just want to murder kids in schools?”
Everything about The Rock's stunning WWE return makes anything possible now The Rock opened the first WWE show after the merger with Endeavor. Jade Cargill appears to be headed to WWE, according to multiple reports. The Jey Uso storyline on Raw feels like it could lead to some shifts in WWE.
Larry David berated Elon Musk at a wedding over Republican vote Musk, 52, and Curb Your Enthusiasm star David, 76, were seated next to each other at Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel’s wedding in Saint-Tropez, France, last year. The event took place just days after the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, in which 19 children and two teachers were killed. David reportedly asked Musk: “Do you just want to murder kids in schools?”
Vince McMahon's WWE office return set after surgery, UFC merger Vince McMahon plans to return to WWE’s offices next week after undergoing major back surgery in July, sources close to the company told The Post. McMahon, 78, was on-hand and upright at the New York Stock Exchange Tuesday morning as WWE's merger with Endeavor-controlled UFC closed. McMahon is executive chairman of the board of the newly combined entities.
What does the WWE and UFC merger mean for wrestling fans? WWE and UFC’s merger was officially completed on Tuesday. The WWE and UFC executives have decided to name the newly formed entity as TKO, which reportedly has a valuation of $21.4 billion. Endeavor, the parent company of UFC, owns 51 per cent of the new firm.
What does the WWE and UFC merger mean for wrestling fans? The merger of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) was officially completed on Tuesday. The WWE and UFC executives have decided to name the newly formed entity as TKO, which reportedly has a valuation of $21.4 billion. TKO has also been trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Endeavor, the parent company of UFC, owns 51 per cent of the new firm.
Dana White handed new role after UFC merged with WWE with the 54-year-old being promoted to Chief... Dana White handed new role after UFC merged with WWE with the 54-year-old being promoted to Chief Executive Officer of the UFC... as he remains the face of the company. Endeavor - the parent company of UFC - have finalised their merge with WWE to form a new listed company named 'TKO Group Holdings'
WWE sale complete as Endeavor takes over after 40 years under McMahons WWE has been sold to Endeavor and merged with UFC under the new TKO banner. The wrestling giant has been owned by Vince McMahon – who previously held 80% voting power before the sale – for 40 years. Monday night’s episode of WWE Raw marked the end of an era as the final McMahon-owned broadcast in the company's history.
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