WWE

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WWE star power shines in front of 75000 for WrestleMania 39 at ... (The Daily Breeze)

INGLEWOOD — Professional wrestling fans swarmed to SoFi Stadium on Saturday, April 1, with championship belts, bright-colored shirts and luchador masks for ...

The last WrestleMania in Los Angeles County was in 2005 with a crowd of 20,193 people inside the Staples Center. He has been one of the company’s top stars and won his first world championship at WrestleMania 21 in 2005. The WWE invited 20 families from the foundation to attend WrestleMania. Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny also the Spanish-language commentary team at ringside. “As long I’m alive we are going to go every year.” “We might do Stone Cold (Steve Austin) tomorrow,” Jonathan said.

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WWE WrestleMania 39 Results: Kevin Owens And Sami Zayn ... (Forbes)

Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens ended The Usos' historic tag team reign as Sami Zayn poetically pinned Jey Uso to a gigantic pop after two Helluva kicks.

Similar to Cody Rhodes chasing the historic world title reign of Roman Reigns, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens set out to make history by dethroning The Usos. After an incredible build, it also was one of the best. Though television ratings, ticket sales, watch times and a host of key performance indicators that rose alongside The Bloodline and the return of Cody Rhodes, one of WWE’s biggest improvements was immeasurable. Instead, with WWE’s product hitting on all cylinders, fans remained just as enthusiastic for Zayn and Kevin Owens’ reunion as they did Rhodes’ mission to “finish the story.” One where the rise of an organic everyman, the likes of Daniel Bryan in 2014, was ultimately stifled by WWE’s powers that be. This was a hard-fought war centered around nearfalls and the essential Bloodline storytelling that has endeared WWE to its fanbase in a major way.

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WWE WrestleMania 39 Saturday results and highlights: Sami Zayn ... (digitalspy.com)

Full show match results and video highlights from WWE WrestleMania 39 Saturday, including Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens vs The Usos and John Cena vs Austin ...

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George Kittle Makes Epic WWE WrestleMania 39 Cameo, Takes ... (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle made a cameo at WWE WrestleMania 39, helping Pat McAfee take down The Miz.

However, after he's done playing, there is no doubt that the 49ers' Pro Bowl tight end will have a future in wrestling. The 49ers tight end made an appearance at WWE WrestleMania 39 on Saturday night at SoFi Stadium alongside Pat McAfee, where he helped take down The Miz with a clothesline move from behind. [Watch Kittle take down The Miz in epic WrestleMania cameo](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/george-kittle-makes-epic-wwe-wrestlemania-39-cameo-takes-down-miz?cid=Yahoo&partner=ya4nbcs&chrcontext=KXAS) originally appeared on [NBC Sports Bayarea](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea?cid=MSN&chrcontext=KXAS)

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Best and Worst Booking Decisions from WWE WrestleMania 2023 ... (Bleacher Report)

The first night of WrestleMania 39 was filled with memorable moments and great pro wrestling action. In fact, some might say the majority of the matches ...

Making it the main event of night one was the first good decision management made in regard to this bout. The second good decision was booking Zayn and Owens to win. It's just supposed to be a fun addition to the card that doesn't take away from the main attractions. A good example is when The Rock defeated Erick Rowan in a surprise match in less than 10 seconds. This was Ripley's moment and she earned the right to celebrate on her own. The first night of WrestleMania 39 was filled with memorable moments and great pro wrestling action.

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George Kittle takes out The Miz during Pat McAfee's WWE ... (New York Post)

49ers tight end George Kittle was sitting ringside Saturday for the first night of WWE's WrestleMania 39 in Los Angeles and got in on the action after The ...

[shoulder tackled Mahal](https://nypost.com/2017/04/02/gronk-crashes-wrestlemania-and-destroys-wwe-star/) to help Rawley win the battle royal. McAfee defeated The Miz with a punt kick to the face to pick up a win at WrestleMania for the second year in a row after defeating Austin Theory — and then losing to Vince McMahon — last year in Arlington, Texas. [the first night of WWE’s WrestleMania 39](https://nypost.com/2023/04/02/wrestlemania-39-night-1-review-zayn-owens-win-as-ripley-wows/) in Los Angeles and got in on the action after The Miz shoved him back into his seat.

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Endeavor and W.W.E. Said to Be Close to Deal Combining Fighting ... (The New York Times)

A union of Endeavor's U.F.C. combat league and World Wrestling Entertainment would increase the combined company's leverage in negotiations with content ...

The W.W.E. The U.F.C. The company is holding its WrestleMania event at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles this weekend, drawing long-running wrestling stars, including John Cena and Rey Mysterio. programming available on the Fox broadcasting network and NBCUniversal’s U.S.A. streams its matches on ESPN+, the streaming service operated by Disney’s sports division. The deal would be a coda to a tumultuous chapter in the career of W.W.E.’s executive chairman, Vince McMahon, who in January was reinstated in that role after announcing his retirement last year amid allegations of misconduct. league composing 51 percent of the business and W.W.E. currently streams WrestleMania, one of its signature events, on Peacock, the streaming service owned by Comcast. The combination would establish a behemoth in combat entertainment, both real and scripted. McMahon took over the company from his father and built it into a television and live-event juggernaut that draws millions of fans annually. Streaming services like YouTube TV are also paying top dollar for the rights to marquee sporting events, including N.F.L. at more than $9 billion, and U.F.C.

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Endeavor Group Approaching Deal to Acquire WWE (Report) (Variety)

Endeavor Group Holdings is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire Vince McMahon's World Wrestling Entertainment Inc.

“The only way for WWE to fully capitalize on this opportunity is for me to return as Executive Chairman and support the management team in the negotiations for our media rights and to combine that with a review of strategic alternatives.” [WWE](https://variety.com/t/wwe/)) is nearing a deal to be acquired by [Endeavor Group](https://variety.com/t/endeavor-group/) Holdings Inc. Endeavor, the entertainment agency powerhouse led by Ari Emanuel, has a blueprint for incorporating the WWE into its assets. McMahon had exited his WWE leadership role last year amid investigations into sexual misconduct allegations, leaving his daughter, Stephanie McMahon, to take on offices as chairman and co-CEO alongside Nick Khan, who previously served as the company’s president. WWE shares have climbed 33% this year as speculation surrounding an acquisition has mounted. The two-day pay-per-view and streaming extravaganza concludes Sunday evening, with more than 80,000 fans in attendance in Los Angeles.

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Endeavor nears deal to buy Vince McMahon's WWE (Reuters)

Endeavor Group Holdings Inc , the parent of the popular UFC mixed martial arts franchise, is in advanced talks to acquire World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ...

His daughter, Stephanie McMahon, resigned as the company's co-CEO and chair less than a week after her father [returned to the board](/lifestyle/sports/wwe-co-ceo-chairwoman-stephanie-mcmahon-steps-down-2023-01-11/). [Deals](/markets/deals/) In January, WWE said it would explore strategic options that could include a sale, shortly after Vince McMahon's return to the company. [Asian Markets](/markets/asia/) Emanuel has worked to transform Endeavor into a sports and entertainment powerhouse, making more than 20 acquisitions. Endeavor shareholders will own 51% of the combined company, while WWE shareholders would get 49%, the sources said.

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WWE near deal to be sold to UFC parent Endeavor, sources say (CNBC)

WWE, which is controlled by Vince McMahon, has spent the past several months looking for a buyer.

[McMahon's father](https://www.wwe.com/superstars/vincemcmahon) founded WWE in its original incarnation during the middle of the 20th century, and McMahon is the controlling shareholder in the company. The elder McMahon recently locked in a [retired from the company](https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/22/vince-mcmahon-retires-as-chief-of-wwe-amid-probes-into-alleged-misconduct.html) in July following a string of revelations that he paid several women millions of dollars over the years to keep them quiet about alleged affairs and misconduct. The company has spent the past several months looking for a buyer. McMahon has a brash public persona, making him an apparently good match for Emanuel and White, who are also known for their Last year, the MMA league helped Endeavor's sports business make $1.3 billion in revenue. Emanuel is expected to act as chief executive of both Endeavor and the new company. McMahon, likewise, is expected to be executive chairman, while Endeavor President Mark Shapiro will also work in the same role at the new company. Endeavor's market cap stood at about $10.53 billion as of Friday's close. The Endeavor deal gives WWE an enterprise value of $9.3 billion, they said. The development comes during the same weekend WWE hosts its flagship live event, WrestleMania, in California. A deal could be announced as soon as Monday.

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UFC Owner Endeavor Nears Deal to Purchase WWE (Front Office Sports)

WWE and UFC would be combined into one publicly traded company controlled by Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel. · WWE Executive Chairman Vince McMahon is expected will ...

Still, a source with knowledge of the process told FOS that Endeavor had been the favorite for several weeks. UFC President Dana White has remained in charge after Endeavor purchased a controlling interest in the leading MMA promotion for $4 billion in 2018. The deal values WWE at $9.3 billion, according to CNBC. The plan is to combine WWE with UFC into one publicly traded company controlled by Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel. [Endeavor](https://frontofficesports.com/as-wwe-stock-soars-sale-speculation-gains-steam/) would own 51% of the combined WWE-UFC entity, with the rest going to WWE shareholders. [reported](https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/02/wwe-ufc-endeavor-deal.html) on Sunday.

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WWE Nears Sale to UFC's Endeavor Group (The Wall Street Journal)

Endeavor deal gives WWE an enterprise value of $9.3 billion.

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Endeavor Group Nears Deal to Acquire Vince McMahon's WWE (Bloomberg)

Endeavor Group Holdings Inc. is nearing a deal to acquire World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. for about $9 billion, according to people familiar with the ...

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Endeavor nears deal to buy Vince McMahon's WWE: sources (The Business Times)

ENDEAVOR Group Holdings, the parent of the popular UFC mixed martial arts franchise, is in advanced talks to acquire World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in ...

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WWE WrestleMania 39 Results: Shane McMahon Returns, Suffers ... (Forbes)

Shane McMahon suffered a serious injury in his return during an impromptu match against The Miz.

McMahon could also return in a GM role, similar to the role he served on Raw and SmackDown alongside Daniel Bryan in 2016. Shane McMahon’s return comes amid Vince McMahon’s reinstatement as a WWE employee. Shane looked spry as he leapfrogged Miz, to a rousing response, before awkwardly going down with what appeared to be a serious injury.

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Snoop Dogg a lifesaver for WWE fans who wanted The Rock at ... (MARCA.com)

Rapper Snoop Dogg saved WrestleMania 39 on Sunday by channeling his inner Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to defeat The Miz in an impromptu match following an ...

[accompanied Rey Mysterio Jr](https://www.marca.com/en/wwe/2023/04/02/64290b48e2704e41538b4580.html). He also sanctioned a match between Pat McAfee and The Miz which [featured NFL tight end George Kittle](https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/2023/04/02/64290649e2704e152f8b457e.html). [against Cody Rhodes](https://www.marca.com/en/wwe/2023/04/03/642a4f5022601d083b8b45ac.html). On night one, the rapper [Rey Mysterio literally beats son Dominik with help of Bad Bunny, Snoop Dogg](https://www.marca.com/en/wwe/2023/04/02/64290b48e2704e41538b4580.html) [WrestleMania 39 LIVE: Controversy, Roman Reigns defeats Cody Rhodes thanks to Solo Sikoa](https://www.marca.com/en/wwe/2023/04/02/6429df32c83c25002895932a-directo.html)

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Shane McMahon Suffers Torn Quad Injury After Making Return at ... (Bleacher Report)

Shane McMahon made his return to WWE at WrestleMania 39 on Sunday night after more than a year away. However, McMahon wound up suffering a torn quad during…

pic.twitter.com/H0FiZo30Vw The 77-year-old had stepped away in July amid revelations of several hush money payments to settle allegations of sexual misconduct, but he returned to oversee the potential sale of the company. pic.twitter.com/BbcL8HL9C1 ["let go"](https://www.si.com/wrestling/2022/02/02/wwe-shane-mcmahon-released-royal-rumble) from WWE, as he wasn't serving in a backstage or front-office role with the company and was only considered in-ring talent at the time. His inclusion in the match was already criticized by fans, but those ill feelings were exacerbated when it was He appeared as the 28th entrant in the match and lasted into the final three.

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WrestleMania 39: Shane McMahon's surprise WWE return ends in ... (Daily Mail)

After a year away, Shane McMahon returned to WWE for an impromptu match with The Miz at night two of WrestleMania , but it ended in disaster for the son of ...

The LA icon landed two right hands that put the Hollywood A-lister down. McMahon hadn't been seen in WWE since a disagreement over his appearance in the 2022 Royal Rumble. After starting a match with The Miz, McMahon landed awkwardly and tore his quadriceps.

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Shane McMahon injured mere moments into WWE return at ... (ClutchPoints)

After making his surprise return at WrestleMania 39, Shane McMahon was carried to the back after suffering an apparent leg injury.

[Snoop Dogg](/tag/snoop-dogg) got into a bit of an argument after announcing the [attendance numbers for WrestleMania 39](https://clutchpoints.com/wwe-pat-mcafee-80497-fans-question-the-mizs-manhood-at-wrestlemania). [WWE expected to sell as soon as Monday](https://clutchpoints.com/wwe-news-vince-mcmahon-wrestling-company-set-merge-ufc-shocking-sale), it’s nice to Shane-O-Mac get one last WrestleMania moment; it’s just a shame it lasted about two minutes and ended in a tragedy. The Miz, understandably, didn’t like that “The Doggfather” booked him into a match despite being dressed in a “$10,000 suit” – a match made all the worse by being thoroughly embarrassed by [Pat McAfee and George Kittle ](https://clutchpoints.com/wrestlemania-39-news-pat-mcafee-george-kittle-celebrate-epic-moment-the-miz)– and Snoop, to his credit, just didn’t seem to like Miz, so much so that he decided to enter him into another impromptu match, this time with a returning Shane McMahon.

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WWE WrestleMania 39 Results: Winners And Grades On Night 2 (Forbes)

In a shocking, deflating main event, Roman Reigns retained the WWE Undisputed Universal Championship against Cody Rhodes with help from The Bloodline. Last ...

WWE is a whore for its statistics, and Roman Reigns was the beneficiary for it. Snoop Dogg came in to save the segment by knocking out The Miz and giving him a People’s Elbow. When they stared each other down in the beginning, all I could think of was every great Rocky movie. Given how restless this crowd was getting, if WWE beat Cody Rhodes tonight there might be a riot in Los Angles. Sikoa would go on to interfere again and again, with more heat every time. Drew McIntyre surprisingly got the better of GUNTHER in a heated chop-off. All other on-camera references to this movie were also booed, and that movie spent all that money on marketing for nothing. The internet wrestling snobs thumbed their nose at this match, but there are few human beings who could get the type of heat that Brock Lesnar and Omos just got for a basic opener. Shane McMahon immediately began unloading punches, and the heat temporarily died. The match promptly ended shortly thereafter as Ronda Rousey trapped Shotzi in an armbar. Asuka, a women’s tag team Fatal 4-Way and Brock Lesnar vs. Asuka’s entrance was great as well, with Asuka clones appearing.

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The Real Winners and Losers From WWE WrestleMania 2023 Night ... (Bleacher Report)

WWE WrestleMania 39 started strong, but Night 2 needed to solidify this as an all-time great show. The talent delivered in big moments once again, making…

But WWE made the decision to not give him everything at The Show of Shows. He had a safe spot in All Elite Wrestling, even though the crowd was not always behind him. The American Nightmare looked at home in that spot on Sunday. It is time to deliver on the promise of the division or fold it completely. The two men needed to pause briefly after an unfortunate injury to the Irishman, who required medical staff to patch him up. The match itself was solid, but it was an acquired taste. WWE made the awkward decision to repeat that spot on Sunday, this time bringing out Shane McMahon. It only got worse on Sunday when McMahon leapfrogged The Miz and injured his knee. Meanwhile, three tag teams fought on Night 2 only to have Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler step in at the last moment and steal their thunder. She has been further solidified as the top woman in WWE after this latest victory. Even the arrival of Damage CTRL could not bring new excitement to the titles. Finn Bálor brought back The Demon but could not overcome a motivated Edge.

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