Who owns WWE?
WWE is owned by TKO Group (the United States, NYSE: TKO), which has owned the brand since 12 September 2023.[1]
Key facts
- Current owner
- TKO Group Holdings, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, New York, New York
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Stamford, Connecticut
- Founded
- 1952
- Category
- Media & entertainment › Live & sport › Sports leagues
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: TKO
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About WWE
WWE built professional wrestling into a global entertainment business, and formally conceded in 1989 that its matches are scripted, partly to avoid athletic commission regulation. WrestleMania has run annually since 1985. That admission was made to a New Jersey senate committee, and it changed how the business is taxed and regulated across the United States.
Ownership timeline of WWE
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of WWE?
The parent company of WWE is TKO Group, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is WWE American?
Yes. WWE originated in the United States in 1952 and its owner, TKO Group, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has TKO Group owned WWE?
TKO Group has owned WWE since 12 September 2023.
Is WWE still owned by TKO Group?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, WWE is still owned by TKO Group. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] TKO Group Holdings, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-25 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 25 February 2026; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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