Entertainment & Arts
“Frasier” star Kelsey Grammer has helped prevent the filming of a wrestling-related reality series near his Malibu home.
June 29, 2002
World Wrestling Federation Entertainment Inc. on Friday said it is buying World Championship Wrestling from Turner Broadcasting System Inc., creating a tag-team franchise that has housed the Rock and Hulk Hogan.
March 24, 2001
World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. is suing comic-book company Marvel Enterprises Inc. to continue using the “Hulk Hogan” name.
July 20, 2004
Business
Mattel Inc. and Jakks Pacific Inc. on Wednesday announced new deals to make wrestling action figures, the latest chapter in a story that has all the acrimony and shifting alliances of professional wrestling.
Feb. 14, 2008
World Wrestling Federation Entertainment Inc. sued the William Morris Agency, saying it should not pay commissions on the company’s new contract with Viacom Inc., its fledgling XFL football league, and its highly rated “SmackDown” wrestling show.
Oct. 3, 2000
Entertainment: Professional wrestling producer suffers from dwindling TV ratings and event attendance, posting a 49% decline in net income.
Nov. 22, 2001
Technology and the Internet
Software: Shares tumble on news that WCW licensing pact won’t be renewed.
March 12, 1998
The TV network will drop wrestling as it tries to build its audience by targeting young women.
Feb. 9, 2008
Company Town Blog
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Aug. 10, 2011
World Wrestling Federation Entertainment Inc. shares got drop-kicked Thursday as the producers of the most-watched programs on cable TV unveiled plans to start a professional football league.
Feb. 4, 2000