WWE Superstar Pay Was ‘Resized’ After Deals With ESPN & Netflix

WWE Superstar Pay Was ‘Resized’ After Deals With ESPN & Netflix

Speaking at the Goldman Sachs Conference, TKO COO Mark Shapiro was asked about how the company balances talent expenses with the significant marketing and promotional support invested in its WWE and UFC stars. He said, “Let’s talk about the pay for the superstars and our fighters first. What I would tell you is post our […]

TKO COO Mark Shapiro Says WWE Superstar Pay Was 'Resized' - Fightful

Mark Shapiro weighs in on TKO fighter and superstar pay. Speaking at the Goldman Sachs Conference, TKO COO Mark Shapiro was asked about balancing talent expenses with the marketing support that goes into talent in WWE and UFC. In answering the question, Shapiro addressed the pay of UFC fighters and WWE superstars. "Let’s talk about…

TKO’s Mark Shapiro Addresses WWE Superstar Pay Cuts, Saudi Arabia’s Growing Demand For Events

TKO COO Mark Shapiro says the company is comfortable with its current compensation structure for WWE Superstars and UFC fighters following adjustments made around its recent media rights deals. Speaking at the Goldman Sachs Conference, Shapiro was asked about balancing talent expenses against the marketing investment TKO puts behind its stars. He said compensation for […]