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FILE - Cody Rhodes celebrates after winning the Undisputed WWE universal championship match during WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia, on April 7, 2024. WWE is gearing up for 2024's SummerSlam where Rhodes will be facing off against Solo Sikoa. (Monica Herdon/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, File)

WWE’s SummerSlam to be filled with action — and lots of sponsors

By Michelle Chapman - Associated Press

Hulk Hogan tears off his shirt while speaking on the final night of the Republican National Convention on Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

The Hulkster climbs into the political ring for his ‘hero’ Trump at RNC

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

This image provided by WWE shows the crowd at a Survivor Series event at Allstate Arena in Chicago, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (WWE via AP)

WWE, a social media powerhouse, tops 100 million subscribers on YouTube

By Michelle Chapman - Associated Press

WWE chairman and CEO Vince McMahon speaks to an audience during a WWE fan appreciation event, Oct. 30, 2010, in Hartford, Conn. A former WWE employee filed a federal lawsuit Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, accusing McMahon and another former executive of serious sexual misconduct. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

Former employee files sex abuse lawsuit against WWE, Vince McMahon

By Pat Eaton-Robb - Associated Press

In this Sept. 10, 2016, file photo, CM Punk stands in his corner before a welterweight bout at UFC 203 in Cleveland. Punk went 0-2 in UFC and has given himself until the new year to decide if he wants to keep fighting. Punk hopes to stick in the sport as a mixed martial arts announcer. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File) **FILE**

WWE smashes its social media record with return of CM Punk

By Michelle Chapman - Associated Press

WWE Hall of Famer Tammy Sytch is escorted to the defense table by Volusia Couty Sheriff's bailiffs for her sentencing, Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at the S. James Foxman Justice Center in Daytona Beach, Fla., for a DUI crash that killed a man in 2022. (David Tucker/The Daytona Beach News-Journal via AP, Pool)

WWE Hall of Famer Tammy ‘Sunny’ Sytch sentenced to 17 years in prison for fatal DUI crash

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Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes, wearing a WWE belt, celebrates the team's Super Bowl victory at a gathering in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. The WWE is collaborating with the Big 12 Conference for their championship game next month, as the sports entertainment company further strengthens its relationship with various sports organizations. The Dr. Pepper Big 12 Football Championship will be held on Dec. 2, 2023 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File) **FILE**

WWE collaborating with Big 12 Conference during championship game next month

By Michelle Chapman - Associated Press

Wrestler Akira Tozawa goes airborne during his match with Carmelo Hayes during the WWE Monday Night RAW event, Monday, March 6, 2023, in Boston. WWE’s popular television show, “Friday Night Smackdown,” will be moving from Fox to USA Network next year under a new five-year domestic media rights partnership with NBCUniversal, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. “Smackdown” will begin airing on USA Network in October 2024.(AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

WWE’s ‘Smackdown’ moving from Fox to USA Network in new rights deal with NBCUniversal

By Michelle Chapman - Associated Press

In this March 29, 2015, file photo, Bray Wyatt is upended by his opponent, The Undertaker, at Wrestlemania XXXI in Santa Clara, Calif. The WWE is set for its annual sports entertainment extravaganza Sunday, April 1, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. John Cena, the Undertaker, the Miz and the Bella Twins all have big matches on the show. (AP Photo/Don Feria, File)

WWE star Bray Wyatt dies at 36

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FILE - Wrestler Akira Tozawa is introduced during the WWE Monday Night RAW event, Monday, March 6, 2023, in Boston. WWE's sponsorship revenue for SummerSlam, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, rose 23% from a year ago to $7 million, the most for any event outside of WrestleMania. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

WWE’s SummerSlam pulls in $7M in sponsorship revenue, up 23% from a year ago

By Michelle Chapman - Associated Press

WWE Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Vince McMahon is shown at the Connecticut Republican Convention in Hartford, Conn., May 21, 2010. Federal law enforcement agents executed a search warrant and served a federal grand jury subpoena McMahon last month, July 2023, according to a regulatory filing. McMahon is also taking medical leave from the sports entertainment company following recent spinal surgery. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

WWE’s McMahon served with subpoena by federal agents

By Michelle Chapman - Associated Press

Wrestler Carmella leaps at Bianca Belair, during the WWE Monday Night RAW event, Monday, March 6, 2023, in Boston. WWE and the company that runs Ultimate Fighting Championship will combine to create a $21.4 billion sports entertainment company.(AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Former WWE writer sues company over racist scripts

By Vaughn Cockayne - The Washington Times

In this photo provided by WWE, Over 80,000 attend the first night of WrestleMania 39 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., Saturday, April 1, 2023. It was announced Monday that Endeavor had signed an agreement with WWE to form a new, publicly listed company that will house UFC and WWE under one roof. (WWE via AP)

WWE apologizes for using Auschwitz image in preview show

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

A WrestleMania sign hangs over the crowd during the WWE Monday Night RAW event, Monday, March 6, 2023, in Boston. WWE’s WrestleMania arrives this weekend, Saturday, April 1, to a massive audience and vastly larger advertising revenue as it seeks to establish itself as a serious contender for major advertising bucks. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

WWE no longer just a family affair as it joins with UFC

By Michelle Chapman - Associated Press

In this photo provided by WWE, rapper Snoop Dogg gets ready to drop The People's Elbow on Mike "The Miz" Mizanin during WrestleMania 39 on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. The rapper stepped in at the last second to perform in the match after Shane McMahon was injured. (WWE via AP)

Snoop Dogg steps in at last second during WrestleMania

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

A WrestleMania sign hangs over the crowd during the WWE Monday Night RAW event, Monday, March 6, 2023, in Boston. WWE’s WrestleMania arrives this weekend, Saturday, April 1, to a massive audience and vastly larger advertising revenue as it seeks to establish itself as a serious contender for major advertising bucks. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

WWE’s WrestleMania extravaganza draws sponsors to the ring

By Michelle Chapman - Associated Press

In this Oct. 30, 2010, photo, WWE chairman and CEO Vince McMahon speaks to an audience during a WWE fan appreciation event in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) **FILE **

Wealthy Saudi fund looks to enter the ring for knockout prize: WWE

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

FILE - Vince McMahon stands at Republican state convention in Hartford, Conn., Friday, May 18, 2012. McMahon is rejoining the board of WWE several months after he stepped down as CEO and chairman of the sports entertainment company during an an investigation into alleged misconduct. Shares surged more than 22% in midday trading on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

WWE’s Vince McMahon is back after misconduct investigation

By Michelle Chapman - Associated Press

FILE - Vince McMahon stands at Republican state convention in Hartford, Conn., Friday, May 18, 2012. McMahon is voluntarily stepping back from his roles as CEO and chairman at WWE, Friday, June 17, 2022, as the sports entertainment company performs an investigation into alleged misconduct related to a relationship with a former employee. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

WWE’s Vince McMahon says he is retiring

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FILE - Vince McMahon stands at Republican state convention in Hartford, Conn., Friday, May 18, 2012. McMahon is voluntarily stepping back from his roles as CEO and chairman at WWE, Friday, June 17, 2022, as the sports entertainment company performs an investigation into alleged misconduct related to a relationship with a former employee. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

Report: WWE boss McMahon’s hush cash bill over $12 million

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