Type: Public
On the web: http://corporate.wwe.com
Employees: 585
Employee growth: 0.0%

The action might be fake, but the business of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is very real. The company is a leading producer and promoter of wrestling matches for TV and live audiences, with about 330 live events each year, including more than 70 international matches. Its main programming includes Monday Night Raw, a top US cable program on USA Network; Friday Night SmackDown on Syfy; and WWE NXT on its website. WWE also produces about 15 live pay-per-view programs, licenses characters for merchandise, and sells videos and DVDs showcasing more than 140 wrestling stars such as Rey Mysterio, Triple H, and The Undertaker. Two-time WWE world champion Vince McMahon has nearly 90% voting control of the company.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2010:
Sales: $477.7M
One year growth: 0.5%
Net income: $53.5M
Income growth: 6.3%

Officers:
Chairman and CEO: Vincent K. (Vince) McMahon
CFO: George A. Barrios
VP Public Relations: Jim Brown

Competitors:
Live Nation Entertainment
NASCAR
NFL

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