Editing WWE (section)

==Expansion beyond wrestling==
===Subsidiaries===
====Active====
* TSI Realty Co. (1997–present): In 1997, WWE established a real estate brokerage and investment firm called TSI Realty Company.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://listings.findthecompany.com/l/32424142/TSI-Realty-Company|title=TSI Realty Co. - Find the Company.com}}</ref>
* [[WWE Books]] (2002–present): A book series that often publishes biographies of WWE personalities, behind-the-scenes guides to WWE, illustrated books, calendars, young adult books, and other nonfiction books.
* [[WCW (WWE subsidiary)|WCW Inc.]] (2001–present): A subsidiary that was originally created as W. Acquisition Company in 2000. It was renamed WCW Inc. in 2001 following the WWF's purchase of the rights to the video library and intellectual property for [[World Championship Wrestling]].
* [[WWE Libraries|WWE Legacy Department]] (2001–present): A collection of professional wrestling videos and copyrights.
* [[WWE Studios]] (2002–present): Formerly known as WWE Films, a subsidiary that creates and develops feature film properties, including scripted, non-scripted, family and animated television and digital content.
* [[WWE Music Group]] (2006–present): A music group that specializes in compilation albums of WWE wrestlers' entrance themes. The group also releases titles that have been performed by WWE wrestlers.
* WWE Jet Services, Inc. (2013–present): A subsidiary formed to manage the financing and operations of the company's fleet of private jets.
*[[WWE Performance Center]] (2013–present): A subsidiary that serves as the usual training center for future WWE wrestlers.
* WWE Shop (2015–present): A website established as the place to buy officially licensed WWE-related apparel, gear, and several other of the merchandise's products.
* [[WWE Podcast Network]] (2019–present): A podcast network that features several WWE wrestlers hosting their own podcasts. WWE partnered with Endeavor Audio to launch the network.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/wwe-create-podcast-network-endeavor-audio-1233720 |title=WWE to Create Podcast Network With Endeavor Audio (Exclusive)|date=August 22, 2019|publisher=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref>
* [[Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide]] (2025–present): A subsidiary of a Mexican [[Lucha Libre]] ([[professional wrestling]]) [[professional wrestling promotion|promotion]].

====Defunct====
* Alpha Entertainment (2018): A [[limited liability company]] that was established in 2018 by Vince McMahon for the purpose of being the parent company of the new [[XFL (2020)|XFL]]. While McMahon stated that the XFL would remain as a separate company from WWE, it was revealed through WWE's 2018 10-K that the company hold a minority stake in Alpha Entertainment.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlive.com/news/us-world/2018/05/wwe_listed_as_minority_owner_o.html|title=WWE listed as minority owner of revived XFL despite claims of separate entities|date=May 4, 2018|publisher=mlive}}</ref>
* [[World Bodybuilding Federation]] (1990–1992): A subsidiary of Titan Sports which promoted professional [[bodybuilding]] through a television show, magazine, and annual pay-per-view events.
* Radio WWF (1993) A syndicated radio station hosted by [[Jim Ross]] and [[Johnny Polo]]. The station featured shows that would cover ongoing WWF storylines and behind the scenes incidents. Radio WWF hosts also provided commentary for two pay-per-views.
* Wrestle Vessel (1996–1999): A series of WWF-themed cruise ship experiences.
* [[WWE Home Video]] (1997–2023): A home video subsidiary that specialized in distributing VHS, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc copies of WWE pay-per-view events, compilations of WWE wrestlers' performances and entrances, and biographies of WWE performers. WWE Home Video releases were discontinued worldwide on December 26, 2023.
* [[XFL (2001)|XFL]] (2000–2001): A partially-owned subsidiary of the WWF which comprised eight league-owned [[professional football (gridiron)|professional football]] teams. The league included television broadcasts on [[NBC]] (the other co-owners of the league), [[UPN]], and [[Spike (TV network)|TNN]].
* [[The World (WWE)|The World Entertainment]] (1999–2003): A subsidiary of World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment that operated a restaurant, nightclub, and memorabilia shop in New York City. World originally opened as "WWF New York", and was renamed "The World". [[Hard Rock Cafe]] took over the location in 2005.
* [[WWE Niagara Falls]] (2002–2011): A retail store that was located in [[Niagara Falls, Ontario]], Canada. The store featured autograph signings and appearances by WWE wrestlers, alumni, and Hall of Famers.
* [[WWE Classics on Demand]] (2004–2014): A subscription video-on-demand television service. Classics had footage from WWE's archive footage, including [[World Championship Wrestling]], [[Extreme Championship Wrestling]], and others. Classics offered around 40 hours of rotating programming per month, arranged into four programming buckets, and often centered on a specific theme.
* WWE Kids (2008–2014): A website and comic set, aimed at the children's end of the wrestling market. WWE Kids' comics were produced bi-monthly.
* WWE Universe (2008–2011): A social media website which was managed and operated by WWE. Its original name was "WWE Fan Nation" and was renamed "WWE Universe".
* [[WWE Magazine]] (1983–2014): WWE's magazine – originally released bi-monthly, it later switching to a monthly schedule, before being discontinued in 2014.

===Investments===
* [[Tout (company)|Tout]]: A social media 15-second video service. In 2012, WWE invested $5,000,000 and entered into a two-year partnership. Stephanie McMahon was named a part of the Tout Board of Directors. The agreement between the two companies ended in 2014.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://variety.com/2012/digital/news/wwe-pacts-with-tout-industries-1118056439/ |title=WWE pacts with Tout Industries |magazine=Variety |date=July 11, 2012 |access-date=October 29, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170628122756/http://variety.com/2012/digital/news/wwe-pacts-with-tout-industries-1118056439/ |archive-date=June 28, 2017}}</ref>
* [[Marvel Experience]]: Marvel Experience is an interactive live event with [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] characters appearing. WWE invested in the experience in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestling-news.net/wwe-invest-marvel-universe-touring/34144/|title='The Marvel Experience' Takes Fans Into Interactive World of Superheroes |date=August 22, 2013|publisher=Wrestling News}}</ref>
* [[Phunware]]: A business that creates mobile apps. WWE invested in Phunware in 2014 and<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hollieslade/2014/03/18/phunware-gets-30-million-cash-injection-to-dominate-mobile-cloud/ |title=Phunware Gets $30 Million Cash Injection To Dominate Mobile Cloud|author=Slade, Hollie|work=[[Forbes]]}}</ref> uses the company for their app.
* [[FloSports]]: An over-the-top sport streaming service that WWE originally invested into in 2016. In 2019, WWE once again invested into FloSports. The sports that are available in FloSports include [[amateur wrestling]], professional wrestling, [[Track and field|track]], [[grappling]], [[mixed martial arts]], [[boxing]], [[softball]], [[gymnastics]], [[basketball]], [[tennis]], [[volleyball]], [[cheerleading]], and [[eSports]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-part-212-million-series-b-funding-flosports-218701|title=WWE PART OF $21.2 MILLION SERIES B FUNDING OF FLOSPORTS|author=Nason, Josh|magazine=Wrestling Observer}}</ref>
* [[Avid Technology]]: A technology and multimedia company. Avid specializes in audio and video; specifically digital non-linear editing systems, management and distribution services. WWE invested in Avid in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.avid.com/en/press-room/2016/03/world-wrestling-entertainment-tag-teams-with-avid|title=World Wrestling Entertainment tag teams with Avid|publisher=Avid}}</ref>
* [[Drone Racing League]]: A league that contains remote-controlled lightweight aircraft races and appears as a spectator sport. WWE invested in Drone in 2017.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://variety.com/2017/digital/news/drone-racing-league-funding-sky-liberty-media-wwe-1202462343/|title=Drone Racing League Raises $20 Million From Sky, Liberty Media, WWE|author=Spangler, Todd|magazine=Variety}}</ref>
* [[Cloud9]]: An [[esports]] organization, which has teams compete in many different video games including a WWE sponsor, [[Rocket League]]. WWE invested in Cloud9 in 2017.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://variety.com/2017/digital/news/esports-cloud9-wwe-funding-1202596588/|title=Esports Startup Cloud9 Raises $25 Million From WWE, Others|author=Spangler, Todd|magazine=Variety}}</ref>
* [[DraftKings]]: WWE's fantasy sports partner.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mcall.com/gambling/sns-actnet-draftkings-stock-price-george-soros-investment-20200513-fgssw2zh4ret7mkb63wzfjrl7y-story.html|title=DraftKings stock price skyrockets on news of George Soros investment|author=Rovell, Darren|work=The Morning Call|date=May 13, 2020|access-date=September 17, 2020|archive-date=November 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128085223/https://www.mcall.com/gambling/sns-actnet-draftkings-stock-price-george-soros-investment-20200513-fgssw2zh4ret7mkb63wzfjrl7y-story.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Rad: A company that has a streaming platform focusing on [[non-fungible token]] technology for film, TV, and celebrities. WWE invested in Rad in 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/145269/wwe-invests-in-nft-technology-company-focusing-on-entertainment-celebrities.html?p=1|last=Johnson|first=Mike|title=WWE INVESTS IN NYC TECHNOLOGY COMPANY FOCUSING ON ENTERTAINMENT & CELEBRITIES|date=March 28, 2021|publisher=PWInsider}}</ref>
* Jomboy Media: A multimedia company that produces a baseball show. WWE invested in Jomboy Media in 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://awfulannouncing.com/online-outlets/jomboy-media-announces-theyve-raised-another-5-million.html|last=Bucholtz|first=Andrew|title=Jomboy Media announces they've raised another $5 million, with CAA, NEA, WWE, Dwyane Wade, Karl-Anthony Towns, C.C. Sabathia, and more involved|date=August 14, 2022|publisher=Awful Announcing}}</ref>
* [[Premier Lacrosse League]]: A professional [[lacrosse]] league in the United States and Canada. WWE invested in the Premier Lacrosse League in 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-07-21/wwe-kevin-durant-back-premier-lacrosse-in-chernin-led-funding-round|last=Kelly|first=Jason|title=Lacrosse League Attracts New Funding From WWE, Kevin Durant|date=August 14, 2022|publisher=Bloomberg}}</ref>

===Charities===
* WWE has had a partnership with the [[Make-A-Wish Foundation]] that spans four decades.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.cleveland.com/wwe/index.ssf/2013/04/wwe_releases_full_schedule_of.html| title=WWE releases full schedule of WrestleMania 29 week events in New York and New Jersey| publisher=Cleveland.com| date=April 1, 2013| access-date=February 1, 2015| url-status=live| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924134102/http://www.cleveland.com/wwe/index.ssf/2013/04/wwe_releases_full_schedule_of.html| archive-date=September 24, 2015| df=mdy-all}}</ref> Multi-time WWE champion [[John Cena]] has granted more wishes than any other celebrity in history, having completed his 500th wish in August 2015.<ref>{{cite news| title=Wish granted! WWE star John Cena to grant 500th Make-A-Wish request| url=https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/13480710/wwe-star-john-cena-grant-milestone-500th-make-wish-request| website=ESPN| publisher=ESPN| agency=[[Associated Press|AP]]| access-date=June 12, 2016| date=August 23, 2015| url-status=live| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160617113433/http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/id/13480710/wwe-star-john-cena-grant-milestone-500th-make-wish-request| archive-date=June 17, 2016| df=mdy-all}}</ref>
* WWE has had a partnership with the [[United Service Organizations]] since the early 2000s.<ref>{{cite news| title=World Wrestling Entertainment to Promote 'Operation USO Care Package̵| url=https://corporate.wwe.com/news/company-news/2002/11-11-2002| website=WWE Corporate| publisher=WWE Corporate| df=mdy-all}}</ref> The partnership allows WWE to host [[WWE Tribute to the Troops]] around the world and provide tickets to WWE events to service members.<ref>{{cite news| title=WWE Impact works to inspire our Superstars, fans and employees through a variety of initiatives and partnerships across the globe. Some of Our Featured and Like-Minded Partners| url=https://corporate.wwe.com/impact| website=WWE Corporate| publisher=WWE Corporate| df=mdy-all}}</ref>
* In 2011, WWE launched its anti-bullying campaign, Be A S.T.A.R (Show Tolerance and Respect). The campaign, targeted towards children, consists of an interactive ceremony with WWE wrestlers visiting children at their schools and lecture the children on bullying.<ref>{{cite news| title=WWE launches anti-bullying alliance| url=https://community.wwe.com/diversity/wwe-launches-anti-bullying-alliance| website=WWE Community| publisher=WWE Community}}</ref>
* Since 2012, WWE has partnered with [[Susan G. Komen for the Cure]] to raise awareness of [[breast cancer]] during the month of October. Their partnership includes offering special charity-related wrestler merchandise, as well as adding a pink color scheme to the sets and ring ropes; 20% of all October purchases of WWE merchandise go to the organization.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://variety.com/2014/biz/news/wwe-susan-g-komen-tag-team-for-third-year-to-fight-breast-cancer-1201316337/ |title=WWE, Susan G. Komen Tag Team for Third Year to Fight Breast Cancer |magazine=Variety |date=September 29, 2014 |access-date=November 11, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141004053013/http://variety.com/2014/biz/news/wwe-susan-g-komen-tag-team-for-third-year-to-fight-breast-cancer-1201316337/ |archive-date=October 4, 2014}}</ref>
* Since 2012, WWE has partnered with Hire Heroes USA to donate and implement a veterans hiring initiatives through WWE's partners.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hireheroesusa.org/wwe-partners-hire-heroes-usa/|title=Transforming Military Service into Civilian Success|date=December 17, 2012|access-date=October 29, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171029121146/https://www.hireheroesusa.org/wwe-partners-hire-heroes-usa/|archive-date=October 29, 2017}}</ref> Multiple times a year, WWE hosts a panel for companies and veterans to come together and discuss career opportunities.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://community.wwe.com/military/gallery/wwe-and-hire-heroes-usa-host-veteran-employment-panel-and-networking-event-during|title=WWE and Hire Heroes USA host a Veteran Employment Panel and Networking Event during SummerSlam Week|work=WWE Community |access-date=October 29, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171029173225/https://community.wwe.com/military/gallery/wwe-and-hire-heroes-usa-host-veteran-employment-panel-and-networking-event-during|archive-date=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
* In June 2014, ''Connor's Cure''<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.givetochildrens.org/CONNORSCURE| title=Ways to Give – Personal Page – Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation| work=givetochildrens.org| url-status=live| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140904142239/https://www.givetochildrens.org/connorscure| archive-date=September 4, 2014| df=mdy-all}}</ref> – a non-profit charitable organization – was established by [[Triple H]] and [[Stephanie McMahon]], who have personally funded it through the [[UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh|Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation]]. It is named in honor of [[Pittsburgh]] native [[Connor Michalek]] (October 17, 2005 – April 25, 2014) who had died two months earlier from [[medulloblastoma]], a rare tumor that affects the brain and spinal cord. Beginning in 2015, WWE began recognizing September as Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, adding a gold color scheme to the sets and ring ropes, and offering special ''Connor's Cure'' merchandise, with the proceeds going to charity.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.pittsburghmagazine.com/Best-of-the-Burgh-Blogs/The-412/June-2014/WWEs-Triple-H-and-Stephanie-McMahon-Launch-Connors-Cure-Charity/ |title= WWE's Triple H and Stephanie McMahon Launch 'Connor's Cure' Charity |work= pittsburghmagazine.com |date= June 24, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140911061651/http://www.pittsburghmagazine.com/Best-of-the-Burgh-Blogs/The-412/June-2014/WWEs-Triple-H-and-Stephanie-McMahon-Launch-Connors-Cure-Charity/ |archive-date= September 11, 2014 |df= mdy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://community.wwe.com/hope/news/stephanie-mcmahon-triple-h-announce-connors-cure-charity-fund-honor-connor-michalek| title=Stephanie McMahon, Triple H announce 'Connor's Cure' charity fund in honor of Connor Michalek| work=WWE Community| url-status=live| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906141701/https://community.wwe.com/hope/news/stephanie-mcmahon-triple-h-announce-connors-cure-charity-fund-honor-connor-michalek| archive-date=September 6, 2015| df=mdy-all}}</ref>
* Since 2014, WWE has partnered with the [[Special Olympics]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://community.wwe.com/diversity/news/special-olympics-and-wwe-announce-international-partnership|title=Special Olympics and WWE announce international partnership|access-date=March 26, 2017|work=WWE Community|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170327081254/https://community.wwe.com/diversity/news/special-olympics-and-wwe-announce-international-partnership|archive-date=March 27, 2017}}</ref>
* Since 2016, WWE has partnered with [[Boys & Girls Clubs of America]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/inside/overtheropes/boys-and-girls-clubs-of-america-wwe-national-partnership|title=Boys & Girls Clubs of America and WWE launch new national partnership|access-date=June 12, 2019|work=WWE Community}}</ref>
*In October 2018, a week before the [[WWE Evolution|Evolution]] pay-per-view, the WWE and the [[United Nations Foundation]]'s Girl Up created ''Sports for a Purpose'' program aiming to create a culture of sports participation for girls around the world. The program launched in fall 2019. Stephanie McMahon stated, "WWE is proud to partner with Girl Up to create Sports for a Purpose, a new program designed to help our youth achieve gender equality in sports. Playing sports has a positive impact on girls' leadership skills, confidence and self-esteem, and we are excited to work with Girl Up to create this meaningful program."<ref>[https://www.wwe.com/shows/wweevolution/2018/article/girl-up-and-wwe-create-sports-for-a-purpose-program-to-promote-girls Girl Up and WWE create Sports for a Purpose program to promote girls' leadership] – WWE.com</ref>
* Since 2019, WWE has partnered with [[Leukemia & Lymphoma Society]] to drive awareness and support for the research of [[leukemia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/article/wwe-partners-with-leukemia-lymphoma-society-lls-to-help-cancer-patients-and-families|title=WWE partners with Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to help cancer patients and families|access-date=October 3, 2019|work=WWE}}</ref>
* Since November 2021, WWE has partnered with National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, honoring [[Medal of Honor]] recipients. Funds are raised through ticket sales.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://corporate.wwe.com/news/company-news/2021/11-10-2021|title=National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation Announces Official Partnership with WWE®|access-date=March 1, 2022|work=WWE}}</ref>

===Relationship with Tapout===
{{Main|Tapout (clothing brand)}}

In March 2015, WWE joined forces with [[Authentic Brands Group]] to relaunch [[Tapout (clothing brand)|Tapout]], formerly a major [[Mixed martial arts|MMA]]-related clothing line, as a more general "lifestyle fitness" brand. The apparel, for men and women, was first released in spring of 2016. WWE markets the brand through various products, including beverages, supplements, and gyms.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/WWE-Relaunching-Prominent-MMA-Brand-Tapout-as-Lifestyle-Fitness-Brand-83841 |title= WWE Relaunching Prominent MMA Brand Tapout as 'Lifestyle Fitness Brand' |work= Sherdog |url-status=live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150704195517/http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/WWE-Relaunching-Prominent-MMA-Brand-Tapout-as-Lifestyle-Fitness-Brand-83841 |archive-date= July 4, 2015 |df= mdy-all }}</ref> WWE will hold a 50% stake in the brand, and so will advertise it regularly across all its platforms, hoping to give it one billion [[Impression (online media)|impressions]] a month, and take some of the fitness market from [[Under Armour]]. WWE wrestlers and staff have been shown wearing various Tapout gear since the venture began.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2015/biz/news/wwe-to-relaunch-tapout-clothing-brand-in-new-joint-venture-1201455693/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120124430/https://variety.com/2015/biz/news/wwe-to-relaunch-tapout-clothing-brand-in-new-joint-venture-1201455693/ |url-status=dead |title=WWE to Relaunch Tapout Clothing Brand in New Joint Venture |first1=Marc|last1=Graser|date=March 25, 2015 |archive-date=January 20, 2018}}</ref>