Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was named to the board of administrators of TKO Group Holdings, Inc., the guardian firm of WWE and UFC. File photograph by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Dwayne Johnson attends the Academy Awards in March. File photograph by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Dwayne Johnson (L) and Lauren Hashian attend the Grammy Awards in 2023. File photograph by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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Jan. 23 (UPI) — Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has joined the board of administrators of TKO Group Holdings, Inc.
TKO, a sports activities and leisure firm that’s the guardian firm of World Wrestling Leisure (WWE) and Final Preventing Championship (UFC), introduced the information in a press launch on Tuesday.
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Johnson, 51, is an actor and professional wrestler who is among the most embellished WWE stars within the firm’s historical past. As a board member, he’ll present promotional, licensing and different providers to TKO.
Moreover, Johnson has acquired possession of the “The Rock” trademark, which is impressed by his father, WWE Corridor of Fame wrestler Rocky Johnson.
Johnson’s appointment displays “TKO’s dedication to delivering long-term worth and robust efficiency for shareholders via strategic progress initiatives throughout each the UFC and WWE.”
“Only a few folks on the planet perceive the convergence of sports activities, leisure, media and enterprise like Rock. We’re proud to have him be a part of the TKO board of administrators to assist take our firm to new heights,” Vince McMahon , CEO of TKO. board, he mentioned.
“My grandfather, Large Chief Peter Maivia, and my father, Rocky ‘Soulman’ Johnson, would by no means have thought this present day would come. That is why I really feel very honored to have a seat on the desk that has many years of historical past and legacy.” acquainted to me. A desk my household helped construct. Being on the TKO Board of Administrators and taking full possession of my identify, ‘The Rock’, shouldn’t be solely unprecedented, however extremely inspiring as my loopy life circle,” Johnson added.
TKO additionally introduced on Tuesday that WWE’s flagship weekly present Uncooked It is going to depart linear tv after 31 years and can stream solely on Netflix beginning in January 2025.