The owner of WWE is Vince McMahon, although he stepped down from his role as CEO in 2022.
Vince McMahon's Role in WWE
Vince McMahon has been a key figure in WWE for decades.
- He is the Chairman and Controlling Shareholder of the company.
- He has served as the CEO and Chairman of the Board for many years.
- He is also the Head of Creative, responsible for storylines and character development.
Stephanie McMahon and Nick Khan currently serve as co-CEOs of WWE. However, Vince McMahon retains significant influence over the company.
WWE's Ownership Structure
While Vince McMahon is the controlling shareholder, WWE is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol WWE.
WWE's History and Ownership
WWE was founded in 1953 as the Capitol Wrestling Corporation by Jess McMahon and Toots Mondt. Vince McMahon's father, Vincent J. McMahon, took over the company in 1963. Vince McMahon, Jr., joined the company in 1971 and eventually became the driving force behind its global success.
