WWE Corporate Power Structure

[Guest Dale Earnhardt]

WWE Board of Directors

 

Vincent K. McMahon

Vincent K. McMahon is the co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc, has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors and the board of directors of its predecessor entities since 1980. He is Chairman of the Executive Committee. Mr. McMahon and Linda E. McMahon are husband and wife.

 

Linda E. McMahon

Linda E. McMahon is the co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., has served as its Chief Executive Officer since May 1997, and was President from May 1993 through June 2000. She is a Director and a member of the Executive Committee.

 

Lowell P. Weicker, Jr.

Gov. Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. has been a Director of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. since 1999 and is Chairman of the Compensation Committee. Mr. Weicker served as Governor of the State of Connecticut from 1991 to 1995. He served as a United States Senator representing the State of Connecticut from 1970 to 1988. Gov. Weicker also serves as a director of Compuware Corporation, HPSC, Inc., Phoenix Mutual Funds, Medallion Financial Corp. and UST Inc.

 

David Kenin

David Kenin has been a Director of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. since 1999 and is a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees. Since January 2002, Mr. Kenin has been Executive Vice President of Programming, Hallmark Channel. Mr. Kenin is the former President of CBS Sports. Until 1994, he was Executive Vice President of USA Networks and after that, he was the general partner of Kenin Partners, a consulting firm.

 

Joseph Perkins

Joseph Perkins has been a Director of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. since 1999. Mr. Perkins was a pioneer in the television syndication of wrestling matches starting more than forty years ago. He is President of Communications Consultants, Inc.

 

Michael B. Solomon

Michael B. Solomon has been a Director of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. since August 2001 and is a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees. Mr. Solomon is Managing Principal of Gladwyne Partners, LLC, a private equity fund manager. Prior to founding Gladwyne Partners in July 1998, Mr. Solomon was affiliated with Lazard Freres & Co. LLC. Mr. Solomon joined Lazard Freres in 1981 and became a Partner in 1983.

 

Robert Bowman

Bob Bowman has been a Director of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc since September 2003. Mr. Bowman is the CEO of Major League Baseball Advanced Media, where he manages the interactive and Internet rights for all 30 clubs and the league. Prior to joining Major League Baseball, he was President and COO of ITT Corporation where he previously served as CFO. Mr. Bowman served as the Treasurer for the State of Michigan for eight years overseeing its tax policy and collection and the state’s pension fund.

 

WWE Executive Officers

 

Vincent K. McMahon- Chairman

 

Linda E. McMahon- Chief Executive Officer

 

Shane B. McMahon- Executive Vice President, Global Media

 

Kurt Schneider- Executive Vice President, Marketing

 

Kevin Dunn-  Executive Vice President, Television Production

 

James W. Ross (Jim Ross)- Executive Vice President, Business Strategies

 

Frank G. Serpe-  Senior Vice President, Finance

 

Donna Goldsmith-  Senior Vice President of Consumer Products

 

Edward L. Kaufman-  Executive Vice President and General Counsel

 

 

I thought that this would make a neat reference guide for those of you interested in the corporate aspect of WWE. Comments, whether they be good or bad about the power structure are welcome. I'll add my comments a little later on as I am posting this as a reference guide for now and to hear your opinions on the structure of the company.

 

All credit for these lists goes to WWE's Corporate Site.

[SuperJerk 0]

I always thought JR's title was "Vice President, Talent Relations".

[razazteca 0]

Kevin Dunn needs to resign or fired.

[Black Lushus 0]

so does Stephanie NOT do anything or what is her deal?

[SuperJerk 0]

Kevin Dunn needs to resign or fired.

I figured out everythig I ever needed to know about Kevin Dunn when, during the first "Tough Enough" audition, he recommended keeping the "Bobby Jo" chick based purely on her looks, despite the fact she openly said the only reason she wanted a job in the company was so she could pose for Playboy. Of course, the bitch quit after like 2 or 3 weeks of training.

[AndrewTS 0]

I always thought JR's title was "Vice President, Talent Relations".

Didn't he step down from that last year and Ace took it over?

[2GOLD 0]

I always thought JR's title was "Vice President, Talent Relations".

 

Wasn't he upgraded, or downgraded depending on how you look at it, sometime in 2003?

 

I remember something vaguely about that.

[Fro 0]

I always thought JR's title was "Vice President, Talent Relations".

Johnny Ace is in charge of talent relations now, so I assume that's why JR's title changed.

[Guest Dale Earnhardt]

so does Stephanie NOT do anything or what is her deal?

Johnny Ace took over Jim Ross's job while JR moved up to take this position. John's position does not qualify as an executive position neither does Stephanie's job as head of creative. She is the only McMahon to not hold an executive position.

[AndrewTS 0]

Kevin Dunn needs to resign or fired.

I figured out everythig I ever needed to know about Kevin Dunn when, during the first "Tough Enough" audition, he recommended keeping the "Bobby Jo" chick based purely on her looks, despite the fact she openly said the only reason she wanted a job in the company was so she could pose for Playboy. Of course, the bitch quit after like 2 or 3 weeks of training.

Don't forget he's a buck-toothed jackass who was behind hiring all the "pretty young male" announcers, and was responsible for the Torrie-Dawn angle.

[MARTYEWR 0]

so does Stephanie NOT do anything or what is her deal?

Johnny Ace took over Jim Ross's job while JR moved up to take this position. John's position does not qualify as an executive position neither does Stephanie's job as head of creative. She is the only McMahon to not hold an executive position.

One of two, if you count HHH.

[Guest Dale Earnhardt]

Kevin Dunn needs to resign or fired.

I figured out everythig I ever needed to know about Kevin Dunn when, during the first "Tough Enough" audition, he recommended keeping the "Bobby Jo" chick based purely on her looks, despite the fact she openly said the only reason she wanted a job in the company was so she could pose for Playboy. Of course, the bitch quit after like 2 or 3 weeks of training.

Don't forget he's a buck-toothed jackass who was behind hiring all the "pretty young male" announcers, and was responsible for the Torrie-Dawn angle.

Don't forget his crown achievement, Katie Vick.

[SuperJerk 0]

Kevin Dunn needs to resign or fired.

I figured out everythig I ever needed to know about Kevin Dunn when, during the first "Tough Enough" audition, he recommended keeping the "Bobby Jo" chick based purely on her looks, despite the fact she openly said the only reason she wanted a job in the company was so she could pose for Playboy. Of course, the bitch quit after like 2 or 3 weeks of training.

Don't forget he's a buck-toothed jackass who was behind hiring all the "pretty young male" announcers, and was responsible for the Torrie-Dawn angle.

Don't forget his crown achievement, Katie Vick.

That was Dunn's idea? I thought it was Brian Gewirtz.

 

edit: This is an amusing read...http://imdb.com/name/nm0315383/

[Guest Hass of Pain]

And don't forget Kevin Dunn is the guy who's been responsible for some of the greatest television production in the history of cable television, been incredibly loyal to WWE, and can put together the some of the most amazing promo videos ever seen. I would say that probably outweighs the fact that he wanted to keep a hot girl on Tough Enough for an additional week and came up with a bad angle on a show full of bad angles. To call for the firing of a guy who has done more for the WWF/WWE and works harder than almost anyone is ridiculous in its shortsightedness.

 

It's interesting that WWE has a former Senator working so high in their power structure, I never knew that. Thanks for posting, interesting stuff.

[Guest Dale Earnhardt]

Kevin Dunn needs to resign or fired.

I figured out everythig I ever needed to know about Kevin Dunn when, during the first "Tough Enough" audition, he recommended keeping the "Bobby Jo" chick based purely on her looks, despite the fact she openly said the only reason she wanted a job in the company was so she could pose for Playboy. Of course, the bitch quit after like 2 or 3 weeks of training.

Don't forget he's a buck-toothed jackass who was behind hiring all the "pretty young male" announcers, and was responsible for the Torrie-Dawn angle.

Don't forget his crown achievement, Katie Vick.

That was Dunn's idea? I thought it was Gerwertz.

It was Kevin Dunn that came up with that idea. I've heard Gerwitz before but Dunn is the one that most people point the finger to and blame for Vick.

 

There's no denying that Dunn is great at his job, just keep him away from creative. Whether or not he came up with Katie is a moot point now, we've established that Dunn is a piss-poor booker. Dunn is a great television guy, just keep him away from booking.

[Jobber of the Week 0]

Don't forget he's a buck-toothed jackass who was behind hiring all the "pretty young male" announcers

Uh... What? Fill me in.

[SuperJerk 0]

And don't forget Kevin Dunn is the guy who's been responsible for some of the greatest television production in the history of cable television, been incredibly loyal to WWE, and can put together the some of the most amazing promo videos ever seen. I would say that probably outweighs the fact that he wanted to keep a hot girl on Tough Enough for an additional week and came up with a bad angle on a show full of bad angles.

Bobby Jo was on the show for at least a month before she quit.

 

It was the idea that he thought she was a potentially good women's wrestler BASED PURELY ON THE FACT SHE HAD BIG TITS that bugs me.

 

There were lots of other bone-headed comments he made during the TE auditions, but that's just the first one that comes to mind.

[SuperJerk 0]

Kevin Dunn needs to resign or fired.

I figured out everythig I ever needed to know about Kevin Dunn when, during the first "Tough Enough" audition, he recommended keeping the "Bobby Jo" chick based purely on her looks, despite the fact she openly said the only reason she wanted a job in the company was so she could pose for Playboy. Of course, the bitch quit after like 2 or 3 weeks of training.

Don't forget he's a buck-toothed jackass who was behind hiring all the "pretty young male" announcers, and was responsible for the Torrie-Dawn angle.

Don't forget his crown achievement, Katie Vick.

That was Dunn's idea? I thought it was Gerwertz.

It was Kevin Dunn that came up with that idea. I've heard Gerwitz before but Dunn is the one that most people point the finger to and blame for Vick.

 

There's no denying that Dunn is great at his job, just keep him away from creative. Whether or not he came up with Katie is a moot point now, we've established that Dunn is a piss-poor booker. Dunn is a great television guy, just keep him away from booking.

Part of being the executive producer of a television show is making sure the writing isn't God awful and there aren't a steady-stream of production fuck-ups.

 

I'll cut him a little slack on the production fuck-ups because its live TV, but he still deserves part of the blame for the shows sucking.

[Jingus 0]

I was surprised at the incredible resumes of some of these people. Former governor of Connecticut, former president of CBS sports, some guy who's been putting wrestling on TV for over forty years, etc. Vince surely does aim high with his executives.

[Guest TheLastBoyscout]

And don't forget Kevin Dunn is the guy who's been responsible for some of the greatest television production in the history of cable television, been incredibly loyal to WWE, and can put together the some of the most amazing promo videos ever seen. I would say that probably outweighs the fact that he wanted to keep a hot girl on Tough Enough for an additional week and came up with a bad angle on a show full of bad angles. To call for the firing of a guy who has done more for the WWF/WWE and works harder than almost anyone is ridiculous in its shortsightedness.

 

It's interesting that WWE has a former Senator working so high in their power structure, I never knew that. Thanks for posting, interesting stuff.

Don't try to reason with the mongoloids.

[Crimson Platypus 0]

Being CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors seems to be a bit much but whatever.

[Karc 0]

So remind me again what a board of directors does? And why should I care?

[Vern Gagne 0]

Are the board of directors who occasionally are on Raw or Smackdown, the actual Board of directors or hired actors?

[RavishingRickRudo 0]

Government officials, after leaving office, typically take BOD positions. It's just to add credibility to the public profile of the company and is more of a figure head role than anything. They basically get paid to impress people.

 

The Board of Directors is essentially what its name states - a group of people who direct where the comapany is going. Depending on the organization, that involvement could be superficial or in-depth. In the WWE's case, it appears to be more superficial than anything, and is mostly there for "trust" issues. They are elected by the shareholders, and in this case with the McMahons holding the majority interest in the company, they can pick and choose whomever they want without consequence. They get together and discuss business matters, where the company is going, whether or not they should have a dividend, report to the CEO, etc. They also own shares in the company (dur), so anyone that follows the WWEs financial activity often sees "Beneficial Change of Ownership" when each member of the board or executive commitee buys or sells shares, or received a dividend. It's a pretty plush job, much better than any wrestling or writing position in the company.