UFC, WWE Parent Company Appoints ‘The Rock’ to Board of Directors

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

TKO Group Holdings — the parent company of both the UFC and WWE — has added a prominent name to its board of directors.

On Tuesday, the company announced that Dwayne Johnson, more commonly known as “The Rock,” will serve on the TKO Group Holdings board of directors. According to a release, “the appointment of Johnson reflects TKO’s commitment to delivering long-term value and strong performance for shareholders through strategic growth initiatives across both UFC and WWE.” Johnson is current a major motion picture star and also one of the most popular figures in professional wrestling history.

“My grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia, and my dad, Rocky ‘Soulman’ Johnson, would’ve never thought this day would come. Which is why I’m very humbled to have a seat at the table that has decades of history and family legacy for me,” Johnson said in a release. “A table that my family helped to build. Being on the TKO Board of Directors, and taking full ownership of my name, ‘The Rock’, is not only unprecedented, but incredibly inspiring as my crazy life is coming full circle. At my core, I’m a builder who builds for and serves the people, and Ari is building something truly game changing.

“I’m very motivated to help continue to globally expand our TKO, WWE, and UFC businesses as the worldwide leaders in sports and entertainment — while proudly representing so many phenomenal athletes and performers who show up every day putting in the hard work with their own two hands to make their dreams come true and deliver for our audiences. I’ve been there, I’m still there and this is for them.”

While Johnson’s appointment might primarily affect the professional wrestling side of the company, “The Rock” has also been present at a number of UFC events, notably appearing in the Octagon to put the “BMF” title on the waist of Jorge Masvidal at UFC 244.

“I am thrilled to partner with Dwayne and welcome his immense talent to TKO’s Board,” TKO CEO Ari Emanuel said. “Dwayne brings an incredible track record of creating content and building globally recognized consumer brands, and he will play a key role in realizing our ambitions for TKO.”

UFC, WWE Parent Company Appoints ‘The Rock’ to Board of Directors

TKO Group Holdings — the parent company of both the UFC and WWE — has added a prominent name to its board of directors.

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[Kowboy On Sherdog]

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[Luthien]

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@Arqueto @BroRogan @Carl Drogo @lsa
@StonedLemur @Fight Professor @TerrorTimmy @Elvis. @ryun253 @don't ask @C0NCH3TO @MEAN357 @Cooliox @mudrubble @Bobby Boulders @Simple Southerner @svmr_db @Luthien @BoxerMaurits @Neck&Neck @SeattleFightFan @Ares Black @SalvadorAllende @Arm Barbarian @Blanqa Blanqua @Royce's Gi @Cooliox @Krixes @MXZT @wisdom blows @nonoob @Mohawk Banditó @JKS @SuperNerd @2004 account @Mammothman @Bushwhacker B @Siver! @TITS @Cowboy Kurt Angle @Jose Beehive @MEAN357 @NoBiasJustMMA @FlyingDeathKick @Doughie99 @13Seconds @CPH @Kenny Powerth @OldBoy91 @Kryptt @Paynebringer @HI SCOTT NEWMAN @Poirierfan @SenorFranko @MMALOPEZ @Hellowhosthat @Get To Da Choppa

 

[Mohawk Banditó]

Expect him to hand out more UFC championships. Can't wait for every division to have a midcard belt like the IC.

Flyweights should get the hardcore belt added. That'll spice things up

 

[flektarn]

I guess with USADA gone the door was open for the rock

 

[TempleoftheDog]

Good for him.

The BOD of my fav sports team has always had an ex-player, or two on the board to have that side of the business represented. I probably would go with a UFC fighter. But WWE is part of it too.

As long as he does a good job.

 

[Neck&Neck]

That’s the, “The Rock” Of Directors




BMF Belts and Free Rock Shoes for everybody!

 

[jeskola]

Conor will fight every 3 years into his 50s

 

[samuelsoncast]

Mo-Fo is the Oprah of WWE.
Nick Diaz won't be happy.

Does Dwayne now own Dana or something?

 

[Elvis.]

If he shows up at an event and publicly humiliates Dana on the microphone it’s going to be one of the greatest moments in sports history

 

[Poirierfan]

Spoiler: The Good Guys 2024

@Arqueto @BroRogan @Carl Drogo @lsa
@StonedLemur @Fight Professor @TerrorTimmy @Elvis. @ryun253 @don't ask @C0NCH3TO @MEAN357 @Cooliox @mudrubble @Bobby Boulders @Simple Southerner @svmr_db @Luthien @BoxerMaurits @Neck&Neck @SeattleFightFan @Ares Black @SalvadorAllende @Arm Barbarian @Blanqa Blanqua @Royce's Gi @Cooliox @Krixes @MXZT @wisdom blows @nonoob @Mohawk Banditó @JKS @SuperNerd @2004 account @Mammothman @Bushwhacker B @Siver! @TITS @Cowboy Kurt Angle @Jose Beehive @MEAN357 @NoBiasJustMMA @FlyingDeathKick @Doughie99 @13Seconds @CPH @Kenny Powerth @OldBoy91 @Kryptt @Paynebringer @HI SCOTT NEWMAN @Poirierfan @SenorFranko @MMALOPEZ @Hellowhosthat @Get To Da Choppa

 

[OldBoy91]

Spoiler: The Good Guys 2024

@Arqueto @BroRogan @Carl Drogo @lsa
@StonedLemur @Fight Professor @TerrorTimmy @Elvis. @ryun253 @don't ask @C0NCH3TO @MEAN357 @Cooliox @mudrubble @Bobby Boulders @Simple Southerner @svmr_db @Luthien @BoxerMaurits @Neck&Neck @SeattleFightFan @Ares Black @SalvadorAllende @Arm Barbarian @Blanqa Blanqua @Royce's Gi @Cooliox @Krixes @MXZT @wisdom blows @nonoob @Mohawk Banditó @JKS @SuperNerd @2004 account @Mammothman @Bushwhacker B @Siver! @TITS @Cowboy Kurt Angle @Jose Beehive @MEAN357 @NoBiasJustMMA @FlyingDeathKick @Doughie99 @13Seconds @CPH @Kenny Powerth @OldBoy91 @Kryptt @Paynebringer @HI SCOTT NEWMAN @Poirierfan @SenorFranko @MMALOPEZ @Hellowhosthat @Get To Da Choppa

I was like 20 when I realised he didn't actually mean pie.

 

[samuelsoncast]

"Dwayn-A White Johnson"

 

[Bobby Boulders]

THE MOST ELECTRIFYING BOARD MEMBER IN SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

That’s the, “The Rock” Of Directors




BMF Belts and Free Rock Shoes for everybody!

Conor will fight every 3 years into his 50s

Mo-Fo is the Oprah of WWE.
Nick Diaz won't be happy.

Does Dwayne now own Dana or something?

If he shows up at an event and publicly humiliates Dana on the microphone it’s going to be one of the greatest moments in sports history

 

[Neck&Neck]

The Rock vs Dana Black
#UFC300

 

[Gang Sign Luke]

The Rock 1999-2000 is the true GOAT.

 

[Dorkman]

I guess with USADA gone the door was open for the rock

Nah m8, didn't you hear the rock say multiple times he's natty? USADA would have been a breeze for him. Yep...pure natty 270 lbs shredded in his 50s...natty.

 

[Damianj]

Fuck that globalist shill. I'm surprised he's not busy making more videos with Oprah begging for people to pay for a fire that was set on purpose.

 

[flektarn]

Nah m8, didn't you hear the rock say multiple times he's natty? USADA would have been a breeze for him. Yep...pure natty 270 lbs shredded in his 50s...natty.

Celebrities can afford the highest quality chicken and rice. Apparently.