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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Joins Board Of TKO, Secures Full Ownership Of Trademarked Name
Endeavor’s publicly traded TKO Group has named Dwayne Johnson to its board of directors, effective today. The WWE superstar has also secured full ownership of the trademarked name The Rock. TKO is …
“Very few people on the planet understand the convergence of sports, entertainment, media, and business like Rock,” said TKO executive chair Vince McMahon, who sold WWE to Endeavor last year. The Rock, one of the most decorated WWE superstars ever, a global social media icon and Hollywood star, said, “My grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia, and my dad, Rocky ‘Soulman’ Johnson, would’ve never thought this day would come. 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.
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