NEW YORK NY AND STAMFORD CONN. (August 22 2019) – Endeavor Audio Endeavor’s audio-first entertainment studio and WWE (NYSE: WWE) a global media and entertainment company today announced plans to launch a new WWE Podcast Network with several Superstar-focused series. The move into the audio space marks a first for WWE and is Endeavor’s latest foray into exploring new podcast formats.

“Storytelling is at WWE’s core and we are eager to add the audio genre to our portfolio ” said Jayar Donlan Executive Vice President WWE Advanced Media. “Partnering with Endeavor Audio an expert in podcasting will enable us to provide our fans with unique content and reach new audiences across the platform.”

“We’re always looking to pair dynamic content with the best formats for listeners ” remarked Moses Soyoola Senior Vice President Endeavor Audio. “Through our new partnership with WWE we’re looking forward to tapping into their iconic event portfolio and talent base to create compelling audio content for their fans.”

Additional details including launch timing and content creative will be announced in the coming weeks.

Endeavor Audio is a full-service operation offering content development financing production distribution marketing and monetization. The studio has produced BLACKOUT the hit audio drama with Academy Award winner Rami Malek (also starring) and QCode; The Bellas Podcast the popular weekly lifestyle chat show hosted by WWE Superstars The Bella Twins^®; and Freaknik a podcast about Atlanta’s infamous spring break as part of a larger content partnership with Mass Appeal that also includes Drink Champs the popular hip hop podcast show and the upcoming re-launch of Juan Ep hosted by Peter Rosenberg and Cipha Sounds.

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About Endeavor

Endeavor is a global entertainment sports and content company home to the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers brands live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports fashion events and media company IMG; and the premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation; marketing and licensing; content development distribution and sales; event management; and a number of direct-to-consumer offerings.

About WWE

WWE a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE) is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family friendly entertainment on its television programming pay-per-view digital media and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG family-friendly programming can be seen in more than 800 million homes worldwide in 28 languages. WWE Network the first-ever 24/7 over-the-top premium network that includes all live pay-per-views scheduled programming and a massive video-on-demand library is currently available in more than 180 countries. The company is headquartered in Stamford Conn. with offices in New York Los Angeles London Mexico City Mumbai Shanghai Singapore Dubai Munich and Tokyo.

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