The action might be fake, but the business of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is very real. The company is a leading producer and promoter of wrestling matches for TV and live audiences, with more than 300 live events each year, including more than 70 international matches. Its five hours of TV programming each week include Monday Night Raw, a top US cable program on USA Network, and Friday Night SmackDown! on the CW Network. WWE also produces about 15 pay-per-view programs, licenses characters for merchandise, and sells videos and DVDs showcasing more than 130 wrestling stars such as The Rock, Hollywood Hulk Hogan, and The Undertaker. Chairman Vince McMahon has nearly 90% voting control of WWE.
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