Dwayne Johnson Appointed Board Member , of WWE Parent TKO Group.
Johnson joined the board of
directors on Jan. 23, ESPN reports. .
TKO Group oversees both the UFC and WWE.
TKO Group oversees both the UFC and WWE.
Johnson was also given complete
ownership of "The Rock" trademark.
His trademark wrestling nickname was previously owned by WWE, ESPN reports. .
According to a release, the 51-year-old signed a new agreement with WWE "that provides for his promotional, licensing and other services.".
Very few people on the planet
understand the convergence
of sports, entertainment,
media and business like 'Rock.', TKO executive chairman Vince McMahon, via statement.
We are proud to have him join
the TKO board to help take
our company to new heights, TKO executive chairman Vince McMahon, via statement.
Johnson also issued a statement.
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, Dwayne Johnson, via statement.
I'm very motivated to help continue
to globally expand our TKO, WWE
and UFC businesses as the worldwide
leaders in sports and entertainment -- , Dwayne Johnson, via statement.
... 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. , Dwayne Johnson, via statement.
I've been there, I'm still
there and this is for them, Dwayne Johnson, via statement