Vince McMahon Sells $100 Million Worth Of WWE Shares To Help Fund New Sports Company

Dec 22, 2017, 12:00 AM | Updated: Jan 4, 2019, 11:22 am

Vince McMahon speaks at a news conference announcing the WWE Network at the 2014 International CES ...

(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 08: WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon speaks at a news conference announcing the WWE Network at the 2014 International CES at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The network will launch on February 24, 2014 as the first-ever 24/7 streaming network, offering both scheduled programs and video on demand. The USD 9.99 per month subscription will include access to all 12 live WWE pay-per-view events each year. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees.

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Alpha Entertainment LLC, which was founded WWE chairman and CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment Vince McMahon back in September, just received more funding from its owner.

On Thursday, reports came out that McMahon filed details with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the sale of 3.34 million shares of WWE, equaling about $100 million.

McMahon did this to help support his newly established company, which is hoping to bring back the debunk XFL…or, at least, something similar to it.

According to ESPN, the filing noted that McMahon is selling his shares “primarily to fund a separate entity from the Company, Alpha Entertainment LLC, which Mr. McMahon established to explore investment opportunities across the sports and entertainment landscapes, including professional football.”

Alpha filed for five trademarks related to the XFL on Dec. 16, according to records with the U.S. Trademark and Patent Office.

The filings seek to trademark the XFL as a professional football league and also cover merchandise related to the league. Previous XFL trademarks were abandoned over a period of time from 2002 to ’05.

During the XFL’s one season run, the NBC and WWE lost approximately $35 million each.

The company also sought to trademark “URFL.”

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