The Rock Joins TKO Board Of Directors – TKO has appointed Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to its Board of Directors, effective January 23. Alongside this role, Johnson has acquired full ownership of his trademarked nickname, “The Rock.” This development comes as part of a services and merchandising agreement between WWE and Johnson, encompassing promotional, licensing, and other services. Additionally, an intellectual property assignment agreement has been established, granting Johnson ownership of the trademarked name.

Vince McMahon, Executive Chairman of the Board at TKO, expressed pride in having Johnson join the TKO board, highlighting Johnson’s unparalleled understanding of the convergence of sports, entertainment, media, and business. The move is expected to contribute to taking TKO to new heights with Johnson’s valuable insights and contributions.

“My grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia, and my dad, Rocky ‘Soulman’ Johnson, would’ve never thought this day would come. Which is why I’m very humbled to have a seat at the table that has decades of history and family legacy for me,” Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson said. “A table that my family helped to build. 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. At my core, I’m a builder who builds for and serves the people, and Ari is building something truly game changing. 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. I’ve been there, I’m still there and this is for them.”

“I am thrilled to partner with Dwayne and welcome his immense talent to TKO’s Board,” Ariel Emanuel, CEO, TKO, added. “Dwayne brings an incredible track record of creating content and building globally recognized consumer brands, and he will play a key role in realizing our ambitions for TKO.”

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The Rock Joins TKO Board Of Directors