Last week, WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon took part in an earnings call to discuss the company's current status with investors. After announcing record revenue numbers, the fact that there are now over 1.5 million WWE Network subscribers was touted, with an updated number promised following this year's WrestleMania.
Speaking of which, McMahon then went on to discuss the annual event, saying he believes they have more momentum this year due to fewer injuries (which obviously plagued last year's WrestleMania). Talking about the wealth of talent they have right now, he also praised the brand extension, pointing out that they're able to create new stars and have brought more eyes to SmackDown Live, something which was always a goal of theirs.
The recent United Kingdom Championship tournament also got a mention, with McMahon confirming that they're seriously considering a UK based show (presumably on the WWE Network) and that the company is excited about expanding into more territories in such a significant way. It was also said that it performed well in terms of viewership both in the UK and overseas.
Finally, despite the mixed reaction to 205 Live and the Cruiserweight Division, McMahon said that they'll soon be part of live events and will be getting their own merchandise and that the goal is ultimately "super serving" the WWE Network audience with live shows and in-ring content. For the full report, head on over to WWE.com to read the press release.
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