Case# 11

Case Analysis of World Wrestling Entertainment

Introduction:

World Wrestling Entertainment also known as WWE is an incorporated media and an

entertainment company which is based on a wide range of businesses consisting of passionate

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and loyal base of the customer. WWE is been recognized as a leader in providing entertainment

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related to sports for many years. Strategy used by the company is to capitalize on major leverage

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operations if the business model of the company is distributed of its intellectual property across
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existing platforms related to media and also new emerging platforms based on distribution. Main

focus of the company is the expansion of its potential of the brand of WWE not only in domestic
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markets but also in international markets, developing extensive business apart from the brand of
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WWE and development of new programming as well as brands related to sports entertainment

which help in leveraging the core competencies of WWE. Part of their business strategy is to
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look for the initiatives for strengthening the brand, to expand the business at an international

level, making use of significant wrestling content of their library effectively and to look for more
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opportunities in providing entertainment related to films.

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Now, World Wrestling Entertainment is recognized as one of the major integrated entertainment
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company that is mainly involved in developing, producing, and marketing of programs related to

television, programming related to pay-per-view, live events and also licensing and sale of

consumer products that are branded which also features successful brand of WWE. with the

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 continual growth in the brand of WWE, a strategic decision for expanding the brand of WWE

globally was made with great emphasis.

Business model of WWE is given below:

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Issues faced by WWE:
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Apart from its large global expansion and its increasing brand growth and opportunities, there are
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also some issues faced by WWE which include an issue faced due to growing form of mixed

martial arts which is a form of combat sports combining kickboxing and grappling. As it is very
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much similar to wrestling, therefore there is a threat that fans of WWE might be attracted to

martial arts.
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Another issue faced by WWE is that it is not a family friendly entertainment due to involvement

of abusing words, sex and much violence. Due to which strong customer base of the company
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might be hurt as people prefer to get entertainment with their family and which WWE is not.

Solution to the Issues:

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 First issue is solved by starting MMA in Brazil and Japan which is an ultimate fighting

championship and is also an International Fight League which contributed in promoting WWE as

a new spectator sport in United States.

Second issue is solved by toning down its sex and violence for expanding their audience base

and also to make their shows more family friendly. Fake prop blood is now no longer used by

them and the use of abusive language has also been toned down for getting the rating of TV-PG

for their television programming. Therefore, by implementing and adopting such changes, many

new ways of exploiting wrestling as a form of mass entertainment can be found.

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SWOT analysis of WWE:

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STRENGTHS: WEAKNESSES:
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1- Biggest strength of WWE is that it is 1- Major weakness of WWE is that the

merely not just a wrestling company industry of wrestling is very cyclical in

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but it is also involved in providing its its nature having uncertain ups and
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customers with a wide range of downs.

entertainment. This strength separates it 2- Another weakness of this company is

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from its competitors. that there is not enough competition in

2- Another strength its licensing program this industry and therefore without
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that operates all around the world. In enough competition, there is less
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video games of WWE, licensing plays a motivation for being creative and
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very important role which is a main innovative in its offerings.

source of earning revenues for the

company.

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 3- One of their biggest strength is their

huge library that is based on home

video.

4- Pay per view is also strength of WWE.

Wrestling was introduced to the

mainstream through WrestleMania by

using pay per view and now almost 20

pay per views are presented by WWE

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i-e RAW and Smackdown.
OPPORTUNITIES: THREATS:

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1- Major opportunity for WWE is related 1- Threat of competition from its closest
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to their home video library through competitor i-e NWA which is a total
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which it has covered many decades of non-stop action which was started in
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the business of wrestling including year 2002 and was available only on

many other wrestling companies like pay per view and on weekly basis.
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World Championship Wrestling, 2- Another biggest threat at this point to

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Extreme Championship Wrestling, the company is related to its television

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American Wrestling Association and ratings because it was not just good as
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many others. it was before as its storyline was

2- Another opportunity for the company is becoming more repetitive and boring.
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its international expansion in its

market. International television

syndication has been possessed by

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 WWE for dealing all around the world

which also makes its fans more rabid

about wrestling just like the Americans

are for it.

Core Competencies of WWE:

One of their major competencies is their availability of both tangible and intangible resources.

Most valuable tangible resources for the company are its workers. Characters i.e. wrestlers that

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are marketed in this industry are very strong and even stronger than the product itself of the

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company.

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Another tangible resource which the company has is the money which can be analyzed from the
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net income figures of the company. An intangible resource of the company is its strong brand
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name in the industry. More than 300 live events are held by the company every year with the
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production of two magazines every month and also a huge base of viewers viewing its website in

their daily routine.

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Another intangible resource of WWE is their possession of multiple copyrights and trademarks

and that is just not only for the company or its products but they are also possessed for its
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wrestlers like “Stone Cold” Steve Austin if he wants to work in another wrestling federation then
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he could not use the word “Stone Cold” as this name has been owned by WWE. This is therefore

considered as a big advantage for WWE.

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 Another core competency of the company is related to its capabilities which are mainly located

in the corporate management of WWE. Structure that is used in the overall organization also

contributes very well in enhancing their capabilities.

Global Strategy of WWE:

WWE is been considered and recognized as the biggest wrestling company of the United States.

Company has reached this position by spreading its wrestling entertainment around the entire

world through international expansion. The expansion of the products of WWE in international

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markets becomes a necessity due to the current situation of this industry in United States. Reason

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behind this expansion was due to an increase in the demand for the products of WWE. In

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addition to this, attendance of live events or house shows in this industry was becoming very

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disappointing and therefore, for providing more overseas shows to its fans that do not get a

chance to see its programs live. By doing so, not only the increasing demand will be satisfied but
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it will also help in getting the market of wrestling that was declining. Moreover, due to increase
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in international live events of the company, more of the international staff was also hired for

continuing its international expansion.

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Television presence of WWE at an international level also helps in expanding its entertainment at

an international level. Moreover, due to its licensing agreements with many licensees all around
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the world, it has been more successful in expanding internationally. Logo of WWE is used by the
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licenses and wrestling characters are also trademarked on its every type of product.
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Recommendations:

It has been analyzed from the case of WWE that it is recognized as the biggest provider of

wrestling entertainment and has earned a reputable position in the industry through its strong

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 brand, huge customer base and also due to its international expansion. Moreover, in its career of

success, there were some issues that were also faced by the company but the company sought

them out with appropriate solutions and has reached the heights of great success. Apart from its

successful career path, there are some recommendations for future brand strategy of WWE and

they are:

 WWE must appoint national of regional directors for the brand strategy of WWE in

different and specific markets.

 Films of WWE should be self identified and certain activities should also be changed.

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 Creative storyline should also be developed further.

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 WWE must also expand its entertainment in developing countries.

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Company must start the active usage of possibilities like Web 2.0 which includes social
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networking, Blogs and etc.
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Conclusion:
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Therefore, at the end it is concluded from the complete analysis of this case that WWE has

established its reputation and strong brand name all around the world through its continuous and
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consistent struggle by offering live event shows to its fans in order to increase its customer base.

Although, some problems were also faced which were solved easily and the name of the
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company was not spoiled. Moreover, some recommendations like development of more creative
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storyline, expansion in developing countries, active usage of Web 2.0 and etc. are to be adopted
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by the company for expanding its future brand strategy.

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