Wrestling Meets Digital

Shaan discusses an opportunity in the wrestling entertainment space, specifically around modernizing how wrestling content and fandom is monetized given the current resurgence of wrestling popularity.

Key Points:

• Market Opportunity:

  • Wrestling is "booming" and back in a huge way
  • WWE is a publicly traded company with strong business performance
  • Existing passionate fandom and audience engagement

• Business Potential:

  • Combine traditional wrestling entertainment with modern digital tools
  • Leverage existing fan passion with new distribution/engagement methods
  • Opportunity exists because "the entire world and the way it works has changed"

• Proof Points:

  • Successful crossover events (Logan Paul at Wrestlemania)
  • Multiple content formats working (podcasts, live events)
  • Pat McAfee's successful integration from podcasting to wrestling

• Revenue Model:

  • Stock investment in WWE
  • Creating new content/distribution channels
  • Monetizing fan engagement through modern platforms

The core opportunity is bridging the gap between traditional wrestling entertainment and modern digital tools/platforms to better capture and monetize passionate wrestling fandom.