Trending Now - TKO CEO Ari Emanuel's Compensation Soars to $67.4 Million in 2025

WHO:

Sportskeeda - TKO Group Holdings filed a public report to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following WWE WrestleMania 42.

Deadline - Ari Emanuel, executive chair and CEO of TKO Group

Deadline - Mark Shapiro, COO of TKO Group

WHAT:

Deadline - Mark Shapiro, COO of TKO Group, had a compensation package of $46 million in 2025.

Deadline - Ari Emanuel's compensation for 2025 was $67.4 million, a significant increase from $18.1 million in 2024.

Variety - Emanuel's compensation package included a base salary of $3 million, an $11.88 million cash bonus, and $44 million in stock.

WHEN:

Sportskeeda - The public report was filed after WWE WrestleMania 42, which took place on April 1st, 2026.

Deadline - The compensation figures were reported in a regulatory filing for the year 2025.

HOW:

Deadline - The increase in Emanuel's compensation was attributed to a large stock grant.

(UPDATED April 24, 2026 04:09 UTC)

TKO Group Holdings has filed a public report with the US Securities and Exchange Commission following WWE WrestleMania 42, which occurred April 1st. In that report, it was revealed that Mark Shapiro, the Chief Operating Officer of TKO Group, received a compensation package totaling $46 million in 2025. This filing marks a significant moment for the company as it navigates the aftermath of one of its biggest events.

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(UPDATED April 24, 2026 01:24 UTC)

Ari Emanuel, the executive chair and CEO of TKO Group, saw his compensation for 2025 soar to $67.4 million, a significant jump from $18.1 million in 2024, according to a regulatory filing. Emanuel's package included a base salary of $3 million, an $11.88 million cash bonus, and $44 million in stock, with the increase largely attributed to a large stock grant. Mark Shapiro, the COO of TKO Group, was also mentioned in the same report, highlighting the financial growth within the organization.