Full Sail University

Thu, Feb 14th
The Business of the WWE: A Conversation with John Saboor
3:00pm
FS3B-131
3:00pm
FS3B-131
John Saboor, Chris Woodward

Monday Night Raw, Smackdown, and The Rock are just a few of the household names emanating from the WWE.  This billion-dollar sports franchise is a worldwide phenomenon.  They produce live events, merchandise and publications 52 weeks a year.  John Saboor is the Senior Vice President of Special Events at WWE and he will provide you with a behind-the-scenes look at this amazing company.

After working for 15 plus years with the Central Florida Sports Commission in Orlando, Saboor joined WWE in September 2008 as the Senior Vice President of Special Events. Charged with spearheading WWE’s largest annual event, WrestleMania, his responsibilities include managing the process of determining future sites throughout the country, as well as overseeing key partnerships and planning for the numerous events that make up WrestleMania Week. He plays a key role in establishing and maintaining relationships within the public and private sectors, and ensuring a successful experience for both the host communities and WWE.

Degrees Attending
  • All Students Welcome