List of WWE personnel

WWE is an American professional wrestling promotion based in Stamford, Connecticut. WWE personnel consists of professional wrestlers, managers, play-by-play and color commentators, ring announcers, interviewers, referees, trainers, producers, road agents, creative writers, and various other positions. Executives and board members are also listed.

WWE contracts typically range from developmental contracts to multi-year deals. WWE describes most personnel as independent contractors. Personnel on the main roster appear on specific brands such as Raw and SmackDown Live while they can also appear on WWE's primary weekly television programming such as Main Event, Superstars, Total Divas as well as pay-per-views, and at live events.

Personnel from the NXT division appear on the television series of the same name, which airs online in the U.S. and on TV in select countries, and at live events. Personnel on the main roster may wrestle in NXT and vice versa.

Personnel are organized below by their role in WWE. Their ring name is on the left and their real name is on the right. If someone is inactive for any reason, due to injury, suspension, not appearing in more than 30 days, or otherwise, that information is noted. WWE refers to its performers as superstars.

Overview
As of 2021, WWE employs over 800 full-time employees. It also has many vendors and service providers working for it. WWE calls the people who wrestly for it "independent contractors".  These people have contracts that range from short developmental to contracts that last many years. 

Brands
Since the WWE's brand extension in 2016, performers work on one of two "main roster" brands – Raw and SmackDown.  

A third brand, NXT, was created to be a developmental brand for the main roster. New people would go there to train to work for the main brands. In 2019 it was made into the third main roster brand. In 2021, the brand was changed to "NXT 2.0". The brand returned to being the developmental division for Raw and SmackDown. Some developmental performers work on NXT's United Kingdom-based brand NXT UK.

Main roster performers work on Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown. Developmental wrestlers work on NXT 2.0, NXT: Level Up and  NXT UK,. At times, some main roster performers are seen on NXT.

Personnel in WWE's developmental system usualy train at the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. There is also a UK Performance Center in London, England.

Championships
Eaach brand has their own distinct championships. There are some titles which do not belong to either brand. Wrestlers from any brand can win these championships. They include the WWE 24/7 Championship and the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship.

McMahon family
The McMahon family are the main owners of WWE. In addition to their job for the company, they also appear on-air as authority figures and wrestlers on all of the brands.

Ring nameReal nameNotesChairman of the Board of DirectorsChief Executive OfficerMajority ownerChief Brand OfficerMember of the Board of DirectorsExecutive Vice President, Global Talent Strategy & DevelopmentMember of the Board of DirectorsExecutive Producer of NXT and NXT UKHall of Famer

Main roster
Raw

Male wrestlers


Ring nameReal nameNotesInactive; shoulder surgeryWWE ChampionNXT ChampionHall of FamerUnited States ChampionInactive; completing his senior year at the University of Minnesota.Manager of Bobby Lashley

Female wrestlers

Ring nameReal nameNotesNew WWE Signings. PWInsider.com (October 3, 2013). Retrieved on 2014-08-18.24/7 ChampionWWE Raw Women's ChampionManager of The Miz

SmackDown
Male wrestlers


Ring nameReal nameNotesInactive; broken neck SmackDown Tag Team ChampionSmackDown Tag Team ChampionKing of the RingIntercontinental ChampionUniversal Champion

Female wrestlers

Ring nameReal nameNotesSmackDown Women's ChampionAlso authority figure on Raw and SmackDown

Other on-air personnel

Ring nameReal nameNotesManager of Roman Reigns

Unassigned wrestlers
The following list features wrestlers – promoted as free agents – who make limited or part-time appearances (such as Hall of Famers or legends), and thus aren't bound to any one brand, as well as newly-signed and undrafted personnel who are awaiting brand assignment.

Ring nameReal nameNotesInactive; torn ACLInactive; maternity leave

Authority figures
The following serve as on-air authority figures (under the title "WWE Official") on both Raw and SmackDown.
Ring nameReal nameNotesDirector of Live EventsProducer

Developmental roster
NXT 2.0

Male wrestlers

Ring nameReal nameNotesNorth American ChampionNXT Tag Team ChampionNXT Tag Team ChampionInactive; knee surgery

Female wrestlers


Ring nameReal nameNotesInactive; maternity leaveNXT Women's Tag Team ChampionNXT Women's Tag Team ChampionNXT Women's ChampionInactive; torn ACL

Other on-air personnel

Ring nameReal nameNotesManager of Diamond MineManager of Von Wagner

NXT UK
Note: NXT UK—while a distinct brand—is also considered part of NXT, thus wrestlers may appear on both brands.
Male wrestlers
Ring nameReal nameNotesNXT United Kingdom ChampionUnknownUnknownHeritage Cup ChampionUnknownNXT UK Tag Team ChampionCo-host of WWE The Run-InNXT UK Tag Team Champion

Female wrestlers
Ring nameReal nameNotesAmaleCo-host of WWE The Run-InNXT UK Women's Champion

Other on-air personnel

Ring nameReal nameNotesGeneral Manager of NXT UKUnknownAssistant to the General Manager of NXT UKOccasional wrestler

Performance Center trainees

US
Male wrestlers
Ring nameReal nameNotes

Female wrestlers
Ring nameReal nameNotes

UK
Male wrestlers
Ring nameReal nameNotesUnknown

Referees
Ring nameReal nameNotesSenior refereeSenior refereeSenior referee

Broadcast team
The following section pertains to announcers who cover WWE broadcasts. This group includes presenters, ringside commentators, ring announcers, backstage interviewers, pre-show hosts, and analysts.
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Ring nameReal nameNotesRing announcer on NXTPlay-by-play commentator on NXT UKPre-show analyst for pay-per-viewsHall of FamerCommentator on Raw, Main Event, and pay-per-viewsGerman-language commentator on pay-per-viewsFrench-language commentator on Raw, SmackDown, and pay-per-viewsCommentator on Raw and pay-per-viewsCo-host of ExperienceCo-host of The BumpAnnouncerBackstage interviewerRing announcer on NXT UKJapanese-language color commentator on pay-per-viewsJapanese-language host of This Week in WWECo-host of Raw Talk and Talking SmackPre-show analyst for pay-per-viewsHall of FamerSpanish-language color commentator on Raw, SmackDown, and pay-per-viewsCo-host of WWE en EspañolCo-host of WWE Saturday NightPlay-by-play commentator on Raw and pay-per-viewsBackstage interviewer on SmackDownPre-show host for pay-per-viewsCo-host of Talking SmackCo-host of The BumpRing announcer on NXT: Level UpBackstage interviewer on RawPlay-by-play commentator on Main EventCo-host of WWE Sunday DhamaalSpanish-language lead commentator on Raw, SmackDown, and pay-per-viewsCo-host of WWE en EspañolCo-host of The BumpCo-host of The BumpBackstage interviewer on NXTBackstage interviewerVice President of AnnouncingPlay-by-play commentator on SmackDown and pay-per-viewsRing announcer on RawCo-host of Wal3oohaFrench-language commentator on Raw, SmackDown, and pay-per-viewsNathalie MamoNathalie MamoArabic-language host of WWE NowCo-host of Wal3oohaCommentator on NXT UK and NXT: Level Up Commentator, Occasional WrestlerPre-show analyst for pay-per-viewsHost of Superstar SuperfanHost of WWE AhoraCo-host of WWE The Run-InHost of Canvas 2 CanvasCo-host of WWE NowCo-host of The BumpCo-host of WWE Sunday DhamaalPre-show analyst for pay-per-viewsRing announcer on SmackDownBackstage interviewerHost of Vintage and Bottom LineCo-host of Afterburn, Free for All, and This Week in WWENarrator for Ride AlongPlay-by-play commentator on NXT: Level UpGerman-language commentator on pay-per-viewsCo-host of WWE Saturday NightPlay-by-play commentator on NXTNarrator for List This!Commentator on NXT

Ambassadors
Select former or retired WWE wrestlers not currently on the main roster (sometimes billed as "WWE Legends") and other celebrities and personalities have contracts to make periodic appearances—either on WWE TV or for promotional events—serving as "ambassadors" (public representatives/spokespeople) for the company.

Ring name Real nameNotesHall of FamerHall of FamerMartin Wright Hall of FamerHall of FamerHall of FamerHall of FamerHall of FamerHall of FamerHall of FamerHall of FamerHall of Famer-designateGlobal AmbassadorHall of Famer

Creative team
Ring nameReal nameNotesExecutive DirectorChristine LubranoChristine LubranoSenior Vice President, Creative Writing OperationsWriterWriter for RawLead writer for SmackDownLead writer NXT UKLead writer for RawVice President, Creative Writing & BookingHall of FamerWriter for SmackDownVice President of Talent Development for NXT and NXT UKHall of Famer

Medical team
NameReal nameNotesMedical DirectorAssociate Medical DirectorInterim Program AdministratorImPACTCardiologistEndocrinologistOrthopedicSports PsychiatristSenior Ringside PhysicianRingside PhysicianRingside Physician

Producers

Ring nameReal nameNotesHall of FamerSenior ProducerHall of Famer

Performance Center staff
Note: as NXT and 205 Live are based at the Performance Center, PC coaches and trainers also work as producers for the brands.
Ring nameReal nameNotesHead athletic trainerGeneral Manager of the WWE Performance CenterTrainer/Assistant CoachTrainer/Assistant CoachTrainer/Assistant CoachPerformance Center Head CoachVice President of Talent DevelopmentTrainer/Assistant CoachTrainer/Assistant CoachAssistant Head CoachStrength and conditioning coachAssistant strength and conditioning coachAthletic trainerPhysical therapistTrainer/Assistant Coach

Corporate staff

Board of Directors
NameNotesExecutive Vice President, Television ProductionPresidentChief Revenue Officer

Executive officers
NameNotesSenior Advisor of Business StrategyMinority ownerBrad BlumExecutive Vice President, OperationsGeneral Counsel and Executive Vice President, Intellectual PropertySenior Vice President, General Counsel and SecretaryChief Technology OfficerChief Financial OfficerChief Administrative OfficerControllerChief Accounting Officer

Senior management

175px|thumb|right|John Laurinaitis
NameNotesSenior Vice President, Sales and Partnership MarketingDirector, Content Media Distribution InternationalSenior Manager, International Communications – London, EnglandGeneral Manager, TalentSenior Director of Broadcast OperationsExecutive, Treasury Function, Capital Markets and Corporate development projects.Senior Vice President, General Counsel and SecretarySenior Vice President, Live EventsCoordinator, Community RelationsVice President and General Manager – IndiaVice President, Corporate CommunicationsGeneral Manager – Latin AmericaVice President, General Manager – Asia PacificSenior Vice President & Head of Global CommunicationsHead of Revenue Strategy and DevelopmentVice President of Revenue Strategy and DevelopmentSenior Vice President and Head of Global Sales & PartnershipsExecutive Vice President, Development & DigitalGeneral Counsel and Corporate SecretarySenior Vice President, InternationalDirector, Live Event Production Management Vice President, Live Event Production Senior Vice President, Head of Investor Relations 

References

Related pages
 List of current champions in WWE

Other websites
 WWE roster at WWE.com

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