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Brad Blum
Chief Operating Officer at WWE
Brad Blum served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of WWE, a position he held until his resignation on May 1, 2024. He joined WWE in 2006 and had a significant impact on the company's operations, particularly under the leadership of Vince McMahon. Blum was known as a close associate of McMahon and was considered one of the most powerful executives in the organization, alongside WWE President Nick Khan and Chief Creative Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque.125
Throughout his tenure, Blum was responsible for overseeing various departments, including Corporate Strategy, Marketing, Corporate Communications, and IT & Technology, contributing to WWE's strategic initiatives and record growth.23 His departure came amid controversies surrounding McMahon, including a high-profile sex trafficking lawsuit, although Blum himself was not named as a defendant in the lawsuit.34
Blum's career at WWE was marked by his role as McMahon's Chief of Staff prior to becoming COO, and he returned to the company shortly after McMahon's comeback in late 2022, which coincided with WWE's sale to Endeavor.23 His resignation sparked speculation about his future endeavors, particularly in light of his close ties to McMahon.12