Capitol Wrestling Corporation
Capitol Wrestling Corporation (CWC) was an American sports promotion company. Run by Vincent J. McMahon from the 1950s until the 1980s, the company was originally a professional wrestling and boxing promotion and later became the holding company for the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), later the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). In 1982, the CWC was acquired by Titan Sports, Inc., owned by Vincent J.'s son Vincent K. McMahon. The CWC was the precursor to today's WWE, currently run by Nick Khan as president and owned by TKO Group Holdings.
Trade name | Capitol Wrestling Corporation |
|---|---|
| Company type | Private |
| Industry | Professional wrestling Professional boxing |
| Founded | January 7, 1953 |
| Founders | Jess McMahon or Vincent J. McMahon |
| Defunct | 1982 |
| Fate | Acquired |
| Successor | Titan Sports, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Holland Hotel , 351 West 42nd Street New York City, New York 10036 United States |
Area served | Northeastern United States |
| Owner | Vincent J. McMahon |
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