A new report has detailed significant revisions to the employee severance package at TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of WWE and UFC. The changes, which went into effect on July 18, 2025, outline a new structure for departing employees.
Severance Pay Reduced, New Tiers Implemented
According to documents obtained by Fightful Select after an initial report from PWInsider, the revised severance pay has been adjusted to two weeks of pay per year of service, a reduction from the previous policy of roughly one month per year. The plan also introduces new minimum and maximum weeks of severance based on an employee’s position, ranging from a minimum of four weeks for employees below the Vice President level to a maximum of 52 weeks for Senior Vice Presidents. Eligible employees will still be offered continued health insurance coverage under COBRA.
Disgust And Frustration Among Employees
The report also described the internal reaction to the changes, which was said to be one of “disgust.” Many employees with less than five years of service were reportedly frustrated with the new terms. This led to speculation among some employees that the new policy was being implemented to get ahead of potential future cuts, though the report noted this was not based on direct evidence.
These revisions to the severance policy are the latest in a series of corporate adjustments since WWE and UFC merged to create TKO Group Holdings in late 2023. The company has conducted multiple rounds of employee layoffs since the merger was finalized, which has reportedly fueled the current internal speculation that these new severance terms are being put in place ahead of further cuts.
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