WWF (World Wrestling Federation) 1999 IPO Red Herring Preliminary Prospectus — Class A Common Shares
Collect the original WWF World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc.
Red Herring Preliminary Prospectus dated September 22, 1999—a key primary-source document from the company’s historic IPO moment.
This prospectus relates to the offering of 10,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock and includes front and back cover fold-outs with colored wrestling scene artwork.
At the peak of the wrestling boom, the World Wrestling Federation transformed into a global entertainment brand—and this document captures that momentum right before listing on NASDAQ on October 19, 1999.
WWF 1999 IPO Prospectus — What You’ll Find
- Document type: Original Red Herring Preliminary Prospectus
- Company: World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc. (WWF)
- Date: September 22, 1999
- Offering details: IPO for 10,000,000 Class A Common shares
- Artwork: Front and back cover fold-out with colored pictures showing wrestling scenes
- Size / format: Approx. 11 x 8 ½ inches
- Length: 62 pages plus financial exhibits and foldouts
Why This WWF IPO Red Herring Is a Standout Collectible
This isn’t just wrestling memorabilia—it’s a finance & entertainment-history artifact from the moment WWF became a publicly traded media powerhouse.
It’s ideal for collectors of wrestling paper history, IPO/stock-market ephemera, and fans who want a tangible record of the brand’s business transformation.
Historical Context: From Territory Wrestling to Public Company
WWF grew from a regional wrestling territory into a global corporate icon, culminating in its historic IPO on October 19, 1999.
The offering helped fuel the company’s next era of expansion—while Vince McMahon’s dual-class control structure preserved voting power.
Perfect For
- WWF/WWE memorabilia collectors (especially original printed primary documents)
- IPO and Wall Street ephemera collectors
- Sports and entertainment historians
- Fans of wrestling history who want the story behind the public launch
Item Details
| Theme |
Historical IPO Document / Sports & Entertainment Memorabilia |
| Document |
WWF World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc. Red Herring Preliminary Prospectus |
| Date |
September 22, 1999 |
| Offering |
IPO for 10,000,000 Class A Common shares |
| Artwork |
Front and back cover fold-outs with colored wrestling scenes |
| Approx. Dimensions |
11 x 8 ½ inches |
| Pages |
62 pages plus financial exhibits and foldouts |
| Condition |
As pictured. 1st page has a corner fold. |
