Nick Khan Signs New Deal to Remain WWE President Through 2030

Nick Khan is officially staying in charge of WWE for the long haul — and new SEC filings reveal just how valuable he is to TKO Group Holdings.

According to filings released by TKO, Khan signed a new agreement with the company on May 4, 2026 that will keep him in place as WWE President through 2030. The filing also confirms that Khan will continue operating out of Los Angeles, California, where he currently resides.

But the biggest details involve the money. Under the new agreement, Khan will earn a base salary of $2 million annually through the end of 2026 before receiving a major increase beginning in 2027. The filing states:

“Effective as of the Effective Date, Khan’s base salary shall be ,000,000 per annum through December 31, 2026, and then shall be ,000,000 per annum for the period from January 1, 2027 through the end of the Term.”

That’s just the guaranteed salary. The filing also outlines a massive incentive bonus structure tied to performance metrics determined by TKO leadership, including EBITDA targets and other company goals.

For 2026, Khan’s target annual bonus will equal 150% of his salary — putting it at roughly $3 million if targets are reached. Starting in 2027, that number jumps even higher.

According to the filing, Khan’s target annual bonus from 2027 through 2030 will equal 200% of his salary, meaning he could earn roughly $6 million annually in bonuses alone during the remainder of the deal. The filing explains:

“The target amount of Khan’s Annual Bonus shall be 150% of the Base Salary… for calendar year 2026 and shall be 200% of the Base Salary… for each calendar year remaining in the Term.”

The agreement also makes it clear those bonuses are performance-based and dependent on Khan remaining employed and “in good standing” when payout dates arrive.

The deal further cements Khan’s position as one of the most influential executives in wrestling and sports entertainment. Since first joining WWE, Khan has played a major role in media rights negotiations, international expansion, sponsorship growth, premium live event deals, and eventually helping lead the company into the TKO era following the merger with UFC. His influence has only grown since the TKO merger officially reshaped WWE’s corporate structure.

Bottom line — Nick Khan isn’t just staying with WWE through 2030. TKO’s new SEC filings show the company is heavily investing in keeping him there, with a compensation package that could potentially climb well into eight figures through salary and bonuses over the life of the deal.

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