By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor (@prowrestlingnet)
WWE issued the following press release on Tuesday to announce Lee Fitting as the Head of Media & Production.
STAMFORD, Conn., January 9, 2024 – WWE®, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), today announced that media industry veteran Lee Fitting has joined the company this week as Head of Media & Production.
“Lee is a phenomenal leader and executive known for work that generates both critical acclaim and mass appeal,” said WWE President Nick Khan. “Lee will be a tremendous addition to our stellar media and production team and play a key role in helping catapult WWE’s growth.”
Fitting brings more than two decades of production experience to WWE from ESPN, where he oversaw production for tentpole properties including Monday Night Football, College GameDay, the College Football Playoff, and many other properties within the Disney portfolio.
Distributed in 25 languages across 165 countries, WWE delivers new and live programming to fans 52 weeks a year. Its flagship shows, including Monday Night Raw, Friday Night SmackDown and NXT; Premium Live Events including WrestleMania, SummerSlam and Royal Rumble; and award-winning slate of original programs reach more than one billion homes globally.
Powell’s POV: Fitting is stepping into this position following the departure of Kevin Dunn. Fitting has an impressive background with Monday Night Football and College GameDay. Fitting was let go from his ESPN duties last August after spending 25 years with the company. I don’t know if he has any pro wrestling history, nor do I know how he feels about jump cuts and shaking cameras.
I guess all the rumors on Kris Kaiser being elevated to that position were not true. Always appreciate how you report on the news and not on speculation and rumors Jason!
Thank you very much, Sam. I appreciate the kind words.
Seems like a fitting hire.