TNA hires former WWE executive as chief revenue officer

TNA Wrestling has hired a former WWE executive.

Anthem Sports & Entertainment announced on Monday that Rob Kligman is the company’s new chief revenue officer. Kligman had been WWE’s Vice President of Global Digital & Integrated Sponsorship Sales from 2014 to 2021. He’d spent the last three years as Vice President of Marketing Operations & Sales for G Force. Before starting with WWE, Kligman also worked for USA Today and Sports Illustrated.

Kligman’s responsibilities in the role will include driving revenue, increasing sponsorship, and developing strategic partnerships for both TNA Wrestling and Invicta F.C.

“Anthem Sports Group has quickly built a diverse portfolio packed with world-class content offerings from across the entertainment spectrum,” Kligman said. “TNA Wrestling remains one of the most iconic brands in the sport, while Invicta FC continues to break new ground as the premier destination for all-female MMA action. I look forward to working with Anthem’s dynamic team to build upon the success that they’ve already enjoyed, driving revenue growth by serving TNA and Invicta’s vocal and loyal fan base, and forging new and innovative strategic partnerships.”  

“Rob has built a distinguished track record in the sports arena, guiding some of the biggest brands in the business to grow existing revenue and develop new revenue streams,” said Anthony Cicione, President of Anthem Sports Group. “His duties as Anthem Sports Group’s CRO will place special emphasis on TNA Wrestling and Invicta FC, for which he is uniquely suited after spending eight successful years with WWE. His professional wrestling prowess and sports industry relationships will prove vital, as we continue to create and cultivate new areas of growth and opportunities to take TNA and Invicta to even greater heights.”