Summary

Nick Khan has signed a new deal to stay on as WWE president through 2030, according to a TKO filing dated May 4.

The filing states that Khan will continue to work out of Los Angeles and lays out a new compensation structure for the length of the agreement. His base salary is listed at $2 million annually through the end of 2026, then $3 million per year from the start of 2027 through the rest of the term.

Khan is also set to remain eligible for annual incentive bonuses tied to performance goals set by TKO's governing body. The target bonus is listed at 150 percent of his base salary for 2026, then 200 percent for each remaining year on the deal.

The contract news continues a busy stretch for Khan, who recently also addressed WWE's approach to safety around Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia.

Quote from TKO's SEC filing

"Effective as of the Effective Date, Khan's base salary shall be $2,000,000 per annum through December 31, 2026, and then shall be $3,000,000 per annum for the period from January 1, 2027 through the end of the Term, less applicable taxes and withholdings, payable on a bi-weekly basis in accordance with WWE's standard payroll practices as such standard practices may be updated from time to time, and subject to merit adjustments within the sole discretion of WWE."

The filing later added:

"During the Term, Khan shall also be eligible to receive an annual bonus award, subject to the attainment of certain performance metrics. Effective as of the Effective Date, 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."

What Khan's extension means for WWE

Keeping Nick Khan under contract through 2030 gives WWE continuity at the top of its business side during the TKO era. The biggest immediate takeaway is that there is no sign of a leadership change in the president role any time soon.

The pay increase built into the deal also shows TKO views Khan as a long-term executive piece rather than a short-term holdover. For WWE fans, that means the company is keeping one of its key decision-makers in place well beyond the next few years.

Sources

As reported by NoDQ.