 The WWE name also refers to the professional wrestling promotion itself, founded in the 1950s as the Capitol Wrestling Corporation.It is the largest wrestling promotion in the world, holding over 500 events a year, with the roster divided up into various globally traveling brands, and is available to about 36 million viewers in more than 150 countries.The company's global headquarters is located in Stamford, Connecticut, about 30 miles from New York City, with offices in major cities around the world.