7 Things We Learned From WWE's Q3 Earnings Conference Call

7. International Expansion Is Now A Huge Focus

WWE's international expansion was one of first topics brought up on the conference call. There was no update on their long-delayed UK show, but Vince McMahon did mention the WWE Network's "successful" launch in China, stating that he expects considerable growth in the country over the coming months.

Localised recap shows in Mexico, India, and the Middle East are apparently "doing very well" for WWE, though there still aren't any metrics to support the idea that WWE Champion Jinder Mahal has stimulated business in his native market. Regardless, Vince touted the forthcoming live events tour in India as a key moment in their expansion, adding that he was looking forward to producing them.

Acquiring, developing, and promoting international talent is a key element of WWE's global plan, with Wilson announcing that foreign wrestlers now comprise 40% of the WWE Performance Center's roster. McMahon bigged up the company's first female signings from India and the Middle East (Kavita Devi and Shadia Bseiso), but couldn't remember their names and required Triple H to step in for him.

China seems to be WWE's primary focus, but it's clear the company are looking at making serious inroads in a wide variety of markets, though it'll be a while before we're able to gauge their strategy's success.