New EVP at WWE Studios

STAMFORD: Mike Pavone has been appointed executive VP of WWE Studios, to lead the company’s theatrical releases, direct-to-DVD movies, series and reality programming.

Pavone will report directly to World Wrestling Entertainment chairman Vince McMahon. Since 2008, Pavone has been a strategic consultant to WWE’s creative writing department, collaborating on the company’s top-rated programs Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown. He has also worked as a writer, producer, director and actor. His projects include such titles as The Client (CBS), Prison Break (FOX), High Incident with Steven Spielberg (ABC) and The Blue Wall (Disney).

"Mike brings a great combination of both filmed entertainment and television experience to his new role," said McMahon. "We are confident that he can expand the breadth and depth of opportunities for WWE Studios."