WWE hires former ESPN executive as Head of Media & Production

A former ESPN executive has been hired as WWE’s Head of Media & Production.

In a press release that was issued on Tuesday, WWE announced that Lee Fitting joined the promotion this week and is working as Head of Media & Production. Fitting was employed by ESPN for more than 25 years before being let go in August 2023. His job title with ESPN was Senior Vice President of Production. He oversaw production for Monday Night Football, College GameDay, the College Football Playoff, and more.

“Lee is a phenomenal leader and executive known for work that generates both critical acclaim and mass appeal,” WWE President Nick Khan said in the press release. “Lee will be a tremendous addition to our stellar media and production team and play a key role in helping catapult WWE’s growth.”

The move comes after Kevin Dunn, who was one of the most powerful people in WWE for decades, departed the company at the end of 2023. Dunn had the job title of Executive Producer and Chief of Global Television Distribution.

Dunn’s departure happened less than four months after Endeavor’s acquisition of WWE was made official.

Dave Meltzer wrote in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter:

It was Dunn’s decision to leave, which one source said dated back about two months when Endeavor started wanting to make budget cuts to improve profitability in the department and started making decisions on the production side without relying on his opinions. Dunn had been basically autonomous in his position for decades, only having to answer to Vince McMahon. With McMahon out of power many did feel this was inevitable.