| Document And Entity Information | Oct. 31, 2019 |
| Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 31, 2019 |
| Entity Registrant Name | World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-16131 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 04-2693383 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1241 East Main Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Stamford |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CT |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 06902 |
| City Area Code | 203 |
| Local Phone Number | 352-8600 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | WWE |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001091907 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
