| Document And Entity Information | Mar. 12, 2020 |
| Document Information Line Items | |
| Entity Registrant Name | World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. |
| Trading Symbol | WWE |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001091907 |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 12, 2020 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| 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 | true |
| Soliciting Material | true |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | true |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | true |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
