LA Times reports that DirecTV may no longer carry WWE PPVs as a result of its announcement that it is launching a new over the top network. Pay-TV distributors and the WWE usually split the cost to consumers 50-50 on PPVs thus making it a “solid revenue source,” according to the Times article. WWE contends […]
Titan FC signs with CBS Sports Network
MMA Fighting reports that Titan FC has signed a deal with CBS Sports Network. The organization plans to run at least 8 shows in 2014. The first televised event on CBS Sports Network will be on February 28th. The event’s prelims will take place online. The organization was recently purchased by Jeff Aronson. Previously, Aronson […]
Report: UFC 168 tops 1 million PPV buys
WWE Announces Network Details
The WWE announced the launch of its much-anticipated launch of its Network Wednesday night at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas as part of the Consumer Electronics Show occurring this week. The details impressed most and many instantly compared the WWE Network with the UFC Fight Pass. -The network will be $9.99 month requiring a […]
Rousey makes Forbes.com’s 30 for 30 list
Forbes.com has picked UFC Bantamweight Champ Ronda Rousey as one of its 30 sports figures under the age of 30. The list includes athetes, young executives and inventors in the industry. Forbes.com described Rousey as “generally considered the world’s No. 1 women’s pound-for-pound MMA fighter,” it goes on, “[H]er dreaded armbar move has kept her […]