Welcome to another edition The Wrestling Post. In this edition, Nick Ring gets a boost from Bret Hart, the WWE unveils its Investor Relations channel and a TNA show is axed. Bret Hart to walk to Octagon with Ring Nick Ring will be escorted to the ring by hometown hero, WWE superstar Brett Hart (via […]
DirecTV-Viacom end 10 day blackout
Spider visits Nike Headquarters
Fighters Only poses the question whether Nike will produce an Anderson Silva clothing line. Silva was recently pictured wearing a “Silva Knows” t-shirt as he visited Nike’s main headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. Silva has been tweeting his visit and taking pictures. The Swoosh has sponsored Silva inside and outside of the Octagon for almost a […]
UFC Mag and Roots of Fight collaborate on UFC Legend Series
The UFC announced today a new collaboration with clothier Roots of Fight. The UFC Legend Series will begin with the October/November issue of the magazine’s print and tablet edition. Via UFC press release: The Roots Of Fight UFC Legends Series pays tribute to historic battles waged in the Octagon with an exclusive documentary combining new […]
House votes down military sports sponsor ban
Politico reports that the House voted in favor of military sports sponsorships. A bi-partisan amendment seeking to cut $72.3 million in sports sponsorships was voted against 216 to 202. As we reported last week, the U.S. Army cut its sports sponsorship spending. Some proponents of the U.S. Army ban sought an expanded sponsorship ban and […]