Welcome to another edition of The Pro Wrestling Post. In this edition we look at the WWE contacting Chael Sonnen, more TNA wrestling and a sponsorship deal for TNA. WWE contacts The American Gangster F4WOnline.com reports that the WWE has contacted Chael Sonnen about working with the WWE. No word yet on whether Sonnen is […]
Zuffa to expand health care coverage
The Sports Business Daily reports that the UFC will expand coverage of its health care insurance for its fighters to cover pre-existing conditions. The move will increase Zuffa’s premiums by an estimated 60 percent. It’s not known how much Zuffa pays for health insurance for its fighters but White indicated that its upwards of $1 […]
UFC 148: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we look at the biggest card of the year: Silva v. Sonnen II at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Silva KOs Sonnen in 2nd round Anderson Silva eluded a spinning back elbow from Chael Sonnen and began and assault with a knee to Sonnen’s chest which […]
UFC 148 gate: $6.5 million
Griffin or Ortiz will make top salary at UFC 148
MMA Junkie reports a partial list of salaries for Saturday’s much anticipated UFC 148. Tito Ortiz will make $250,000 while Forrest Griffin could make up to $275,000 if he beats Ortiz. Anderson Silva will make $200,000 with no win bonus and Chael Sonnen will make $50,000 with the opportunity to make another $50,000 if he […]