Welcome to another edition of the pro wrestling post. This week we learn a little more on the TNA lawsuit, updated PPV numbers for Wrestlemania 28 and Linda McMahon’s Senate campaign is off to a bad start. More on TNA-WWE lawsuit As reported last week, TNA Wrestling filed a lawsuit against its former employee Brian […]
Franklin replaces Belfort at UFC 147
The UFC announced yesterday that Rich Franklin will replace Vitor Belfort at UFC 147. He will now headline the Brazilian card against Wanderlei Silva. The fight will take place at a catchweight of 190 pounds. It will be Franklin’s first fight in over a year. Payout Perspective: Franklin will bring some interest to a non-descript […]
Bellator 70: 119,000 viewers
MMA Junkie reports that Bellator 70 received a meager 119,000 viewer average as it ended its sixth season. The average for 70 is 90,000 viewers less than the week before. Bellator 69: 209,000 viewers Bellator 68: 169,000 viewers Bellator 67: 165,000 viewers Bellator 66: 109,000 viewers Bellator 65: 163,000 viewers Bellator 64: 175,00 viewers Bellator […]
Inc. Magazine features Blue Grace Logistics UFC sponsorship
Inc. magazine’s June issue featured UFC sponsor BlueGrace Logistics and its marketing in the UFC. The article interviews CEO Bobby Harris and UFC agent Malki Kawa about the marketing. Via Inc. Magazine: Of all the peculiar places businesses advertise, a man’s backside may top the list. But in the world of mixed martial arts, it’s […]
TUF Live Ep. 12: 875,000 viewers
MMA Junkie reports that episode 12 of TUF Live on FX scored an average of 875,000 viewers. The rating is higher than last week’s all-time low. TUF Live Episode 1: 1.28 million viewers TUF Live Episode 2: 1.1 million viewers TUF Live Episode 3: 1.2 million viewers TUF Live Episode 4: 1.1 million viewers TUF […]