WWE NXT drew 628,000 viewers per Wrestlenomics. The telecast drew (0.19) 252,000 viewers in the A18-49 demo. The telecast included a 7 minute overrun. The peak part of the episode per Wrestlenomics was the 2nd 15 minute segment which hit 654,000 viewers and notably did not include a live wrestling match.
Le plaintiffs file opposition to MSJ
Late last week, the plaintiffs in the Le UFC Antitrust Lawsuit filed its opposition to Zuffa’s Motion for Renewed Summary Judgment motion. The Opposition stressed the anticompetitive means for which Zuffa obtained monopsony power. Specifically, it noted exclusionary anticompetitive conduct which foreclosed competition. Opposition to Renewed SJ by MMA Payout It also addressed the claim […]
AEW Rampage draws 348K viewer average
AEW Rampage on TNT drew an average of 348,000 viewers for the December 1st episode per Wrestlenomics. The first telecast of December drew 0.10 in the A18-49 demo. The Rampage episode was up over the previous week when it appeared on Saturday night instead of its usual Friday night time slot. Last weekend’s Rampage was […]
UFC Austin bonuses
UFC on ESPN 52 (UFC Austin) took place on Saturday from Austin, Texas and saw every fighter with a finish receive a Performance Bonus. In all, 10 $50K bonuses were handed out. Main event winner Arman Tsarukyan earned a $50K Performance Bonus for his stoppage on Beneil Dariush. Also, last-minute fill-in Jalin Turner earned a […]
Lawsuit challenges WWE sale
The Hollywood Reporter first reported a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of WWE shareholders against Vince McMahon and the board of directors of the company for its sale to Endeavor which created TKO Group Holdings, Inc. The lawsuit, filed on November 22nd, was filed in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware. […]