As the WWE earnings were released last week, it announced another round of talent releases due to budget cuts from the company. The 18 pro wrestlers will have to seek out work elsewhere. Among those cut included Nia Jax, who had been a big part of the women’s division on the main roster. Also, the […]
Canelo Alvarez gate draws $18M-$20M
The Sports Business Journal reports that the Canelo Alvarez-Caleb Plant fight this past Saturday drew a gate of around $18-$20 million. The fight took place at the Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada with a reported attendance of 16,586. The SBJ notes that it had talked to Showtime Sports President Stephen Espinoza told SBJ […]
WWE NXT (11.09) draws 603K
WWE NXT drew 603,000 viewers on the USA Network on Tuesday per Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The telecast was good enough for 36th overall for the night in cable ratings. According to Nielsen it drew a 0.15 in the A18-49 demo. The ratings are down from November 2nd’s episode which drew 631,000 viewers. But, the […]