NXT on the USA Network Tuesday drew 700,000 viewers according to Nielsen. AEW on TNT Wednesday night drew 821,000 viewers and 0.28 in the A18-49 demo per Nielsen on Wednesday. Both telecasts were likely affected by the NBA Play-In Games which aired opposite the telecasts. For NXT, the 700,000 viewers are slightly up from its […]
The Legal Submission Episode 25
Jake Paul signs with Showtime Boxing
ESPN reports that YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul will sign a deal with Showtime Sports. With only three professional fights under his belt, Paul is leaving Triller Fight Club to Showtime. Paul’s last fight was this past April against Ben Askren. Notably, former UFC exec Nakisa Bidarian represents both Paul and Askren. Bidarian indicated to ESPN that […]
Bellator announces NFTs
Bellator MMA announced on Thursday that it is partnering with Epik Prime to produce Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) featuring the promotion’s athletes. Until recently, the NFT market and blockchain technology has been a hot commodity with its quick ascent in appreciation. This past week, bitcoin and NFTs on the blockchain have retreated from profits due to […]
WBO moves toward AJ-Usyk
The World Boxing Organization has issued a Show Cause Notice to WBO Heavyweight Anthony Joshua giving him 48 hours to commence negotiations for a fight with WBO Mandatory Challenger Oleksandr Usyk. The news comes after an arbitrator ruled that Deontay Wilder properly exercised his right to a third fight with Tyson Fury. Thus, a proposed […]