There were two fights that did not happen Saturday night at UFC on ESPN +31 due to health issues. When asked during the post-fight press conference, White stated that those fighters that made weight would be paid “some” money but not the show money that they were contracted to receive in the bout agreements. Via […]
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AEW 773K, NXT 707K
AEW scored another ratings victory on Wednesday night drawing 773,000 viewers while rival NXT moved closer with 707,000 viewers. The telecast head-to-head had AEW winning the younger demo while WWE retained the over 50 category. Notably, the viewership disparity in the M18-49 demo grew wider for AEW as it opened a big lead over its […]
The Legal Submission Episode 7: Gil versus USADA
This episode of The Legal Submission I discuss this week’s arbitrator ruling for Gilbert Melendez. The arbitrator believed that the policy reasons behind the UFC Anti-Doping Policy superseded the mistake in not letting Melendez know that he had been released by the organization. Dilletaunt · The Legal Submission Episode 7
Update on Booker T case against Activision has gaming company on offensive
The Booker Huffman (aka former pro wrestler Booker T) lawsuit against Activision for the alleged use of his likeness in the Call of Duty video game continues in Federal Court in Texas and Activision is now on the offensive as it is seeking other licensing agreements the former wrestler entered into. In court filings earlier […]