The WWE beat profit forecasts as it announced its Q2 (ending June 30, 2017) 2017 results on Thursday. It announced that revenue increased to a record $214.6 million. The WWE Network average more than 1.63 million average paid subscribers over the second quarter. WWE stock was up slightly in after hours trading to $21.94. The […]
New weight classes voted in by ABC
The Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sport approved the addition of four new weight classes. The new weight divisions are an attempt to address the health and safety issues with weight cutting. The news came at ABC’s annual conference. The new weight classes are 165, 175, 195 and 225 according to several in attendance. […]
Mayweather-McGregor will be shown in movie theatres
Fathom Events and Mayweather Promotions announced that the two have partnered to put the Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight in movie theaters. The event appears to have a list price of $40 per ticket not including tax. The PPV is $99.99 in HD, but for those not willing to shell out the money they can watch […]
Adjusted UFC on Fox 25 ratings: 2.046M, Prelims draw 1.137M
UFC on Fox 25 drew 2.046 million viewers in adjusted overnight ratings to include the overrun per Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The UFC Prelims which preceded the main card on Fox drew 1.137 million viewers. UPDATED: According to Nielsen, Fox was the #1 network in all of television Saturday night among A18-49 from 8-10:30pm. The […]
Plaintiffs in Antitrust Lawsuit seek $21K in fees in Motion to Compel Matt Hume’s deposition
Plaintiffs attorneys in the Zuffa Antitrust Lawsuit have filed a Motion to Compel the Deposition of Matt Hume in the federal court in Washington state. As a result of the filing, Plaintiffs are seeking sanctions against Hume and his attorney in the amount of $21,000 for having to draft and file the motion. In addition, […]