WWE SummerSlam 2008 drew 467,000 buys on pay-per-view, 294,000 in North America, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. The event was down 14% overall from 2007 and 15% in North America. The event marked the second straight double digit year over year decline for WWE pay-per-view events after a strong start to the year. In […]
UFC 87 Pay-per-view Results
Conflicting reports have emerged concerning the pay-per-view results for UFC 87. Last month, ESPN’s MMA Live reported that the event drew 625,000 buys. Earlier this month, Dave Meltzer reported in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that early cable industry estimates placed the event at 595,000 buys. MMAPayout.com’s sources place the number at just under 600,000 which […]
Spike Orders 2-Hour Pilot from MGM, Executive Produced by Dana White
New York, NY, October 8, 2008 – Spike TV has ordered an untitled two-hour pilot based on the Irish Mob in Boston from MGM Television Entertainment (MGM), and will go into production late this fall with an option to go to series. Emmy® and DGA award-winning director Walter Hill will serve as director of the […]
BusinessWeek’s 100 Most Influential People in Sports
The current issue of Business Week features The Power 100: The Most Influential People in Sports. UFC President Dana White was named # 61. White is featured prominently in a cartoon accompanying the piece emblazoned on a UFC title belt alongside Casey Wasserman and Danica Patrick. The caption to his listing reads, “led by UFC, […]
CAA Sports Signs St. Pierre
LOS ANGELES – October 6, 2008 – The Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC) welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre has signed with CAA Sports, a division of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), the world’s leading entertainment and sports agency. Best known for his breadth of skills, varied martial arts styles, and fast-paced, entertaining fights, St-Pierre is among the most […]