MMA Junkie reports that the attendance announced for UFC 159 was 15,227 fans for a gate of $2.7 million. In addition, bonuses were $65,000 each up from the “standard” $50,000 which were announced earlier this year. The attendance was second highest at The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey with UFC 111: GSP v. Hardy […]
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The Wrestling Post – Wrestlemania 29 earnings
Variety reports that Wrestlemania 29 set a record in earnings with $72 million. This year’s event bested last year’s Wrestlemania in Miami which earned $67 million. The $72 million figure includes ticket sales and PPV buys. The event was up $5 to $70 (in HD). Early PPV estimates have it at 1 million with the […]
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The Wrestling Post: Post-Wrestlemania 29 Edition
Welcome to another edition of The Wrestling Post. In this edition we take a look at the post-Wrestlemania 29 numbers and problems with its live stream during the event. Wrestlemania 29 Attendance 80K plus According to The Wrestling Observer (subscription required), attendance at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey was announced at 80,676. The […]