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 […]
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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 […]
The Future of MMA: Corollary Programming
After reading Kelsey’s “No Need to Panic” posts, I thought I would weigh-in with some of my own opinions and thoughts regarding the current MMA scene and why it is the way it is. Where does the market for MMA really stand? I disagree with the notion that the MMA market is healthy. It’s one-sided. […]
Is Ozzy Really The Answer?
It would appear as though Ozzy Osbourne may be set to follow in Megadeath’s footsteps as he’s reportedly agreed to play, live, at Affliction 2: Day of Reckoning in Las Vegas on October 11th. Undoubtedly, Ozzy Osbourne is a talented musician with a significant fan base in most parts of the world; but in an […]
The 10 Most Important Fighters to the Business of Mixed Martial Arts Part II
CONTINUED FROM: The 10 Most Important Fighters to the Business of Mixed Martial Arts Part I The mixed martial arts business has seen its ups and downs during its short history. This list is intended to capture the fighters who had the biggest influence in creating interest in the sport and drawing money. This list […]