The WWE announced an attendance and gate record for Wrestlemania 31 from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. In a press release it indicated that it grossed $12.6 million with an attendance of 76,976. It was the 5th highest attendance figure in Wrestlemania history. It also set a mark for attendance at Levi’s Stadium (previously […]
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Rousey makes appearance at Wrestlemania
Ronda Rousey made a special appearance at Wrestlemania 31 in Santa Clara, California at the WWE’s biggest event of the year. Rousey and The Rock appeared in a promo with Triple H and Stephanie McMahon which was signed off by the UFC. Rousey actually got physical in the WWE ring as she gave Triple H […]
WWE and NBCU announce new brand campaign
The WWE and NBCU have entered into a broad marketing plan the first of which will start during Wrestlemania this Sunday as Viacom’s Paramount has signed on to promote its new film, “Terminator: Genisys” with the WWE per company announcement. “For the Hero in All of Us,” campaign will air across NBC’s network and digital […]
Professional wrestler dies at event on Friday
On Friday night in Mexico, Perro Aguayo, Jr. passed away during an event in Tijuana, Mexico. The tragic death is a grim reminder of the safety issues associated with combat sports. For those that do not know, the Wrestling Observer reports that wrestler Perro Aguayo, Jr. died, apparently in the ring, in a match Aguayo, […]
Widow of former WWE performer sues
Cassandra Frazier widow of the late WWE wrestler Nelson Lee Frazier (aka Mabel, Viscera, Big Daddy, V, King Mabel) has sued the WWE in a wrongful death lawsuit filed in the Circuit Court of Shelby County, Tennessee. The 124 page claims that Frazier suffered multiple head injuries/concussions while he wrestled with the WWE. The Complaint […]