Brock Lesnar has re-signed with the WWE and foreclosed any notion that he would return to MMA in an announcement on ESPN Tuesday afternoon. Lesnar will be in the main event at Wrestlemania 31 on Sunday in Santa Clara, California. The event would have been his last under his current contract if he did not […]
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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, […]
WWE Network celebrates one year
The WWE celebrated the one year anniversary of its network on Tuesday by allowing all free access to its network. Variety also posted an article summarizing what the company learned with its over the top network. Its clear that the Network is inextricably tied with the company’s future financial performance as it is stated in […]
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 […]