Former Strikeforce Light Heavy Weight Champion Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal announced today that he has signed a first-of-its-kind deal to simultaneously compete for Spike TV properties Bellator Fighting Championship (MMA) & TNA (Professioinal Wrestling). In an unprecedented move, one of the biggest names in mixed martial arts, “King Mo” Lawal, has signed a deal to […]
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The pro wrestling post: WWE earnings for Q1
On Thursday of last week, the WWE reported strong Q1 earnings despite a quarter which saw its stock plummet to an all-time low in April. The earnings beat analysts expectations of the company. A synopsis of the performance via the Chicago Tribune: During a conference call with analysts, executives of WWE cited improved revenues from […]
The pro wrestling post: Eyeblack, WWE pre-PPV hype and Bellator to Thursdays on Spike?
Welcome to another edition of the pro wrestling post. Shawn Michaels deal with Eyeblack Former WWE superstar Shawn Michaels has signed an endorsement deal with Eyeblack. The company produces under-eye eyeblack with phrases and logo. Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch is also sponsored by Eyeblack. The deal according to the press release allows Eyeblack […]
The pro wrestling post: WWE stock, Lesnar’s sponsors and TNA-Bellator working together?
Before we all sit down to watch one of the biggest hyped UFC fights of 2012, MMA Payout gives you the weekly pro wrestling post. WWE stock plummets to 52 week low Thursday Despite breaking records with its PPV buys for Wrestlemania 28, the WWE’s stock hit a 52 week low on Thursday. The depression […]
WWE reports WM 28 buys: 1.3 million
The WWE is reporting that the preliminary PPV buy rate for Wrestlemania 28 is 1.3 million buys worldwide. It also is reporting that global gross sales exceeded $67 million including the live event. If I am reading the WWE’s release correctly, the gross sales includes the live gate which was originally reported as $8.9 million. […]