The WWE announced results for its first quarter for 2013 on Thursday via conference call. The WWE’s revenues were flat from last year thanks to the film business. There is no word on the launch of the WWE Network although it spent $500,000 on it in the first quarter. The WWE revenues were up modestly […]
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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 […]
The Wrestling Post – Wrestlemania Edition
Welcome to another edition of The Wrestling Post. Its the biggest week of the year for the WWE as Wrestlemania 29 happens this Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. New Jersey Area Expected to Receive Huge Financial Upside from Wrestlemania 29 The Bergen Record (NJ) reports that the area can expect a financial impact […]
The Wrestling Post – 03.22.13
Welcome to another edition of The Wrestling Post. This week we take a look back at a fight Dana White turned down, Wrestlemania is $70 and an interesting lawsuit involving the independent contractor/employee question. Vince challenges Dana One of the stories that was buried under the Nick Diaz press was Dana White revealing that Vince […]
The Wrestling Post – Lesnar renews contract with WWE
Brock Lesnar has signed a 2 year extension with the WWE. The deal dispels rumors of a return to the UFC. Lesnar’s WWE commitment was solidified when he showed up on Raw Monday night and F5’d Vince McMahon. The appearance likely means that Lesnar will appear at Wrestlemania this spring. PWInsider.com first reported the re-signings […]