Another head injury lawsuit has been filed against the WWE by former wrestlers claiming that the company did not disclose information regarding traumatic brain injuries as well as its “egregious mistreatment of its wrestlers.” The lawsuit was filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. It is the fourth lawsuit […]
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WrestleMania 31 sets gate record, attendance record for Levi’s Stadium
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 […]
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-Tapout announce joint venture
The WWE and Authentic Brands Group, LLC (ABG) announced a joint venture with Tapout as the brand formerly tied with MMA and the UFC will now be the official fitness and training partner of the WWE. The partnership is reported as a 50/50 joint venture per the Sports Business Journal. According to the WWE release, […]
Lesnar announces re-signing with WWE
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 […]