On Thursday, the WWE released its earnings report for the end of the year for 2012. While Q4 turned a profit, the bigger news was that it anticipates that the company could double or triple its 2012 earnings by 2015 with the aid of the WWE Network. One big asterisk with the earnings bonanza. The […]
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DirecTV survey about WWE Network
The Wrestling Observer reports that DirecTV has sent out surveys to its viewers as to whether it would be interested in the WWE Network. The Observer (subscription required) notes that the new network would be airing 11 of the 12 PPVs a year of the WWE. WrestleMania, the biggest PPV of the year for the […]
The Pro Wrestling Post – 02.07.13 edition
Welcome to another edition of The Pro Wrestling Post. In this edition, we take a look at the dismissal of a lawsuit, what’s next for the future of WWE video games and its YouTube channel tops 1 million subscribers. TNA dismisses lawsuit against WWE In mid-January, TNA dismissed its lawsuit against the WWE as the […]
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 […]
The Wrestling Post – Cena returns to Fruity Pebbles box
AdAge.com reports that WWE wrestler Jon Cena will be involved in a Fruity and Cocoa Pebbles promotion in which Cena will grace the boxes of 4 million boxes. Cena’s presence will grace the cover of the kid’s cereal. Cena famously (or infamously) received the nickname of “Fruity Pebbles” from The Rock during the leadup to […]