The Orlando Business Journal first reported that the Orange County (FL) Commissioners approved millions of tourism tax sports “incentive funds” to lure big events such as the UFC and WWE to the area. Per SBJ: You may recall that this past year’s Wrestlemania at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas was to take place in Minneapolis. […]
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WWE announces AAA Worlds Collide on same day as Money in the Bank
Wrestlemania weekend took place in Vegas and the promotion announced on Monday AAA Worlds Collide will take place the same day as Money in the Bank. The popular arrivals of Penta and Rey Fenix this year reflects the fact that WWE has neglected an untapped demographic. Worlds Collide will take place at the Kia Forum […]
UFC 314 Payout Perspective
UFC 314 took place at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The event was highlighted by Alexander Volkanovski winning the vacant UFC Featherweight title. Old man Volk wins title Alexander Volkanovski dressed up like an old man prior to his fight against Ilia Topuria in February 2024. Over a year later, Volkanovski won the vacated […]
Casey’s becomes official partner for TKO KC weekend
Casey’s General Stores has signed on to be a part of TKO Group Holding’s weekend in Kansas City from April 24-28. It is the first time that the company will be hosting a “TKO Takeover” with all 3 of its sports properties holding events in the city during the last weekend in April. The “Takeover” […]
Amanda Nunes will be part of 2025 UFC HOF induction class
During the UFC 314 PPV, the promotion announced that former UFC bantamweight and featherweight champion Amanda Nunes will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. The Lioness, 36, retired in 2023 but is likely to return to the Octagon and face the winner of the Kayla Harrison-Julianna Pena fight this June at UFC 316. […]