Last week ESPN announced it entered into a partnership with the WWE to feature weekly segments of wrestling highlights. The move is thought to help both companies. ESPN’s subscriber numbers and ratings have been down and ad revenue were off based on the last report this past June as reported in the Wall Street Journal. […]
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ESPN covers Summerslam Sunday
While there is a Sunday night UFC Fight Night from Saskatoon, Canada airing on FS1 DSunday night, the event might be overshadowed by WWE’s Summerslam which will air at the same time as the live MMA event on the WWE Network and through PPV. The WWE has received support in promoting this event from ESPN […]
Hulk Hogan terminated by WWE after audio of racist rant surfaces
World Wrestling Entertainment has terminated the contract of Hall of Fame wrestler Hulk Hogan. The decision was made based on audio that surfaced from 8 years ago. Hogan has been wiped from the WWE web site and eliminated from his current position on the USA reality television series “Tough Enough.” The audio tapes relate to […]
Judge denies motion to dismiss in Punk libel lawsuit
The Washington Post reports that the lawsuit between WWE doctor Chris Amman and CM Punk and Colt Cabana will continue after a Cook County (IL) Circuit Court judge denied defendants’ motion to dismiss the case. As a result of the court’s denial to dismiss the case, CM Punk and Colt Cabana must answer Amann’s complaint […]
Estate of former WWE wrestler files head injury lawsuit
The estate of another former WWE wrestler has filed a lawsuit against the organization. The mother and son of Matt Osborne (aka “Matt Borne” and “Doink the Clown”) have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company for the alleged negligent and fraudulent mistreatment of Osborne while he was a wrestler with the company. The […]