On Thursday of last week, the WWE reported strong Q1 earnings despite a quarter which saw its stock plummet to an all-time low in April. The earnings beat analysts expectations of the company. A synopsis of the performance via the Chicago Tribune: During a conference call with analysts, executives of WWE cited improved revenues from […]
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The pro wrestling post: Eyeblack, WWE pre-PPV hype and Bellator to Thursdays on Spike?
Welcome to another edition of the pro wrestling post. Shawn Michaels deal with Eyeblack Former WWE superstar Shawn Michaels has signed an endorsement deal with Eyeblack. The company produces under-eye eyeblack with phrases and logo. Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch is also sponsored by Eyeblack. The deal according to the press release allows Eyeblack […]
The pro wrestling post: WWE stock, Lesnar’s sponsors and TNA-Bellator working together?
Before we all sit down to watch one of the biggest hyped UFC fights of 2012, MMA Payout gives you the weekly pro wrestling post. WWE stock plummets to 52 week low Thursday Despite breaking records with its PPV buys for Wrestlemania 28, the WWE’s stock hit a 52 week low on Thursday. The depression […]
WWE reports WM 28 buys: 1.3 million
The WWE is reporting that the preliminary PPV buy rate for Wrestlemania 28 is 1.3 million buys worldwide. It also is reporting that global gross sales exceeded $67 million including the live event. If I am reading the WWE’s release correctly, the gross sales includes the live gate which was originally reported as $8.9 million. […]
The pro wresting post: WWE-Discovery team up, Wrestlemania buy rate and Hall arrested
Welcome to another edition of the pro wrestling post where he cover some business headlines from the world of pro wrestling. WWE and “Deadliest Catch” team up for show premiere The Discovery Channel’s “The Deadliest Catch” and the WWE have teamed up where WWE stars are promoting the show’s premiere. The debut promo occurred […]