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. […]
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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 […]
The pro wrestling post: Lesnar’s contract, Spike TV’s renews show and WWE Films’ mistake
MMA Payout provides your Easter weekend with some pro wrestling business headlines including Lesnar’s contract, Spike TV reups with TNA and the US Marines call in a favor. Lesnar’s impact and contract Finally…Brock Lesnar has returned back to the WWE. He made his appearance on Monday Night Raw the night after Wrestlemania. Although a brief […]
Wrestlemania 28 gate: $8.9 million
Wrestlemania 28 set records yesterday with a record gate of $8.9 million. It also set records for the largest crowd at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida with 78,363 attendees and the highest grossing live event in WWE history. WWE stock is up slightly at $8.83 near the close of Monday’s trading. Via WWE press […]
Is Brock Lesnar working Sunday?
Dave Metzler is reporting that Brock Lesnar has signed a one year deal with the WWE. The deal comes the night before Wrestlemania fueling speculation that the former UFC Heavyweight Champ may make an appearance in the WWE for Wrestlemania or the day after. Previously, it was reported that since Lesnar announced his retirement with […]