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WWE Earnings disappoint for Q4

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The WWE announced its Q4 2011 results on Thursday and the earnings were described as disappointing. WWE earnings were lower for the fifth straight quarter. The main culprit for the poor performance of the company was its film division and television licensing decisions according to Vince McMahon. In addition, costs from starting the WWE Network […]

WWE Network set for April 1 launch

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The WWE Network is set to launch on April 1st of next year. The Sports Business Journal reports that its in talks with In Demand and other cable operators to carry the network. The WWE expects to reach 40 million homes with its network which would have the same reach as Fuel TV and the […]

WWE Network will have channel on YouTube in 2012

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The Hollywood Reporter reports that the WWE Network will be a part of You Tube’s initiative in creating 100 different channels online with the site. Although initial speculation was that the WWE Network would be on cable television, the unprecedented move allows the WWE to circumvent negotiations with cable providers. Via the Hollywood Reporter (h/t […]

Triple H calls out the UFC

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WWE star Triple H stated in an interview with AOL Moviefone that the WWE does not need to evolve in response to the growing popularity in the UFC and MMA. In fact, he suggests that the UFC product needs more of an entertainment component. Via AOL Moviefone (h/t MMA Fighting) : Moviefone: How do you […]

WWE Network coming in 2012

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Cageside Seats reports that the WWE Network is coming to cable systems in 2012. A teaser played on this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw on USA and a story followed on WWE.com. Via WWE.com It’s the WWE Network. And, as the world learned this week, it’s on its way in 2012. All we know […]