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Anonymous tip states WWE is forcing employees back to work

April 21, 2020 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

Jon Alba of Spectrum Sports 360 in Florida reports that at a Orange County Board of County Commissioner meeting, a WWE employee identifying themselves as “John” indicated that the employees are being “forced to work” TV tapings despite stay at home order. At Tuesday's Orange County Board of County Commissioners meeting, a #WWE employee named […]

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Ric Flair loses NATURE BOY trademark appeal

April 17, 2020 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

Pro Wrestler Ric Flair has lost an appeal with the USPTO for the use of the trademark NATURE BOY for apparel and other products as it is too close to the existing mark of another company using the mark, Nature Boys. The widely popular pro wrestler, Flair, is known for his flowing blonde hair and […]

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WWE makes big cuts to staff, performers

April 15, 2020 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

It has been a big week for the WWE for good and bad reasons.  The latest being the news that WWE has furloughed and laid off employees as well as a list of talent that are now left looking for work elsewhere.  First, Vince McMahon’s Alpha Entertainment, the owners of the XFL, filed for Chapter […]

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UFC announces possible May 9th event, White sets sites on Apex

April 15, 2020 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

ESPN reports that the UFC plans to hold an event May 9th on PPV with the anticipated main event being Tony Ferguson taking on Justin Gaethje.  Dana White then told Variety in an Exclusive story that they are planning on the fights taking place at The Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Nevada Athletic Commission […]

Filed Under: Coronavirus, UFC, WWE

WWE ruled essential business in Florida

April 14, 2020 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

The state of Florida has determined WWE an essential business and is allowed to do live shows.  The ruling opens up the potential for other sports, including the UFC to come to Florida to hold events. An April 9 memo from Governor Ron DeSantis stated: “Employees at a professional sports and media production with a […]

Filed Under: Coronavirus, WWE

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