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Orlando seeking $18 million grant to bid on WWE & UFC events

March 26, 2025 John Pollock

Orlando is aiming to offer major incentives to TKO in the hopes of landing several WWE and UFC events over the next six years.

Friday Night SmackDown from Italy hurt by NCAA men’s basketball competition

March 24, 2025 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown experienced its lowest 18-49 audience of the year airing against the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.

Janice Carter, mother of Dixie Carter, passes away

March 24, 2025 John Pollock

Janice Carter, the mother of Dixie Carter, has died.

Additional details on passing of independent wrestler Artist Artest (Graham Moor)

March 24, 2025 John Pollock

Over the weekend, independent wrestler Graham Moor a.k.a. ‘Artist Artest’ died suddenly following an event in Ohio with several details emerging.

AAA Rey de Reyes Results: Alberto El Patron retains, Nueva Generación Dinamita win vacant belts

March 23, 2025 John Pollock

AAA’s annual Rey de Reyes card included new tag champions crowned while Alberto El Patron defended the Mega Championship in the main event.

ROH Supercard of Honor listed for May 2 in Atlantic City

March 23, 2025 John Pollock

Ring of Honor will present Supercard of Honor but will not be hosting the event over WrestleMania Weekend.

Independent wrestler Artist Artest (Graham Michael) dies suddenly

March 22, 2025 John Pollock

Independent wrestler Artist Artest died suddenly on Friday.

Karrion Kross added to Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII

March 21, 2025 John Pollock

Karrion Kross is the latest WWE performer to be added to Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport.

Julio Domingo Estrada a.k.a. ‘Rico Suave’ dies

March 21, 2025 John Pollock

Julio Domingo Estrada, who competed for decades as Rico Suave, died on Thursday.

WWE Slammy Awards scheduled for WrestleMania Weekend in Las Vegas

March 21, 2025 John Pollock

The WWE will present its Slammy Awards over WrestleMania 41 weekend from Las Vegas.

AEW spikes its audience featuring Street Fight between Jon Moxley and Cope

March 21, 2025 John Pollock

AEW Dynamite scored its largest 18-49 audience of the year as it presented a rematch between Jon Moxley and Cope for the AEW Championship.

WWE adds The Undertaker’s 1 deadMAN Show & NXT in Las Vegas

March 17, 2025 John Pollock

WWE has announced additional events at Fontainebleau Las Vegas over WrestleMania Weekend.

Police Department shares additional details on Vince Steele’s death

March 17, 2025 John Pollock

The wrestling world is mourning the tragic death of Vince Steele, who died during an independent wrestling show on Sunday in New Jersey.

TNT Sports Exec: “UFC is a fantastic property, has perked our interest”

March 17, 2025 John Pollock

As the clock ticks down on UFC’s exclusive negotiating window with incumbent ESPN, other suitors are lining up to get into business with the MMA leader.

TKO threatens to transform the status quo of boxing

March 14, 2025 John Pollock

TKO’s next frontier is the boxing industry, and with several of the world’s largest power players involved, it represents the greatest potential for a facelift.

AEW Dynamite stabilizes its 18-49 audience, score largest viewership since January

March 13, 2025 John Pollock

AEW Dynamite stabilized this week after posting its lowest 18-49 audience in its normal time slot last week.

Robbie Lawler announced for 2025 UFC Hall of Fame class

March 10, 2025 John Pollock

Former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler is the latest inductee to the UFC Hall of Fame.

Queen of the Ring generates $380k at box office in opening weekend

March 10, 2025 John Pollock

The box office results from this weekend are out, including those for the independent film Queen of the Ring.

WWE Elimination Chamber continues four decades of dominance in Toronto

February 27, 2025 John Pollock

John Pollock focuses on the history of WWE’s control of the market in Toronto as it prepares for this weekend’s return to Rogers Centre.

Shareholder lawsuit accuses WWE of conducting “sham” investigation into Vince McMahon

February 25, 2025 John Pollock

A shareholder suit against WWE has provided insight into the actions of board members after the allegations against Vince McMahon were revealed.