Variety ran a story Monday expanding upon the story that NBC Universal and WWE are working together in an attempt to get more advertising dollars for wrestling. “It is really a significant strategic shift in how we are going to market,” WWE Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer Michelle Wilson said in the piece. The first Read more about WWE, NBCU team up on advertising deal which includes HHH's Wrestlemania entrance[…]

Despite the big WrestleMania and successful network growth, Wall Street was not impressed as WWE stock has dropped $2.66 per share to $13.86 as of press time.

By Brian Hoops for WrestlingObserver.com 1903 Tom Jenkins won the American Heavyweight Title by defeating Dan McLeod in Buffalo, New York. 1908 Frank Gotch defeated Georg Hackenschmidt in Chicago, Illinois to win the World Heavyweight Title. Gotch’s American Heavyweight Title, which he had won on December 17, 1906 from Fred Beell, was vacated. Gotch held the title until retiring Read more about On This Day In Pro Wrestling Title Change History: Gotch vs. Hackenschmidt, Inoki vs. Hansen, Guerrero vs. Jericho[…]

Steve Bosse, a popular former minor league hockey enforcer who was a big draw years ago on the Quebec fighting scene, will debut at UFC 186 on April 25th in Montreal as the replacement for Rampage Jackson, facing Fabio Maldonado. The 33-year-old Bosse (10-1) had seemingly given up fighting but a shot at UFC has brought Read more about Former hockey enforcer debuts at UFC 186 to replace Rampage Jackson[…]

By Dave [email protected]”>[email protected]  We’re looking for reports on today’s three WWE shows, an afternoon show in Leeds, England headlined by Roman Reigns vs. Big Show, then most of that crew goes to Manchester, England for a Sunday night show where they will be joined by John Cena vs. Rusev.  The other crew headlined by Seth Read more about MON. UPDATE: Indie star Larocque in horrible accident, Smackdown in Canada, Cole, WWE investment call, Bret Hart, Hogan, Furious 7, WWE recruits, Flair to UK, Jericho new series, Japanese woman star retires[…]

Ron Wright, one of the featured stars of Eastern Tennessee wrestling from the 60s through the early 80s, who later worked as a manager, passed away this morning. Wright, as noted in yesterday’s update, had been in hospice care. Ron & Don Wright were a regular tag team in the old Knoxville circuit, where they Read more about Ron Wright passes away[…]

A mayor in northern France has been forced to apologise after locals were told that Ikea would be creating 4,000 new jobs in their town – only to discover it was an April Fool’s joke. Caroline Cayeux announced on Twitter and Facebook that the Swedish furniture giant would open a new superstore for Beauvais residents, bringing “dynamism and Read more about French mayor forced to apologise after Ikea April Fool backfires[…]

Welcome to wrestlingobserver.com’s live coverage of the UFC 186: Johnson vs. Horiguchi weigh-ins starting at 4 PM ET/1 PM PT. The event airs on pay-per-view on Saturday night with a main card start time of 10 PM ET/7 PM PT. The preliminary card will be split between FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass, with Read more about UFC 186: Johnson vs. Horiguchi weigh-in results and live video[…]

The migrant caravan that grew at one point to 1,500 Central American migrants in Mexico has disbanded, but most aren’t just turning around.  Click Here: Rugby league Jerseys “It’s just isn’t possible for us to go back to Honduras,” says Cecilia, 38. “When the gang says they’ll kill you, they mean it.” A local street Read more about As Mexico’s migrant caravan disbands and US National Guard is deployed, relations strain further[…]

Submitted by Matt “Swarles” J. – Mojo Rawley def. Chad Gable – Mojo did a lot of dancing and comedy. Mojo won with the pounce. – The Vaudevillians def. Dawkins and Fulton -They did an in ring interview with former Tampa Bay Buccaneer turned WWE developmental wrestler Sabby Piscitelli. He was interrupted by Preston Cunningham. Read more about WWE NXT Venice, FL, house show report 5-30-15: Finn Balor in six-man tag action[…]