» TNA’s Bound For Glory PPV in Irvine, CA on October 18 drew a total of 2,400 fans at the Bren Events Center. As reported earlier, they were heavily papering the show ahead of time so that end figure is a result. We’re told several in TNA tried to prevent the company from even going to Los Angeles for the show figuring they would have troubles drawing well. It should be noted that after months of promotion and hype on television, only 850 tickets were sold around a week before the show.
» During an interview with The Sports Business Journal, WWE’s Chief Financial Officer George Barrios seemed to indicate that the success or failure of WWE business is more due to creative ideas instead of a weak business climate. Barrios added, “We traditionally view the cycle of the company being driven less by the exogenous business environment and more so by our creative.” He also added that big stars play a key role in WWE’s successful business model.
WWE: AJ Styles on Plans to Keep His WWE Hall of Fame Speech “Short and Sweet”, Tiffany Stratton on Rumored WrestleMania 42 Match Plans for Her, Tama Tonga’s Fine for Posting WWE Rehearsals Update, Lexis King & Elio LeFleur Suffered Potential Injuries
Hiroshi Tanahashi on NJPW Looking To Increase Pay & Introduce Multi-Year Deals for NJPW Talents, Attendance for NJPW Shows Have “Calmed Down” Since He Retired, Partnership with Stardom, Bushiroad Employees Being Frustrated By Yota Tsuji’s Comments
Former NJPW Talent EVIL Reportedly Wants To Start Potential WWE Career in NXT Brand
