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WWE, Blockchain Creative Labs launch NFT marketplace

WWE and Blockchain Creative Labs, the non-fungible token (NFT) business and creative studio formed by FOX Entertainment and Bento Box Entertainment, have announced an exclusive multi-year agreement to launch an NFT marketplace for licensed digital WWE tokens and collectibles. The partnership marks Blockchain Creative Labs’ first-ever content alliance with an external property beyond FOX. In […]

October 27, 2021By Nik Roseveare

IMPACT Wrestling launches in Russia, CIS

IMPACT Wrestling has announced a partnership with global sports network Extreme, establishing the channel as the official Russian-language home for the promotion’s weekly flagship series IMPACT! The agreement marks the first time ever that IMPACT! will be available in the Russian language on broadcast television every week, and also features four major quarterly pay-per-view events […]

October 14, 2021By Nik Roseveare

Canada: Sportsnet relaunches SN NOW

Sportsnet has officially relaunched SN NOW in Canada with all new pricing and packaging options. The new and enhanced SN NOW features a 24/7 free tier that launches with the NHL Opening Night doubleheader on October 12th, starring the expansion Seattle Kraken, while the SN NOW Premium package delivers the greatest value by bundling all […]

October 4, 2021

WWE’s McIntyre addresses crowd at Global Citizen Live 2021

On September 25th, WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre appeared on the Global Citizen Live stage at the Champ Du Mars in Paris alongside British actress and singer Carmen Ejogo. During his time on stage, McIntyre addressed an audience of approximately 20,000 people from all over the world about the upcoming 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) […]

October 1, 2021

Jackie Redmond named co-host of Raw Talk & Talking Smack

Jackie Redmond is set to join WWE as the new co-host of Raw Talk and Talking Smack alongside WWE Analyst and co-host of The Bump Matt Camp. “As someone who grew up on Stone Cold Stunners and Rock Bottoms, I cannot even begin to explain how excited I am to join WWE,” said Redmond. “There is nothing quite like […]

October 1, 2021

AEW announces Jon Huber Legacy Foundation

On the same day All Elite Wrestling (AEW) makes its debut in Jon Huber’s hometown of Rochester, NY, his family and friends are announcing the creation of the Jon Huber Legacy Foundation. The Foundation will focus on providing support to people in creative fields who have not taken the next step in their career because […]

September 29, 2021

St. Louis to host WWE’s Royal Rumble 2022 PPV

WWE has announced that the next Royal Rumble PPV event will take place from The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis on January 29th 2022, marking the largest venue to host the event in its illustrious 30+ year history. “WWE has a rich history in St. Louis and we are excited to bring Royal […]

September 27, 2021By Nik Roseveare

DAZN closing in on BT Sport

Sports streaming service DAZN has reportedly tabled a bid for BT Sport – the pay-TV sports channels owned by BT. DAZN, a startup backed by billionaire Sir Leonard Blavatnik, is said to be in “advanced” discussions to acquire BT Sport and a deal could be announced within the next few weeks according to a report […]

September 22, 2021

AEW partners with The Owen Hart Foundation

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and The Owen Hart Foundation (OHF), a non-profit charity which provides a vast range of assistance and opportunities to individuals in-need across the world, are collaborating to honour the legacy of late wrestler Owen Hart, a beloved figure in the professional wrestling community and beyond. This collaboration includes launching the annual […]

September 20, 2021

WWE debuts rebranded NXT

WWE revealed a fresh, new look and rebranded version of NXT on September 14th, as NXT 2.0 made its bow at the Capitol Wrestling Center in Winter Park, Florida. The vibrant rebrand was unveiled on the same night that Tommaso Ciampa was crowned the new NXT Champion after winning an exhilarating fatal 4-Way Match against Kyle O’Reilly, […]

September 15, 2021By Nik Roseveare