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From Newport Boy to Media Man

Why black and gold colour themes for many of your websites and business branding?

Numerous reasons. This will be fully answered in the book that will be public sometime in the future.

There was a series of events that influenced this decision, as there was for the choice of company name, Media Man, that eventually became Media Man Australia and then Media Man Int, part of the Media Man Group.

My late father Rick "Tricky Ricky" (Eric) Tingle, was a truck driver who then became a modest size trucking and transport operator, who went on to become a property developer and self-made multi-millionaire. His main truck of choice was a Mack

@MackTrucks

R-600. Before this he had a few Diamond T's and Diamond Rio's. These trucks and in particular "The Black Mack" helped make Dad a very happy, wealthy, and successful man. He got up to approximately 5 trucks and a dozen trailers - container trailers, cattle trailers and all sorts. The second-hand truck largely did the job of a brand new, top of the line Mack Superliner or equivalent, that was about 5 or 10 times the price. Substance often beats style and glossy brochures, and hard work and big hours does have its merits. From around age 10 I used to wash the truck and trailers and I would help paint the rims (usually silver, rather than gold). The Mack Bulldog was gold in color.

Down the track I would become more fashion aware. I was in the position to buy just about any clothes I wanted. A van full of luxury designer brand fashion used to frequent the Northern Beaches of Sydney and stop by Newport Beach near one of our properties on Barrenjoey Road. It was shopping time one weekend per month and at less than half price! I discovered Versace

@Versace

as well as Benetton

@benetton

, Calvin Klein

@CalvinKlein

and others and then I became aware of what gold coins and gold bullion was. I even had a coin collection stolen - expensive lesson. Then gold pro wrestling championship belts entered the picture and more non-coincidences.

Circa 2001 I decided to get some proper and professional business cards made up from a local (at the time) logo design, graphic designer and creative genius contact, Theo of T-Rex

@trex_art

who was based just a stones throw down the road from my place at Waterview Street, Balmain. I noticed some gold and shiny silver themes in the portfolio that included a few rock stars. The silver and black design for magician Sam Powers grabbed me, so I asked Theo to a design based on Sam's card to match up to my prime website at that time: Media Man Australia

@mediamanoz

...a few days later I received the digital logo and 1000 or so business cards and was totally blown away.

I learned from a number of master media and promotions men including Harry M. Miller, Max Markson and Michael and Kevin Jacobsen, via interviews, the importance of standing out from the pack and being different and just being yourself.

Black and gold trimmings (boxing and wrestling reference) was (and still is) working a charm. No wonder we still love combat sports and the championship title belts in the likes of WWE

@WWE

, AEW

@AEW

, NWA

@NWA

and UFC

@UFC

On a side note we started to explore b2b online based gold bullion, gold coin and gold and silver themed NFT firms and traders. As they say, what will be will be. We're open and have been for over two decades.

At Human Statue Bodyart we helped create, sell, and manage dozens of gold (and silver and bronze) themed human statues, roving performers and models. Gaming, casino and VIP executives and tycoons (aka "whales") were in the mix of clientele.

Did I mention that one of my favorite movies of all time is 'Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory'.. Gotta win the golden ticket right Charlie! Another classic movie is simply entitled 'Gold' (1974). A Peter Hunt film and starring Roger Moore from James Bond fame.

We worked on some Bond

@007

'Goldfinger' type campaigns also in our time with Human Statue.

Oh, then there were The Logies in Melbourne that I attended. I didn't win any gold despite a credit as an associate producer for 'Sum Of Existence' as per Internet Movie Database

@IMDb

Just maybe they should change their colors from yellow and black to gold black! We do the odd review for them from time to time, but I find there's never enough hours in the day to get everything done, with our without A.I!

Wonder if any of the new and future developments with X

will help us more with time management and/or our own gold prospecting, virtual and otherwise. Still chasing 'The Internet Matrix Of Things' Holy Grail.

This has been the latest attempt of mine and telling more of my own story, rather than telling that or others.

Hope the readers are more inclined to award us a gold or at least silver for our efforts. We will still accept a bronze if offered. In the minds eye I've got the gold already, but the Internet Matrix is known to play tricks on occasion!

And if you made it to the end of this chapter, there is no trick nor is it a coincidence. Figure out what brought you here. And, where to go from now.

Scribed by (the real) Greg Tingle

Founder and Director

Media Man Group

Media Man Int

Media Man Australia

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Liar or unlucky? Making sense of the Sam Bankman-Fried crypto trial - October 5, 2023

It is difficult to pick who will emerge the biggest loser in the Sam Bankman-Fried trial that has captivated the world. If he is found guilty of fraud, he could face the rest of his life staring at four confining walls in striped pyjamas. But the already beaten-up crypto asset class is also in the frame.

Set in a Manhattan courtroom, this is the litigation equivalent of a page turner.

Bankman-Fried stands accused of stealing billions from his customers, but the under-regulated Wild West environment which cryptocurrencies occupy was arguably an enabler.

And like any page turner, it has lots of juicy details: Bankman-Fried, a young profligate risk-taker, lived the rarefied life of a billionaire – an arguably offensive lifestyle that included ownership of a large exotic real estate portfolio in the Bahamas, and outsized influence in the corridors of US political power and the entertainment industry.

“He had wealth, he had power, he had influence, but all of that was built on lies,” prosecutor Thane Rehn said on the opening day of hearings this week. “He was committing a massive fraud, and taking billions of dollars from thousands of victims.”

In a book recently published by The Big Short writer Michael Lewis, the bestselling author said that at one time Bankman-Fried even explored “the legality of paying Donald Trump himself not to run for president”. Some advisers to Bankman-Fried informed him that Trump’s price was $US5 billion ($7.9 billion), Lewis wrote.

Cryptocurrency is a relatively young asset class that experienced a meteoric rise, capturing the minds of risk-loving investors. It could mint overnight millionaires, or send investors to the wall.

On the spectrum of risk, crypto sat closer to a casino than to government bonds. So not surprisingly, for the most part, it was eschewed by the investing establishment, particularly those managing the trillions of dollars of superannuation and pension funds.

Bankman-Fried became something of a talisman for the industry, and when his crypto trading platform FTX crashed into bankruptcy owing $US3.1 billion to creditors, so did the chances of crypto’s chances of ever being accepted as a legitimate investment.

FTX’s collapse last year was as large and fast as it was noisy.

‘Behind the curtain, Sam Bankman-Fried was not who he appeared to be. He was using his company, FTX, to commit fraud on a massive scale.’

Prosecutor Thane Rehn

The Bankman-Fried trial will remind those arguing that crypto can be a legitimate investment option that the risks attached are considerable, and as supporters they are in the minority.

Rather than a middle-aged, suit-wearing person in an office, the portrait of a crypto investor these days looks like a young person, most often male, who when not trading gimmicky-sounding blockchain assets is playing video games. It is a demographic which rarely baulks at risk.

But it’s worth remembering how crypto as an asset class became difficult to ignore in 2021, with its market value rising to $US3 trillion before it imploded the following year to be worth $US796 billion.

Many of the venture capital funds that joined the crypto craze in 2020 and 2021 were burned, and their current investment in the sector is a shadow of where it was at the peak.

The implosion was the result of a decision by central banks to increase interest rates, making riskier assets far less attractive.

FTX wasn’t the only or the first crypto company to fall. But its implosion hastened the dominoes falling.

Although crypto has now had several periods of reckoning, it still has a pulse. This year, much of the price volatility has disappeared – which perversely would hamper its appeal to investment thrill seekers.

As for Bankman-Fried, the rollercoaster that started moving a year ago is far from finished.

As Rehn summed it up in the court proceedings, “one year ago, it looked like Sam Bankman-Fried was on top of the world. He ran a huge company called FTX. He lived in a $US30 million apartment in the Bahamas. He jetted around the world on private planes. He hung out with celebrities like Tom Brady and politicians like Bill Clinton. Behind the curtain, Sam Bankman-Fried was not who he appeared to be. He was using his company, FTX, to commit fraud on a massive scale.”

Bankman-Fried’s lawyer Mark Cohen in contrast portrays his client as an unlucky guy with a challenged ability to make good judgement calls.

“Things were happening quickly, very quickly. Sam and others were making hundreds of decisions a day,” Cohen said. “And as a result, some things got overlooked … things an older company would have built out over time.”

The jury has the job of sifting through these arguments, and piecing together what really went down at FTX in the crypto craze.

Why Lachlan Murdoch wanted News Corp to stay out of Australia’s betting market - October 5, 2023

As the deadline looms for bookmaker Betr to complete its final payout of now-infamous 100-1 launch odds on a string of sporting events, the inducement is a sore spot with its former investor News Corp, despite a lack of financial exposure.

Betr launched audaciously onto Australia’s wagering scene as a News Corp-backed consortium, reportedly against advice from then co-chair Lachlan Murdoch. A year on, the media giant remains tight-lipped on the status of its $75 million investment, of which it has written down $52 million as a loss.

However, after this story was first published, a Betr executive confirmed that News Corp sold its stake in the fledgling company just four months after it launched.

Last week, Betr founder and Melbourne Storm chair Matthew Tripp told The Australian Financial Review the betting firm was in the market for deals, including a long-touted buyout of PointsBet’s local operations, having turned a “modest profit” in recent months.

News Corp is no longer believed to be exposed to any of the 100-to-1 payouts or involved in any way with Betr, with the Tripp group investors – which now own 100 per cent of the company – expected to front all costs. Betr and News Corp still won’t publicly comment on the status of their relationship.

The wagering group launched in October 2022 as a joint venture between News Corp, Tripp’s investment vehicle TGW and Las Vegas-based Tekkorp. Tripp and his investors – the identities of whom Betr has not revealed – have owned all the company since News Corp sold down its stake in February. It’s believed Tekkorp was not allowed to remain in the consortium after being unable to fund its launch obligations.

Paddy Manning, biographer of Lachlan Murdoch, said Betr never had the support of the News Corp and Fox heir, which according to him was an entirely local play.

“I’m told Lachlan had nothing to do with the formation of the Betr joint venture, it was purely a News Corp Australia decision, and that he was wary of it given how mature the sports betting market is here,” he said.

“Lachlan played no part in the meetings that led to Betr, or in the development of the strategy, my understanding is that he warned against it.”

A source close to the Murdochs, who spoke freely under the condition of anonymity, reaffirmed Lachlan had always been adamant the Australian betting market was over-saturated, unlike the immature and expanding US market.

Murdoch has previously been framed as one of Betr’s orchestrators in media reports. This is because of his prior role in establishing Fox Corp’s Fox Bet and Sun Bets, a News UK betting business aligned with The Sun’s which closed in 2018 two years after launching.

It’s believed Betr first approached the Murdoch-helmed Fox Corp seeking investment and use of its fledgling Fox Bet branding, a request flatly rejected by Murdoch.

The betting venture then looked to News Corp’s majority-owned pay TV company Foxtel for funding, using either Foxtel or sports streaming service Kayo for branding. This request was also denied, this masthead was told.

In Australia, News Corp’s publishing, Foxtel and REA divisions report to New York separately.

The initial and subsequent investments were ultimately signed off with the support of News Corp’s New York management team.

Until September, Lachlan Murdoch was co-chair of News Corp globally, and executive chair and CEO of Fox Corp. After his father Rupert Murdoch announced a move to become chairman emeritus, he is now sole chair of both companies. News Corp’s chief executive is Robert Thomson.

A former News Corp executive, who spoke under the condition of anonymity to speak freely, said several other senior executives in New York were “unsupportive of the venture”, including Rupert Murdoch, and “uncomfortable” with the launch inducement which led to court action lodged by the NSW gaming regulator.

Betr has amassed more than 300,000 users and this week will pay $40 million to punters who backed the Penrith Panthers to win the NRL grand final for a third year in a row. After hedging, Betr’s exposure on this payout is understood to be $18 million.

Tripp said last week it’s generated $225 million in gross profits from the customers its gained since launching, and hedged the bulk of its inducement exposure via lay-off wagers and early pay-outs.

“We had always anticipated [the launch] would cost us somewhere between $50 million and $80 million, depending on how the results fell,” Tripp said.

“For us to have spent $72 million in hard costs, then probably another $20 million in marketing, we spent just under $100 million to generate more than double that.”

News Corp’s plans with Tripp date to 2021, when the local media behemoth agreed to let it leverage its suite of media assets, including its four metro tabloid mastheads.

Shortly after it was hit by the regulator, documents filed with ASIC in March then showed News Corp national executive editor Peter Blunden and the managing director of the group’s consumer division, Mark Reinke, ceased their board director duties, a strong signal the media company was stepping away from Betr.

Since then, News Corp has deferred all questions about its involvement in the business to Betr. Multiple News Corp executives also declined to comment when contacted.

Warner Bros streaming boss flags local Max rollout in blow for Foxtel - October 2, 2023

Warner Bros Discovery’s head of streaming says the broadcasting giant expects to launch its Max platform locally in 2025, putting at risk one of the most lucrative pipelines of content for Foxtel and its Binge platform.

Warner Bros Discovery produces shows like The Last of Us, Succession, Euphoria and The White Lotus through its HBO subsidiary – that programming has ended up on Foxtel because of a long-term licensing deal last renewed earlier this year and up for negotiation in 2025.

But Jean-Briac Perrette, Warner Bros Discovery’s president of global streaming and games, gave the clearest indication yet that the company would launch the Max platform in Australia.

“We’ll do Europe before the Olympics, which we have to get done because we have the Olympics coming in Paris next summer. And then we will get to Asia,” Mr Perrette told media executives in Bali at a summit last week.

“Asia continues to be critically important, but we have to do it in that sequence. And we will get to Asia before the end of next year with our existing markets and then roll out to new markets again, starting in 2025.”

Mr Perrette told the Media Partners Asia APOS event that Warner Bros Discovery would “probably look to launch in a market like Australia after that”. “Australia’s a critically important market for us, where again we think our content is very strong for that market.” he added.

The launch of Max would remove some of the most popular shows and films from the rest of the sector – a blow for Foxtel and Binge. Warner Bros Discovery owns HBO content, like Harry Potter and DC comic franchises, the Discovery library of documentaries and more. Some of this content is currently licensed to different streaming services in Australia.

There are 15 paid streaming players in Australia, including the major players – Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Stan, Binge, Paramount+, Kayo Sports and Apple TV+. But there are also a group of smaller players, like Britbox, CrunchyRoll, Hayu and Optus Sport.

All are competing for a limited pool of Australians’ funds that is being crunched by inflation, interest rate increases and cost-of-living pressures. Netflix lost subscribers for the first time since its launch, research firm Telsyte found in August. Stan is owned by Nine Entertainment, the publisher of The Australian Financial Review.

Mr Perrette said profitability – revenue per user and the competitive landscape – were key considerations for Warner Bros Discovery when they considered whether to enter a new market. India, he said, was one example where it was “just not the right time”.

“Our measures of success are different than some others in the industry. We have three metrics: we have profitability, we have share, and we have scale. And we always said, you know, we’d rather be profitable and in fewer households than have more households and be losing billions of dollars,” he said.

“The company lost over $2 billion last year, we’re now profitable in the first half of the year. We feel great about that ... It’s not just about scale for scale’s sake.”

The past decade has been marked by too many shows, too little money from consumers and too much competition, Mr Perrette said – a “great oversupply at great underpricing”.

“Over the next five to 10 years, you’re going to end up with three to five big global players, in addition to maybe some local champions,” he said, flagging Warner Bros Discovery would look to partner with local studios to make shows.

WWE Hall of Famer Edge makes AEW debut - October 3, 2023

WWE Hall of Famer Edge is now All Elite.

After weeks of rumours, Edge, who will be known as Adam Copeland, made his AEW debut at the end of Sunday's (October 1) WrestleDream pay-per-view.

Copeland appeared after his former tag team partner Christian Cage defeated Darby Allin in a two-out-of-three-falls match for the TNT Championship.

Allin was suffering a beat down from Christian, Luchasaurus, and the newly turned heel Nick Wayne, with Sting attempting to make the save. But with the babyfaces outnumbered, Copeland appeared to make the save and confront his former partner.

While Copeland is unable to use his WWE name, he will still be known as the 'Rated R Superstar' in AEW, as well as having his iconic 'Metalingus' theme.

Copeland's WWE contract expired in September, with his last match taking place in August, where he defeated Sheamus in Toronto.

Following his debut, Copeland was officially made 'All Elite' by AEW CEO Tony Khan, who wrote on X: 'Welcome to the @AEW team! "Rated R Superstar" Adam Copeland @EdgeRatedR is ALL ELITE!'

Copeland later posted a lengthy message to fans on X, where he addressed the end of his WWE career.

'I love WWE and appreciate everything the company did for me,' Copeland wrote. 'Always have, always will. They put me on the map, gave me amazing opportunities and through hard work on both ends I've been supplied with a wonderful life.

'Sometimes relationships just grow apart and I feel the WWE and I have just outgrown each other. I wanted to do more. They didn’t have much more for me to do. Simple as that. And that’s OK. I’ll still be watching and still be supporting all of my friends there.'

Copeland ended by telling fans: 'This ride isn’t over just yet. Just try to have fun, like it should be. Because trust me, I’ll be having fun every time I’m out there in an AEW ring. Let’s go!'

Catch AEW Dynamite live every Thursday at 1am in the UK and Rampage every Saturday at 3am on FITE with an AEW Plus subscription. US customers can also watch Dynamite on TBS and Rampage on TNT, and in the UK, Dynamite repeats air on ITV4.

Social Media

FITE / Yahoo!: Wrestling fans go wild as pro wrestling friendly wars enters a new era.

Pro wrestling friendly war heats up. Adam Copeland had the wrestling fans on edge and it was like, Let's Go! Reminding us of a draft season for other U.S sports, Paid professionals and fans win. Massive thumbs up for the AEW WrestleDream PPV delivered to us in Sydney, Australia via FITE. Mr Copeland was a major hightlight, as was old school brawlers/fighters Cladio Castagnoli vs Josh "The Warmaster" Barnett for us. And as an old school wrestling fan and sometimes commentator from way back I got to relive Inokisms and Inoki Bom-Ba-ye from decades ago. All up it was a wrestling fans dream come true broadcast throughout the world. Well done to all involved in an outstanding and worldclass effort and result. Next round of the PPV/PLE friendly war coming up. Rated R for ratings!

X Twitter October 1

All Elite Wrestling @AEW . Another Dream Match set for WrestleDream. Zero Hour!

"I never felt so good. See, you don't need to be a champion to act like a champion. You have to look inside yourself and find what keeps you going. What keeps me going is this sport and when there is a pay-per-view, dedicated to the sport I love, I'm going to lay out the challenge for anybody who thinks they are man enough to step in my way". Claudio Castagnoli @ClaudioCSRO

"Challenge, he said. Everybody loves to talk about challenges. How they're going to overcome this, conquer that. Somehow they're going to lay something out there in the world so they themselves can climb the top of that mountain. But so often, people really arent ready for what door they've opened up. War is ageless. The ring is a field of combat and where is ring is in the world, you will find me. Tomorrow night Claudio, you are really going to see what a challenge can become". Josh Barnett @JoshLBarnett

"And you will see it live tomorrow. WrestleDream Zero Hour. Josh Barnett vs Claudio Castagnoli. A dream match of sorts, no doubt about it. Antonio Inoki will love to be watching down from above, at his man, Josh Barnett". Tony Schiavone

#AEWWrestleDream #WrestleDream

AEW @AEW WrestleDream. Zero Hour! This is our new real life and favourite dream match on the horizon. This has all the makings and the two key competitors (Barnett and Castagnoli) for this to be an absolute modern day, instant classic says media. Less than 24 hours away. Perhaps a long night as these two warriors prepare mentally and physically for the wrestling war of a lifetime. A war for the ages and world timelime awaits. A beautiful voilence under the premise of a professional wrestling match. How blessed we are. They will be giving their. Thank you in advance. Much respect warriors.

"I still believe in old school values, I still believe in hard work, I still believe in wrestling, and people have showed that's what they want to see" - Claudio Castagnoli @ClaudioCSRO #ClaudioCastagnoli #CSRO #quote #Swiss #oldschool #hardwork #work #wrestling #prowrestling #combatsports #mindset #mbs #legend #media

1st October 2023

All Elite Wrestling Top Brass Tony Khan on wrestling legend Antoni Inoki and WrestleDream

"When Antonio Inoki passed away, the wrestling world lost a king. Mr. Inoki built a legacy and created a kingdom that has touched us all. In doing so, he inspired so many of us to dream up our visions for what pro wrestling can be".

"I'm one of the countless dreamers that Mr. Inoki influenced in his remarkable lifetime. Since he passed away exactly one year ago today, I've worked to create an event for fans around the world to celebrate his creations–and the fighting spirit that he will forever embody."

"Tonight in Seattle, we'll proudly honor Mr. Inoki. The greatest champions and rivalries in the sport will take center stage, and a new era in AEW will begin at WrestleDream". - Tony Khan, AEW @AEW

Videos

AEW Pays Tribute to the Dreamer Antonio Inoki | AEW WrestleDream, LIVE Tonight on PPV

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5E15uNU88g&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

It's the Last Stop Before WrestleDream! | AEW Control Center: Seattle, 9/30/2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dqtlsnywfc&t=2s&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

Zero Hour: AEW WrestleDream Pre-Show | Sunday, October 1 at 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yStR5oNdtZc&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

#TonyKhan #quote #quotes #AEWWrestleDream #WrestleDream #AEW #AllEliteWrestling #AntonioInoki #Inoki #StrongStyle #FightingSpirit #wrestling #prowrestling #SI #sportsillustrated #combatsports #sportsnews #entertainment #popculture #legends #trend #trending #buzz #media

"Pro wrestlers must be strong...They would further develop in the future and would begin, not show-wrestling, but real fights." - Antonio Inoki regarding Akira Maeda's first lesson. #AntonioInoki #Inoki #quote #wrestling #prowrestling #wrestler #wrestlinglegend #combatsports #fighting #entertainment #sports #popculture #legend #media

"When your fist connects with my chin, take care that your fist is not damaged." - Antonio Inoki, answering to a joke made by boxing legend Muhammad Ali

#AntonioInoki #Inoki #quote #Ali #MuhammadAli #wrestling #prowrestling #wrestler #wrestlinglegend #MMA #martialarts #boxing #combatsports #fighting #entertainment #sports #popculture #legend #media

Ring of Honor. "Yeah, first of all, this is weird. Having championships on the line - I'm not used to that. But, ah, it's an honor. To step in there with someone I respect like Shibata who represents Strong Style and strong style wrestling and that's the wrestling that Mr. Inoki represented and believed in. He believed that professional wrestling is a mixed martial art and that professional wrestlers are the strongest and that's why I think everyone on the card tonight is going to try to prove and do and that's what I'm going to try to do my best at". - Eddie Kingston #EddieKingston #ROH #AEWWrestleDream #WrestleDream #strongstyle #AntoniInoki #FITE

Live from Climate Pledge Arena is Seattle, AEW presents WrestleDream. "It's Sunday. You know what that means"The inaugural WrestleDream from All Elite Wrestling is coming your way"... #AEWWrestleDream

“Pro-wrestling, card games and animation - they were all seen as subculture 20 years ago, but they’ve since grown into a mainstream culture” - Yoshitaka Hashimoto (Bushiroad’s Chief Executive Officer) #YoshitakaHashimoto #quote #prowrestling #cardgames #animation #subculture #mainstream #mainstreamculture #popculture #culture #bushiroad #wrestling #entertainment #Japan #media

Pro Wrestling

“Even if you go back to Japan Pro Wrestling, you’re still second to Baba. If you come to my organization, I’ll make you the president’s ace.” - Michiharu Toyonobori to Antonio Inoki #MichiharuToyonobori #quote #AntonioInoki #Inoki #ace #wrestling #prowrestling #combatsports #legend #legends #sports #entertainment #popculture #Japan #media

AEW @AEW WrestleDream

FTR def Aussie Open

"Both champion and challenger to that point realize how important and how incredible this match is" Nigel McGuiness @McGuinnessNigel

"Everybody enthralled looking on. Oh, centre of the ring" NM

"Spine to spine. That will numb your body up" Taz @OfficialTAZ

"Now Dax Harwood. Out on the floor. He gets hoisted up by Mark Davis. Right in front of our broadcast position. Fletcher and Davis meet. Smashing the spines of Aussie Open" Excalibur @ShutUpExcalibur

"Not quite sure has Dax kicked out of that but it was as impressive as hell" Taz @OfficialTAZ

"Diving headbut by Dax Harwood and that just shows the sense of desperation I think of FTR. Very rarely to they head to the top" Excalibur

"Davis there was a straight crescent kick of the rope" Taz

Super Shatter Machine!

Video

AEW World Tag Team Championship: FTR v Aussie Open | AEW WrestleDream, LIVE Tonight on PPV

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7RoifG-INk&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

#AEWWrestleDream #WrestleDream #AEW #AllEliteWrestling #FTR #AussieOpen #AEWTag #wrestling #prowrestling #combatsports #sportsnews #entertainment #popculture #legends #trend #trending #buzz #media

All Elite Wrestling August 2023

Wrestling News

All Elite Wrestling @AEW has apprently broken a new world record with today's All In attendance in London, England at the famed Wembley Stadium.

Prior to th Acclaimed/Gunn trios match Nigel McGuiness went to the wing to announce the total paid attendance at Wembley Stadium was 81,035. The number is understood to be an actual world record for most paid attendance for a pro wrestling event. This is different to "papered" numbers for events that included free tickets and comps for fans, VIP, false numbers being annouced by promoters etc. The practices of "papering events" ala giving away free and comp tickets, and annoucing false numbers is well documented in professional wrestling history.

Today's AEW All In: London has officially set the worldwide record for the most paid fans ever at any pro wrestling event! Thank you everyone who made this possible! Don't miss history, moments from NOW on ppv," tweeted AEW top brass Tony Khan.

Wrestling fans, the stakes have just got higher in the pro wrestling business. AEW will certainly be looking for bigger numbers once they return to U.S soil.

AEW was funded by the the Khan Family. Long time wrestler and sports fan, Tony Khan, submitted a business proposal to his extremely wealthy and succesful father, Shahid Khan in 2019 and after much convincing father signed up and opened up the funding to help make Tony's dream a reality. Most fans, wrestlers and business analists agree that the challenger promotion has been good for wrestling, even it it didn't make or hasn't made a profit for years. Many ask about "the real books" and "the real balance sheet".

AEW's success in London will shut up some of the naysayers at least for a while, but they are going to need many more massive crowds to becoming what is known in business as "a fully sustainable business" model.

Credit where due. AEW remains in business and provides wrestlers and fans with another choice of big pro wrestling.

#AEWAllIn #AEW #AllEliteWrestling #TonyKhan #WembleyStadium #worldrecord #wrestlingfans #tickets #gate #boxoffice #prowrestling #wrestlingpromotion #wrestlerpromoter #sportsbiz #showbiz #entertainmentnews #popculture #biz #media

Press conferences add much to the pro wrestling experience.

Combat Sports. Pro Wrestling Strong/Shoot Style

Flashback

Former Pancrase Australia @_PANCRASE_ Promoter Chris DeWeaver

"It was fascinating, I mean really the precursor to a lot of modern MMA training was how they trained - and that had to do a lot with the way Gotch had trained their conditioning, as well as... there's two sides of their art. The actual shoot-style, and then there was also the conditioning and the work ethic that they put in. And yeah, when the foreign fighters came in, we would come in for a week beforehand, to get acclimatized and everything. We would often bring with us, if it was a- in single fighter, they would just have one person come, and that would usually be a trainer/coach, and they would go in and train around the same time with the Japanese guys, but not with the foreign guys. Or, it would be vice versa depending on who you were matched against".

"So, we got to see a lot of their training methodology, and see how they practiced, and that was hugely helpful - because at that time, I was based out of Australia. And Australia has a really strong kickboxing culture- but we had zero wrestling. And so, we did great when the fight was on the feet, but as soon as it went to the ground - BJJ had only been in Australia in that time maybe a year or two".

"And there were only two guys in all of Australia at that time who actually were going to Brazil, and then they weren't really involved with the vale tudo movement or the luta livre or anything like that. It was traditional BJJ. It's great to hear that you were interested and involved back then as well, because back then there was only really two styles of MMA. You had the BJJ guys, and you had these shoot guys- who came out of the three arms that you've correctly identified. That was really it for the guys who had a complete package. Other than that you had guys who did a bit of this, did a bit of that, tried to do it- but those two groups really were the foundation of modern MMA".

"And it's really been forgotten that the whole shoot side… because they never really kept evolving, developing, and moving forward." - Chris DeWeaver #ChrisDeWeaver #quote #Pancrase #PancraseAustralia #PancraseWrestling #PancraseWrestling #wrestling #prowrestling #BJJ #MMA #mixedmartialarts #kickboxing #fighting #combatsports #sportsbiz #entertainment #popculture #sportsmedia #promoter #media

Pro Wrestling

AEW @AEW WrestleDream on shortlist for 'Pro Wrestling PPV Of The Year' says Media Man agency. Huge thumbs up.

Live broadcast was streamed in Australia via FITE @FiteTV

Video

AEW WrestleDream Post Show Media Scrum | 10/1/23

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3y0OmHGliPU&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

Video

"Rated R Superstar" Adam Copeland has arrived at ALL ELITE WRESTLING! | AEW WrestleDream 10/1/23

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6npyxD_YuU&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

"WrestleDream is here to stay". Tony Khan

"Just an amazing blessing". Tony Khan

"Just from start to finish this is one of the greatest nights I've ever been part of"... Tony Khan

"Just very greatful to all of you. Thank you for being here. Thank you for covering this"...

#AEWWrestleDream #WrestleDream #AEW #AllEliteWrestling #AEWMedia #MediaScrum #TonyKhan #AdamCopeland #MJF #ChrisJericho #AntonioInoki #wrestling #prowrestling #combatsports #sportsnews #entertainment #popculture #legend #legends #newsmedia #PPV #payperview #streaming #trend #trending #buzz #media

Wrestling News

All Elite Wrestling @AEW All Out. London

27th August 2023

MJF vs. Adam Cole. AEW World Championship

CM Punk vs Samoa Joe. "Real World Championship"

Hikaru Shida vs Toni Storm vs Saraya vs. Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. AEW Women's World Championship

Chris Jericho vs. Will Ospreay

FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) vs The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) AEW World Championship

House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, and Buddy Matthews) vs Billy Gunn and The Acclaimed (Max Caster and Anthony Bowens. AEW World Trios Championship

Darby Allin and Sting vsSwerve Strickland and Christian Cage. Coffin match

Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, and Wheeler Yuta), Santana, and Ortiz vs Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent Beretta), Orange Cassidy, Eddie Kingston, and Penta El Zero Miedo. Stadium Stampede match

The Golden Elite (Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, and "Hangman" Adam Page) vs Bullet Club Gold (Jay White and Juice Robinson) and Konosuke Takeshita

Pre-show

Aussie Open (Mark Davis and Kyle Fletcher) (c) vs MJF and Adam Cole for the ROH World Tag Team Championship

Jack Perry vs HOOK for the FTW Championship

- The AEW Women's World Championship match was previewed. Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. was interviewed

CM Punk (c) vs. Samoa Joe. "Real World Championship"

The Golden Elite (Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, and "Hangman" Adam Page) vs. Bullet Club Gold (Jay White and Juice Robinson) and Konosuke Takeshita w/ The Gunns and Don Callis

FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) (c) vs. The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) for the AEW World Championship

Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, and Wheeler Yuta), Santana, and Ortiz vs. Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent Beretta), Orange Cassidy, Eddie Kingston, and Penta El Zero Miedo in a Stadium Stampede match

Hikaru Shida (c) vs. Toni Storm vs. Saraya vs. Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. for the AEW Women's World Championship

Darby Allin and Sting vs. Swerve Strickland and Christian Cage w/ Prince Nana in a Coffin match

Will Ospreay w/ Don Callis vs Chris Jericho w/ Sammy Guevara

House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, and Buddy Matthews) (c) w/ Julia Hart vs. Billy Gunn and The Acclaimed (Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) in a House Rules match for the AEW World Trios Championship

MJF (c) vs. Adam Cole for the AEW World Championship

Wrestling News

All Elite Wrestling @AEW All Out. London

27th August 2023

MJF vs. Adam Cole. AEW World Championship

CM Punk vs Samoa Joe. "Real World Championship"

Hikaru Shida vs Toni Storm vs Saraya vs. Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. AEW Women's World Championship

Chris Jericho vs. Will Ospreay

FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) vs The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) AEW World Championship

House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, and Buddy Matthews) vs Billy Gunn and The Acclaimed (Max Caster and Anthony Bowens. AEW World Trios Championship

Darby Allin and Sting vsSwerve Strickland and Christian Cage. Coffin match

The Golden Elite (Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, and "Hangman" Adam Page) vs Bullet Club Gold (Jay White and Juice Robinson) and Konosuke Takeshita

Pre-show

Aussie Open (Mark Davis and Kyle Fletcher) (c) vs MJF and Adam Cole for the ROH World Tag Team Championship

Jack Perry vs HOOK for the FTW Championship

- The AEW Women's World Championship match was previewed. Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. was interviewed

CM Punk (c) vs. Samoa Joe. "Real World Championship"

The Golden Elite (Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, and "Hangman" Adam Page) vs. Bullet Club Gold (Jay White and Juice Robinson) and Konosuke Takeshita w/ The Gunns and Don Callis

FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) (c) vs. The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) for the AEW World Championship

Hikaru Shida (c) vs. Toni Storm vs. Saraya vs. Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. for the AEW Women's World Championship

Darby Allin and Sting vs. Swerve Strickland and Christian Cage w/ Prince Nana in a Coffin match

Will Ospreay w/ Don Callis vs Chris Jericho w/ Sammy Guevara

MJF (c) vs. Adam Cole for the AEW World Championship

Pro Wrestling Dream Match becomes a reality via All Elite Wrestling @AEW ; Will Ospreay @WillOspreay vs Chris Jericho @IAmJericho .. AEW All In. Broadcast in Australia via FITE TV @FiteTV #prowrestling #dreammatch #AEWAllIn #AEW #ChrisJericho #WillOspreay #PPV #wrestling #media

Wrestling. AEW @AEW All In. London. Big thumbs up.

#AEWAllIn #AEW #AllEliteWrestling #TonyKhan #WembleyStadium #wrestling #tickets #gate #boxoffice #prowrestling #wrestlingpromotion #wrestlerpromoter #sportsbiz #sportsnews #showbiz #popculture #PPV #worldreconrd #biz #media

Movie Box Office News

'Gran Turismo' tops North American box office with $17.3M

Gran Turismo starring Orlando Bloom and David Harbour is the top movie in North America, earning $17.3 million in receipts this weekend, reports Box Office Mojo.

Number 2 position is by Barbie with $17.1 million, Blue Beetle crawls into 3 with $12.8 million, Oppenheimer at No. 4 with $9m and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem in 5 with $6.1 million.

Then its Meg 2: The Trench at 6 with $5.1m, Strays at 7 with $4.7m, Retribution a 8 with $3.3million, The Hill at 9 with $2.5mn and Haunted Mansion at 10 with $2.1 m. See you at the movies.

#boxoffice #boxofficemovies #movienews #GranTurismoMovie #GranTurismo #Barbie #BarbieMovie #BlueBeetle #oppenhaimer #TMNTMovie #Meg2 #Strays #Retribution #TheHill #hauntedmansion #entertainment #entertainmentnews #showbiz #popculture #media

"My greatest challenge has been to change the mindset of people. Mindsets play strange tricks on us. We see things the way our minds have instructed our eyes to see" Muhammad Yunus #MuhammadYunus #quote #mindset #people #wisdom #attitude #world #media

“My toughest opponent has always been me.” -Muhammad Ali #MuhammadAli #Ali Quote #opponent #boxing #boxer #legend #life #mindset #world #media

Wrestling News

EC3 @therealec3 defeats Fox hound Tyrus for NWA @nwa Worlds Heavyweight title at NWA 75. Day 2.

Tyrus has finally retired from in-ring comp. Tipped to still appear on Gutfeld @Gutfeldfox ; Vast majority of pro wrestling world believe that EC3 will likley be a superior champion and better face of the company for the current era #NWA #NWA75 #NationalWrestlingAlliance #EC3 #wrestling #prowrestling #wrestlingnews #combatsports #popculture #AndNEW #sportsbiz #sportsnews #sportsmedia #media

Wrestling News

All Elite Wrestling @AEW All In Media Scrum: Tony Khan

"I can announce here for the first time that on October 1 at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, it will be the first-ever WrestleDream," Khan said. "WrestleDream, one-year anniversary of the passing of wrestling's greatest dreamer. I thought it would be very fitting and after All Out, you won't have to wait for Full Gear in November."

Tribute planned for Japanese and international wrestling legend Antonio Inoki who the world lost last year.

The Japanese connection along with the Inoki tribute is likely to attract more international press and postive buzz than what would be the case for a more regular pro wrestling event.

#AEWAllIn #AEW #AEWMediaScrum #AEWMedia #TonyKhan #WrestleDream #AntoniInoki #legend #wrestling #prowrestling #combatsports #wrestlingnews #wrestlingmedia #popculture #sportsbiz #sportsnews #media

Pro Wrestling News

CM Punk & Jack Perry had a backstage altercation at AEW @AEW All In. Punk and perhaps Perry are now developing reputations for real life drama that is not so welcome at AEW or in any other pro wrestling promotion. Wrestling Observer/Figure Four and Fightful Select have more detail on the scenarios and theories as to exactly what happened.

Real life "heat" is known to help sell tickets and create extra hype and buzz for pro wrestling promotions, but sometimes the headaches are worth too much trouble. AEW management is across the drama.

Life reflects art, art reflects life, or worked shoot, or a combo? The story and rumor lit up an already hot AEW thanks to its mega success at All In at Wembley Stadium @wembleystadium in front of more than 81,000 paid fans!

#prowrestling #wrestlingnews #wrestling #AEW #AEWAllIn #CMPunk #JackPerry #angle #promo #feud #shoot #Incident #security #rumors #history #WembleyStadium #Wembley #entertainmentnews #sportsbiz #sportsnews #popculture #media

"I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination" Jimmy Dean #JimmyDean #quote #wind #sails #destination #mindset #world #mbs #media

Pro Wrestling News

Paul Wight: I think Vince McMahon is pissed about All Elite Wrestling 'All In' but in a good way

"I think he is pissed"...“I think he is absolutely pissed, but he’s pissed in a good way. Because he is the type of guy that’s like ‘Oh, ok.’ He likes competition, he likes the challenge. Vince is very much an animal of the jungle type mentality. I think that Vince is a guy who thrives on competition, that thrives on doing new things, that thrives on being the best in his mind at what he does.

“So when competition steps up, that fires up Vince more than anything. The worst thing that can happen to Vince is to be bored and be monotonous. If he’s got competition, then it fires him up to be better, which is a win for the fans, because they’ll get a better product. It’s good for us, because we produce a better product so competition’s good.”

Sources: Inside The Ropes, Google News, Wires

#wrestlingnews #wrestling #AEW #AEWAllIn #AllEliteWrestling #PaulWight #quote #VinceMcMahon #promoters #wrestlingpromoter #sportsbiz #sportsnews #liveevents #popculture #entertainmentnews #media

PRIME @PrimeHydrate For peak and primed performance, be it in pro wrestling, in and around the UFC Octagon, boxing, the soccer field, or other sporting and life endeavors. When winning means just about everything. Be primed and ready for the task at hand. Erling Haaland. LP and KSI for the win! #prime #drinkprime #hydration #loganpaul #ksi #erlinghaaland #haaland #beverage #sportsdrink #performance #sportsmarketing #buzz #trend #popculture #media

SEJ LinkedIn and Twitter August 2023

SEJ's @sejournal Cynthia on a seriiously deep dive into AI for SEO and growth. Quality, performance, results and security are high on our list. And at this stage of the game, always have a trusted human or two to monitor the machines, bots, systems, or whatever else you want to call them. I like the expression that goes something like "One extraordinary man can can do the work of a thousand ordinary machines". This is different from the opposing view as quoted in 'The Matrix', "Never trust a human to do a machines job" (Agent Smith). Back to the serious business of AI and SEO, quality machines, programs, monitered by human beings with smarts, hopefully ethics, and who are in touch with the market and society. AI and SEO for real world results to the bottom line and business as hopefully a force for good. PS: organic SEO remains our prefered approach etc, along with a few well placed links, resources and mainly human generated articles. Human vs machine continues, but hopefully they can co-exist without too much trouble. Humans for the win (index that HAL 9000). #sej #searchenginejournal #ai #artificialintelligence #seo #searchengineoptimization #searchenginemarketing #aiseo #aiseo #ainews #marketing #biz #authority #expert #biz #biznews #innovation #technews #organic #links #textlink #hal9000 #news #media

SEJ Google Travel Flights September 2023

SEJ's Matt on Google world dominance into travel/bookings and tourism industry related tech. Something tells me X Corp power's that be may have at least some interest in this. X boss Elon Musk stopped one particular social media site from tracking his air travel.Perhaps some travel/tourism tech firms such as Pegasus or Booking may like to aquire this tech, if they have the funds available? Or, is this not a suitable arm of Alphabet's Google to sell.off, unlike the announcement a few months ago to sell Google Domains to Squarespace? Something the ex journalists are compelled to ask these sort of questions as further regulations oversee the big tech giants, and often rightly so - in my view. Take to the skies and beyond.

Pro Wrestling News

All Elite Wrestling @AEW boss Tony Khan says he's received "billion dollar offers" for AEW. "We have a valuation of - well, people have approached me with billion dollar offers. So the business has grown. I’m not turning over huge cash profits. But as we approach the new media rights renewal, that is really the key not only to weekly profitability and cash flow, but also another large multiplier on top of the business valuation." #prowrestling #wrestling #wrestlingnews #AEW #AllEliteWrestling #TonyKhan #promoter #sportsbiz #sportsbusiness #sportsmedia #entertainmentnews #popculture #showbiz #biz #livevents #PPV #streaming #sportsmarketing #mediarights #media

MI3 LinkedIn office culture

MI3's Paul on an educational and insightful feature on workplace culture. Culture and work/business culture is an interesting topic. The work culture is made up of a mix between management culture and employee culture. Without the people, or most of them showing up to the office, the work culture is different. Perhaps those old water-cooler chats, staff cafe brainistorms and quick business plans on the fly past your office co-worker may have been undervalued. Not everyone can perhaps as well in a home office environment. Accountablity, teamwork, face-to-face, body language elements etc etc ..many elements to the wheel of running and working for an agency. Some pros and cons, such is busines. Adapation and communication, and running a succesful agency remains paramount. Now inward looking at own business and office culture. Thanks for the motivation and insight.

Wrestling News: WWE @WWE RAW. 28th August, 2023

Becky Lynch @BeckyLynchWWE vs Zoey Stark @ZoeyStarkWWE

Falls Count Anywhere Match

Chad Gable vs Ludwig Kaiser

Tommaso Ciampa vs Bronson Reed

The Viking Raiders vs The New Day

#WWERaw #WWE #wrestling #prowrestling #wrestlingnews #entertainment #sportsbiz #sportsnews #popculture #USA #TV #media

WWE @WWE RAW: "Yowie Wowie, welcome to Monday Night Rollins @WWERollins #WWERaw #WWE #SethRollins #BrayWyatt #YowieWowie #wrestling #prowrestling #sportsentertainment #entertainment #EntertainmentNews #showbiz #sportsbiz #combatsports #popculture #sportsnews #USA #TV #media

"Popcorn, you know, soda. I cheat a little bit there"... Tom Cruise, Mission Impossible @MissionFilm press #TomCruise #quote #popcorn #soda #beverage #showbiz #MissionImpossible #MissionImpossible7 #entertainment #EntertainmentNews #popculture #media

"This f***face just tried to kick my front door in Levant, Maine". Dana White, UFC @UFC top brass said in a photo of the alleged suspect. via TMZ @TMZ #DanaWhite #quote #UFC #MMA #TMZ #sportsbiz #sportsnews #sportsmedia #trend #media

Wrestling News

WWE @WWE RAW - August 28, 2023

Becky Lynch @BeckyLynchWWE vs Zoey Stark @ZoeyStarkWWE – Falls Count Anywhere

"Oh, Becky trying to drag a table. No, your not going to get a table. You don't deserve it. WWE fans here in Memphis" Michael Cole @MichaelCole .."They agree. Cheer when they get hit in the face with a steel chair. They don't deserve anything" Wade Barrett @StuBennett .. "Not having a good night with furniture with Zoe" MC

#WWERaw #WWE #FallsCountAnywhere #BeckyLynch #TrishStratus #wrestling #prowrestling #womenswrestling #furniture #femmefatal #femmes #ThankYouTrish #entertainmentnews #sportsnews #sportsbiz #popculture #USA #TV #media

Twitter

“They’re getting paid, everyone’s getting paid”... Anthony Mundine, boxing legend #AnthonyMundine #quote #paid #boxing #boxinglegend #boxingnews #politics #legend #news #newsmedia #Australia #media

“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” - Seneca #Seneca #quote #luck #preparation #opportunity #life #wisdom #mbs #world #media

"Every time you win, you get another fight. Every time you get a fight, you get promotion, marketing, and media. Those things are what makes stars" Chael Sonnen #ChaelSonnen #quote #win #fight #promotion #marketing #sportsmarketing #sportsbiz #sportsmedia #legends #stars #mma #biz #media #mediaman

"After all those years in Asia, I don't have to do promotion anymore. We just release a Jackie Chan movie and - Boom! - people go" - Jackie Chan #JackieChan #quote #asia #promotion #movie #boom #movie #entertainment #entertainmentnews #movies #movienews #popculture #media

Wrestling / WWE @WWE RAW Results

Becky Lynch def Zoey Stark

Damian Priest def Sami Zayn

The Viking Raiders def The New Day

Chad Gable def Ludwig Kaiser

Tommaso Ciampa def Bronson Reed

Confrontation: Raquel Rodriguez and Rhea Ripley

#WWERaw #WWE #wrestling #wrestlingnews #prowrestling #sportsbiz #sportsbusiness #entertainment #EntertainmentNews #popculture #USA #TV #media

"My main concern is meeting with public because my main commitment, main interest is promotion of human value, human affection, compassion and religious harmony" - Dalai Lama #DalaiLama #quote #public #interest #promotion #human #affection #compassion #harmony #mbs #world #media

"I don't mind being, in the public context, referred to as the inventor of the World Wide Web. What I like is that image to be separate from private life, because celebrity damages private life" Tim Berners-Lee #TimBernersLee #quote #context #inventor #worldwideweb #www #image #private #celebrity #media

"A lot of people, myself included, are excited about blogging and stuff like that, citizen journalism, but I do remind people that no matter how excited we are, there's no substitute for professional writing, no substitute for professional editing, and no substitute for professional fact-checking" Craig Newmark @craignewmark , founder, Craig's List #CraigNewmark #Craigslist #quote #blogging #CitizenJournalism #journalism #writing #editing #factchecking #factchecker #factcheck #advertising #media #mediaman

SEJ's Matt on the YouTube Shorts algorithm. Quality content that engages the audience gets the job done and then some. How to achieve the best results with numerous examples. For us social media channels remain just part of the overall business model for the media and agency business and our website portals remain paramount in the big picture of things. Spread the risk and stack the odds in a smart and ethical way to win the day. The audience remains the algorithm! #sej #youtube #youtubeshorts #socialmedia #socialmedianews #algorithm

Pro Wrestling: WWE NXT @WWENXT

Kiana James @kianajames_wwe def Roxanne Perez @roxanne_wwe , Gigi Dolin @gigidolin_wwe and Blair Davenport @BDavenportWWE

Number 1 Contendership. Fatal 4-Way

Kiana James snatches her ticket to the biggest match of her career as she defeated three other Superstars to become the No. 1 Contender to Tiffany Stratton’s @tiffstrattonwwe NXT Title

#WWENXT #NXT #nxtwomen #wrestling #prowrestling #womenswrestling #combatsports #entertainment #entertainmentnews #showbiz #popculture #sportsnews #media

PageRank: Created by Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, PageRank is an algorithm based on the combined relative strengths of all the hyperlinks on the Internet. The vast majority of people state that the name was based on Larry Page’s surname, whilst others suggest “Page” refers to a web page. Both positions are likely true, and the overlap was probably intentional. #pagerank #LarryPage #SergeyBrin #algorithm #Algorithms #page #hyperlinks #links #textlinks #linking #searchengine #seo #searchengineoptimization #internet #web #media

"The Internet is the first thing that humanity has built that humanity doesn't understand, the largest experiment in anarchy that we have ever had" - Eric Schmidt #EricSchmidt #quote #internet #humanity #understand #experiment #tech #society #world #google #searchengine #searchengines #web #media

"The ads all call me fearless, but that's just publicity. Anyone who thinks I'm not scared out of my mind whenever I do one of my stunts is crazier than I am." Jackie Chan #JackieChan #quote #ads #fearless #publicity #mind #stunts #movies #showbiz #entertainment #entertainmentnews #popculture #media

PFL LinkedIn

PFL and SRJ Sports Investments. It's a massive Win-Win-Win. A win for the PFL, SRJ Sports Investments, fighters, fans and beyond. Major combat sports disruptors. Great timing by all accounts. #pfl #professionalfightersleague #srj #srjsports #combatsports #mma #mixedmartialarts #sportsbiz #sportsbusiness #sportsmarketing #sportsmedia #sportsrights #sportsproduction #sportsnews #media

SEJ LinkedIn Facebook August 2023

SEJ.s Matt on Alphabet's Google computer generated AI imagery tool, SynthID. What a mouth ful! We used an AI generated Image for gonzo type online based coverage of the potential Elon Musk (X Corp - x Twitter) vs Mark Zuckerberg (Meta - Facebook - Threads) 'Fight Of The Century/Battle Of The Billionaires' when the story was enjoyed a much typed time and trending period about one month ago. The AI generated Image helped set the scene and mood as both gents had never faced off before in a combat sports setting, let alone a UFC Octagon. It's been an online war of words and simulated contest. I have musk winning most of the first 5 rounds on points but Zuck got the nod for the 6th after Dana White (UFC) and top brass of ONE Championship chimed in. I quizzes actual UFC fighters such as Volk and Tui on these sort of dream matches. The AI added to the coverage on YouTube and YouTube Shorts and helped amplify its trending off and on for a few weeks.. I'm going to track what SynthID makes of the situation. Can we say "AI for good and for the win?". I prefer to keep a respectful code with the AI powers that be. May the best AI result win!

Combat Sports News and Monthly Awards via Media Man

WWE wins Wrestling Promotion Of The Month award

All Elite Wrestling is runner-up followed by National Wrestling Alliance

UFC wins MMA Promotion Of The Month award

Professional Fighters League is runner-up, followed by ONE Championship

Most Valuable Promotions and Misfits Boxing tie for Boxing Promotion Of The Month

Logan Paul wins Wrestler/Sports Entertainer Of The Month

Jake Paul wins Boxer Of The Month

Triple H (with Nick Khan assistance) wins Wrestling Promoter Of The Month

AEW 'All In' wins Wrestling PPV Of The Month

FITE TV wins Sports Streaming Service Of The Month

WWE SmackDown wins Wrestling TV Series Of The Month

Combat Sports (Media Man Int)

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#wrestling #prowrestling #mma #mixedmartialarts #boxing #combatsports #sportspromoters #sportspromotions #livesport #ppv #payperview #sportsbiz #popculture #sportsmarketing #broadcasting #streaming #wwe #aew #ufc #pfl #media #mediaman #mediamanint

SEL's Nicola on X (formally Twitter) bringing back paid political ads. As an ex journo with a trained eye and vast experience I see political messaging (and blatant) bias in mainstream news media just about every day. Watching with an eagle eye to see what flys into the X feed from the either. At present in the U.S may folks could say you could nominate a donkey and they might just win! Pin The Tail On The Donkey. X Marks The Spot. X financial bottom line for the win! Perhaps more trusted than the "mainstream news"! Look up the world's least trusted industry and results are politics, news media, big tech, legal, mining etc.. What a perfect storm is brewing!

PFL Facebook

PFL just reached a whole new level in the combat sports business.

SEJ YouTube LinkedInd and Facebook August 2023

SEJ's Matt on the new YouTube community strikes procedure, guidelines, educational component and other elements. Big thumbs up to Alphabet's YouTube on this. In the big tech space helpful, practical and user friendly enhancements are always more welcome, especially considering the track record of mixed experiences with social media over the last couple of decades, not mentioning anyone one, two or three firms. Companies - small, medium or large, don't always get things right the first time around and at the same time the business world and society "norms", expectations etc etc can also change. And there's also been the rise of some challenger brands just to add to the Pandora's Box. Credit where credit is due to YouTube. A masterpiece in progress?!

Twitter

YouTube @YouTube News:

“We’re excited to share that we’re expanding this new level of YPP to creators in 33 more countries beginning on August 29th and rolling out over the next month.”

#YouTube #youtubenews #alphabet #ypp #youtubepartners #video #multimedia #socialmedia #socialmedianews #media

SEJ's Matt on the question of how much value and relevance remains in technical SEO. It's apparent there's a disagreement between Google's Mr Mueller and a Mr X (formally Twitter) on this. It is not unexpected that X Corp's X are not going to agree with Alphabet's Google Search on a range of matters - after they are competitors of sort including in the search AI space. xAI is the name for Musk's AI solution and the X head has even described his AI as "non-woke". Get the picture? At our modest firm we aim to get along with all folks in the big tech and business world in general, but obviously not all of us are going to agree on all points all the time. I'm suggesting to spread the risk and future proof your business and this includes for the range of search engines now and on the horizon, be it AI powered or not. Google's been good to us over the decades and X Corp has been back in track since the infamous Twitter cnsr situation re Canadian and Canberra peaceful trucker protests years back. For my money there's nothing quite like home made ala home cooking. Bake that webcode by hand with no artificial for traditional success.. Execute AI in a moderate fashion for future proofing and risk management purposes. Finger on the pulse.

#sej #searchenginejournal #seo #seonews #seotips #seostrategy #seostrategies #seostrategist #seomarketing #googleai #googlebard #googlebardai #ai #artificialintelligence #aisearch #searchai #xcorp #x #xai #algorithm #algorithms #webcode #code #biz #aibiz #biznews #onlinenews #onlinemarketing #bigtech #media

FITE WrestleQuest

FITE enters the online based wrestling game world. Oh Yeah? Smart and big play says veteran mediia and gaming analysts. Wrestling and pop culture icons, a best of breed steaming platform and striking while the iron (and other weapons) are hot, recalling the late Randy Savage, Terry Funk and others. Seems that Netflix Games, a start-up type offering from Netflix has a new, aggressive, hip and winning attitude challenger in their hands. Flashback to the pro wrestling territory invasion days. Are you more of a Vince McMahon/Hulk Hogan type cat, or more of a rebel player like Colt Cabana, Nick Aldis, Missing Like or Abdullah the Butcher? Who will survive the semi hostile entry into the ultra competitive world of pro wrestling gaming? FITE Founders w WrestleQuest Management vs 'The Goldust Trio (look it up) with NWA roots. As the late Harley Race would say, "The name on the marque says wrestling"! Awaiting comments from CM Punk, Tony Khan, VKM and Josh Barnett (GCW), not not holding breath. Enough talk and hype. Ring the darn bell!

#fite #fitetv #wrestlequest #wrestlinggame #wrestlinggames #games #gaming #popculture #homeentertainment #streaming #streamingtv #streamingbiz #legends #retro #win #gamesbiz #gamemarketing #entertainmentnews #media

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FITE enters the online based wrestling game world. Oh Yeah! Smart and big play says veteran mediia and gaming analysts. Wrestling and pop culture icons, a best of breed steaming platform and striking while the iron (and other weapons) are hot, recalling the late Randy Savage, Terry Funk and others. Seems that Netflix Games, a start-up type offering from Netflix has a new, aggressive, hip and winning attitude challenger in their hands. Flashback to the pro wrestling territory invasion days. Are you more of a Vince McMahon/Hulk Hogan type cat, or more of a rebel player like Colt Cabana, Nick Aldis, Missing Link or Abdullah the Butcher? Who will survive the semi-hostile entry into the ultra-competitive world of pro wrestling gaming? FITE Founders w WrestleQuest Management vs 'The Goldust Trio; (look it up) with NWA roots. As the late Harley Race would say, "The name on the marque says wrestling"! Awaiting comments from CM Punk, Tony Khan, VKM and Josh Barnett (GCW) - not holding breath. Enough talk and hype. Ring the darn bell!

Wrestling News

WWE @WWE SmackDown. 1 September, 2023

John Cena @JohnCena returns to Friday Night SmackDown

Jimmy Uso @WWEUsos returns to SmackDown after Jey Uso’s departure

Rey Mysterio @reymysterio and Santos Escobar @EscobarWWE vs Austin Theory @_Theory1 and Grayson Waller @GraysonWWE

#SmackDown #WWESmackDown #WWE #wrestling #prowrestling #sportsbiz #entertainmentnews #popculture #FOX #TV #media

Wrestling News

WWE @WWE SmackDown. 1 September, 2023

John Cena @JohnCena returns to Friday Night SmackDown

Jimmy Uso @WWEUsos returns to SmackDown after Jey Uso’s departure

Rey Mysterio @reymysterio and Santos Escobar @EscobarWWE vs Austin Theory @_Theory1 and Grayson Waller @GraysonWWE

#SmackDown #WWESmackDown #WWE #wrestling #prowrestling #sportsbiz #entertainmentnews #popculture #FOX #TV #media

Wrestling / WWE @WWE / John Cena News

John Cena @JohnCena is returning to active duty today at WWE SmackDown.

The wrestling legend is scheduled to work a number of SmackDown tapings during this return series the world's leading pro wrestling promotion, WWE.

Hershey, Pennsylvania is in for a rare treat, as is the viewing audience around the world.

The 'Payback' centred event is being held in Pittsburgh, PA. Cena is returning to WWE for the first time since 'Money in the Bank'.

Cena has some history with Australia's Grayson Waller @GraysonWWE and it will be interesting to see what creative is in store for Cena today and in the upcoming weeks.

#SmackDown #JohnCena #wwesmackdown #WWE #wrestling #wrestlingnews #prowrestling #entertainment #entertainmentnews #legend #popculture #sportsbiz #FOX #TV #media

Paul Allen quote

"There are so many websites I read; I look at everything from Slashdot to Ars Technica to the business technology sites, major newspapers like the 'New York Times,' and my local papers where I live, which cover the sports teams I'm involved with. There are about 20 sites we go to regularly, and I do use Twitter and Facebook as well" Paul Allen #PaulAllen #quotes #websites #website #news #newsmedia #newsbiz #sports #tech #sites #Twitter #X #Facebook #socialmedia #newspapers #biz #media

Twitter

Social Media Buzz and News; John Cena @JohnCena style seen by wrestling fans and the world at large

The wrestling legend posts images "without explanation, for your interpretation". The WWE @WWE powers that be mandated his involvement in the platform, wanting to add the "johncena" handle to their social media portfolio. Feeling "maxed out" on Facebook and Twitter (now X @X ) Cena told Ellen DeGeneres he agreed to start the account, but that he would do it "his way." "His way" has led to numerous hilariously random posts, some of which may have a deeper meaning while others simply are what is. The randomness was another twist in the road leading to the staple "Stone Cold Friday" posts, where he posts a superimposed image of someone or something over the head of Stone Cole Steve Austin @steveaustinBSR

"Two years ago, I openly decided that I would use Twitter (now X) for a little bit of self-promotion and then as a journal," Cena told Delta Sky / CNBC) in 2019. "[I'm] trying to tip the balance of the social platform a little bit more toward the positive."

The Media Man Group management, associates, wrestling fans and pop culture followers across the globe keep coming back for more Cena social media gems so his posts that get seen far and wide add value to the platforms, the WWE brand, and for educational and entertainment purposes. Check your attitude today via Cena's posts, and get ready for WWE SmackDown now!

#JohnCena #socialmedia #WWE #SmackDown #wwesmackdown #socialmedia #socialmedianews #socialmediatrends #wrestling #prowrestling #popculture #legend #wisdom #seen #quotes #entertainment #entertainmentnews #trend #trends #trending #FOX #newsmedia #media #mediaman

Social Media Buzz and News; John Cena @JohnCena style seen by wrestling fans and the world at large

Wrestling News

WWE @WWE SmackDown. September 1st, 2023

Segment and confrontation: John Cena and Jimmy Uso

Grayson Waller and Austin Theory def LWO (Rey Mysterio and Santos Escobar)

Segment: Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits

Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn def LWO (Cruz Del Toro and Juaquin Wilde)

Confrontation: Miz and LA Knight

Shotzi def Bayley

Solo Sikoa def AJ Styles

#Smackdown #WWESmackdown #WWEPayback #WWE #wrestling #prowrestling #wrestlingnews #wrestlingresults #sportsbiz #entertainment #popculture #FOX #TV #broadcast #media

Wrestling News

WWE @WWE Payback. Saturday. September 2nd, 2023. Pittsburgh, PA

World Heavyweight Championship: Seth “Freakin” Rollins vs Shinsuke Nakamura

Women’s World Heavyweight Championship: Rhea Ripley vs Raquel Rodriguez

Steel City Street Fight for the WWE Tag Team Championships: Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens vs Damian Priest & Finn Balor

United States Championship: Rey Mysterio vs Austin Theory

LA Knight vs The Miz

Steel Cage Match: Becky Lynch vs Trish Stratus

Segment: Grayson Waller Effect with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes as the guest

#WWEPayback #Payback #wwe #wrestling #wrestlingnews #prowrestling #combatsports #entertainment #entertainmentnews #sportsnews #sportsbiz #PLE #premiumliveevent #PPV #payperview #liveevent #liveentertainment #popculture #showbiz #trend #trending #media

UFC @UFC 293 Open Workouts

Wednesday September 6th

Time: 6:00pm

Where: Sydney Town Hall

Attendees: Israel Adesanya, Sean Strickland, Tai Tuivasa, Tyson Pedro, and Justin Tafa

Free and Open to the Public

6:00 PM GMT+10 ( Doors Open at 5:00pm )

#UFC293 #ufcopenworkouts #UFCSydney #UFCAustralia #MMA #mixedmartialarts #combatsports #Adesanya #Strickland #Tuivasa #Pedro #Tafa #sydneytownhall #mmanews #mmamedia #sportsnews #sportsmedia #sydneytownhall #media

Netflix

FITE @FITE enters WrestleQuest @megacatstudios RPG world

Commentary from Media Man:

FITE enters the online based wrestling game world. Oh Yeah! Smart and big play says veteran mediia and gaming analysts. Wrestling and pop culture icons, a best of breed steaming platform and striking while the iron (and other weapons) are hot, recalling the late Randy Savage, Terry Funk and others. Seems that Netflix Games, a start-up type offering from Netflix has a new, aggressive, hip and winning attitude challenger on their hands. Flashback to the pro wrestling territory invasion days. Are you more of a Vince McMahon/Hulk Hogan type cat, or more of a rebel player like Colt Cabana, Nick Aldis, Missing Link or Abdullah the Butcher? Who will survive the semi-hostile entry into the ultra-competitive world of pro wrestling gaming? FITE Founders w WrestleQuest Management vs 'The Goldust Trio' (look it up) with NWA @NWA roots. As the late Harley Race would say, "The name on the marque says wrestling"! Awaiting comments from CM Punk, Tony Khan, VKM and Josh Barnett (GCW) - not holding breath. Enough talk and hype. Ring the darn bell!

#FITE #FITETV #WrestleQuest #megacatstudios #wrestlinggame #wrestlinggames #wrestling #prowrestling #wrestlingnews #gamerelease #gamers #PlayStation @Xbox #PlayStation4 @XboxOne #Switch #PC #Netflix #popculture #homeentertainment #entertainmentnews #gamesbiz #gamesbiz #win #media #mediaman

SEJ Twitter post reply 2nd September 2023

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Google Fights Back Against Misleading Ads With New Policy; Google introduces "Limited Ads Serving," a policy to enhance ad transparency, build user trust, and curb misleading advertisements via Search Engine Journal @sejournal #sej #searchenginejournal #LimitedAdsServing #adserving #ads #onlineads #google #googleadvertising #googleads #onlineadvertising #searchengine #SEO #brands #campaigns #authority #trust #experience #adbiz #adnews #technews #media

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Pro Wrestling News

WWE @WWE Champion Seth Rollins @WWERollins via After The Bell @AfterTheBellWWE

Current WWE World Heavyweight Champion appeared on After the Bell with Corey Graves @WWEGraves recently and discused the pro wrestling business.

"We are in the boom, man" "You've got to understand, there is another company that just put 80,000 people in a stadium for one night. A week before that, we sold 90,000 tickets to WrestleMania, broke the all time gate on the first day."

"There are seven, eight different television programs of professional wrestling on a week not counting Premium Live Events or pay-per-views. The talent roster across the board is beyond what any generation has ever put forward."

"I'm not taking anything away from the guys who paved the way, I stand on the shoulders of these guys."

"The business is bigger than it's ever been, it makes more money than it's ever made, it's healthier. The future of the business is so bright and I'm so happy to be part of it in any capacity".

"What I sense more than anything is this kind of bubbling little undercurrent from our audience, they want something fresh and new and they want to have people to get behind" "I'm not saying these people are coming from NXT @WWENXT, you never know, it might be somebody that steps up, a Chelsea Green, a Piper Niven, you never know. There's tons of women capable on our main roster at the moment."

"I'm feeling it, it's very much like this 'We want something more out of the women and we know it's there and we can't wait to see it' but there's a growing intrigue, a growing desire to see it."

"I felt like Monday was a huge reminder of what their capable of. I'm going to be frank with you, they haven't been showcased as well as they could have been over the past six months or so".

Rollins is defending his WWE Champions against Shinsuke Nakamura @ShinsukeN at WWE Payback in Pittsburgh on Saturday and Nakamura and the wrestling world is well aware of Rollins's legit and serious back injury. Many fans and insiders are tipping the Japanese-American superstar for the win and insider speak is that "Rollins may be getting written off WWE PLE and TV for a while in order for him to have his back injuries addressed. Sometimes real life meets storyline in the fantastic world of professional wrestling and many times it's because of the the high risk nature of the game. Make no mistake, the occupation of pro wrestler aka sports entertainer is one of the most dangerous endeavors in the world. We say at least even odds for a win by Nak at time of publication. #WWEPayback #SmackDown #SethRollins #ShinsukeNakamura #RollinsNakamura #ATB #AfterTheBell #CoreyGraves #WWE #WWEChampion #wrestling #prowrestling #wrestlingnews #PLE #PPV #payperview #livesport #liveevent #sportsbiz #sportsnews #entertainment #popculture #FOX #TV #broadcast #media

WWE Twitter post reply

It's not Sin City 3, Kill Bill 3, Pulp Fiction 3 or The Big Boss 2, It's Rollins vs Nakamura at WWE. The Art Of War! Back to a Pulp! Fact stranger than fiction! @WWE Payback #WWEPayback

UFC Twitter post reply

The winning feeling with the UFC @UFC #UFCParis

AEW Twitter post reply

AEW All Out. Mox to squeeze and serve up wrestling cocktail 'Blood Orange'. International bar to rise, open and close. Cheers to a brawl for the ages. #AEWAllOut

WWE Twitter post reply

Ma Baker from Boney M fame would be proud of this one folks. Who will be the meanest cat in the land tonight? Aussie vs Latino. Best Of Breed pro wrestling and beyond. Who will bring home the milk money. Strap in for Femme Fatales and then some! #WWEPayback

WWE Twitter post reply

Payback is a *itch in the WWE @WWE . Wrestling warriors, catfights, cage matches, "American Nightmare" enters the Danger Zone with Aussie's Dynamite Down Under for some cause and effect. A day and long night of Judgement. The roof is going to blow off the PPG Paints Arena. WWE Payback to paint us a beautiful violence with just the right amount of wrestling and fights served up. Can the cage, ring and arena contain the volatile beautiful art of war that awaits Pittsburg tonight! #WWEPayback

Twitter

Pro wrestling great CM Punk (Phill Brooks) has "left the (AEW) building", so to speak. AEW has released an official statement. #cmpunk #phillbrooks #AEW #AllEliteWrestling #wrestling #prowrestling #thankyoupunk #legend #sportsbiz #popculture #media

All Elite Wrestling enters a new era in Chicago.

Expend4bles @expendables

A new generation of stars join the world's top action stars for an adrenaline-fueled adventure in Expend4bles. Reuniting as the team of elite mercenaries, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, and Sylvester Stallone are joined for the first time by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Megan Fox, Tony Jaa, Iko Uwais, Jacob Scipio, Levy Tran, and Andy Garcia. Armed with every weapon they can get their hands on and the skills to use them, The Expendables are the world's last line of defense and the team that gets called when all other options are off the table. But new team members with new styles and tactics are going to give "new blood" a whole new meaning. Lionsgate @lionsgate

On September 22nd! You're Welcome! Sly @TheSlyStallone (and Dolph and crew : )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm3Z1jEjHHc&ab_channel=LionsgateMovies

#expendables4 #expendables #lionsgate #movie #movietrailer #movienews #JasonStatham #DolphLundgren #RandyCourture #SylvesterStallone #actionmovie #entertainment #entertainmentnews #popculture #legends #media

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.” - Sun Tzu, The Art of War #SunTzu #theartofwar #quote #battles #battle #self #victory #defeat #war #strategy #life #biz #mindset #wisdom #mbs #media

Combat Sports News

UFC @UFC Paris. Main Card (ESPN +)

Ciryl Gane (250) vs. Serghei Spivac (256) – Gane def. Spivac via TKO (punches) at 3:44 of Round 2

Manon Fiorot (125) vs. Rose Namajunas (125) – Fiorot def. Namajunas by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Benoit Saint Denis (156) vs. Thiago Moises (156) – Saint Denis def. Moises via TKO at 4:44 of Round 2

UFC. Paris Prelims (ESPN+)

Taylor Lapilus (135) vs. Caolan Loughran (136) – Lapilus def. Loughran via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

Ange Loosa (171) vs. Rhys McKee (171) – Loosa def. McKee by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 x2)

Nora Cornolle (136) vs. Joselyne Edwards (136) – Cornolle def. Edwards by unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)

Farid Basharat (136) vs. Kleydson Rodrigues (134.5) – Basharat def. Rodrigues via submission (arm triangle) at 4:15 of Round 1

Sources: UFC, ESPN, Wires, Google News, X (formally Twitter) YouTube...

#UFCPARIS #UFC #ufcnews #MMA #mmanews #combatsports #ESPN #espnplus #sportsnews #sportsmedia #media

Streaming vs Cable Channel news; Writers Strike shines more light; Streaming entertainment disruption to business models afoot

Most U.S and global streaming services continue to be unprofitable, with Neflix being the exception, with most studios still shooting for 2025 to break even. The subscriber televison business continues to decline in quality most people believe, but not all will admit. Sports and news media channels continue to seek out other options and business models.

On Friday morning, Charter Communications held a conference call with Wall Street analysts where it said it was prepared to abandon its video business if it couldn’t come to a “transformative” deal with The Walt Disney Co. to try and salvage the pay TV bundle. The company is one of the top pay TV providers domestically, with 14.7 million subscribers — just short of leader Comcast’s 14.9 million but above satellite rivals DirecTV (12.3 million) and Dish (6.9 million). Charter, like those other pay TV firms, has also lost video subs, about 200,000, in its latest quarter, per a Leichtman Research tally.

“We’re on the edge of a precipice. We’re either moving forward with a new collaborative video model, or we’re moving on,” Charter CEO Chris Winfrey said on the call. “This is not a typical carriage dispute. It’s significant for Charter, and we think it’s even more significant for programmers and the broader video ecosystem.”

Charter, in a Powerpoint presentation that accompanied the call, wrote that “programmers are caught in a self-imposed dilemma as they have moved content to their DTC products for short-term profit maximization and their management teams are not incentivized to drive business for the long-term,” arguing that studios like Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery chose to wreck their pay TV business (by moving most original shows to subscription video on-demand services, and pushing for higher and higher fees for sports channels) to pursue the streaming riches that Netflix promised.

“As an industry we failed to come together quickly to create that consumer friendly product,” Winfrey said. “Programmers then made high value content available for anyone to access on websites, and soon thereafter through emerging streaming applications such as Hulu, which was initially free. At the same time programmers believed that their content libraries could create so called incremental streaming service revenues by selling this content to Netflix.”

Media Man Wrap-Up

Something is going to give. It's a perfect storm approaching. This comes are most streaming TV viewers globally are turning off the paid services in favor of other freed channels such as Tubi @Tubi , YouTube @YouTube /YouTube Movies, and seeking out other TV streaming channels with more legacy content such as Australia's SBS On Demand @SBSOnDemand Some people are even focussing more on making more of their own content, or just spending more time in nature, at the beach and in non- tech endeavors.

(Sources: Wires, AP, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Charter Communications, The Wall Street Journal and X @X (formally Twitter buzz)

#streaming #streamingcontent #streamingentertainment #streamingnews #OTT #overthetop #VOD #showbiz #SAG #writerstrike #netflix #charter #subs #Subscription #subscribers #movienews #entertainment #EntertainmentNews #popculture #paytv #cabletv #TV #TVnews #disrupt #disruptor #bizmodels #businessmodel #businessmodels #sportsbiz #disruptivetechnology #biz #X #media #mediaman

Streaming vs Cable Channel news; Writers Strike shines more light; Streaming entertainment disruption to business models afoot

Media Man Wrap-Up

(Sources: Wires, AP, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Charter Communications, The Wall Street Journal and X @X (formally Twitter buzz)

This is professional wrestling. The gift of pro wrestling! EC3 is the gift in the NWA that just keeps giving! Sufferiing. Authentic. Blessed. Just call him champ.

NWA Twitter post reply

This is professional wrestling. The gift of pro wrestling! EC3 @therealec3 is the gift in the NWA that just keeps giving! Sufferiing. Authentic. Blessed. Just call him champ. #ChampionsAppreciationThread #NWA #nwa75

Wrestling Gaming News

FITE @FiteTV enters WrestleQuest @megacatstudios

RPG world

Commentary from Media Man: FITE enters the online based wrestling game world. Oh Yeah! Smart and big play says veteran mediia and gaming analysts. Wrestling and pop culture icons, a best of breed steaming platform and striking while the iron (and other weapons) are hot, recalling the late Randy Savage, Terry Funk and others. Seems that Netflix Games, a start-up type offering from Netflix has a new, aggressive, hip and winning attitude challenger on their hands. Flashback to the pro wrestling territory invasion days. Are you more of a Vince McMahon/Hulk Hogan type cat, or more of a rebel player like Colt Cabana @ColtCabana , Nick Aldis, Jeff Jarrett @RealJeffJarrett , Missing Link or Abdullah the Butcher? Who will survive the semi-hostile entry into the ultra-competitive world of pro wrestling gaming? FITE Founders w WrestleQuest Management vs 'The Goldust Trio' (look it up) with NWA @NWA roots. As the late Harley Race would say, "The name on the marque says wrestling"! Awaiting comments from CM Punk, Tony Khan, VKM and Josh Barnett (GCW) - not holding breath. Enough talk and hype. Ring the darn bell! #FITE #FITETV #WrestleQuest #megacatstudios #wrestlinggame #wrestlinggames #wrestling #prowrestling #wrestlingnews #gamerelease #gamers #PlayStation #Xbox #PlayStation4 #XboxOne #Switch #PC #Netflix #popculture #homeentertainment #entertainmentnews #gamesbiz #gamesbiz #win #media #mediaman

AEW's GM Tony Khan being a boss. OH&S! Leadership. Strong call. #AEWCollison

WWE's John Cena @JohnCena is actually P. T. Barnum! #WWEPayback #JohnCena #PTBarnum

WWE Twitter

"So whatever political stroke I have. Whatever chips I had. I cashed them in. And I hope this is not a decision that I regret"... Cody Rhodes @CodyRhodes #WWEPayback

FITE Twitter reply

Grayson Waller @GraysonWWE followed closely by Rhea "Bloody" Ripley @RheaRipley_WWE Sorry Rhea. Maybe both should meet and duke it out for Aussie bragging rights! Dynamite from Down Under vs Aussie Eradicator? Or Waller and partner vs Ripley and partner? Dom? How about it Hunter? @TripleH #FITE #GraysonWaller #RheaRipley

FITE TV Facebook

All Elite Wrestling enters a new era by default. Sometimes in the combat sports and entertainment sector less is more. More is sometimes less! Insider commentary. Team players. Less dramas. The business of show business. Keeping the fights in the ring and political matters to a minimal or nill element. Action in the squared circle. Leadership by AEW top brass Tony Khan. Booked, promoted and pumped.

Media Man Streaming Blog

Streaming vs Cable Channel news; Writers Strike shines more light; Streaming entertainment disruption to business models afoot

Media Man Wrap-Up

(Sources: Wires, AP, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Charter Communications, The Wall Street Journal and X @X (formally Twitter buzz)

Box OfficeNews: 'Equalizer 3' tops North American box office with $34.5 million

Equalizer infiltrates to become the top movie in North America, earning $34.5 million in receipts per Box Office Mojo.

Trailing in second is Barbie with $10.6 million, followed by Blue Beetle in 3rd with $7.3 million, Gran Turismo in number 4 position at $6.6 million and Oppenheimer at 5 with $5.5 million. Then its Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem at 6 with $4.8 million, Bottoms at 7 with $3 million, Meg 2: The Trench on 8 with $2.9 million, Strays at 9 with $2.5 million and Talk to Me on 10 with $1.8 million. Check the Timex! @timex as per Equalizer speak.

#BoxOffice #boxofficenews #movienews #movies #entertainment #entertainmentnews #popculture #Equalizer3 #Equalizer #Barbie #BlueBeetleMovie #GranTurismoMovie #Oppenheimer #TMNT #TMNTMovie #BottomsMovie #Meg2TheTrench #strays #TalkToMe #showbiz #biz #media

Wrestling: AEW @AEW All Out returns to the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Sept 3, 2023

Orange Cassidy vs Jon Moxley for the AEW International Title. Luchasaurus vs. Darby Allin - TNT Title. Miro vs Powerhouse Hobbs. Kris Statlander vs Ruby Soho - TBS Championship. “The Cleaner” Kenny Omega vs. Konosuke Takeshita.

AEW World Champion MJF & Adam Cole vs.

Dark Order (Alex Reynolds & John Silver) - ROH Tag-Team Title

Samoa Joe vs. Shane Taylor ROH World Television Championship

“Absolute” Ricky Starks vs. “The American Dragon” Bryan Danielson - No DQ Strap Match

Tag Team Battle: NJPW STRONG Open Weight Champion Eddie Kingston & ROH Pure Champion Katsuyori Shibata vs Blackpool Combat Club (ROH World Champion Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta)

Eight-Man Fight:

AEW World Tag Team Champions FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood) and The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) vs BULLET CLUB GOLD (Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn, Jay White, & Juice Robinson)

ALL OUT 2023: ZERO HOUR...

-AEW World Trios Championship Match: The Acclaimed (Anthony Bowens, Daddy Ass, & Max Caster)(c) vs. Jay Lethal, Jeff Jarrett, & Satnam Singh

ROH Women's World Champion Athena, Diamante, & Mercedes Martinez vs. Hikaru Shida, Skye Blue, and Willow Nightingale

Over Budget Charity Battle Royale: Winner gives $50K to the charity of their choice

& more

#AEWAllOut #AEW #wrestling #prowrestling #combatsports #sportsnews #entertainment #popculture #showbiz #PPV #payperview #liveevent

#forthewin #trend #trending #media

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Pro Wrestling. WWE Payback gets thumbs up. AEW All In and AEW All Out gets strong thumbs up

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All Out: Mox

@JonMoxley

vs Orange Cassidy

@orangecassidy

Via FITE

@FiteTV

"Look at Moxley. Looks like he got attacked by a grizzly bear..Kinda of did" Taz

@OfficialTAZ

"Death Rider Moxley".."The heart of that man"

"Father forgive me for what I am about to do"

"Cassidy on the train tracks" Nigel McGuinness

@McGuinnessNigel

"Saying finish me off"

"The reign of Jon Moxley begins tonight"

"Jon Moxley is a wild thing" NG

"The backpack gets heavy, light"

"That highlander death rider. Realization setting in"

"This athlete, he's a different breed"

"And New AEW International Champion Jon Moxley" Justin Roberts

@JustinRoberts

"Thank you for joining us because AEW is the home of professional wrestling"

#AEWAllOut #AEW #AllEliteWrestling #AEWInternational #FITE #OrangeCassidy #JonMoxley #wrestling #prowrestling #andnew #EntertainmentNews #popculture #PPV #trend #trending #win #X #media

Bitcoin/Cryptocurrent News

Elon Musk Revealed To Be ‘Quietly’ Funding Crypto Rival To Bitcoin Amid Price Crash

Elon Musk, the TeslaTSLA @Tesla billionaire who embarked on a mission to transform Twitter into the X "everything app" last year, has been eyeing a major "PayPal update" that could cause bitcoin and crypto price chaos.

The bitcoin price rally this year has stalled in recent weeks—though crypto traders are braced for a "crazy" September—dragging down crypto prices and Elon Musk's "fav" bitcoin rival dogecoin, a meme-based fork of bitcoin created as a "joke."

Now, Musk has been revealed to have been "quietly" funding dogecoin development—even as the dogecoin price has collapsed 90% from its all-time high, crashing along with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Before snatching Twitter (now X @X ) last year for a staggering $44 billion, Musk considered creating "a new social-media platform based on the blockchain" that "could have a payment system using dogecoin, the semi-serious cryptocurrency whose development he had been quietly funding," Musk biographer Walter Isaacson wrote in an excerpt of his new book, titled simply Elon Musk, published in the Wall Street Journal.

The level of Musk's funding or investment in dogecoin isn't clear but he has previously said he wants to "upgrade" dogecoin to "beat bitcoin hands down" and "become the currency of Earth."

In July, Musk, who has said he personally owns the cryptocurrencies bitcoin, ethereum and dogecoin, quietly added the dogecoin Ð symbol to his X account amid a flurry of interactions with dogecoin fan accounts—with bitcoin and crypto market watchers predicting Musk's plans for X could be an "absolute game-changer."

Dogecoin which blasted into the crypto top ten in 2021 alongside a meme and influencer-fueled rally, crashed back along with the bitcoin price and other major cryptocurrencies through 2022 but has held onto some of its gains, making the combined dogecoin network worth around $9 billion.

In recent months, Musk has reportedly been plotting with Wall Street executives to turn X (Twitter) into an "updated version of PayPal" and has recently been on a state money transmitting license acquiring spree.

So customers, are you ready for "The Everything App" with crypto plus on the side and much more from X Corp!

#XCorp #X #ElonMusk #dogecoin #everythingapp #socialmedia #socialmedianews #socialmediawars #socialmediatrends #fintech #technews #innovation #disrupt #disruptor #popculture #trend #trends #trending #buzz #media

WWE @WWE Payback. September 2, 2023. Results:

Becky Lynch def Trish Stratus – Steel Cage Match

LA Knight def The Miz. Special Ref: John Cena

Rey Mysterio def Austin Theory – United States Championship Match

Finn Bálor & Damian Priest def Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn – Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship Match

Rhea Ripley def Raquel Rodriguez – WWE Women’s World Championship Match

Seth “Freakin” Rollins def. Shinsuke Nakamura – WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match

Other

The Grayson Waller Effect. Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso

Media Man says moderate thumbs up

#WWEPayback #Payback #WWE #wrestling #prowrestling #sportsentertainment #PLE #PPV #liveentertainment #sportsbiz #sportsnews #entertainmentnews #results #popculture #broadcast #media

WWE @WWE Payback. September 2, 2023. Results:

Becky Lynch def Trish Stratus – Steel Cage Match

LA Knight def The Miz. Special Ref: John Cena

Rey Mysterio def Austin Theory – United States Championship Match

Finn Bálor & Damian Priest def Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn – Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship Match

Rhea Ripley def Raquel Rodriguez – WWE Women’s World Championship Match

Seth “Freakin” Rollins def. Shinsuke Nakamura – WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match

Other

The Grayson Waller Effect. Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso

Media Man says moderate thumbs up

#WWEPayback #Payback #WWE #wrestling #prowrestling #sportsentertainment #PLE #PPV #liveentertainment #sportsbiz #sportsnews #entertainmentnews #results #popculture #broadcast #media

SEJ's Julia on some basic and useful strategies for growing organic website traffic. Usability, visibility, technical, research and more. Thumbs up. #sey #searchenginejournal #seo #searchengineoptimization #seomarketing #seomarketingtips #organicseo #organic #organictraffic #organictrafficboost #onlinemarketing #onlinebiz #biz #digital #onlinenews #technews #media

Some basic and useful strategies for growing organic website traffic. Usability, visibility, technical, research and more. #sej #searchenginejournal #seo #searchengineoptimization #seomarketing #seomarketingtips #organicseo #organic #organictraffic #organictrafficboost #onlinemarketing #onlinebiz #biz #digital #onlinenews #technews #media #mediaman

Wrestling: WWE @WWE RAW. Sept. 4, 2023

Gunther @Gunther_AUT vs Chad Gable @WWEGable

Intercontinental Title Match

Will history be made?

#WWERaw #WWE #wweic #wrestling #prowrestling #gunther #chadcable #combatsports #sportsnews #entertainment #EntertainmentNews #sportsbiz #popculture #USA #TV #media

Popular culture (or "pop culture") refers in general to the traditions and material culture of a particular society. In the modern West, pop culture refers to cultural products such as music, art, literature, fashion, dance, film, cyberculture, television, and radio that are consumed by the majority of a society's population. Popular culture is those types of media that have mass accessibility and appeal. The term "popular culture" was coined in the mid-19th century, and it referred to the cultural traditions of the people, in contrast to the "official culture" of the state or governing classes. In broad use today, it is defined in qualitative term - pop culture is often considered a more superficial or lesser type of artistic expression. #popculture #popularculture #society #socialmedia #culture #TV #music #art #literature #fashion #dance #film #cyberculture #radio #population #commercial #massmedia #trends #trending #media #mediaman

All Elite Wrestling

@AEW

All Out Media Scrum:

"I think it's been the most challenging week for for me both personally and professionally but it's not all down to wrestling either. There's a lot going on. There's been a lot of highs. I think it's been hard to get to this point. There's been challenges. In other sports its been a hard week. It's a busy week for me. It's been one of the busiest weeks of my life. I think ever it's fair to say. But this week's busy for me every year. You have the English Football transfer window. In this case the Premier League transfer window closed this week so I have not slept a lot this week anyway".. Tony Khan, GM, All Elite Wrestling

"I feel if you’re going to be canceled, this is the culture to be canceled by. I just find that all so silly. I don’t think about it. I don’t know what it means to be canceled. I know that over the years everything has been the same for me". "I make my movies. What has changed is the presentation of the films. You know, I work and it’s the same routine for me. I write the script, raise the money, make the film, shoot it, edit it, it comes out. The difference is not is not from cancel culture. The difference is the way they present the films. It’s that that’s the big change." - Woody Allen #WoodyAllen #quote #movies #CancelCulture #showbiz #entertainment #entertainmentnews #media

“I just grew up watching a lot of movies. I’m attracted to this genre and that genre, this type of story, and that type of story. As I watch movies I make some version of it in my head that isn’t quite what I’m seeing – taking the things I like and mixing them with stuff I’ve never seen before” - Quentin Tarantino #QuentinTarantino #Tarantino #quote #movies #story #entertainment #entertainmentnews #showbiz #popculture #media

"It's very much up to you, how you shape your life. I mean, I missed out on human relationships. But looking at relationships that I've seen along the way, I don't think I've missed much" Lemmy #Lemmy #quote #motorhead #life #music #popculture #entertainment #media

"I studied everyone in the business of entertainment: Dr. Dre, Diddy, everyone. Rob Dyrdek was big for me. He would get 2 million views a week on 'Rob and Big,' and from that sprung everything: DC shoes, Monster Energy, 'Fantasy Factory,' everything" Jake Paul #JakePaul #quote #entertainment #entertainmentnews #showbiz #brands #merch #marketing #popculture #culture #biz #sportsbiz #media

“The people who multitask the most tend to be impulsive, sensation-seeking, overconfident of their multitasking abilities, and they tend to be less capable of multitasking.” - Rand Fishkin #RandFishkin #quote #multitask #multitasking #biz #work #media

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go" Dr. Seuss #DrSeuss #quote #read #know #learn #places #life #mindset #world #media

"In the modern media age we are rarely surprised by what we see. Whether it's on television or film or in the theatre, everything is so advertised, so trailed, that most entertainment is merely what you thought it was going to be like" Rowan Atkinson #RowanAtkinson #quote #media #television #film #theatre #advertises #trailed #mediaagent #entertainment #entertainmentnews #showbiz #popculture #media

Gary Wright (April 26, 1943 – September 4, 2023). Rest In Peace...

Dream Weaver By Gary Wright

Ooh, dream weaver

I believe you can get me through the night

Ooh, dream weaver

I believe we can reach the morning light

#GaryWright #RIPGaryWright #dreamweaver #musician #composer #entertainment #entertainmentnews #showbiz #popculture #media

AEW @AEW real life pro wrestling tag-team match coming up on AEW Dynamite #AEWDynamite

"Show his ofter tonight live on Monday Night RAW only on the USA Network at 8/7 central" Byron Saxton @ByronSaxton ... "Thank you" - Chad Gable @WWEGable #WWERaw

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has brought forward his retirement by two months after a tumultuous last few weeks for the Australian national carrier #Qantas #qantaspolitics #politics #biz #media

"A man who suffers before it is necessary, suffers more than is necessary" Lucius Annaeus Seneca #Seneca #man #suffers #life #mindset #world #mbs #media

Sky News Australia @SkyNewsAust increases audience to 11 million Australians each month after launching new digital content offerings #skynews #skynewsaustralia #australiannews #qualitynews #authentic #credability #realnews #realview #onlinenews #popculture #news #newsmedia #media

“Big thanks to everyone who reached out and kept my spirits up. This ain’t a setback, just all part of the comeback.” - Daniel Ricciardo @danielricciardo , Professional Driver, Red Bull Racing @redbullracing #DanielRicciardo #quote #redbullracing #redbull #motorsport #F1 #formulaone #comeback #sportsbiz #SportsNews #popculture #biz #win #getwellsoon #legend #aussie #media

"A lot of people say, 'What set the Attitude Era up?' or, 'What started the Attitude Era?' To me - and I was allegedly the leader of it - sports entertainment, pro wrestling, whatever you want to call it has always had an attitude. So, why that particular generation got labeled, I don't know" Stone Cold Steve Austin, WWE @WWE wrestling legend #StoneColdSteveAustin #SteveAustin #quote #AttitudeEra #WWE #WWF #wrestling #prowrestling #sportsentertainment #attitude #combatsports #entertainment #sportsbiz #showbiz #popculture #legend #sportsnews #history #PPV #payperview #media

"We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time" T. S. Eliot #TSEliot #quote #exploration #exploring #know #place #world #mbs #media

“Big ideas come from the unconscious. This is true in art, in science, and in advertising. But your unconscious has to be well informed, or your idea will be irrelevant. Stuff your conscious mind with information, then unhook your rational thought process” – David Ogilvy #DavidOgilvy #Ogilvy #ideas #bigideas #unconscious #advertising #science #idea #information #art #creative #creativity #biz #media #mediaman

"I wish everyone well, but you need to focus on yourself. You need to stop putting your hand out. Everyone wants hand outs. Everyone wants things for free. You've got to put in the work. You've got to grind. You've got go through the struggle, and you've got to get it" Conor McGregor #ConorMcGregor #quote #focus #MMA #UFC #mixedmartialarts #work #hardwork #biz #sportsbiz #mindset #sports #media

"Nothing comes from nothing. You must continuously feed the inner beast that sparks and inspires." – George Lois #GeorgeLois #quote #nothing #sparks #inspires #motivation #mindset #work #biz #mbs #media

"I know there's a history here. I don't expect us to be friends overnight. Best buddies, whatever it is. I just wanted to tell you straight to your face man, I'm really proud of you" - Sami Zayn @SamiZayn to Jimmy Uso @WWEUsos #WWERaw

Wrestling:

WWE @WWE RAW

Drew McIntyre and Matt Riddle vs The Viking Raiders. Tornado Tag Team Match

#WWERaw #WWE #wwetagteam #wwetornado #wrestling #prowrestling #combatsports #sportsentertainment #entertainment #entertainmentnews #popculture #USD #TV #broadcasting #win #media

Wrestling: WWE

@WWE

RAW

Gunther

@Gunther_AUT

def Chad Gable

@WWEGable

- Intercontinental Title Match

"Champions advantage tonight for Gunther"

"You take out the legs, you take out the power" Michael Cole

@MichaelCole

"This is once again a dominant performance from Gunther" Wade Barrett

@StuBennett

"Chad Gable an in-ring machine" WB

"And a lariat clothesline.. history" MC

"The Honky Tonk Man moves to second place after 35 years" MC

#WWERaw #wwe #wweic #wrestling #prowrestling #wrestlers #combatsports #popculture #entertainment #ringgeneral #legends #champion #AndStill #USA #Austria #TV #media #mediaman

Wrestling News

WWE @WWE Raw. Results. Sept. 4, 2023

Gunther def Chad Gable

The Viking Raiders def Drew McIntyre & Matt Riddle

Ricochet def Shinsuke Nakamura

Shayna Baszler def Zoey Stark

Raquel Rodriguez def Chelsea Green

JD McDonagh def Sami Zayn

Confrontation: Shinsuke Nakamura and Seth “Freakin” Rollins

Segment: The Judgement Day

Segment: MIZ TV

#WWERaw #WWE #wrestling #prowrestling #JudgementDay #wrestlingnews #wrestlingpromotion #combatsports #sportsbiz #entertainment #entertainmentnews #showbiz #popculture #trends #trending #USA #TV #broadcast #streaming #streamingentertainment #sportsstreaming #media #mediaman

"If you're not that big pay-per-view star, shut up and fight" Dana White, UFC @UFC top brass #DanaWhite #quote #UFC #MMA #PPV #payperview #payperviews #fight #star #combatsports #sportsbiz #biz #success #mindset #mbs #media

Wrestling News

WWE NXT @WWENXT results: September 5, 2023

NXT Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton def Kiana James

Ilja Dragunov def Oro Mensah

Nathan Frazer def Duke Hudson - NXT Global Heritage Invitational

Tyler Bate def Dabba-Kato

Mustafa Ali def Dragon Lee

Butch vs Axiom. 12-minute draw - NXT Global Heritage Invitational

Thea Hail def Gigi Dolin

Bron Breakker def Von Wagner

#WWENXT #NXT #WWE #wrestling #wrestlingnews #wrestlingresults #prowrestling #sportsentertainment #combatsports #entertainment #entertainmentnews #popculture #sportsbiz #sportsnews #streaming #media

MMA / UFC @UFC News

"I feel stronger, I feel faster, more explosive, I’m hitting harder. Expect to see me at my best. Expect to see a masterclass, a showcase in true fighting. I’m gonna make this look easy, really easy" - Israel Adesanya (re Vs Sean Strickland - UFC 293)

Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dju4RzTQyGw&ab_channel=UFC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dvukz1iJdhA&ab_channel=UFC

#UFC293 #UFC293Embedded #UFC #Embedded #UFCSydney #UFCAustralia #quotes #Adesanya #Strickland #MMA #mixedmartialarts #combatsports #sportsbiz #sportsnews #sportsmedia #popculture #media

UFC News. "She's a little bad ass and beats up guys in the gym"! Dana White

WWE NXT. Respect. Fade to black!

“I have learned that any fool can write a bad ad, but that it takes a real genius to keep his hands off a good one.” – Leo Burnett #leoburnett #quote #ad #advertising #advert #genius #good #adnews #adbiz #creativity #biz #media #mediaman

“That’s the kind of ad I like, facts, facts, facts.” – Samuel Goldwyn #SamuelGoldwyn #quote #facts #factsfactsfacts #ad #advertising #adnews #adbiz #media #mediaman

“If you can’t explain it to a six year old, you don’t understand it well enough yourself” – Albert Einstein #AlbertEinstein #Einstein #quote #understand #media

Text links and niche news articles remain simple yet extremly effective in online news, online advertising and online media space. Pop culture to combat sports, trending topics and beyond. Trending doesn't have to be as hard as you think it may be says media vet #textlinks #trending #SEO #ai #x #media #mediaman

Flashback to Facebook circa July 2020

The advertising boycott battering Facebook is unlike anything the social-media giant has faced in its 16-year history: Three days in, 800 companies worldwide have pulled millions of dollars in advertising from the social network, with brands from Coca-Cola to Ford to global conglomerate Unilever demanding that Facebook monitor hate speech more aggressively #facebook #meta #MarkZuckerberg #meta #socialmedia #socialmedianews #socialmediawars #socialmediatrends #bigtech #technews #flashback #ads #brands #onlineadvertising #popculture #news #newsmedia #media

"To clear our platform’s name on the matter of anti-Semitism, it looks like we have no choice but to file a defamation lawsuit against the Anti-Defamation League … oh the irony!" - Elon Musk, X @X Corp #ElonMusk #quote #X #XCorp #platform #adl #socialmedia #socialmedianews #socialmediawars #news #newsmedia #politics #media

“It was probably good for the industry that he made those changes” - Mark Zuckerberg. (Meta has since laid off more than 20,000 workers, part of an industry-wide trend.) #markzuckerberg #quote #ElonMusk #twitter #X #XCorp #socialmedia #socialmedianews #socialmediaplatforms #platforms #onlinenews #HR #management #bigtech #technews #media #mediaman

“Don’t tell me how good you make it; tell me how good it makes me when I use it.” – Leo Burnett #LeoBurnett #quote #good #ad #advertising #adbiz #creativity #creativenews #creativebiz #media #mediaman

“Advertising is the ability to sense, interpret . . . to put the very heart throbs of a business into type, paper and ink.” – Leo Burnett - #LeoBurnett #quote #advertising #ability #business #type #paper #ink #ad #ads #advertising #adbiz #advertisingbiz #advertisingnews #copy #creativity #popculture #biznews #media #mediaman

“Advertising works most effectively when it’s in line with what people are already trying to do. And people are trying to communicate in a certain way on Facebook – they share information with their friends, they learn about what their friends are doing – so there’s really a whole new opportunity for a new type of advertising model within that.” – Mark Zuckerberg, creator of Facebook #markzuckerberg #quote #facebook #advertising #ads #onlineads #onlineadvertising #socialmedia #platforms #communication #comms #friends #advertisingmodel #businessmodel #biz #bigtech #media

Cable News Finally Seeks Exit From Pay TV Bundle (excerpt)

The dirty little secret about cable news is that Fox News, MSNBC, CNN and all the other players benefit greatly from each other’s existence. The competition is intense, in both ratings and mindshare, but the business that has powered these channels is the pay-TV carriage fee. Fox News benefits because avid MSNBC or CNN viewers, who either don’t care about Fox or actively loathe it, are nonetheless paying north of $2 per month to the channel. MSNBC and CNN benefit because Fox’s large audience subsidizes their channels. via Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter @THR

#THR #cablenews #cabletv #paytv #subscribertv #subscribertelevision #OTT #overthetop #streaming #streamingbiz #bundle #tvbundle #newsbiz #mainstream #mainstreammedia #FOX #foxnews #MSNBC #CNN #businessmodel #businessmodels #disrupt #disruption #biz #broadcast #broadcasters #broadcasting #media

Charter vs Disney

“Disney and Charter have the opportunity to work together on transforming the industry for the long-term benefit of both companies and consumers — but we are either moving forward together, or moving on,” Charter told an investor call. #charter #disney #cabletv #subscriptiontv #paytv #overthetop #subscribertv #newsbiz #broadcast #broadcasters #video #multichannel #programmers #programming #broadcasting #businessmodel #disrupt #disruptors #content #biz #media

SEL Meta Facebook 6th September 2023

SEL's Nicola on Meta's Facebook and Instagram in the European market. Re online advertising. There's an old expression that comes to mind.."Once bitten twice shy", or if that's not quite hitting the sweet spot, how about "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me". European lawmakers and citizens remain most cautious about 'The Big M' and 'FB'. Technology companies and former customers/users have a long memory. Perhaps Europe may be more friendly to X that will become "The Everything App"? Who will step up and fill the void? LinkedIn remains flow of information friendly so credit where credit is due. PS: Ad blockers remain a popular tool to block out online ads from intrusive ad-filled websites also. Big shifts in the air as big tech shake-ups continue in Silicon Valley and beyond the black stump, Iron Mountain, to the digital divide. Gonzo big tech readership contribution for the day. Back to core business of online publishing with a moderate amount of ads, publicity and project management.

SEL August 2023 Meta

'NCIS: Sydney' to premiere in November

U.S and global media giant CBS has announced that NCIS: Sydney will premiere November 13th at 10 p.m. EDT on CBS. The show premieres on Paramount+ down under in Australia on November 10.

The Aussie spinoff stars Olivia Swann, Todd Lasance, Sean Sagar, Tuuli Narkle, Mavournee Hazel and William McInnes. In the show, U.S. NCIS agents and AFP (Australian Federal Police) join forces to investigate naval crimes in Australian waters.

The original flagship NCIS will enter its 21st season once the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes resolve. NCIS has seen spinoffs NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS: New Orleans and the most recent being NCIS: Hawai'i.

NCIS: Sydney will also stream on Paramount+ in the United States once episodes air on CBS.

Critics (isn't everyone a...) tend to believe this will be a success for Paramount/Parmount Plus in the somewhat embattled streaming entertainment sector as many folks are watching their budgets more than ever.

#NCIS #NSICSydney #CBS #Paramount #ParamountPlus #streaming #streamingseries #streamingbiz #entertainment #entertainmentnews #popculture #showbiz #media

SEJ LinkedIn and Facebook re Cryptocurrency games Google August 2023

SEJ's Matt on Google updating it's online advertising policy regarding cryptocurrency, crypto based games and casino themed/geared games, NFT games, casino games with crypto payment systems and more. You get the idea. The policy has been updated so read the fine print. If one screws up one will not automatically be cancelled (per cancel culture), but rather you have 7 days to get your ship deck in order and have the bad actor/bad apple walk the plank and disappear, ready for a fresh voyage into the still murky waters of the cryptocurrency online advertising world. Innovation is one thing but don't be a dastardly pirate ala Pirate Bay or your ship will soon sink. Bad actors will not be tolerated. Did something just whisper about a Stake themed story on the Gambling911 site where the loot went missing in the past 48 hours or so? Interesting timing maties. Far safer and calmer seas in being a media and online media agent than being an online cryptocurrency casino in the current turbulent waters I would suggest. When in doubt don't do it, or consult with Captains Parrot and First Mate before hand. If you must write to Google and read the T&Cs. At last resort hire a lawyer. Good luck and fair winds. The ripple effect! Open 4 business.

MMA / UFC @UFC News:

MMA fighter Sean Strickland punches Israel Adesanya fan on day one in Australia

Bondi Junction, Sydney a one hit wonder for SS and Izzy fan!

Strickland punched an Israel Adesanya fan in the stomach while in Australia for UFC 293 fight week.

“Boom, right in the guts” Strickland..“I’d only been in Australia a day and already I’d committed an assault. Initially, I thought the guy was coming up for a photo. Because anybody who wants a photo, man, I love the fans. But if you wanna come up to me and run your f…ing mouth, I’ll smack you like I smack anybody else".

“Uppercut to his stomach. Then I walked away. But if I see the guy again, man, no problems. ... I’ll thank him for not pressing charges.” #UFC293 #UFC #UFCNews #UFCSydney #UFCAustralia #SeanStrickland

#IsraelAdesanya #combatsports #mmafans #thefan #onepunch #BondiJunction #streetfight #boom #photo #photoopp #mmanews #combatsports #sportsbiz #satire #popculture #aussie #sportsbusiness #trend #trending #buzz #hype #publicity #thankyou #media

"I look at Google and think they have a strong academic culture. Elegant solutions to complex problems" - Mark Zuckerberg #MarkZuckerberg #quote #google #searchengine #culture #solutions #problems #digital #tech #algorithm #media

"After all the stuff that I've been through, I'm trying to rebuild my brand and be true to who I am, and be authentic, and make the truest, realest content that I can" Logan Paul @LoganPaul : Social media influencer and podcaster (Impaulsive @impaulsive ) #LoganPaul #quote #brand #authentic #content #socialmedia #Influencer #popculture #podcaster #media

"I always say fitness is the first step to greatness. And I try to encourage my fans to be on the same page as that. Because fitness is the first step to setting a habit that you necessarily don't want to do but are still committed to doing every single day. And so I think that's why I always, always try to get a workout in" - Jake Paul @jakepaul , Social media influencer and boxer #JakePaul #quote #fitness #greatness #habit #committed #committment #workout #work #socialmedia #Influencer #boxing #popculture #sports #sportsbusiness #biz #media

"When I was first starting to achieve success in the WWE @WWE , I got to be surrounded by the last class of true greats, and they all had little tips and secrets. You learn a lot from watching somebody work" John Cena @JohnCena #JohnCena #quote #success #WWE #wrestling #tips #secrets #combatsports #sportsbiz #entertainment #popculture #biz #work #mindset #attitude #media

“A brand for a company is like a reputation for a person. You earn reputation by trying to do hard things well.” – Jeff Bezos #JeffBezos #quote #amazon #brand #brands #branding #reputation #marketing #biz #biznewes #image #media #mediaman

UFC Open Workouts. "Who knows what this guy can do:?!

“The UFC @UFC says I must do some open work outs tonight at 540.. If you bring gloves I’ll spar you! Just don’t fucking cut me! Lmao” – Sean Strickland @SStricklandMMA via X @X yesterday #seanstrickland #quote #UFC293 #UFCSydney #UFCAustralia #UFC #UFCOpenWorkouts #MMA #mixedmartialarts #combatsports #sports #popculture #trending #media

“2 hours in customs…. Australia don’t want to be here as much as you don’t want me here. We will get through this together and then you guys can go back to being… actually I’ll wait till get through customs lol.” - Sean Strickland @SStricklandMMA , UFC @UFC professional fighter

Sean ‘Tarzan’ Strickland will challenge Israel ‘Stylebender’ Adesanya @stylebender for the UFC Middleweight title at UFC 293. Venue: Qudos Bank Arena. Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney, Australia. Sunday September 10, 2023

#seanstrickland #quote #UFC #tarzan #UFC293 #UFCSydne #UFCAustralia #ufcnews #IsraelAdesanya #Adesanya #AdesanyaStrickland #MMA #combatsports #sportsbiz #sportsbusiness #sportsnews #popculture #media

"Fight you for the centre Jack". "Comon bro, we're both boxers". "Oh yeah, thata boy". "I knew I'd like you". "You just can't fall". #UFC293

MMA / UFC @UFC News

'Stylebender' Israel Adesanya defends his middleweight title vs Sean Strickland at UFC 293 this Sunday September 10th in the west of Sydney, Australia

Probed about how and who he ranks among the all-time greats.

"I was chasing that, I was chasing the greatest of all time and I still think I’m one of the greatest of all time, but I put Alex Volkanovski as the greatest of all time in my eyes".. "I see the work he does, he’s my buddy, I love the way he fights and he’s one of my favorite fighters in history."

#MMAnews #UFCNews #UFCMedia #UFCAustralia #IsraelAdesanya #Stylebender #seanstrickland #AlexVolkanovski #Volk #Goat #combatsports #sportsbiz #sportsnews #legends #popculture #media

Google Cloud

Out with the old. Cloud with the new.

Are you "woke"?!

According to new data from media tracking group Streem, “woke” has now laid its roots into the media. The media monitoring company found the terms “woke”, “wokeness” and “wokeism” have been used more than 35,000 times across the Australian media in the past year. #woke #wokeness #wokeism #newsmedia #newsbiz #popculture #culture #media #mediaman

MMA/UFC @UFC News/Insider Goss: Adesanya vs Strickland

“He’s a what? A former Nazi?!!? No way.” Israel Adesanya on Sean Strickland’s past

“Tim! Did you know Sean was a former Neo Nazi?”

“I had no idea”...“I’ll do some deep diving on him, because this is breaking news.

“Wow…he’s gonna loooove me, then. Wooo, is he gonna love me.”

“It’s only when the cameras are around that he tries all this sh*t,“But when I’m around, he doesn’t bark at me like that.

“And you know I keep receipts. So I smacked him, he does nothing, then when we’re onstage, he’s like, ‘I’ll come down there right now’.

“But there was no security backstage. He could’ve turned around and we could’ve gone right there.”

#UFC293 #AdesanyaStrickland #seanstrickland #IsraelAdesanya #UFCSydneey #UFCAustralia #MMA #mixedmartialarts #combatsports #sportsnews #sportsbiz #entertainment #entertainmentnews #showbiz #popculture #worldnews #media

“Brand is just a perception, and perception will match reality over time.” – Elon Musk @ElonMusk , CEO of X Corp, SpaceX and Tesla. #ElonMusk #quote #brand #perception #X #XCorp #SpaceX #Tesla #xAI #branding #marketing #advertising #adbiz #brandnews #popculture #biz #media

“The greatest thing to be achieved in advertising, in my opinion, is believability, and nothing is more believable than the product itself.” – Leo Burnett #LeoBurnett #quote #believability #belief #product #ads #adveritsing #adbiz #adnews #adindustry #advertisingindustry #advertisingbiz #marketing #pr #biz #media #mediaman

Pro Wrestling and USA Wrestling News Update

Gable Steveson @GableSteveson Steps Back from 2023 World Championships

USA Wrestling has revealed that 2020 Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson will not be participating in the upcoming 2023 Senior World Championships set for September 16-24 in Belgrade, Serbia. Steveson, a Minneapolis native, had previously signaled his return to freestyle wrestling with a victory at the 2023 U.S. Open in Las Vegas and a subsequent win at Final X in Newark, N.J.

Steveson has appeared on the NXT @WWENXT pro wrestling broadcast a handful of time over the past year. He's done some promos, one or two match interference and had officially one match. The sports legend has a love and passion for pro wrestling and the NXT contract has enabled more financial stability.

Steveson's absence from the tournament clears the way for Mason Parris to step in as his replacement in the 125 kg men's freestyle category. Based in Ann Arbor, Mich., Parris holds number 2 position on the 2023-24 U.S. Senior Men’s Freestyle National Team. This event marks his inaugural appearance at a Senior World Championships representing Team USA.

2020 Olympic champion Gable Steveson (Minneapolis, Minn./Gopher WC RTC) has notified USA Wrestling that he will not be competing in the 2023 Senior World Championships at 125 kg in Belgrade, Serbia in September.

Replacing Steveson in the 125 kg position in men’s freestyle at the World Championships is Final X runner-up Mason Parris (Ann Arbor, Mich./Titan Mercury WC/Cliff Keen WC). Parris, who is No. 2 on the 2023-24 U.S. Senior Men’s Freestyle National Team, will be competing in his first Senior World Championships for Team USA.

Steveson returned to freestyle wrestling for the first time since the Olympic Games in Tokyo when he won the 2023 U.S. Open in Las Vegas in April, then secured his position on the 2023 U.S. Senior World Team with his victory at Final X in Newark, N.J. in June.

Parris will compete at the Senior World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, September 16 and 17.

Parris was a 2019 Junior World champion in men’s freestyle at 125 kg, competing in Tallin, Estonia. Other freestyle achievements include a 2022 U.S. Senior Open title, runner-up in 2023 Final X, second place at the 2023 U.S. Open, runner-up at the 2021 World Team Trials and a third-place finish at the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials. Parris most recently won a gold medal at the United World Wrestling Ranking Tournament in Hungary.

He has a 2023 NCAA champion for Michigan at 285 pounds. Parris won the 2023 Dan Hodge Trophy as the nation’s top college wrestler, going undefeated for the Wolverines with a 33-0 record, with 21 bonus point wins.

Parris was a 2021 NCAA runner-up. He was also fifth in the 2022 NCAA Championships. In 2020, when the NCAA Championships were cancelled, Parris was named NWCA First-Team All-American.

A native of Lawrenceburg, Ind., Parris won three Indiana state high school titles for Lawrenceburg High School.

#GableSteveson #prowrestling #wrestling #USAwrestling #WWE #WWENXT #combatsports #sportsnews #sportsbiz #olympics #olympicgames #NCAA #sportsentertainment #entertainment #entertainmentnews #popculture #legend #media

Pro Wrestling Dream Match via AEW @AEW Dynamite -

September 6, 2023

Le Sex Gods (Chris Jericho @IAmJericho & Sammy Guevara @sammyguevara ) def Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher & Mark Davis)

Jericho hits Fletcher with the Judas Effect for the win.

"Sammy Guevara desperatly needs the tag"

"What a shot right there by Chris"

"Sterio forearm smashes Jericho"

"That's that athletism of Guevara that I mentioned before guys" Don Callis @TheDonCallis

"That is why Aussie Open one of the highest regarded tag-teams from around the world" Excalibur @ShutUpExcalibur

"Perfectly done right there by Sammy" Taz @OfficialTAZ

"Chris Jericho...friendly fire"..

"Jericho showboating, hit his own man"

"No, I think its narcissist behavior what I'm seeing, it's all about him" - Don Callis

“Sammy wants nothing to do with Jericho at this point in time” Excalibur

“I’m sure they can patch it up” Taz

“The cracks in their relationship widening” Excalibur

Video highlights via AEW Official YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yjr4k4ZEWA&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

#AEWDynamite #AEW #AllEliteWrestling #DreamMatch #wrestling #prowrestling #LeSexGods #AussieOpen #aewtagteam #aewtagteams #tagteamwrestling #professionalwrestling #combatsports #entertainmentnews #sportsbiz #sportsnews #popculture #story #storyline #storytelling #forthewin #broadcast #multimedia #video #highlights #ratings #media

Australian Streaming By The Numbers

Netflix had 6.1 million subscribers, down 3 per cent, while Amazon Prime Video was up 9 per cent to 4.5 million. Disney+ crept up 1 per cent to 3.1 million, and Stan rose 2 per cent to 2.6 million. Foxtel’s Binge rose 22 per cent to 1.5 million, Paramount+ rose 41 per cent to 1.5 million and Kayo Sports jumped 8 per cent to 1.4 million. *Figures include unpaid subscriptions.

#streaming #australianstreaming #streamingbiz #streamingentertainment #Netflix #Amazon #PrimeVideo #Stan #Foxtel #Binge #ParamountPlus #KayoSports #entertainment #entertainmentnews #streamingnews #showbiz #streamingtv #subscribe #subscribers #popculture #aussie #media

Search Engine/Advertising News

Each year, Google pays more than $100 million to Australian news publishers under the News Media Bargaining Code. #google #searchengine #googlenews #advertisingnews #adbiz #alphabet #australiannews #newsmedia #newspapers #newspublishers #socialmedia #bigtech #newsbiz #media

Pro Wrestling

“And once again, it’s a regretful moment what happened. But Tony Khan made his decision. And like I said, CM Punk was a big part of AEW for the time he was here, and if you’re going to go out, he went out on top for sure by having this good match with Samoa Joe in a sold-out stadium, not sold out, but the highest selling ticket seller of all time. So. That’s my thoughts on that.” Chris Jericho via Talk Is Jericho @TalkIsJericho #ChrisJericho #quote #CMPunk #talkisjericho #AEW #allelitewrestling #AEWAllIn #wrestling #prowrestling #wrestlingnews #wrestlingpodcast #podcast #sportsbiz #sportsnews #popculture #media

The Mike Douglas Show. Terry Funk and Sylvester Stallone. 1978. (For educational purposes). #themikedouglasshow #mikedouglas #terryfunk #sylvesterstallone #tv #legends #entertainment #popculture #media #mediamanculture #mediamanentertainment #mediamanlegends #mediamanmovies #mediamantelevision #mediamanint

Combat Sports: UFC @UFC Media

Israel Adesanya: 'He Does Not Care and That is What Makes Him Dangerous'. UFC 293

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0GdFUfOrCE&ab_channel=UFC

#UFC293 #UFCSydney #UFCAustralia

#IsraelAdesanya #seanstrickland #combatsports #MMA #sportsbiz #video #media

"One thing I can't prove, but I firmly believe is that two men were put on this earth - one threw a punch and a third guy came over and watched. And that happened before anybody ever threw or kicked a ball" Dana White, UFC @UFC prez #DanaWhite #quote #UFC #MMA #fighting #sportsbiz #combatsports #culture #world #media

SEJ Google Sites August 2023

SEJ's Roger on the situation regarding Google sites for SEO purposes! This article explains much. We own and operate many mainstream websites done with Adobe Dreamweaver and such and a handful of Google Sites also. Our main and traditional coded websites are massively more popular than the Google Sities template created. When we first discovered Google Sites we had big expectations, but learned the hard way. It was a minimum financial and time investment with Google Sites. Many folks would have expected the Google branded Sites to take off, given the owner and that was putting money in the pockets of Google but the internet can and does work is mysterious ways. Squarespace is buying Google Sites, if the deal hasn't already gone through. Interesting investment. Spread the risk as always. What a web we weave.

EA Sports UFC

Sean Strickland @SStricklandMMA for the win. Let's F'n Go! #UFC5 #UFC293 #seanstrickland

EA Sports UFC 5. As Real As It Gets. Sean Strickland for the win. Let's F'n Go!

Be extremely subtle, even to the point of formlessness. Be extremely mysterious, even to the point of soundlessness. Thereby you can be the director of the opponent's fate. Sun Tzu #SunTzu #quote #theartofwar #artofwar #subtle #mysterious #director #mindset #strategy #media

Gamification: the application of typical elements of game playing (e.g. point scoring, competition with others, rules of play) to other areas of activity, typically as an online marketing technique to encourage engagement with a product or service. "gamification is exciting because it promises to make the hard stuff in life fun" #gamification #games #gamesbiz #gamesindustry #gaming #gamebiz #biz #innovation #popculture #media #mediaman

Agency: an organization, company, or bureau that provides a particular service. The media agency has been creating and executing online advertising, online publicity and online news campaigns for over two decades. He is the head of the advertising and creative agency #agency #agent #ads #pr #popculture #sportsbiz #adbiz #mediaagent #mediabiz #media #mediaman #mediamanint

"We're not marketing the fight" - Jake Paul @jakepaul re potentially vs Logan Paul @LoganPaul via BS w/ Jake Paul @BSJakePaul

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbOMdYhMj2s&ab_channel=BSw%2FJakePaul

#JakePaul #LoganPaul #bsjakepaul #jakepaulpodcast #PaulBros #JakePaulLoganPaul #popculture #sports #combatsports #dreammatch #broadcaster #boxer #Influencers #socialmedianews #sportsbiz #biz #buzz #media

"Logan's @LoganPaul a solid dude man. You can tell he's done a bit of wrestling and that when he was younger, so he's still got a stong big base. Even on the bottom there's a couple of positions. You really feel he's strong, when he wanted to get up, he could get up. Good body awareness, so he's been there before. Yeah, maybe a UFC @UFC or MMA fight soon" - Alexander Volkanovski @alexvolkanovski

"Dana White, let's go"! - Jake Paul

Video (Official Alexander Volkanovski YouTube Channel)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W77Fi9bRSA&ab_channel=AlexanderVolkanovski

#AlexanderVolkanovski #Volk #LoganPaul #UFC #ufctraining #training #workout #workoutvideo #video #combatsports #wrestling #MMA #sportsbiz #sportsnews #media

"Wrestlers tend to do good in MMA because they tend to be just some tough guys. It's not a karate situation where they grew up their whole life punching the air; in a wrestling situation, you grab a hold of another human being every day" - Chael Sonnen @ChaelSonnen #ChaelSonnen #quote #wrestlers #MMA #karate #wrestling #combatsports #UFC #sports #media

"There are so many reasons, not just for me, but for the fans".. "He's always been a fantastic person, There's layers to people. And when people are just so hung up on the outer layers of what a person can be, you get stuck there. And if you want to stay there, that's great. But when you get to know the core of a person, that's where I like to hang out. To me, Punk's been nothing but great." Zelina Vega @ZelinaVegaWWE on CM Punk (via Newsday) #ZelinaVega #quote #wrestling #prowrestling #CMPunk #popculture #sportsbiz #media

Wrestling Business Podcast Newsbyte

Could a leading pro wrestling promotion sue a wrestling news themed podcaster of note? Fans, workers and the world may know sooner rather than later. A Twitter (now X @X birdie told us) #wrestlingbusiness #wrestlingpodcaster #wrestlingpodcasts #wrestling #prowrestling #podcaster #podcasting #popculture #sportsbiz #media

MMA/Pro Wrestling News

UFC @UFC And WWE @WWE To Close Merger Next Week, Make New York Stock Exchange Debut As TKO Group

UFC remains world's number one combat sports promotion in almost all metrics

WWE remains world's number one pro wrestling promotion in all metrics

Endeavor Group management enjoyed strong relationship and mutual respect for WWE's Vince McMahon many years ago; Led to official talks...

UFC parent Endeavor Group and WWE advised they expect to close the planned merger of UFC and WWE on September 12th. That’s ahead of schedule as Endeavor stated in August it expected the deal to close in mid-to-late September. This can be viewed as a positive sign.

Endeavor and WWE announced a deal last spring for the Ari Emanuel-led firm to take control of WWE and merge it into a new, stand-alone entity with UFC. The pro wrestling and mixed martial arts powerhouse will be called TKO Group Holdings and trade on the New York Stock Exchange. Valued at $21 billion, TKO will be a subsidiary of Endeavor, with 51% control. WWE (Raw, SmackDown) will control 49%.

Emanuel will be CEO. Dana White will continue as president of UFC.

Vince McMahon, WWE’s longtime leader, executive chairman and major shareholder, who masterminded the deal with Endeavor, was set as executive chair of the new company’s board. In early August, WWE announced federal law enforcement agents had executed a search warrant and served a federal grand jury subpoena on McMahon although no charges had been brought. WWE CEO Nick Khan also advised then that McMahon was on a medical leave of absence until further notice following spinal surgery.

WWE launched an internal probe of McMahon in 2022 to investigate allegations of payments to women, which it found had totaled close to $20 million and that caused it to revise several quarterly financial statements. The probe concluded last November and McMahon paid the company $17.4 million for costs incurred.

“As previously disclosed on June 17, 2022, a Special Committee of the Board of Directors was formed on June 15, 2022 to investigate allegations of misconduct by Vince McMahon. As previously disclosed, the Special Committee investigation was completed during the fourth quarter of 2022. However, related government investigations remain ongoing,” the company said in SEC filing August 2.

The vast majority of pro wrestling fans and media are excited about the merger. Some staff in the WWE are understood to have some mixed feelings with the deal as in the history of company mergers it's not uncommon for some jobs to be lost for cost efficiencies. The higher one performers, in the ring, and/or in the office and corporate environment, the safer their job would likely be.

Staff, management and wrestlers continue to step up to impress the powers that be. At this stage nobody wants to hear the famous words heard from time to time, "We wish you well with your future endeavours".

Buzz remains strong for the WWE coming off record breaking numbers for a string of its recent premium live events (formally known as Pay-Per-Views), and the UFC is currently presenting a very solid card in Australia - UFC 293, coming off Fight Week down under. UFC media and media related events have been packed and have achieved worldwide and strong industry news coverage. You can bet the UFC (and WWE) powers that be are watching closely - we already know they follow the news, online news and social media buzz.

Little wonder wrestlers and legends to be such as John Cena, Grayson Waller and Logan Paul fit so well into the WWE marketing and media machine. Pub, sports bar, watercooler and cafe talk includes potential dream matches with the UFC's 'Bam Bam' (into The Bloodline), Volk vs Stone Cold Steve Austin, and Sean Strickland has the "killer heel or mega babyface" persona, just as long as WWE PR can control the beast. Everything is a risk, especially in the world of MMA meets UFC, but TKO and the brains trust has managed things beautifully over the course of this history making deal says Media Man.

#UFC #WWE #Endeavor #TKO #TKOGroup #EndeavorGroup #UFC293 #NYSE #AriEmanuel #DanaWhite #VinceMcMahon #wrestling #prowrestling #WWERaw #SmackDown #MMA #combatsports #sportsbiz #wrestlingnews #mmanews #entertainment #EntertainmentNews #popculture #PLE #PPV #payperview #merger #biz #mediadeal #trends #buzz #media

Not quite the Indian death lock! Pedigree Indian variation! #WWESuperstarSpectacle

Pro Wrestling

WWE @WWE SmackDown. September 8, 2023

AJ Styles @AJStylesOrg vs Jimmy Uso @WWEUsos

Charlotte Flair @MsCharlotteWWE and Shotzi @ShotziWWE vs Damage CTRL and as usually the case, more surprises, confrontations and high drama in and around the squared circle as competitors chase gold by just about any means necessary!

#SmackDown #WWESmackDown #WWE #wrestling #prowrestling #combatsports #entertainment #entertainmentnews #popculture #FOX #TV #streaming #media

Dana White Says Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk Fight 'Probably Not' Happening; The highly-anticipated Mark Zuckerberg vs. Elon Musk fight is all but cooked ...

'cause Dana White says the billionaire brawl is "probably" never going to happen. The UFC honcho -- who got involved in negotiations after the two tech nerds agreed to take their beef to the cage -- was pessimistic when asked Thursday about whether the potential matchup would actually happen ... pretty much killing all hpe of seeing the bout come to fruition. “I never say never, but probably not," Dana told Charly Arnolt on "OutKick The Morning." via TMZ Sports @TMZ_Sports #DanaWhite #TMZ #TMZSports #MarkZuckerberg #ElonMusk #zuckmusk #UFC #MMA #popculture #sportsnews #sportsbiz #media

Wrestling and Surfing Connection!

Hulk Hogan @HulkHogan tells Joe Rogan @joerogan :

"Wishes He Was Laird Hamilton". "I wanted to be him."

"That's the surfer guy right?" Hogan asks.

"Yeah, he's a freak, like a real physical freak. The guy's a maniac about training and recovery and nutrition," Rogan answers.

"This is really gonna sound weird to say because I've never admitted this in front of anybody, but I wanted to be him."

Rogan : "You wanted to be Laird Hamilton?"

"When I saw him ride those big waves bro. That big, tall, blond guy that was built like crazy. I said, man, I could have been him instead of me". Hogan.

"That's crazy, 'cause you're Hulk Hogan," Rogan says.

"Could you imagine riding one of those waves, bro? The rush?"

"I have several friends who are big wave surfers and I am in awe" Rogan.

"On a short board. I mean that's insane. Bro, you fall off, you might not come out of that thing". Hogan.

"Do you surf?" Rogan's co-host.

Hogan says his former lawyer, who was president of the Malibu Surf Club, taught him to surf on "little baby two to three-foot breakers."

He'd also rent boards and surf Diamond Head when he'd visit Hawaii.

Video/Audio via Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2SydVEJ8apGliqKX1W2SWS?si=Z2QNZ5spSx6OcBDPaLNnYw&nd=1

#JoeRogan #HulkHogan #joeroganeexperience #wrestling #prowrestling #surfing #LairdHamilton #health #lifestyle #wellbeing #lifestyle #stories #FearFactor #walkertexasranger #podcast #popculture #sports #biz #streaming #mbs #media

Combat Sports; Hype rises for Tyson Fury @Tyson_Fury vs Francis Ngannou via media

“World champion in boxing,” Ngannou to Fury.

“Because in fighting, I think you are very limited in general. Bro, you’re very limited.”

“I think I could beat you in a cage” Fury.

“I would kick your ass in a cage, no problem. I’ll beat you in a boxing ring and then I’ll kick your ass in a cage. 100 percent. “I’ll beat you at boxing, and I’ll beat you in a cage. No problem. I’ll beat him at boxing and I’ll beat him at a cage fight, no two ways about it.”

“You can’t even think about that,” Ngannou said. “Focus on boxing for right now.”

Video

Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou | KICKOFF PRESS CONFERENCE (Top Rank Boxing @trboxing YouTube)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ohY5vso_oE&ab_channel=TopRankBoxing

#TysonFury #Francis #Ngannou #FuryVsNgannou #toprankboxing #boxing #boxingnews #boxingmedia #video #multimedia #quotes #sportsbiz #sportsnews #hype #mediaconference #PPV #payperview #streaming #popculture #sportsbiz #trend #trends #buzz #media

“Advertising, as a single entity is capable of creating vast changes in our social structure, simply does not exist. Its impact is too diffuse, too omnidirectional.” – William Hesse #WilliamHeesse #quote #advertising #creating #social #biz #advertisingbusiness #ads #media #mediaman

LinkedIn

Glory Kickboxing. To the victor goes the glory. The Man In The Arena. #glorykickboxing #kickboxing #collision6 #collision #glory #combatsports #boxing #martialarts #fighting #fite #sportsbiz #streaming #sportsmarketing #broadcasting #biz #sportsnews #winwin #media

UFC 293 News

"Sydney, it's been too long. We're delighted to be back down under in this great sporting nation"...

Video/Multimedia via Official UFC @UFC YouTube Channel

UFC 293: Live Weigh-In Show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBFvGoyYkN0&ab_channel=UFC

#UFC293 #UFC #UFCSydney #UFCAustralia #UFCWeighIn #MMA #combatsports #sportsnews #sportsbiz #sportsmarketing #livesports #sportsnews #sportsmedia #trend #trending #hype #letsgo #seanstrickland #forthewin #andnew #media

UFC 293 News

"Sydney, it's been too long. We're delighted to be back down under in this great sporting nation"...

Video/Multimedia via Official UFC @UFC YouTube Channel

UFC 293: Live Weigh-In Show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBFvGoyYkN0&ab_channel=UFC

Wrestling with Freddie Prince!

"I know Japan is watching and loving it ... I think it's really awesome" Prinze said on "Wrestling with Freddie," while adding that Nakamura cutting promos in Japanese, to diss Seth Rollins, only heightened his sense of anticipation for their match at Payback. "This was my match of the week. I know I said the girls [Becky Lynch and Trish Stratus] stole the show, but this was my match of the week. The story that these guys told — this was like old, old-school wrestling. Before the '80s got goofy and everyone got characters ... [it] was like '70s wrestling where you pick a body part, and beat the living hell out of that body part. This was like [an] old school Jerry The King Lawler territory match, where like in the interview he says, 'I know he's hurt his back, and I'm going after it.' This is exactly what these guys did." "If that's the story, then holy s–t, they just saved this and made it special," Prinze added. "Otherwise, the Seth Rollins thing can get old — 'I wrestle every week' — but if it's him and his pride [against Nakamura] ... that's really cool. That's the story they told in the ring as well" #WWEPayback #WWE #FreddiePrince #wrestlingwithfreddie #SethRollins #ShinsukiNakamura #wrestling #prowrestling #combatsports #podculture #podcast #wrestlingpodcast #entertainment #showbiz #media

“The only people who care about advertising are the people who work in advertising” – George Parker #GeorgeParker #quote #advertising #ads #adnews #adbiz #media #mediaman

“Creativity about life, in all aspects, I think, is still the secret of great creative people.” – Leo Burnett #LeoBurnett #quote #creative #creativity #advertising #ads #biz #life #media

"I am in the fighting game. I don't care about anything else. I don't watch the news, I don't care about politics, I don't care about other sports. I don't care about anything I don't need to care about. This is my sport: it is my life. I study it; I think about it all the time. Nothing else matters" - Conor McGregor @TheNotoriousMMA , UFC @UFC and combat sports legend #conormcgregor #quote #fighting #UFC #MMA #news #politics #sport #study #focus #mindset #sportsbiz #media

Combat Sports News

UFC @UFC 293. Sunday, 10th September, 2023

Sydney, Australia

Israel Adesanya @stylebender vs Sean Strickland @SStricklandMMA for The Middleweight Title

Tai Tuivasa @bambamtuivasa vs Alexander Volkov @AlexDragoVolkov

Manel Kape vs Felipe dos Santos

Justin Tafa vs Austen Lane

Tyson Pedro sv Anton Turkalj

Undercard:

Carlos Ulberg vs Jung Da-Un

Jack Jenkins vs Chepe Mariscal

Jamie Mullarkey vs John Makdessi

Nasrat Haqparast vs Landon Quinones

Mike Mathetha vs Charlie Radtke

Shane Young vs Gabriel Miranda

Kevin Jousset vs Kiefer Crosbie

#UFC293 #UFCSydney #UFCAustralia #UFC #seanstrickland #forthewin #MMA #ufcnews #ufcmedia #mmamedia #mmanews #mixedmartialarts #combatsports #sportsnews #sportsbiz #PPV #payperview #entertainment #popculture #broadcast #USA #Aussie #trend #trending #media

Combat Sports News:

UFC @UFC 293. Sunday, 10th September, 2023 Sydney, Australia

Israel Adesanya aka "The Cringe Lord" per SS quote, or aka "The Stylebender" vs Sean Strickland @SStricklandMMA aka "Tarzan" for The Middleweight Title

The vast majority of Aussie fight fans have really taken a liking to Tarzan er Strickland, whose verbal punches sting almost as hard as his hits in the Octagon (or on the street or anywhere else).

USA/Australian Alliance vs China for the main event says some segments of fans and news media; Not much mention of New Zealand. Monster vs Nails and 'The Puppy King'. Cheers to a hell of a tough fight for the (current) champ and challenger.

Tai "Bam Bam" Tuivasa @bambamtuivasa vs Alexander Volkov @AlexDragoVolkov

#UFC293 #UFCSydney #UFCAustralia #UFC #seanstrickland #Tarzan #IsraelAdesanya #Stylebender #CringeLord

#forthewin #MMA #ufcnews #ufcmedia #mmamedia #mmanews #mixedmartialarts #combatsports #sportsnews #sportsbiz #PPV #payperview #entertainment #popculture #broadcast #USA #Aussie #trend #trending #media

Quotes in the spirit of UFC @UFC Fight Week down under in Sydney, Australia

The Art Of War, by Sun Tzu

“Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win”

“If you know the enemy and you know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles"

"If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter" - George Washington

"War - An act of violence whose object is to constrain the enemy, to accomplish our will" - George Washington

#UFC293 #UFCSydney #UFCAustralia #UFC #quotes #suntzu #theartofwar #georgewashington #MMA #combatsports #USA #Australia #China #sportsbiz #sportsnews #popculture #world #worldnews #trend #trends #totrend #seanstrickland #forthewin #AndNew #buzz #media

Quotes in the spirit of UFC @UFC Fight Week down under in Sydney, Australia

The Art Of War, by Sun Tzu

“Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win”

“If you know the enemy and you know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles"

"If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter" - George Washington

"War - An act of violence whose object is to constrain the enemy, to accomplish our will" - George Washington

Red Bull Racing

Discussion Takeaways include: "The sum is greater than the parts"

"Grow a passionate fan base"

"I think we're just scratching the surface"

"It's about capitalizing on the opportunity"

"We think Red Bull helps us achieve that".

LinkedIn

ONE Championship. By infographics and numbers. Demonstrates the areas that the promotion is number one in. Smart move. KO.

#onechampionship #one #martialarts #mma #mixedmartialarts #infographic #sportsnews #sportsmarketing #sportsbiz #sportsbusiness #bizdev #broadcasting #liveevents #audience #media

Pro Wrestling. WWE @WWE SmackDown

"Soak all this in. Take in that 15 minutes of fame., 'cause when I'm done with you The Miz @mikethemiz ain't gunna waste his time" Austin Theory @_Theory1 to LA Knight @RealLAKnight

"God you guys are cute together. If your done boring everybody why don't I show you incells how to do this. "Whose this guy to my right"? "Mush mouth moron. yeah! Whose this guy to the left? A cross-eyed halfwit. Yeah! But I tell you what, if you two crotch goblems wanna come on up and get srerved we can make that happen right now. TD Garden right here. TD Garden stands on legends way. And in a very legedary way Austin Theory at just 26 year old, you can get your gester kicked tonight with everybody sayin' LA Knight Yeah! Knight to Theory and Grayson Waller @GraysonWWE

#SmackDown #WWESmackDown #wrestling #prowrestling #LAKnight #AustinTheory #GraysonWaller #entertainment #popculture #FOX #TV #media

"Tarzan" to def "Stylebender" for the "upset"! Round 4. #UFC293

UFC post reply

"Well you know guys. I'm good at support. Not because you like me. Just 'cause Izzy sucks. When I respect your country more than Izzy does its easy to support me. Well you guys, I'm going to have a *ucking war for you guys and I'm gunna *uckin loose some brain cells for you *ucking guys. Thank you for showing me all the love. Thank you" - Sean Stickland #UFC293 #seanstrickland

WWE @WWE SmackDown

The Brawling Brutes vs The Judgment Day

#SmackDown #WWESmackDown #WWE #wrestling #prowrestling #BrawlingBrutes #JudgementDay #FightNight #combatsports #entertainment #EntertainmentNews #popculture #FOX #TV #media

" @WWEAsuka making it pretty clear what she wants" Michael Cole @MichaelCole

"I need to brush up on my Japanese but it's very apparent that Askua wants the championship that is hanging over Iyo Sky's shoulder. The very same championship that Iyo captured while cashing in her Money In The Bank at the expense of Asuka, Charlotte and Bianca Belair" Corey Graves @WWEGraves #SmackDown

MMA/Pro Wrestling News

UFC

@UFC

And WWE

@WWE

To Close Merger Next Week, Make New York Stock Exchange Debut As TKO Group

UFC remains world's number one combat sports promotion in almost all metrics

WWE remains world's number one pro wrestling promotion in all metrics

Endeavor Group management enjoyed strong relationship and mutual respect for WWE's Vince McMahon many years ago; Led to official talks...

Emanuel will be CEO. Dana White will continue as president of UFC.

UFC @UFC 293. Sydney, Australia.

Tyson Pedro @tyson_pedro_ def Anton Turkalj. Round 1. KO

Justin Tafa @Justin_Tafa def Austen Lane. Round 1. TKO.

Tai Tuivasa @bambamtuivasa vs Alexander Volkov. Tai for the win?!

#UFC293 #UFC #UFCSydney #UFCAustralia #SticklandAdesanya #Stylebender #TysonPedro #JustinTafa #BamBam #Tuivasa #MMA #combatsports #dogdayafternoon #wholetthedogsout #dog #popculture #trend #trends #trending #buzz #forthewin #andnew #media

UFC @UFC 293. Sydney, Australia

Sean Strickland @SStricklandMMA def Israel Adesanya @stylebender

"I dunna man. I might still be dreaming" SS

The MW division has officially been shaken up! Sean Strickland is the CHAMP! per UFC social media

#UFC293 #UFC #UFCSydney #UFCAustralia #SticklandAdesanya #seanstrickland #Stylebender #MMA #combatsports #AndNew #dogdayafternoon #wholetthedogsout #dog #popculture #trend #trends #trending #buzz #forthewin #andnew #media

UFC Asia Twitter

"*ucking legend. What the *uck is this?! What is this? Am I *ucking dreaming. Am I gunna wake up? Somebody hit me. Oh my god you guys. Never in a million years did I think I'ld be here man. Like I don't *ucking cry much but I'm trying to keep my *hit together right now"... "You guys know, Izzy's a bad *otherfucker you guys. You don't fight that guy with I dunno how many highlight reel knockouts. He's beat the majority of my friends. He's beat pretty easily so. Man, I was even doubting myself at times. But you know, I gotta say the fans in Australia, you guys motivated me. Not even joking around, when I'm walking in here and I'm hearing you guys yelling it *ucking fueled me you guys. *uck, I want to thank you guys for this win, 'cause you "ucking motivated me" - Sean Strickland @SStricklandMMA #UFC293 #AndNew

Media Man Int Twitter

@SStricklandMMA

(Image credit: UFC

@UFC

) #UFC293 #ANDNEW #SeanStrickland #quote #UFC #UFCSydney #UFCAustralia #MMA #sportsnews #combatsports #media #mediaman

UFC @UFC 293: Post-Fight Press Conference

Press Conference

"Good to be back in Sydney. Thanks to all his hard work and ah love of the sport. How *ucking crazy is this game! How crazy is this game? 23 years when I'm looking at the internet and reading all the bullshit, and all these people who think they know about fighting.. and I'm not *ucking siting here acting like I thought this was going to happen here tonight. But what do I always say - don't judge a fight until t happens. You never know what the hell's going to happen in this batshit nutty sport".. - Dana White @DanaWhite , UFC president

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpxZdLcsbIE&ab_channel=UFC

Interview

"Nah, nay, it's cool man. I won, I got paid. I got a bonus. I'm a happy guy you know. Yeah its good you guys, it's fun. I love to fight. Here's the thing guys. I'm excited 'cause I won".. Sean Strickland @SStricklandMMA

Video

Sean Strickland: 'You Start To Realize I'm A Way Better Boxer Than You' | UFC 293

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13xQaX_gp5E&ab_channel=UFC

#UFC293 #UFC #UFCSydney #UFCAustralia #SticklandAdesanya #Stylebender #SeanStrickland #Strickland #Tarzan #DanaWhite #AndNew #UFCChampion #legend #MMA #combatsports #dogdayafternoon #wholetthedogsout #popculture #trend #trends #trending #buzz #forthewin #andnew #media

SEJ Linkedin and Facebook re AI ChatGPT SEO

Search Engine Journal's Ryan Jones asks ChatGPT about the future of AI SEO. That's one of the better AI Bot answers given to a human that I'm aware of. I was expecting something like out of '2001: A Space Oddessey' ala HAL 9000 vs Dave Bowman, but this was good. I have concerns about other subjects ChatGPT may get asked about however. That's a good bot. Keep learning!

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”

UFC 293. "Tarzan" def "Stylebender". 5 rounds by unanimous decision. "Well you guys, I give up so many brain cells". "I love you guys"..:How you live your life"..."Thank you". Sean Strickland.

UFC @UFC 293 results. Sydney, Australia.

September 10, 2023

Sean Strickland defeats Israel Adesanya by Unanimous Decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)

Alexander Volkov defeats Tai Tuivasa by Submission (Ezekiel choke) at 4:37 of Round 2

Manel Kape defeats Felipe dos Santos by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Justin Tafa defeats Austen Lane by TKO (strikes) at 1:22 of Round 1

Tyson Pedro defeats Anton Turkalj by TKO (strikes) at 2:12 of Round 1

Carlos Ulberg defeats Da Woon Jung by Submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:49 of Round 3

Chepe Mariscal defeats Jack Jenkins by Verbal Submission (arm injury) at 3:19 of Round 2

Jamie Mullarkey defeats John Makdessi by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Nasrat Haqparast defeats Landon Quinones by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Charlie Radtke defeats Blood Diamond by Unanimous Decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)

Gabriel Miranda defeats Shane Young by Submission (neck crank) at 0:59 of Round 1

Kevin Jousset defeats Kiefer Crosbie by Submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:49 of Round 1 (Credit: UFC) *for educational and entertainment purposes.

Much respect to all competitors

#UFC293 #UFCSydney #UFCAustralia #UFC #Adesanya #Strickland #AndNew #UFCChampion #Tarzan #MMA #combatsports #sportsnews #sportsmedia #popculture #media

Movie Box Office

'Nun II' tips her habit at North American box office with $32.6 million; God bless

From the nunnery and chuch to the dark side - The Conjuring horror franchise, The Nun II, is the numero uno movie in North America, earning $32.6 million in receipts this weekend. The good guys at at Box Office Mojo continue in their tradition of dishing up timely and quality goods er numbers. Good and bad news still tends to travel fast, be it via pigeon, dove or bot postman.

The Equalizer 3 sneaks into 2nd spot at $12.1 million, followed by My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 in third with $10 million, Jawan at No. 4 with $6.2 million and Barbie still has her doll face on at No. 5 with $5.9 million.

Blue Beetle in 6th place with $3.8 million, Gran Turismo ideling along in 7th position with $3.4 million, Oppenheimer on 8th with $3 mill, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem in 9 Talk to Me on 10th.

Pretty average figures compared to a few months back, let alone the roaring 80s when going to the movies - drive in or theatre was all the rage, pre internet, VOD or other tech whizbangs.

How did you movie and starts rate this weekend? That's showbiz and the show must go on, even when the bean counters haven't got as many beans to count.

#boxoffice #movieboxoffice #movienews #entertainment #entertainmentnews #showbiz #popculture #buzz #Nun2 #TheEqualizer3 #MyBigFatGreekWedding3 #trends #trending #biz #media

11th September 2023

Social Media News

Meta's Facebook traffic to news publishers has dived 50 percent this year

Web traffic from Facebook to Aussie publishers has crashed by about 50 per cent since the start of this year, as the Meta-owned platform escalates its pivot away from news. This is despite it having nujmerous months left in its multi-million dollar deals with media firms.

Figures compiled for internal use by several local publishers and data from analytics platform SimilarWeb show a precipitous fall in the amount of traffic reaching news articles published locally from Facebook in the last 9 months. 9 lives? Maybe, maybe not.

The "social media wars" as the Media Man Group coined them continue for infinity at this stage of the game of big tech business and beyond.

#socialmedia #socialmedianews #socialmediawars #facebook #meta #socialmediaplatforms #news #newswebsites #newschannels #facebookchannels #facebookfeeds #newsfeeds #newsbiz #bigtech #onlinepublishing #ads #onlineads #onlineadvertising #onlinemarketing #onlinebiz #biz #trend #trends #ai #aussiebigtech #Aussie #media #mediaman

Wrestling / WWE @WWE RAW News

Rhea Ripley @RheaRipley_WWE vs Raquel Rodriguez @RaquelWWE "Dirty" Dominik is banned!

Gunther @Gunther_AUT Intercontinental Title celebration "The Ring General" - Imperium!

Cody Rhodes @CodyRhodes to appear with more intel for the WWE Universe

#WWERAW #WWE #wweic #wwewomen #wrestling #prowrestling #sportsentertainment #womenswrestling #sportsnews #entertainment #EntertainmentNews #showbiz #popculture #USA #austria #broadcast #broadcasting #TV #media

Wrestling Dream Match:

Gunther @Gunther_AUT vs Cody Rhodes @CodyRhodes in a WWE @WWE ring?!

Will the powers that be allow it to happen?!

#dreammatch #WWE #WWERAW #Gunther #CodyRhodes #wrestling #prowrestling #fantasybooking #dfs #dailyfantasy #booker #bookerman #sportsbiz #combatsports #entertainment #popculture #fight #winwin #winwinwin #media

"...Questions Kevin Owen character.." Dominik Mysterio @DomMysterio35

"You know what.. Enough!" Damian Priest. @ArcherOfInfamy Fans: Booooooooooooo! #WWERaw

"When are you going to decide that your on these guys level"? Fit Finley, wrestling legend. Advice given to WWE @WWE 's Grayson Waller #WWEAfterTheBell #AfterTheBell #wwepodcasts #GraysonWaller #GWEffect

Pro Wrestling: WWE @WWE RAW

Jey Uso @WWEUsos and Kevin Owens @FightOwensFight vs Judgement Day

"Samoan drop and Priest @ArcherOfInfamy going to roll out of harms way. And here comes Finn Balor @FinnBalor going to run into a kick by Jey as well"... Michael Cole @MichaelCole

#WWERaw #WWE #wrestling #prowrestling #JudgementDay #wwetagteam #entertainmentnews #popculture #USA #TV #broadcast #media

Wrestling: WWE @WWE RAW

"Jey Uso @WWEUsos is in the Judgement Day and there's not a darn thing you can do about it" - Dominik Mysterio @DomMysterio35 to Cody Rhodes @CodyRhodes ..flicks Rhodes tie

#WWERAW #WWE #DirtyDom #JudgementDay #JeyUso #CodyRhodes #wrestling #prowrestling #promo #entertainment #popculture #showbiz #USA #TV #broadcast #media

Pro Wrestling: WWE @WWE RAW

Women's Wrestling: Femme Fatales!

"An answer to this onslaught but she might not need one" Wade Barrett @StuBennett

"And Zoey Stark @ZoeyStarkWWE comes in an a kick to the face drops Piper Viven @pipernivenwwe "... Michael Cole @MichaelCole

"And again this alliance that seemed to be fostered last week continues now with Zoey Stark and Shayna Bazler @QoSBaszler "...

#WWERaw #WWE #wwetagteams #wrestling #prowrestling #womenswrestling #shooters #mma #combatsports #femmefatal #femmefatals #faction #entertainmentnews #popculture #sportsbiz #USA #TV #broadcast #media

WWE @WWE RAW

The Miz @mikethemiz vs Akira Tozawa @TozawaAkira

"As entertaining as Miz has been playing The Joker @jokermovie , acting the fool over the past few weeks, make no mistake - Miz is a guy who has won it all in the WWE for a reason" - Wade Barrett @StuBennett

"Oh my goodness, Miz and been miserable since LA Knight @realLAKnight arrive on the scene here in WWE".. Michael Cole @MichaelCole

#WWERAW #WWE #wrestling #prowrestling #sports #combatsports #entertainment #entertainmentnews #popculture #yeah #Miz #wrestlingnews #USA #TV #broadcast #media

All Elite Wrestling @AEW wins Media Man 'Wrestling Promotion Of The Month'; GM Tony Khan makes strong management decisions over the past few months and breaks world record for paid attendance in the UK last month at All In. Aims to build upon momentum. Credit where credit is due. FITE TV @FiteTV enjoys a positive media buzz riding off the buzz of AEW success. Combat sports and wrestling promotions benefiting from extra media buzz covering the UFC @UFC Middleweight Title change in Sydney, Australia. #allelitewrestling #aew #tonykhan #wrestling #prowrestling #wrestlingpromotion #promotionofthemonth #sportsentertainer #wrestlingnews #wrestlingpromotions #popculture #sportsnews #media #mediamancombat #mediamanculture #mediamanentertainment #mediamanpromo #mediamansports #mediamanwrestling #mediamanint

LinkedIn MLW Court Baurer

Global strategy and campaign pays dividends for MLW. AEW also got a one up on the world's leading promotion in overseas territory - the UK. With the Internet Matrix Of Things the audience finds you! There's a customer bord every minute - P.T. Barnum...something to that effect. Win-Win-Win!

“The Simpsons” @TheSimpsons are returning with new episodes.

In honor of the 35th season of the animated series, Fox released an extended trailer Monday.

“Feeling worthless at work, Homer volunteers to be a school crossing guard,” reads a description of the new season’s first episode. “But when his safety squad receives too much funding, the crossing guards become a force to be feared in the all-new “Homer’s Crossing” episode of ‘The Simpsons.’”

The show, featuring Homer Simpson, his wife Marge, and their children Bart, Lisa and Maggie, is the longest-running primetime scripted show in television history.

“This season Marge experiences a series of nightmares about young Bart’s childhood coming to an end; Homer accidentally volunteers for a school crossing guard position; sixty years in the future, Lisa recounts the story of how Homer was scapegoated for a power outage that plunged Springfield into darkness days before Thanksgiving; and the annual chilling trilogy “Treehouse of Horror XXXIV” is back!” a press release about the extended trailer states.

James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Matt Selman and Al Jean serve as the executive producers on “The Simpsons” which is a Gracie Films Production in association with 20th Television.

#TheSimpsons #Homer #Simpsons #Fox #entertainment #entertainmentnews #populture #TV #trends #media

Twitter post

Pro Wrestling Semi-Retired Legendary Executive And Promoter Eric Bischoff @EBischoff On All Elite Wrestling Collission TV Ratings and the Punk factor

Bischoff pro wrestling themed podcasts 83 Weeks @83Weeks and Strictly Business offer great insights for casual, hardcore wrestling fans, media analysts.

AEW top brass (GM) Tony Khan made the announcement of cult-like pro wrestling legend of sorts, CM Punk, leaving live challenger promotion on the September 2nd edition of AEW Collision.

In an interesting sequence of events the show delivered the worst ratings in history via TNT.

Collision averaged 345,000 viewers across the 2-hour broadcast, with approx 90,000 people tuning out as soon as the Punk announcement was delivered to an already ruckes crowd.

Eric Bischoff has advised media his thoughts on the situation, timing, chain of events etc..

"I think people are making too big a deal [out of it]. Before you jump to the conclusion that 89,000 people left because of CM Punk... I think that's a giant leap into fantasy land. It could have been for other reasons, it had nothing to do with CM Punk".

"What was the lead-in for that show? That's the first thing I would want to know. I think there was a fair amount of curiosity about what is Tony gonna do? People who might not watch Collision decided to tune in and get a real-time update about what the situation was because it got a lot of press."

"I predicted it months ago ... it opened up with 800,000 and before Punk got let go, it was bouncing around 400,000 or 500,000 viewers. It wasn't like it was setting the world on fire to begin with and we all knew that when college football became a thing, it was gonna take another big hit".."I don't think Punk's departure ultimately will have as much of an impact on Collision as people think it did, because it didn't have a positive impact on the show, to begin with... he wasn't as big of a draw as people think he is."

The Punk departure has opened the door for Punk to negotiate with numerous other pro wrestling promotions if he chooses to. It appears unlikely Punk will return to professional mixed martial arts, after a brave but poor showing (2 lossed from 2 fights) in the UFC in what seems like a lifetime ago - 2016 and 2018. Punk has also don a limited amount of MMA commentary in the past and some low to moderate level acting work. Some of his body of work is listed on IMDb under his real name Phill Brooks.

Speculation remains whether he will turn up at former employeer WWE at some point, which would offer some short to medium term buzz for the WWE, or if WWE will pass up the unique opportunity that presents.

Numerous wrestling themed podcasters including Corney, Konnan (with Disco), Meltzer, Busted Open and a swag of others have been using the news and fodder to fuel their already passionate fan base as every man and his dog (perhaps Izzy's also per UFC SS banter), has an opinion as to what to do with Punk? Misfits Boxing - perhaps as a commentor, a return to Marvel as a special contributor, cosplay expo special attraction?! Brand endorsements: Pepsi and more! Punk Energy?! The Punk Podcast Channel?! Fans and the industry remain mainly thankful for the creation and contribution of Punk, with a couple of exceptions - such is the pro wrestling biz and life in general. Thank you Punk.

#EricBishoff #CMPunk #wrestling #prowrestling #wrestlingpodcast #wrestlingpodcasts #wrestlingnews #entertainment #entertainmentnews #gonzo #combatsports #MMA #sportsbiz #popculture #promoters #ratings #tvratings #podcasts #Influencers #sportsbiz #sportsmarketing #sportsbusiness #sportsmedia #socialmedia #trends #trending #buzz #biz #media

Promoter: someone who tries to encourage something to happen or develop:

a promoter of peace

a person who organizes and arranges sports and musical events:

a wrestling and mixed martial arts promoter

a boxing/rock concert promoter

a promoter of media, online advertising and advertising services

a promoter of free speech, freedom of thought and expression

#promoter #promoters #promotions #sportspromoter #combatsports #wrestling #wrestlingpromoter #publisher #ads #advertising #sportsbiz #adbiz #seo #newsmedia #newsbiz #popculture #trends #buzz #media #mediaman

Promoter: someone who tries to encourage something to happen or develop:

a promoter of peace

a person who organizes and arranges sports and musical events:

a wrestling and mixed martial arts promoter

a boxing/rock concert promoter

a promoter of media, online advertising and advertising services

a promoter of free speech, freedom of thought and expression

WWE's @WWE Triple H and NXT's @WWENXT Shawn Michaels tie for Media Man 'Creative Of The Month' award #tripleh #shawnmichaels #wwe #nxt #wwenxt #wrestling #prowrestling #creative #creativeofthemonth #creativity #popculture #entertainmentnews #sportsnews #wrestlingnews #showbiz #storyline #storylines #characters #audience #connection #emotions #content #buzz #trends #ratings #media #media #mediaman #mediamanint

ENDEAVOR ANNOUNCES CLOSE OF UFC® AND WWE® TRANSACTION TO CREATE TKO GROUP HOLDINGS, A PREMIUM SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY

September 12, 2023

New Company to Begin Trading Today, September 12, on the New York Stock Exchange Under “TKO” Ticker Symbol

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. & STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR) (“Endeavor”) and World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (previously NYSE: WWE) (“WWE”) today announced the close of their previously announced agreement and the launch of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) (“TKO”).

TKO brings together UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, and WWE, an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment, to create a new premium sports and entertainment company serving more than one billion young and diverse fans1, reaching viewers in 180 countries, and producing more than 350 annual live events. Through this combination, TKO will leverage Endeavor’s expertise in areas including domestic and international media rights, ticket sales and yield optimization, event operations, global partnerships, licensing, and premium hospitality to drive revenue growth.

“The creation of TKO marks an exciting new chapter for UFC and WWE as leaders in global sports and entertainment,” said Ariel Emanuel, CEO of Endeavor and TKO. “Given their continued connectivity to the Endeavor network, we are confident in our ability to accelerate their respective growth and unlock long-term sustainable value for shareholders. With UFC and WWE under one roof, we will provide unrivaled experiences for more than a billion passionate fans worldwide.”

“This is the culmination of a decades-long partnership between Endeavor and WWE across strategic initiatives including talent representation and media rights. Given our collaborative, trusted relationship and Endeavor’s incredible track record of success growing UFC, we believe WWE is optimally positioned for future growth and success as part of TKO,” said Vince McMahon, Executive Chairman of TKO. “Our focus remains on delivering for our fans across the globe as we take the business to the next level alongside UFC and Endeavor.”

TKO will begin trading today on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “TKO,” with Endeavor holding a 51% controlling interest in the new company and existing WWE shareholders holding a 49% interest in the new company, on a fully diluted basis.

Leadership Team

As previously announced, TKO is led by:

Ariel Emanuel, Chief Executive Officer, who continues as Chief Executive Officer of Endeavor;

Mark Shapiro, President and Chief Operating Officer, who continues as President and Chief Operating Officer of Endeavor;

Andrew Schleimer, Chief Financial Officer; and

Seth Krauss, Chief Legal Officer, who continues as Chief Legal Officer of Endeavor.

Dana White is now Chief Executive Officer of UFC and Lawrence Epstein remains Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of UFC. Nick Khan continues at WWE in the role of President.

The Board of Directors of TKO is led by Vince McMahon as Executive Chairman of the Board and consists of 11 members, including Mr. Emanuel, Mr. Shapiro, and Mr. Khan, in addition to the following directors:

Peter C.B. Bynoe, Senior Advisor at DLA Piper LLP;

Egon P. Durban, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Silver Lake;

Steven R. Koonin, Chief Executive Officer of the Atlanta Hawks, LLC;

Jonathan A. Kraft, President of the Kraft Group LLC;

Sonya E. Medina, President and Chief Executive Officer of Reach Resilience;

Nancy R. Tellem, Executive Chairperson and Chief Media Officer of Eko; and

Carrie Wheeler, Chief Executive Officer and a board member of Opendoor Technologies Inc.

Advisors

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC served as financial advisors to Endeavor, Latham & Watkins LLP served as legal advisor to Endeavor, and Alvarez & Marsal served as integration advisor to Endeavor. The Raine Group served as lead financial advisor to WWE. J.P. Morgan and Moelis & Company LLC served as financial advisors to WWE. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP served as legal advisor to WWE, and Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal advisor to WWE’s controlling stockholder, McMahon.

About Endeavor

Endeavor (NYSE: EDR) is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; and sports, fashion, events and media company IMG. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation, sports operations & advisory, event & experiences management, media production & distribution, experiential marketing and brand licensing.

About TKO

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company that comprises UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, and WWE, an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. Together, our organizations reach more than 1 billion TV households in approximately 180 countries, and we organize more than 350 live events year-round, attracting over one million fans. TKO is majority owned by Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company.

About UFC®

UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and 228 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world, while broadcasting to over 900 million TV households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok: @UFC.

About WWE®

WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), is an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion homes worldwide in 25 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, FOX Sports, TNT Sport, Sony India and Rogers. The award-winning WWE Network includes all premium live events, scheduled programming and a massive video-on-demand library and is currently available in more than 180 countries. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to WWE Network. Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com.

Website Disclosure

Investors and others should note that TKO announces material financial and operational information to its investors using press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts, as well as its Investor Relations site at investor.tkogrp.com. TKO may also use its website as a distribution channel of material information about the Company. In addition, you may automatically receive email alerts and other information about TKO, UFC and WWE when you enroll your email address by visiting the “Investor Email Alerts” option under the Resources tab on investor.tkogrp.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements generally include statements regarding transaction between Endeavor and WWE resulting in the formation and launch of TKO, including statements regarding expected synergies, impacts and benefits of the transaction, future opportunities, and other statements regarding TKO’s future expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows, or future events or performance. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this communication may be forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may,” “will,” “outlook,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “targets,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. The forward-looking statements in this communication are only predictions. Endeavor and TKO management have based these forward-looking statements largely on their current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that management believes may affect its business, financial condition and results of operations. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from what is expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: there may be difficulties with the integration and in realizing the expected benefits of the transaction; Endeavor and TKO may need to use resources that are needed in other parts of its business to do so; there may be liabilities that are not known, probable or estimable at this time; integration of the UFC and WWE businesses may result in the diversion of management’s time and attention; expected synergies and operating efficiencies attributable to the transaction may not be achieved within its expected time-frames or at all; there may be significant integration costs in connection with the transaction; and risks inherent to the business may result in additional strategic and operational risks, which may impact Endeavor’s and TKO’s risk profiles, which each company may not be able to mitigate effectively. In addition, a number of important factors could cause Endeavor’s or TKO’s actual future results and other future circumstances to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements, including but not limited to those important factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” in Endeavor’s or WWE’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, as any such factors may be updated from time to time in other filings with the SEC, including without limitation, Endeavor’s and WWE’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023, WWE’s final prospectus on Form 424(b)(3) filed with the SEC on August 22, 2023 as any such factors may be further updated from time to time in TKO’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and TKOs investor relations site at investor.tkogrp.com. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and, except as may be required under applicable law, neither Endeavor nor TKO undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

1 Derived from third-party survey data and are based on (i) adults age 18 or older who indicated a Top 2 Box score (i.e., chose one of the two most favorable response options) when surveyed regarding UFC and WWE, respectively, and (ii) internet users age 16-64 who indicated they “regularly follow” or “regularly watch” when surveyed regarding UFC and WWE, respectively.

Investor Contacts:

For Endeavor

James Marsh

investor@endeavorco.com

For WWE

Seth Zaslow

seth.zaslow@wwecorp.com

For TKO

Seth Zaslow

investor@tkogrp.com

Media Contacts:

For Endeavor

Brunswick Group

Endeavor@brunswickgroup.com

For WWE

Chris Legentil

chris.legentil@wwecorp.com

For TKO

press@tkogrp.com

Source: Endeavor Group Holdings

Endeavor @Endeavor Announces Close of UFC® @UFC and WWE® @WWE Transaction to Create TKO Group Holdings, a Premium Sports and Entertainment Company

New Company to Begin Trading Today, September 12, on the New York Stock Exchange Under “TKO” Ticker Symbol

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. & STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR) (“Endeavor”) and World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (previously NYSE: WWE) (“WWE”) today announced the close of their previously announced agreement and the launch of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) (“TKO”).

Leadership Team

As previously announced, TKO is led by:

Ariel Emanuel, Chief Executive Officer, who continues as Chief Executive Officer of Endeavor;

Mark Shapiro, President and Chief Operating Officer, who continues as President and Chief Operating Officer of Endeavor;

Andrew Schleimer, Chief Financial Officer; and

Seth Krauss, Chief Legal Officer, who continues as Chief Legal Officer of Endeavor.

Dana White is now Chief Executive Officer of UFC and Lawrence Epstein remains Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of UFC. Nick Khan continues at WWE in the role of President.

Peter C.B. Bynoe, Senior Advisor at DLA Piper LLP;

Egon P. Durban, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Silver Lake;

Steven R. Koonin, Chief Executive Officer of the Atlanta Hawks, LLC;

Jonathan A. Kraft, President of the Kraft Group LLC;

Sonya E. Medina, President and Chief Executive Officer of Reach Resilience;

Nancy R. Tellem, Executive Chairperson and Chief Media Officer of Eko; and

Carrie Wheeler, Chief Executive Officer and a board member of Opendoor Technologies Inc.

Advisors

About Endeavor

About TKO

About UFC®

About WWE®

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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

#TKO #TKOGroup #WWE #UFC #Endeavor #EndeavorGroup #NYSE #wrestling #prowrestling #MMA #mixedmartialarts #sportsbiz #sportsmarketing #sportsbusiness #sportspromotion #sportsnews #PPV #payperview #PLE #PremiumLiveEvents #entertainment #entertainmentnews #sportsnews #media

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Wrestling/MMA News

"Listen, we only have respect for Phil. We appreciate his run here. We appreciate what he did and tried to do with the UFC. Not many people can actually get in there and do what he did. So, when we have respect for Phil, we wish him nothing but the best.” - Nick Khan, WWE @WWE / TKO Group @TKOGrp via ESPN @espn (Marc Raimondi) #NickKhan #quote #CMPunk #PhilBrooks #WWE #UFC #wrestling #wrestlingnews #prowrestling #mmanews #ESPN #sportsentertainment #sportsbiz #sportsnews #media

"I say this all the time. The key to being succesful in life is knowing what you want to do. Once you know who you are and you know exactly what it is you want to do, you get up every day and you grind until you get it, and she (Laura Sanko) is the pefect example of that. What's she's done in a short amount of time is amazing" - Dana White @danawhite , UFC @UFC CEO #DanaWhte #quote #UFC #TKO #success #MMA #martialarts #sportsbiz #sportsbusiness #sportsnews #sportspromotions #sportsnews #selfdevelopment #mindset #motivation #work #hardwork #focus #vision #mbs #media

Wrestling News: WWE NXT @WWENXT September 12, 2023

Becky Lynch @BeckyLynchWWE def Tiffany Stratton @tiffstrattonwwe - NXT Women's Title

Ilja Dragunov def Wes Lee

Damon Kemp, Charlie Dempsey & Drew Gulak defeated Myles Borne, Brooks Jensen & Josh Briggs

Lyra Valkyria def Dana Brooke

Tyler Bate def Axiom

The Creed Brothers (Brutus & Julius Creed) def Edris Enofe & Malik Blade

Nathan Frazier def Akira Tozawa

Confrontation: Bron Breakker and Baron Corbin

Confrontation: Dominik Mysterio andCarmelo Hayes

Segment: Joe Gacy and Ava

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Video Highlights

Becky Lynch is the NEW NXT Women’s Champion: NXT highlights, Sept. 12, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVbv2p8fmNM&ab_channel=WWE

#WWENXT #NXT #NXTWomensChampion #NXTWomen #wrestling #prowrestling #combatsports #entertainment #entertainmentnews #popculture #AndNew #sportsnews #broadcast #TV #media #mediaman

12th September 2023

Mojahed Fudailat Facebook (and an email via Facebook)

Ah Ah Ah Ah! And New! Haha. Comon. Sorry about that : ) Great sporting art. Get's the nod for Media Man 'Animation Of The Month'. Cheers from Sydney, Australia.

Pro Wrestling Dream Match will happen at AEW @AEW WrestleDream

Bryan Danielson vs Zack Sabre Jr

Seattle, Washington. Sunday, October 1, 2023

WrestleDream promises to be special and will honor Japanese pro wrestling and martial arts legend Antonio Inoki

Video Feature via AEW Official YouTube Channel

It's official! Bryan Danielson will face Zack Sabre Jr at AEW WrestleDream on Oct 1st in Seattle!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roS8VfK6l6c&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

#AEW #AllEliteWrestling #AEWWrestleDream #dreamatch #dreammatches #BryanDanielson #ZackSabreJr #AntonioInoki #Inoki #wrestling #prowrestling #combatsports #PPV #ppvs #payperview #legend #legends #wrestlinglegends #tribute #fantasybooking #livesports #entertainment #entertainmentnews #popculture #sportsnews #broadcast #media #mediaman

TKO. Vince McMahon. New York Stock Exchange. Opening bell (For educational purposes) #tko #tkogroup #vincemcmahon #wwe #nyse #wrestling #prowrestling #promoter #legend #boardofdirectors #management #sportsnews #sportsbiz #sportsmarketing #businessnews #history #openingbell #openforbusiness #media #mediamanbusiness #mediamancombat #mediamanculture #mediamanentertainment #mediamanmma #mediamansports #mediamanwrestling #mediamanint

SEJ September 2023

SEJ's Robert with great insight and research into content marketing. Purpose. Intent. Audience. Connection. Experiences. Testing. Follow-up. Improvement. Re-test. Calculate numbers. Repeat the process. Success!

Combat Sports Gonzo Scribes For The Hunter S. Thompson in us all...

The combat sports world including its cousin, pro wrestling, can be dog eat dog at times, borrowing from some banter from new UFC

@UFC

Middleweight Champion Sean "Tarzan" Strickland

@SStricklandMMA

, The People's Champ of MMA. You've got a king of the pack in the UFC, WWE

@WWE

and others. Then there's the challenger brands. You've sometimes also got a board of directors type set-up as per todays official TKO Group

@TKOGrp

mega and historical deal complete with a bell ringing at the New York Stock Exchange

@NYSE

. WWE enjoys a rich history in New York. Once upon a time a Vince McMahon Sr told a young Vince, "Vinnie, The Garden will always be The Garden". (A gem worth scouring YouTube for folks). Throwing a bone and a different type than Moondog Spot and Moondog Red had grown a custom to a few decades ago (dog years included). Life and businesses can be full of non coincidences, plays on words/double meanings, industry jargon and carny (carnival/circus like terms), and this is most certainly the case in and around pro wrestling and mixed martial arts.

Here's a few terms in no particular order, as as per John Cena

@JohnCena

Instagram (and Elon Musk's X

), they are open to interpretation but many hardcores know exactly what they mean:

Amateur

Anti-hero

Angle

Big Ten

Brawler

Blood RiverGreen

Booker

Babyface

Belt

Booker

Botch

Box office

Broadway

Cartoonish

Champion

Cheap Heat

Chump

Clown

Competitive

Creative

Carney

Colour

Corney

Contender

Cult Following

Curtain Jerker

Cross-over

Catch phrase

Chosen One

Dog-House

Double Turn

Dirt sheets

Draw

Enhancement Talent

Exhibition

Fan Favourite

Favor

Fall Guy

Fighting Champion

Gate

Gorilla Position

Good Hand

Hardway

Hot-Tag

Headliner

Heat

Heels

Independents

Insider

It Factor

Jab

Juice

Journeyman

Kimura

Legit

Luchador

Mid-Cars

Kayfabe

Octagon

Over The Top/OTT

Outsider

Mark

Merch

Meltzer

Monster

Money Mark

NCAA

Phantom Title Change

Piledriver

Pinfall

Potato

Potential

Promoter

Promo

Papered

Protected (champion)

Pay-Per-View

Pencil

Pound 4 Pound

Premium Live Event

Rafters

Red Turns To Green

Reversal

Rigged

Ring-in

Robbed

Screw-job

Scripted

Scorecards

Sell-out

Sharks

Sleeper

Slam

Squash

Storyline

Subs

Superman

Suplex City

Shooters

Strap

Stoppage

Stretchers

Submission Hold

Talent

Territory

Tomato

Top Of The Card

Turn

Teaser

Triangle Choke

Undisputed

Universe

VKM

Workhorse

X signal

Zoo

*In a future tweet/post we may elaborate more in what some of these terms mean as some readership may struggle with a few of the super-inside stuff.

#wrestling #prowrestling #MMA #mixedmartialarts #combatsports #KO #submission #promoter #win #fighters #legends #contenders #soldout #sellout #PPV #payperview #streaming #sportsbiz #popculture #gonzo #gonzojournalism #scribe #scribes #mediarights #media #mediaman #mediamanint

Pro Wrestling/MMA Dream/Nightmare Match:

Ultimate Warrior (WWF now WWE) and Tito Ortiz (UFC) vs Vince McMahon and Dana White - Money (and check) Bank In The Bank Rules! Don't Come Monday special stipulation!

*inspired by Chael "The Bad Guy" Sonnen @ChaelSonnen podcast!

*gonzo themed based on (some) real life events in front of audience and absolutely behind the curtain!

*screw-job of a different nature

*Survivor Series. Real Head/Food On The Table situation

*The House Always Wins, almost without expection

(cross-over audience/readership between WWE and UFC/MMA may be more significant than first thought says Media Man)

Chael Sonnen Official YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtiYgdH1NXY&ab_channel=ChaelSonnen

#prowrestling #wrestling #MMA #UFC #ChaelConnen #WWE #dreammatch #nightmarematch #mmapodcast #podcast #legends #GOAT #fantasybooking #gonzo #gonzojournalism #behindthecurtain #moneyinthebank #headofthetable #sportsbiz #kayfabe #fantasybooking #bookerman #podcastofthemonth #sportsentertainment #sportsbiz #popculture #wrestlingmma #crossover #sportspodcast #Influencer #showbiz #biz #sportsnews #buzz #media

SEL's Roger with a more unusual type of article. It's literally a glitch in 'The (Google) Matrix'! See, 'The Matrix' is real as we've been saying for a couple of decades. Google's Morpheus and SEJ's Neo the bad and dirty code sorted. One trace of bad code can spoil the entire process - from web cradle to grave, and beyond. Watch out the for sentinels that 'They" have likely sent. Good crawlers vs bad crawlers. You get the idea. Neo vs Agent Smith continues. Another day in the life of the Wild West of the World Wide Web. Free your mind (and back to work). Gonzo and pop culture reference for the day. Dragula ('The One) track hits! Agent Smith knocks on door. Escape The Matrix! Web 3 activate. All systems are go commander. Agent Tingle out.

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Nick Khan, WWE

“This morning, we announced that WWE and the UFC have officially come together to form TKO Group Holdings, creating a new premium sports and entertainment company. TKO will begin trading today on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “TKO.”

A big thank you to all of you for the hard work and commitment that helped us achieve this milestone.

As we now begin this transition, we will be in touch with more details. In the interim, we will be communicating with each of you regarding new policies and procedures. HR will also be available to answer any and all questions you may have.

We know when companies undergo change it can feel like uncertain times. The special culture that WWE has cultivated over its long history is what has allowed our business to flourish and we will be preserving that as WWE and UFC both continue to grow together as part of TKO.

As always, well continue to focus on the work throughout this transition and make sure to communicate with all of you throughout the process. Thank you, Nick Khan.”

Pro Wrestling/WWE News - September 12, 2023

“This morning, we announced that WWE @WWE and the UFC @UFC have officially come together to form TKO Group Holdings, creating a new premium sports and entertainment company. TKO will begin trading today on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “TKO.”

A big thank you to all of you for the hard work and commitment that helped us achieve this milestone.

As always, well continue to focus on the work throughout this transition and make sure to communicate with all of you throughout the process. Thank you, Nick Khan.”

#NickKhan #WWE #Endeavor #TKO #TKOGroup #UFC #wrestling #prowrestling #wrestlingnews #wwenews #MMA #combatsports #sportsnews #sportsbiz #combatsports #popculture #newsmedia #biz #media

Wrestling / WWE @WWE / TKO Group @TKOGrp News

“This is the culmination of a decades-long partnership between Endeavor and WWE across strategic initiatives, including talent representation and media rights. Given our collaborative, trusted relationship and Endeavor’s incredible track record of success growing UFC, we believe WWE is optimally positioned for future growth and success as part of TKO. Our focus remains on delivering for our fans across the globe as we take the business to the next level alongside UFC and Endeavor.” - Vince McMahon #VinceMcMahon #quote #WWE #Endeavor #TKO #TKOGroup #UFC #wrestling #prowrestling #MMA #combatsports #sportsentertainment #sportsnews #entertainmentnews #biznews #NYSE #newsmedia #media

Tampa Bay to host 2024 Royal Rumble

WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, in conjunction with the Tampa Bay Rays, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, announced that Tampa Bay will host the 37th Royal Rumble in 2024.

WWE will head to town for an entire weekend of events across St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa, Fla., highlighted by the Royal Rumble on Saturday, Jan. 27 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Two days later, Monday Night Raw will emanate from Amalie Arena in Tampa on Jan. 29. This marks the first time that Royal Rumble will be held in Tampa Bay in front of fans since 1995.

“Tampa Bay has long been a terrific market for WWE,” said WWE Executive Vice President of Live Events John Porco. “Thanks to our partners at the Tampa Bay Rays, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, we look forward to a fantastic schedule of events in January.”

“We are excited to welcome WWE back to Tropicana Field for the 2024 Royal Rumble,” said Tampa Bay Rays President Matt Silverman. “The Royal Rumble will provide first-class sports entertainment to both those seeing the action in person and watching as part of a worldwide television audience. This event will bring visitors from around the globe to experience the beauty of our area and all it has to offer.”

“As a leader in event production and promotion, we are thrilled to collaborate with WWE to bring Royal Rumble to our destination,” Caleb Peterson, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater Senior Business Development Manager. “We look forward to welcoming all of the WWE fans to our community, a community that will certainly match their energy and enthusiasm for sports entertainment. A special thank you to our community partners - the Tampa Bay Rays, City of St. Petersburg, and Tampa Bay Sports Commission - for their role in creating this unique opportunity for our destination.”

“Team Tampa Bay loved hosting WrestleMania 37 two years ago and we’re now beyond excited to have the opportunity to collaborate again with our longtime friends at WWE,” said Rob Higgins, Tampa Bay Sports Commission Executive Director. “Royal Rumble Weekend in January of 2024 will be a phenomenal regional effort that spans Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties including both Tropicana Field and Amalie Arena. Together, we’re focused on making sure that WWE Universe is treated to a weekend that’s filled with memories that last a lifetime.”

Royal Rumble will be headlined by the 30-Man and 30-Woman Royal Rumble matches, with the winners of both receiving a Championship Match opportunity at WrestleMania 40.

In addition, official Royal Rumble Priority Passes will soon be available through exclusive partner On Location, giving fans the opportunity to purchase ticket packages before they go on sale to the general public. Royal Rumble Priority Passes will offer fans the chance to be ringside for every exhilarating moment, including premium seating, all-inclusive pre-show hospitality with WWE Superstar appearances, ringside photo opportunities, exclusive merchandise, deluxe accommodations, and much more. Click here to receive exclusive pre-sale access before Royal Rumble Priority Passes go on sale. For more information, please call 855-346-7388.

More information on the ticket on-sale will be announced in the coming weeks. Learn more about registering for pre-sale opportunities.

Wrestling News

Tampa Bay to host 2024 Royal Rumble

WWE @WWE , part of TKO Group Holdings @TKOGrp , in conjunction with the Tampa Bay Rays, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, announced that Tampa Bay will host the 37th Royal Rumble in 2024.

Royal Rumble will be headlined by the 30-Man and 30-Woman Royal Rumble matches, with the winners of both receiving a Championship Match opportunity at WrestleMania 40.

More information on the ticket on-sale will be announced in the coming weeks. Learn more about registering for pre-sale opportunities.

(Source: WWE)

#RoyalRumble #WWERoyalRuble #WWE #TKO #TKOGroup #TampaBay #TampaBaySports #Tampa #wwenews #wwemedia #wrestling #prowrestling #PLE #PremiumLiveEvent #PPV #sportsentertainment #sportsnews #entertainmentnews #liveentertainment #livesports #media

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"There's nothing more important that sports content and live events. We do 350 live events with production. We have a billion in fan base".. - TKO CEO Ari Emanuel #TKO #TKOGroup #WWE #UFC #squawkonthestreet

MMA / UFC @UFC News

“Nobody gave a *hit about Strickland a week ago, and now he’s hot as can be.”.. “That’s the thing with this sport. First of all, in boxing, when a guy who’s a 7-to-1 underdog is fighting, he loses every time. The 7-to-1 dog loses every time. Not in (MMA). Anything is possible in this sport. Last week (with) Strickland, everybody was like, ‘Oh, this fight sucks. This is *ullshit.’ Now everybody’s swinging on him, you know what I mean, and he’s the man.” - Dana White, UFC CEO #DanaWhite #quote #UFC #seanstrickland #Tarzan #UFC293 #UFCChampion #UFCSydney #MMA #combatsports #mmanews #sportsnews #sportsbiz #sportsmedia #popculture #entertainmentnews #trends #buzz #media

"The biggest thrill in the world is entertaining the public, there is no bigger thrill than that" - Vince McMahon #VinceMcMahon #quote #entertainment #entertaining #wrestling #prowrestling #sportsentertainment #wwe #entertainmentnews #popculture #sportsbiz #showbiz #biz #media

"Yeah that was flying around a little bit tonight"... "I think these guys get a little excited, and you make bad mistakes. Radtke did the same thing...and you know me, we didn't run over to him and said 'You better apologize'...he did that on his own. When he came backstage, he was embarrassed...he felt like he was treated like s*** and all that stuff, got emotional for whatever reason.

"We make mistakes. I'm not holier than thou, either, so we've all been in positions where we've made mistakes and it's how you recover from it and how you carry yourself after you make a mistake, he came out and apologized on his own free will, we didn't tell him to do anything. The fact that he did that means that he means it...I'm sure some people accept his apology and some people won't." - Dana White, UFC - September 10, 2023 #DanaWhite #quote #UFC #UFC293 #MMA #Radtke #Kape #ufcnews #ufcmedia #combatsports #sportsbiz #sportsbusinss #life #selfdevelopment #PPV #payperview #popculture #newsmedia #media

"If you don't get noticed, you don't have anything. You just have to be noticed, but the art is in getting noticed naturally, without screaming or without tricks" - Leo Burnett #LeoBurnet #quote #advertising #ads #adbiz #creativity #art #biz #media

“The creative process requires more than reason. Most original thinking isn't even verbal. It requires 'a groping experimentation with ideas, governed by intuitive hunches and inspired by the unconscious.' The majority of business men are incapable of original thinking because they are unable to escape from the tyranny of reason. Their imaginations are blocked.” - David Ogilvy #DavidOgilvy #Ogilvy #quote #creative #original #ideas #thinking #imagination #ads #advertising #creativity #adbiz #adnews #creativity #popculture #agency #agent #biz #media

Boxing Bag. Sean Strickland. (For educational purposes). Credit: Sean Strickland #seanstrickland #boxingbag #boxing #mma #fighting #legend #behindthescenes #media #mediaman #mediamanboxing #mediamanlegends #mediamanmma #mediamansports #mediamanwrestling #mediamanint

Nigerian Influencers Join the Crypto Experience with Sportsbet.io

Press Release: Three Nigerian influencers have Joined the Sportsbet.io team as the company continues to expand its team of ambassadors.

September 14, 2023, London, UK — Sportsbet.io has announced the signing of three high-profile Nigerian personalities as part of the ongoing campaign. TV and radio star Dadaboy, cryptocurrency coach Tola Joseph Fadugbagbe and betting guru Winnerbet are the latest players to ‘Join the Crypto Experience’

Who are the Ambassadors?

Ehizojie, known as Dadaboy, is a Nigerian TV and radio personality who has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers and fans online. He is host of Africa Now Radio on Apple Music and has his own podcast, The Dadaboy Show.

Dadaboy, Brand Ambassador for Sportsbet.io, stated:

“Like Sportsbet.io, I’m all about providing fun, fast and fair entertainment to my audience, whether it's on TV, radio or my podcast. Sportsbet.io is the best place to play, and I look forward to sharing some exclusive promotions over the coming months.”

Meanwhile, Lagos-based Tola Joseph Fadugbagbe is cryptocurrency coach and mentor who has built a strong following via his insight and analysis, including as founder of educational platform Crypto Masterclass.

Tola Joseph Fadugbagbe, Brand Ambassador at Sportsbet.io, stated:

“When it comes to crypto, knowledge is power, and that’s why my partnership with Sportsbet.io is such a great match. We both understand that education around this technology is vital, and I’ll be working hard to show my community the advantages they can enjoy when they choose to bet with cryptocurrency.”

Finally, betting influencer, crypto enthusiast and digital market Ewoma Chris Ejegreh, known as Winnerbet, also joins the team. Winnerbet has established a strong following online for his betting tips.

Ewoma Chris Ejegreh, Brand Ambassador at Sportsbet.io, stated:

“My followers are always on the lookout for the best odds and promotions, and by teaming up with Sportsbet.io, I’ll be able to share these with them going forward. Sportsbet.io is my favorite place to play, and it is a real honor to work closely with them as an ambassador.”

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There are only 300 spots available in the exclusive scheme. Last month, crypto trader Grey Jabesi and lifestyle influencer Amara Kanu became the latest entrants, joining the likes of Aussie cricket legend Brett Lee and Brazilian World Cup winner Denilson.

Anyone who believes that they would make a great Sportsbet.io ambassador can learn more about the program, and apply at: https://jointhecryptoexperience.io/

About Sportsbet.io

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TKO @TKOGrp / WWE @WWE / Wrestling News: Nick Khan quotes

“The conversations are just beginning now. Everybody wanted to make sure that we got all the regulatory approvals in place. Department of Justice approval, SEC approval, a couple of international approvals that we needed and obviously, we got all of those.

“The conversations are happening now. Yes, what everyone envisions is, can you set up an all-star TKO weekend where SmackDown goes on Friday, UFC on Saturday with pay-per-view, and WWE goes with a premium live event on Sunday. Can you do that from the same city? Certainly, a lot of cost efficiencies there in terms of production, but a lot of revenue efficiencies in terms of upside there as well.”

“Certainly, the fighters and WWE superstars stay separate. Could you have a Ronda Rousey or Brock Lesnar come along who can cross from one to the other? Sure, but that’s a once-in-a-decade type of thing. In terms of production, [UFC Exec VP/Operations & Production] Craig Borsari and [WWE Line Producer] Kevin Dunn, they’ve had a number of conversations on those efficiencies, how it might look, how it might work. Hopefully, we have some news on that in a couple of months.”

“Ideally, what we like, especially if you look at the international expansion of WWE’s premium live events and UFC’s already expansion, you could see a lot of events of ‘WWE is going at 3pm eastern from an international location, UFC is going at 8 eastern domestically,’ or the opposite of that.

“We like that too because you have two gates, two merchandise, in theory, if you get a government subsidy for the international or domestic show, you have that and boom, both events are right there. By planning in advance, I don’t believe we’ll trip over each other in any way.”

#NickKhan #quote #quotes #TKO #WWE #UFC #Endeavor #wrestling #prowrestling #SmackDown #WWESmackDown #sportsentertainment #MMA #combatsports #PPV #payperview #payperviews #PLE #liveentertainment #livesports #wrestlingnews #sportsnews #mmanews #sportsbiz #popculture #biz #biznews #trends #buzz #media #mediaman

Wrestling News

WWE @WWE SmackDown. September 15, 2023

John Cena @JohnCena returns as the special guest on "The Grayson Waller @GraysonWWE Effect"

World class pro wrestling, sports entertainment, high drama, twists and turns, atmosphere, family and faction confronations. Expect the unexpected! #WWESmackDown #SmackDown #WWE #TKO #wrestling #prowrestling #JohnCena #GraysonWaller #GWEffect #wrestlingnews #sportsbiz #sportsnews #entertainmentnews #popculture #FOX #trends #buzz #hype #media

News Corp On AI

Robert Thomson told a San Francisco conference last week that as well as potentially wiping out jobs, the use of AI in newsrooms could have a social cost, by generating “rubbish” content. “The danger is, it’s rubbish in, rubbish out, and, in this case, rubbish all about”.

#newscorp #newscorpaustralia #RobertThomson #AI #ArtificialInteligence #newsmedia #newsbiz #media #mediaman

“That is the trouble with many inventors; they lack patience. They lack the willingness to work a thing out slowly and clearly and sharply in their mind, so that they can actually ‘feel it work.’ They want to try their first idea right off; and the result is they use up lots of money and lots of good material, only to find eventually that they are working in the wrong direction. We all make mistakes, and it is better to make them before we begin.” - Nikola Tesla #NikolaTesla #Tesla #quote #investors #patience #work #mind #idea #ideas #result #money #biz #world #universe #media

SEJ Google AI September 2023

SEJ's Kristi on Google Gemini and it's potential and apparent entry into the AI search sector. Of course one should consider the source of Intel. Can we suggest that Search Engine Journal would have a more balanced and probing dig into Google and it's new AI product than they may do themselves? (In an unbiased way). What's really under the hood? Strong tech detail and a modest amount of hype seems to be part for the course of AI Search News and upcoming launches. Reminds us somewhat of the Bitcoin, Blockchain and Fintech sector. X Corp top brass has of course spotted the news. All companies want their AI search to be the most trusted one right?! The nature of our business in and around online publishing with some niche SEO, advertising and PR type services means it's smart for us to keep a tab on the AI sector. Awareness. Research. Respond accordingly. Adjust the sails and rudder if need be. Surfing and swimming, not drowning. In the midst of chaos lies opportunity. Staying the course for the Internet Matrix Of Things Holy Grail. AI, another tool for the hunter instinct in all of us. Man/human vs machine or Man/human with machine? Humans, as said in some.movies and life situations, careful what one washes for. Peace out from HQ.

UFC @UFC 30th Anniversary Q&A w/ Brandon Moreno, Chito Vera & Tatiana Suarez! | Noche UFC

Guest fighters Brandon Moreno, Marlon 'Chito' Vera and Tatiana Suarez

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxepm8A2zHQ&ab_channel=UFC

#UFC #NocheUFC #NocheMexicana #UFCMexico #MMA #ufcqanda #ufcmedia #sportsbiz #sportsnews #media

WWE @WWE SmackDown. September 15, 2023

John Cena @JohnCena to appear on Grayson Waller Effect

LA Knight @RealLAKnight vs The Miz @mikethemiz - rematch

Asuka @WWEAsuka vs Bayley @itsBayleyWWE

AJ Styles @AJStylesOrg vs Finn Bálor @FinnBalor

#SmackDown #WWESmackDown #WWE #wrestling #prowrestling #combatsports #sportsentertainment #entertainment #EntertainmentNews #popculture #FOX #TV #broadcasting #buzz #trend #trends #media

WWE @WWE SmackDown. September 15, 2023

Wrestling Legends The Rock @TheRock and John Cena @JohnCena headline red hot show in excellent segments with plenty of action for vast fanbase

Finn Bálor def AJ Styles

The Street Profits def Cruz Del Toro & Joaquin Wilde

LA Knight def The Miz

Asuka def Bayley

Segment: The Grayson Waller Effect with John Cena

Backstage Segment: Paul Heyman @HeymanHustle and Solo Sikoa

Confrontation: LWO and The Street Profits

#SmackDown #WWESmackDown #PatMcafee #TheRock #DwayneJohnson #JohnCena #wrestling #prowrestling #sportsbiz #entertainment #EntertainmentNews #PopCulture #FOX #TV #broadcast #trends #trending #trendingnow #media #mediaman

MMA Rankings for the UFC @UFC

Pound For Pound

*subject to change. Subjective. Draft.

* Approx 90 percent accurate

*Not decided where new UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland should rank, coming off his victory over Izzy. Should it be #1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or other position?

1. Alexander Volkanovski

UFC featherweight champion

Record: 26-2

Last: W (TKO3) Yair Rodriguez, July 8, 2023

2. Islam Makhachev

UFC lightweight champion

Record: 24-1

Last: W (UD) Alexander Volkanovski, Feb. 11, 2023

3. Jon Jones

UFC heavyweight champion

Record: 27-1, 1 NC

Last: W (Sub1) Ciryl Gane, March 4, 2023

4. Leon Edwards

UFC welterweight champion

Previous ranking: 5

Record: 21-3, 1 NC

Last: W (MD) Kamaru Usman, March 18, 2023

5. Charles Oliveira

UFC lightweight

Previous ranking: 6

Record: 34-9, 1 NC

Last: W (TKO1) Beneil Dariush, June 10, 2023

6. Kamaru Usman

UFC welterweight

Previous ranking: 7

Record: 20-3

Last: L (MD) Leon Edwards, March 18, 2023

7. Israel Adesanya

UFC middleweight

Previous ranking: 4

Record: 24-3

Last: L (UD) Sean Strickland, Sept. 9, 2023

8. Alexandre Pantoja

UFC flyweight champion

Record: 26-5

Last: W (SD) Brandon Moreno, July 8, 2023

9. Sean O'Malley

UFC bantamweight champion

Record: 17-1, 1 NC

Last: W (TKO2) Aljamain Sterling, Aug. 19, 2023

10. Aljamain Sterling

UFC bantamweight

Record: 22-4

Last: L (TKO2) Sean O'Malley, Aug. 19, 2023

UFC Women's Pound For Pound Rankings

1. Zhang Weili

UFC strawweight champion

Record: 24-3

Last: W (UD) Amanda Lemos, Aug. 19, 2023

2. Valentina Shevchenko

UFC flyweight

Record: 22-4

Last: L (Sub4) Alexa Grasso, March 4, 2023

3. Alexa Grasso

UFC flyweight champion

Record: 16-3

Last: W (Sub4) Valentina Shevchenko, March 4, 2023

4. Erin Blanchfield

UFC flyweight

Record: 12-1

Last: W (UD) Taila Santos, Aug. 26, 2023

5. Carla Esparza

UFC strawweight

Record: 19-7

Last: L (Sub2) Zhang Weili, Nov. 12, 2022

Next: TBD

6. Yan Xiaonan

UFC strawweight

Record: 17-3

Last: W (KO1) Jessica Andrade, May 6, 2023

7. Kayla Harrison

PFL lightweight

Record: 15-1

Last: L (UD) Larissa Pacheco, Nov. 25, 2022

8. Larissa Pacheco

PFL lightweight champion

Record: 22-4

Last: W (TKO1) Olena Kolesnyk, Aug. 18, 2023

9. Tatiana Suarez

UFC strawweight

Record: 10-0

Last: W (Sub2) Jessica Andrade, Aug. 5, 2023

10. Seika Izawa

Rizin super atomweight champion

Previous ranking: 8

Record: 11-0

Last: W (Sub1) Claire Lopez, July 30, 2023

#UFC #ufcrankings #ufcratings #UFCp4p #ufcpoundforpount #MMA #mmanews #ufcnews #mixedmartialarts #combatsports #sports #sportsnews #sportsbiz #sportsmarketing #PPV #payperview #payperviews #entertainment #popculture #trends #news #x #media

UFC Pound For Pound Rankings

1. Alexander Volkanovski

UFC featherweight champion

Record: 26-2

Last: W (TKO3) Yair Rodriguez, July 8, 2023

2. Islam Makhachev

UFC lightweight champion

Record: 24-1

Last: W (UD) Alexander Volkanovski, Feb. 11, 2023

3. Jon Jones

UFC heavyweight champion

Record: 27-1, 1 NC

Last: W (Sub1) Ciryl Gane, March 4, 2023

4. Leon Edwards

UFC welterweight champion

Previous ranking: 5

Record: 21-3, 1 NC

Last: W (MD) Kamaru Usman, March 18, 2023

5. Charles Oliveira

UFC lightweight

Previous ranking: 6

Record: 34-9, 1 NC

Last: W (TKO1) Beneil Dariush, June 10, 2023

6. Kamaru Usman

UFC welterweight

Previous ranking: 7

Record: 20-3

Last: L (MD) Leon Edwards, March 18, 2023

7. Israel Adesanya

UFC middleweight

Previous ranking: 4

Record: 24-3

Last: L (UD) Sean Strickland, Sept. 9, 2023

8. Alexandre Pantoja

UFC flyweight champion

Record: 26-5

Last: W (SD) Brandon Moreno, July 8, 2023

9. Sean O'Malley

UFC bantamweight champion

Record: 17-1, 1 NC

Last: W (TKO2) Aljamain Sterling, Aug. 19, 2023

10. Aljamain Sterling

UFC bantamweight

Record: 22-4

Last: L (TKO2) Sean O'Malley, Aug. 19, 2023

UFC Women's Pound For Pound Rankings

1. Zhang Weili

UFC strawweight champion

Record: 24-3

Last: W (UD) Amanda Lemos, Aug. 19, 2023

2. Valentina Shevchenko

UFC flyweight

Record: 22-4

Last: L (Sub4) Alexa Grasso, March 4, 2023

3. Alexa Grasso

UFC flyweight champion

Record: 16-3

Last: W (Sub4) Valentina Shevchenko, March 4, 2023

4. Erin Blanchfield

UFC flyweight

Record: 12-1

Last: W (UD) Taila Santos, Aug. 26, 2023

5. Carla Esparza

UFC strawweight

Record: 19-7

Last: L (Sub2) Zhang Weili, Nov. 12, 2022

Next: TBD

6. Yan Xiaonan

UFC strawweight

Record: 17-3

Last: W (KO1) Jessica Andrade, May 6, 2023

7. Kayla Harrison

PFL lightweight

Record: 15-1

Last: L (UD) Larissa Pacheco, Nov. 25, 2022

8. Larissa Pacheco

PFL lightweight champion

Record: 22-4

Last: W (TKO1) Olena Kolesnyk, Aug. 18, 2023

9. Tatiana Suarez

UFC strawweight

Record: 10-0

Last: W (Sub2) Jessica Andrade, Aug. 5, 2023

10. Seika Izawa

Rizin super atomweight champion

Previous ranking: 8

Record: 11-0

Last: W (Sub1) Claire Lopez, July 30, 2023

Pro Wrestling Legend Chris Jericho goes on record regarding CM Punk Departure From All Elite Wrestling

Via Talk Is Jericho @TalkIsJericho Podcast, AEW All In including Punk discussion

"I don't want to dwell on this or talk about it but I should address it. Of course, CM Punk no longer with AEW, and Wembley was his last match, what a way to go out". "I did talk to him briefly. I was going to do a Frankensteiner off the top and I know that he does that sometimes so I was just curious if he was doing it. I went and talked to him for a bit and asked him if he was doing it, he wasn't. Then I told him I was going to do the GTS with a straight face and I think for a second he thought that I was going to and I was joking of course."

"I did see him that day and once again, it's a regretful moment what happened but Tony Khan made his decision. Like I said, CM Punk was a big part of AEW for the time he was here and if you're going to go out, he went out on top, for sure."

At time of publication it's understood that Punk has both supporters and detractors in the WWE. At least some of the higher up management at WWE are keen to see Punk return. Many wrestling fans have been speculating on real life dream matches should Punk return to the world's leading professional wrestling promotion, now part of TKO. WWE has recently signed Nia Jax and almost certainly Jade Cargill. 'The Rock' appeared on today's Friday Night SmackDown and appears to be certainly heading for a showdown (finally) with cousin Roman Reigns. WWE wants to gets its ratings up for numerous reasons including to impress the likes of FOX, Disney/ESPN and Amazon. Investors and the New York Stock Exchange also have a vested interest to see WWE continue its boon as we near closer to what's known as "The Road To WrestleMania", with a stop-over in Royal Rumble season.

Talk Is Jericho Podcast Channel (Apple)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-is-jericho/id767016946

#ChrisJericho #quote #quotes #wrestling #prowrestling #wrestlinglegend #wrestlinglegends #wrestlingpodcasts #podcast #AEW #AllEliteWrestling #CMPunk #sportsentertainment #combatsports #sportsnews #sportsbiz #entertainment #entertainmentnews #streaming #broadcast #buzz #X #newsmedia #media

SEJ Google update Sept 2023

SEJ's Roger on Google. Re if a site loses website traffic, machine learned content, rankings and.more. Google remains king of the search engine in the vast majority of categories despite numerous AI competitors so if your business has anything to do with popularity/rankings on the web it's smart to read up and keep your finger on the pulse. Published via LinkedIn so LI and the Microsoft folks are certainly across updates of this nature also. It's Spy vs Spy as per the iconic section of MAD Magazine. Their Tech Special is quite the collectors item also. Back to the web publishing and online entrepreneurial business activities!

MMA/Wrestling News : Caged Fury Fighting Championships @CFFCMMA

Commentary by John Morgan and CM Punk (Phil Brooks) @CMPunk

"Look who I ran into backstage" - Morgan

"Yeah, I got some time on my hands, for the next two months" - Brooks

"What do you wanna talk about?" - Brooks

#MMA #mmanews #mixedmartialarts #CMPunk #PhilBrooks #JohnMorgan #CagedFury #CFFC #sportsnews #sportsbiz #wrestling #wrestlingnews #mmapromotion #sportspromotion #promotions #entertainment #entertainmentnews #popculture #buzz #trends #broadcast #broadcasting #X #media #mediaman

Pro Wrestling Dream Match Tipped To Become Reality At All Elite Wrestling @AEW : 'WrestleDream'

FTR vs Aussie Open.

October 1, 2023. Seattle, Washington

AEW Official YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/AEW

Video

Aussie Open set their sights on the AEW World Tag Team Champions! | 9/16/23, AEW Collision

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxPrZn2GFq0&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

#AEW #AllEliteWrestling #AEWWrestleDream #WrestleDream #dreammatch #wrestling #prowrestling #AussieOpen #FTR #aewtag #combatsports #sportsbiz #sportsnews #PPV #payperview #payperviews #FITE #FITETV #streaming #popculture #showbiz #biz #X #media #mediaman

Pro Wrestling Dream Match: Roman Reigns @WWERomanReigns vs Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson @TheRock finally may become reality in a WWE @WWE ring

WrestleMania Season has come early - sort of! The dream match wrestling fans across the globe have been waiting for may actually happen at the upcoming WrestleMania @WrestleMania

This past Friday Night SmackDown 'The Rock' finally showed up to largely a very positive responce. He even got a "Welcome home" from long time rival John Cena @JohnCena

Traditonally with pro wrestling mega matches that are worthy of WrestleMania status, the headliner match or matches get a storyline with usually some confrontations, angles, twists and turns in the lead up.

Reigns remains 'Head Of The Table' and the Tribal Chief of 'The Bloodline'. The trials and tribulations of Reigns and his stable of Samoans are well documented and the numerous crime scenes over the past 3 years have the fingerprints of puppet master and self appointed "Evil Genius" Paul Heyman @HeymanHustle written all over them.

WWE announcers such as Michael Cole @MichaelCole , Corey Graves @WWEGraves and Kevin Patrick @kev_egan sometimes speak of "recruitment drives" as WWE factions look for further strength in numbers. This can strengthen the position much like a Hollywood or MMA agent with numerous world class talents on the books.

Wrestling politics can play in the success of a pro wrestlers (and managers) career, not to mention the always potential threat of talent leaving for a rival faction or promoter!, with or without a Hollywood Writers Strike!

Johnson's return to the WWE appears very timely, and this news fresh off the official launch of TKO @TKOGrp which is akin to a parent of both the WWE and UFC @UFC. Back in 2009 Johnson put the UFC's BMF title around the waist of MMA legend Jorge Masvidal @GamebredFighter

WWE Universal Champion Reigns and cousin, Johnson, can both be described as BMF'er. Johnson is no stranger to colourful language, this week giving the hint to the WWE live audience to chant A hole at Austin Theory @_Theory1 The WWE lockeroom is getting "the rub" from Johnson, but upstart and gold contender Grayson Waller @GraysonWWE may say otherwise. The Aussie Dynamite has been blowing up things and people in the WWE and may have something to say about the potential possibility of others stealing his spotlight, and so may "American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes @CodyRhodes for that matter. Rhodes may look to cash in on a fatigued Johnson, Rhodes and/or Rolllins @WWERollins come WrestleMania, Day 1 or Day 2!

Hollywood's loss (for now) appears to be the WWE Unviverses' gain. The match of the decade continues to near to reality by the day.

WWE, TKO, Reigns, Rock, BFK'ers abound. A perfect storm is brewing. WWE bean-counters, fans and WWE co-workers win. The Samoan American connection is alive and well. Chiefs, elders and fans, brace yourself for a wrestling war of electrifiying consequences. It's just about pick 'em time.

#WWESmackDown #WWE #WrestleMania #WrestleMania40 #RomanReigns #TribalChief #DwayneJohnson #TheRock #CodyRhodes #WWEUniverse #TKO #BMF #wrestling #prowrestling #sportsentertainment #sportsbiz #sportsnews #PLE #PPV #payperview #entertainment #entertainmentnews #popculture @showbiz #trend #trends #buzz #X #media

‘Wrestlers’ Is Here to Rip Your Freakin’ Head Off

The new doc series from the creator of Last Chance U and Cheer is an underdog story pulsing with adrenaline.

From the right corner of the ring, an oiled-up baby face enters with a stone-cold glare and a juicy flex. From the left, a sneering heel climbs through the ropes under floodlights, only to be met with jeers and hisses from the darkness of the stands. What happens next isn’t just a fight; it’s a story. It’s Shakespearean drama. It’s bloody theater that also happens to be more true to life than you’d think.

Wrestlers, the new doc series from director Greg Whiteley (Last Chance U, Cheer) and BBC Studios Los Angeles takes you right to the center of the fight. It doesn’t only depict the brawls between ambitious athletes managing their stressful lives off the ring (though watching a rage-fueled fighter and a hardened vet go head-to-head in a violent, hair-pulling tussle is thrilling –– especially when you consider they’re mother and daughter). The fight at the center of the story is even more intense: Legendary wrestler Al Snow is attempting to keep professional wrestling league Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) afloat, navigating the brutal waters of mounting debt and the power struggles of new ownership.

The seven-episode series is intimate, emotional, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of professional wrestling, revealing the hardship and sacrifice that goes into creating this highly complex feat of performance art and athleticism.

What is Ohio Valley Wrestling?

OVW is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and once served as a premiere training ground for aspiring pro wrestlers like Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Dave Bautista, The Miz, and Randy Orton. In recent years, OVW has struggled to keep its doors open, prompting Snow to sell a majority stake to a group of local businesses — one of whom is Matt Jones, one of the most popular radio personalities in the state of Kentucky.

Who Are the Wrestlers at Ohio Valley Wrestling?

The cast of Wrestlers is comprised of OVW legends like Ca$h Flo, Mr. PEC-tacular, Mahabali Shera, Hollyhood Haley J, and more. To learn more about the babyfaces, heels and bosses at OVW — including their signature moves — check out our Wrestlers cast guide.

Wait, what’s a babyface?

In wrestling, a babyface (also known as a “face”) is a heroic “good guy” or fan favorite. Typically, they’ll play it fair in the ring and avoid cheating or dirty manuevers. The babyfaces in Wrestlers include Ca$h Flo and the Amazing Maria James. The babyfaces perform relative to the heels in any given match, and sometimes wrestlers shift between the two identities, depending on their narrative arc.

So what’s a heel?

Simply put, a heel is a villain — a bad boy, a nasty girl, or anyone who fights dirty in the ring. The heels in Wrestlers include Hollyhood Haley J and Freya the Slaya.

“In wrestling, you’re going to do the same things you do when you tell any story and have a protagonist and an antagonist,” Al Snow told Tudum. “We've got to explain to the audience what the context of the story is, [and help them] understand the challenge that's facing our protagonist, and what the antagonists are trying to prevent.”

In other words: If nothing else, wrestling is a story of good versus evil — and who prevails depends on the day.

Watch Wrestlers on Netflix now.

Video

Wrestlers | Official Trailer | Netflix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hY9CISx70Oo&ab_channel=Netflix

Websites

Netflix: Wrestlers

https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81592264

Ohio Valley Wrestling

https://ovwrestling.com

(Credit: Netflix/OVW)

‘Wrestlers’ Is Here to Rip Your Freakin’ Head Off

The new doc series from the creator of Last Chance U and Cheer is an underdog story pulsing with adrenaline.

Wrestlers, the new doc series from director Greg Whiteley (Last Chance U, Cheer) and BBC Studios Los Angeles takes you right to the center of the fight. It doesn’t only depict the brawls between ambitious athletes managing their stressful lives off the ring (though watching a rage-fueled fighter and a hardened vet go head-to-head in a violent, hair-pulling tussle is thrilling –– especially when you consider they’re mother and daughter). The fight at the center of the story is even more intense: Legendary wrestler Al Snow @TheRealAlSnow is attempting to keep professional wrestling league Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) @ovwrestling afloat, navigating the brutal waters of mounting debt and the power struggles of new ownership.

What is Ohio Valley Wrestling?

Who Are the Wrestlers at Ohio Valley Wrestling?

Wait, what’s a babyface?

So what’s a heel?

Simply put, a heel is a villain — a bad boy, a nasty girl, or anyone who fights dirty in the ring. The heels in Wrestlers include Hollyhood Haley J and Freya the Slaya.

In other words: If nothing else, wrestling is a story of good versus evil — and who prevails depends on the day.

Watch Wrestlers on Netflix now.

Video

Wrestlers | Official Trailer | Netflix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hY9CISx70Oo&ab_channel=Netflix

Websites

Netflix: Wrestlers

https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81592264

Ohio Valley Wrestling

https://ovwrestling.com

(Credit: Netflix/OVW)

#Wrestlers #WrestlersNetflix #OVW #AlSnow #wrestling #prowrestling #streaming #popculture #trends #Trending #TrendingNow #media

Combat Sports News

UFC @UFC Noche Results:

Alexa Grasso (48-47) and Valentina Shevchenko (48-47) fight to a split draw (47-47)

Jack Della Maddalena (29-28, 29-28) defeats Kevin Holland (29-28) by split decision

Raul Rosas Jr defeats Terrance Mitchell by TKO, Round 1, :54

Daniel Zellhuber defeats Christos Giagos by submission, anaconda choke, Round 2, 3:26

Kyle Nelson (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) defeats Fernando Padilla by unanimous decision

Loopy Godinez defeats Elise Reed by submission, rear naked choke, Round 2, 3:38

Roman Kopylov defeats Josh Fremd by TKO (body shot) at 4:44 of Round 2

Edgar Chairez versus Daniel Lacerda declared a no decision at 3:47 of Round 1

Tracy Cortez (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) defeats Jasmine Jasudavicius by unanimous decision

Charlie Campbell defeats Alex Reyes by TKO (right hand) at 3:38 of Round 1

Josefine Knutsson (30-24, 30-25, 30-27) defeats Marnic Mann by unanimous decision

Videos

UFC YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/ufc

Noche UFC: Post-Fight Press Conference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJrM6yp2r-M&ab_channel=UFC

Alexa Grasso: 'I Hope Every September 16th We Can Have a Card Like This' | Noche UFC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqYOHs7tvfQ&ab_channel=UFC

Alexa Grasso Octagon Interview | Noche UFC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCN6z-gM3W0&ab_channel=UFC

Noche UFC: Pre-Fight Panel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuSXblxM1IQ&t=85s&ab_channel=UFC

#UFCNoche #NocheUFC #UFCResults #ufcwomen #MMA #mixedmartialarts #AlexaGrasso

#ValentinaShevchenko #sportsnews #sportsmedia #popculture #PPV #payperview #trend #trending #buzz #X #media

Black Superman - 'Muhammad Ali', By Johnny Wakelin

Lyrics

This here's the story of Cassius Clay

Who changed his name to Muhammad Ali

He knows how to talk and he knows how to fight

And all the contenders were beat out of sight

Sing, Muhammad, Muhammad Ali

He floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee

Mohammed, the black superman

Who calls to the other guy I'm Ali catch me if you can

Now all you fight fans, you've got to agree

There ain't no flies on Muhammad Ali

He fills the arena wherever he goes

And everyone gets what they paid for

Muhammad, was known to have said

You watch me shuffle and I'll jab off your head

He moves like the black superman

And calls to the other guy I'm Ali catch me if you can

He says I'm the greatest the worlds ever seen

The heavyweight champion who came back again

My face is so pretty you don't see a scar

Which proves I'm the king of the ring by far

Sing, Muhammad, Muhammad Ali

He floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee

Mohammed, the black superman

Who calls to the other guy I'm Ali catch me if you can

Sing, Muhammad, Muhammad Ali

He floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee

Muhammad, the black superman

Who calls to the other guy I'm Ali catch me if you can

I'm Ali catch me if you can

Audio

https://music.apple.com/us/album/black-superman-muhammad-ali/286163209

#BlackSuperman #MuhammadAli #Ali

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Women’s flyweight champion Alexa Grasso defended her championship vs Valentina Shevchenko.

The bout went the distance with both competitors coping a bruising in the five-round affair.

Many MMA insiders and hardcore fans are asking questions about the judges scorecards.

A split draw! (48-47, 47-48, 47-47). You could see a look in the eyes of Shevchenko.

One judge giving Grasso the final round 10-8 despite Shevchenko dominating the majority of the round.

Shevchenko spoke with UFC/MMA living legend Daniel "DC" Cormier.

“I think it really was 3-2 on my side, but I think judges felt a little bit of pressure because it was Mexican Independence Day”.

“In a fair fight, in a fair competition, victory would be mine.”

They used to say in the fight game, "That's boxing", but now they may also say, "That's MMA in a foreign land", or something to that effect. We're all heard of the expression "hometown advantage", be it football, or other. A re-match appears on the cards, this time perhaps on U.S soil, or some other place. MMA will survive. Stay hungry!

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