Tyson-Paul bout gives Netflix opportunity to show it can handle big events
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson aren’t the only ones who have high stakes when they meet in the boxing ring on Friday night. For Netflix, it is their biggest live …
Pro wrestling
Netflix series explores women’s dreams in the body-slamming world of Japanese pro wrestling
TOKYO — TOKYO (AP) — “The Queen of Villains” is a typical coming-of-age tale about a young woman’s road to empowerment and self-discovery — except it all takes place in …
WWE’s SummerSlam to be filled with action – and lots of sponsors
Just days away, WWE is gearing up for this year’s SummerSlam, which promises to bring lots of action – and sponsorships. The live event will have 12 total sponsors and …
Hulk Hogan visits Detroit Lions camp, says coach Dan Campbell missed his calling as a wrestler
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Hulk Hogan, visiting Detroit Lions practice, said coach Dan Campbell would have been good in the squared circle. The pro wrestling great even came up with …
In the coliseum of American over-the-topness, WrestleMania stands alone
PHILADELPHIA — He surveyed the Arizona crowd that had paid to catch a wrestling glimpse of the planet’s mightiest heavyweight, as measured in both box-office heft and ink-stained muscles. Then …
WWE kicks, punches, slams marketing efforts into high gear ahead of WrestleMania, its big event
This year’s WrestleMania is just days away, but the WWE’s marketing campaign for its biggest premium live event of the year was kicked into overdrive months ago. In February, three …
After welcoming guests for 67 years, the Tropicana Las Vegas casino’s final day has arrived
LAS VEGAS — In the 1971 film “Diamonds are Forever,” James Bond stays in a swanky suite at the Tropicana Las Vegas. “I hear that the Hotel Tropicana is quite …
WWE, a social media powerhouse, tops 100 million subscribers on YouTube
As WWE gears up for its biggest annual premium live event next month, the company continues to harness the power of its social media presence to reach its fans. A …
WWE strikes deal with Logan Paul and KSI’s Prime, will feature brand on center of ring mat
WWE has struck a deal with Prime, the beverage brand of YouTube stars Logan Paul and KSI, that will see its logo featured on the center of a WWE wrestling …
The Rock, Pitbull, DJ Khaled bring South Florida flavor to Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The 3-0-5 took over the Daytona 5-0-0. Dwayne âThe Rockâ Johnson, Pitbull and DJ Khaled represented South Florida at the Daytona 500, as the trio of …