Zuffa, LLC, owner of the Ultimate Fighting Championship® organization, today announced the launch of a new UFC Fantasy game (fantasy.ufc.com), which will allow fans the opportunity to play a fantasy game right along with the live UFC fights.
“Fans have been asking the UFC to create a new Fantasy game,” said Dana White, UFC President. “We spent a lot of time making sure we developed the kind of game our fans really wanted, and it is incredible – we developed a free Pick’em style game with a full feature set of voting options, and the ability for players to form Leagues.”...More?
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October 19, 2007
New UFC Fantasy Game
October 18, 2007
Batista & The Undertaker with Ricky Hatton
As Ricky Hatton prepares for his big fight with Floyd Mayfeather, WWE Superstars The Undertaker and Batista came to watch the Hitman's workout.
Click here for the video.
source: skysports.com
Pro Wrestling Reality Show
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that the Learning Channel has commissioned a show called "Roughhouse," which is a reality show about wrestlers being trained in the PCW promotion based in Arlington, TX. They are filming training sessions over the next several weeks.
October 17, 2007
ECW Airing on WWE.com
WWE announced today that effective immediately they will begin airing full ECW TV episodes on the official WWE web site. This further raises questions that ECW’s television deal with the Sci-Fi Network will not be renewed past the end of 2007.
Possible ECW/SmackDown Merger
In another huge story coming out of WWE, it appears that the SmackDown and ECW brands will be merging to an extent. This comes as a direct result of TV discussions between WWE and NBC/Universal not going so good. WWE and The Sci-Fi Network's deal expires at the end of this year and so far, Sci-Fi has shown signs that they might not re-sign.
Since ECW's premiere on the network in June of 2006, the ratings have dropped from a 2.79 to a 1.1 and 1.2 in the past two weeks, which are bad numbers for Sci-Fi original programming. The ECW program could be considered by some as just a step above Heat or Velocity, as just another C-level show. Bad wrestling and bad booking can obviously be linked to the ratings slump...More?
Pro Wrestling Regulation
The Atlanta Journal Constitution has a new article talking about the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission possibly overseeing pro wrestling in that state. Commission board member Cary Ichter said: "I'm going to make sure we have a way to protect folks in Georgia from the shenanigans of the WWE." WWE is currently exempt from from being regulated in Georgia due to a rule that prevents organizations with assets over $25 million from being exempt. Ichter is looking to close that loophole in Georgia law. WWE attorney Jerry McDevitt commented on Ichter's actions saying, "Gee, surprise, surprise. Wonder why he's doing that?"
October 16, 2007
MCW Fan Made Video Contest
Are you always taking a video clip for your web page or for YouTube? Always sharing your favorite MCW moments with your friends?
Now, you can share them with everyone and possibly win prizes. Maryland Championship Wrestling will accept video entries of your favorite MCW moment.
One catch: You must be the filmmaker. Send us your video (taken via CELLPHONE or STILL FRAME/DIGITAL CAMERA). Note: Camcorders are not allowed.
The best captured moments from every show will compete, with the winner receiving a MCW Prize Pack
More info?: www.marylandwrestling.com
Breaking News: Booker T & Sharmell Released From WWE
The following is from WWE.com:
WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Superstar Booker T and WWE Diva Sharmell as of October 27. We wish both Booker & Sharmell he best in all their future endeavors.
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
