In what Dana White had called the UFC’s most crucial business decision to date, the company signed a long-term deal with Fox that would go into effect next year, Street & Smith’s Sports Business Daily reported Tuesday.
The deal would end UFC’s seven-year relationship with Spike TV, the network that not only put the sport on the map but also very likely saved it in North America.
The story reported that the deal would include live specials on the Fox Network as well as making FX the home of most UFC programming. It would be the first time UFC programming would appear on a major broadcast network...More?
source: yahoo sports
August 16, 2011
UFC Signs Long-Term Deal with Fox
Former TNA Stars Receive WWE Try Out
Prior to yesterday's WWE Raw in San Diego, former TNA stars Generation Me (Young Bucks) worked matches for WWE producers. WWE is seeking tag teams to bolster their weak tag team roster.
In addition, WWE also tried out other California independent wrestlers including Scorpio Sky from Pro Wrestling Guerrilla.
source: pwinsider.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Leo Pardello died at age 72 of natural causes.
August 16, 1939
Verne Gagne declared first AWA Heavyweight Champion.
August 16, 1960
Pat O'Connor died of cancer at age 65.
August 16, 1990
Plum Mariko died from head trauma during a match at age 29. Mariko was the first professional wrestler in Japan to die as a result of injuries suffered in a wrestling match.
August 16, 1997
One night after defeating Chris Benoit for the World Heavyweight Title at SummerSlam 2004, Evolution turns on Randy Orton on RAW following the main event re-match between Orton and Benoit.
August 16, 2004
August 15, 2011
SummerSlam Grosses More Than $1 Million
WWE® announced today that the hottest event of the summer, SummerSlam, attracted a sold out crowd of 17,404 fans last night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, grossing more than $1 million. This marks the highest grossing SummerSlam ever held at the Staples Center...More?
WWE Referee Suspended
From WWE.com:
"In accordance with its Talent Wellness Program, WWE has suspended referee Mike Chioda for 30 days for his first violation of the company’s policy"
This Day in Wrestling History
WCW Clash of the Champions 33 takes place in Denver, CO featuring Ric Flair vs. Hulk Hogan for the WCW World Title. Flair wins the match via DQ, allowing Hogan to retain World Title.
August 15, 1998
August 14, 2011
WWE SummerSlam PPV Results 2011
Adam Jones of the band "Tool" played the National Anthem to open tonight's pay-per-view from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. 17,404 was the announced attendance for tonight's show.
The Miz, R-Truth & Alberto Del-Rio vs. Kofi Kingston, John Morrison & Rey Mysterio
Winners: Kofi Kingston, John Morrison & Rey Mysterio
Sheamus vs. Mark Henry
Winner: Mark Henry
Divas Champion Kelly Kelly vs. Beth Phoenix
Winner: Kelly Kelly (c)
Daniel Bryan vs. Wade Barrett
Winner: Wade Barrett
World Heavyweight Champion Christian vs. Randy Orton (No Holds Barred Match)
Winner: Randy Orton - New World Heavyweight Champion
John Cena vs. CM Punk (Undisputed WWE Championship Match with special guest referee Triple H)>
Winner: Alberto Del Rio - New WWE Champion
CM Punk nails GTS on Cena gets his foot on the ropes. Triple H doesn't see this and counts the pin. Kevin Nash returns and attacks Punk. Alberto Del Rio cashes in his Money In The Bank briefcase and defeats CM Punk to become the new champion.
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
