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Delhi court reserves order on charges against Brij Bhushan

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Apr 18, 2024 20:04

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NEW DELHI: A Delhi court is expected to pronounce on April 26 its order on whether to frame charges against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case lodged by six female wrestlers against him.

It bears noting that the original complaint of sexual harassment and stalking against the powerful BJP MP was made by a group of seven female wrestlers, which including a minor. However, in July 2023, the then 17-year-old retracted her allegations.

Jan 11, 2023 19:01

WrestleMania 39 breaks all-time gate record

STAMFORD, Conn.: WWE Tuesday announced that WrestleMania Goes Hollywood (WrestleMania 39), which will originate from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles across two nights, broke the company’s all-time gate record for any WrestleMania, despite having yet to announce a single match. The previous record announced was $17.3 million in 2016 at WrestleMania 32 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Dec 14, 2022 19:12

Sony launches ‘WWE, 100% Shudh Sports Entertainment’ campaign

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Nov 28, 2022 19:11

Sony gears up for 36th Annual Edition of WWE Survivor Series

MUMBAI: Sony Sports Network is all set to broadcast the 36th annual edition of WWE Survivor Series. The premium LIVE event is amongst the top four PLEs of WWE along with WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Royal Rumble.

Nov 14, 2022 17:11

Religare Enterprises signs Yogeshwar Dutt as brand ambassador

NEW DELHI: Religare Enterprises Limited (REL) has signed Olympics medal-winning freestyle wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt as its brand ambassador to promote the company and all its group companies. The Padma Shri awardee will be the face of Religare’s integrated brand & marketing campaigns across all mediums. The 40-year-old is an Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games medallist.

Nov 08, 2022 17:11

WWE launches ‘The Search for Africa’s Next WWE Superstar’

STAMFORD, Conn.: WWE, in conjunction with its Sub-Saharan Africa broadcast partner SuperSport, has announced a continent-wide talent search to find Africa’s next WWE Superstar. The campaign was announced Tuesday in Lagos, Nigeria, the host city for a multi-day tryout in February 2023.

Nov 03, 2022 16:11

WWE declares Q3 2022 results; 19% revenue upside

STAMFORD, Conn.: WWE has released financial results for its third quarter 2022 ended September 30. Per the full report, WWE listed revenue for the quarter as $304.6 million, an increase of 19% over the previous quarter.

Nov 03, 2022 16:11

WWE expands, extends media rights deal in Sub-Saharan Africa

STAMFORD, Conn.: WWE and MultiChoice Wednesday announced a major broadcast partnership that will see Showmax – the leading streaming service available in Sub-Saharan Africa – become the new home of WWE Network in Africa.

Oct 06, 2022 07:10

CWG '26: Women's T20 stays; shooting back; no archery, wrestling

The Commonwealth Games Federation, the Andrews Labor Government and Commonwealth Games Australia Wednesday unveiled the full Sport Program for the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games, featuring 20 sports and 26 disciplines, including nine fully integrated Para sports.

Sep 02, 2022 15:09

Sony gears up for UK's 1st premium WWE live event in 30+ yrs

MUMBAI: Sony Sports Network gears up to broadcast the inaugural edition of WWE Clash at the Castle 2022. The Premium Live Event will see the biggest sporting entertainment return to UK for a stadium event in over 30 years.

Aug 19, 2022 13:08

WWE to launch NXT Europe in 2023

STAMFORD, Conn.: WWE Thursday announced that the NXT brand will grow internationally with the creation of an all-new NXT Europe, with the launch planned for 2023. “Following the success of our live events and talent identification efforts throughout all of Europe, we believe this is the perfect time to expand NXT beyond the UK,” said Shawn Michaels, WWE vice president of Talent Development Creative.

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