‘Dave Meltzer’ Articles at Pro MMA Now

Lesnar’s secret WWE deal that may nix the Cormier bout

November 7, 2018 by Sean McClure

WWE insider Dave Meltzer of MMAFighting has potentially uncovered a deal between Brock Lesnar and WWE that could squash his planned fight with heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier. Here’s what he is reporting… With Reigns out, Lesnar got a new offer from (Vince) McMahon to replace Reigns as his top singles champion. Lesnar agreed secretly to … Read more

Meltzer under fire from Twitter warriors over comments

August 17, 2018 by Sean McClure

On August 9th of this year two of the most respected insiders in the business of pro wrestling made some comments that have lit a fire in some drama addicts. In this day of recreational anger nothing goes without scrutiny including said comments. Here’s the exchange that Meltzer and Alvarez had on Wrestling Observer Radio. … Read more

UFC 226 champ vs champ event under performs in PPV buys

July 11, 2018 by Sean McClure

Dave Meltzer is a trusted insider in the combat sports business and he is reporting that UFC 226 only managed somewhere in the area of 400K pay per view buys. With a champ vs champ bout in Daniel Cormier vs Stipe Miocic the belief of many was that it was going to be a huge … Read more

Rare 2001 Brock Lesnar interview with Dave Meltzer

December 27, 2017 by Sean McClure

Brock Lesnar doesn’t do a lot of interviews outside of a mandatory UFC or WWE event press event. In 2001 he gave a rare interview to Dave Meltzer and at the time he was a tad more timid and not yet the beast of today. Check it out.

Dave Meltzer discusses how Zayn and Owens sent packing from overseas tour

November 9, 2017 by Sean McClure

WWE superstars and real life friends Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn were sent home from the WWE European tour. There are many mysteries to be uncovered here but the range of punishments rumored go from simple plane ride back all the way to never returning. Dave Meltzer breaks it down.

Meltzer breaks down WWE bad financial situation

October 17, 2017 by Sean McClure

It may look like WWE is making money like crazy but that is not the case. WWE is surviving on its TV deal pretty much and that’s only the tip of the iceberg. Business insider Dave Meltzer breaks down what is going on and why. Check it out.

Heavy secrecy around world title match at SummerSlam, possible reasons

August 7, 2017August 6, 2017 by Sean McClure

WWE has a rare shroud of secrecy surrounding SummerSlam, specifically the outcome of the main event. The match is a fatal four-way for the universal championship involving Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, Samoa Joe, and Braun Strowman. Dave Meltzer is reporting that Brock Lesnar knows the current plan because it is in his contract that he is … Read more

Meltzer shoots down CM Punk wrestling return rumors

August 3, 2017August 3, 2017 by Sean McClure

Master of the wrestling dirt sheets Dave Meltzer rebutted reports of a CM Punk wrestling return. The response came after word leaked that Ring of Honor wanted him to return to work for the promotion. Punk has been essentially invisible since getting decimated by Mickey Gall in his first UFC appearance. Here’s what Dave reported: … Read more

Impact wrestling paying fans in India?!

June 8, 2017June 8, 2017 by Sean McClure

Impact Wrestling filmed in India last week and according to insider Dave Meltzer’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter it was a little shady. Reportedly fans were paid 250-400 rupees just for attending the event. The 500 people there were also told who to cheer and who to boo and they even choreographed the wave. WTF Impact? We’ve … Read more

Akebono in coma

April 17, 2017April 17, 2017 by Sean McClure

Sumo wrestling legend, former MMA fighter and current pro wrestler Akebono apparently had a rough go this past week. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer recently gave an update that Akebono had been taken to a hospital last Tuesday night after a show in Fukuoaka, Japan for the DDT promotion. The sumo legend was reportedly placed … Read more