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to win in Australian and international sports media and sports rights matters
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and would be contenders Controversial
sports figures Brock Lesnar, Jon Jones, Tiger Woods and now even Australian Steve
Smith helping FOX take the bat and ball to rivals Combat
sports entertainment WWE, New Japan Pro Wrestling and MMA's UFC, Bellator key
weapons in global sports domination plan Larger
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Flair and advocate Paul Heyman hustling for TV, website and social media traffic,
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Hogan and Jimmy Hart downplay involvement in WWE and WrestleMania Week Time
to get serious on spots betting related corruption and scandals; Has sports business
got too big ala professional cricket in Australia; Multi-million dollar sports
deals and brand endorsements can pay for mansions and mortgages; Is this part
of the key problem? Media Man agency reports Sex
can still sell via UFC ring girls; Australian feminists looking to ban attractive
Formula 1 motorsport grid girls; Feminists out of control? The ugly side of feminism
activism; Grid girls strong, empowered and attractive women who enjoy to show
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Brock
Lesnar and his advocate Paul Heyman. WrestleMania
31. Eat. Sleep. Conquer. Repeat. Check out Heynan's Heyman
Hustle and he's also got a reality
TV related project in the works.
Credit: WWE.com
There's
no doubt about it... the world of sport have changed - some for the better, some
definitely not. Whatever
even happened to the local school cricket, footy (touch or tackle), beach football
game with no commercial interests, no sponsors, no media... just sport for sports
and funs sake? Sadly, those days appear all but gone. Now
its more akin to 'The Running Man' (movie) with valuable purse money up for grabs,
major sponsorship and media rights all the rage, and sports entertainment whiz
kids Paul Heyman and his client, Brock Lesnar have it all figured out, and kudos
to them... be a dual sports entertainment players and get double the payday. Hey,
that's smart business. Sports
betting remains a key part of the sports media landscape, and with so much money
involved the sports betting outfits won't be looking to leave Australia any time
soon, despite political jabs in the Aussie newspapers on an ever frequent basis. How
pure is the UFC and Tennis, and now cricket has come back under the microscope.
Sports ambassador and sponsorship deals can pay off care, mortgages and even buy
mansions, so should the Australian and international sports loving community even
hope for sport to remain pure? We've
got WAG's in tears, players named and shamed, video camera evidence, and so it
goes on. How much punishment is fair cop to a sportsman who betters busted cheating?
1 year, 3 years, life? How does cricket's latest scandal match up to Bodyline? Should
Nine look to scrap the Cricket, and do a turnaround and put on pro wrestling in
its place, reversing the situation from back in 1977 when the WCW wrestling got
dumped for World Series of Cricket? Those who fail to learn from their mistakes
are doomed to fail again. At least pro wrestling promoters and participants publicly
admit its a work, with pre determined winners and outcomes. How much on play action
via the cricket pitch, footy oval and such can we trust? Do our eyes and sometimes
minds deceive us when sometimes its like something doesn't add up? What's
all this nonsense about NRL players deliberately getting penalties which help
tire out the opposition in the process? Yes, they are playing within the rules,
but it would against the spirit of the game right? Sports
business is also entertainment business and big business, but has the business
part of it reduced the enjoyment of the game for fans and sports media? I would
say Yes. Sport
is now over exposed, and largely over paid. We know that many sportsmen and women
only have a certain number of years that they can earn the big bucks participating
in the sport they love, but just maybe the massive paydays have got out of control? What's
the solution to the over commercialism of sport? Not sure. There's existing media,
sponsorship deals, and player contracts, and these can't be dropped in a eye blink,
nor should they be. Athletes have right to make a living, but they should not
be trying to fool the public into believing that their sport is pure? Over
the decades a number of media analysts and commentators have said that pro wrestling
is the most honest form of sport - sports entertainment - promoters and players
admit that its a work and pre determined. They are not trying to hoodwink the
public to beveling the sport is pure. The pain and sacrifice, the risks are real,
but its a show folks. Pro
boxing on the other hand often is scrutinized closely, and rightly so. Three judges,
and often the 3rd judge appears way off on their judgment, and bingo, a big upset,
and often a big payday for the sports punters who got their inside information.
Did someone just say that boxing is linked to the mob who used to call Las Vegas,
Nevada, its home? We thought so. So
many questions, so few answers. If
you enjoy sports, that is, the business of sport, great, but know that you are
watching a form of entertainment and showbiz, with or without ring girls, grid
girls or a Wheel Of Fortune beauty. Other
sports to watch with an evil or at least eagle eye include snooker, darts and
even the local or regional rugby game. Unfortunately, if there's a dollar to be
made, there's always the dark side of sports business that may like to further
put a black eye on the sport is question. What
can you, the sports loving public do to help sport keep an emphasis on sport,
not so much of the business? Tell your sportsmen and sportswomen about it. Tell
your local MP, even the Prime Minster, Write to sports media, sports commissions,
start a GetUp campaign, hold a protect... If you have mixed results with the above,
you can always vote with your feet and wallet. What's that mean? Stop attending
matches, don't buy merch, cease watching it on TV or via your streaming device
et al. Hit em where its hurts the most, just like Facebook customers / consumers
/ users have recently done, which has resulted in worldwide negative headlines
for Facebook, and see the share prices tank for offenders. You can also attend
pure sports matches. We're
hoping that surf sports such as surfing, bodyboarding, bodysurfing, surf skiing
and swimming don't get corrupted, and if they have been effected, that the dark
element soon gets eliminated. Just
maybe life time bans on sports cheats is the answer, and make it law that if a
sportsman or sportswoman gets busted for cheating that they automatically loose
their income from the sport... pay for showing up and payment from supporting
brands (the sponsors etc). Cry
me a river for sports cheats, cheers for pro wrestlers and the promoters who don't
pretend to be doing sport for sports sake alone, and all sports media and sports
promoters and players agents, do your best to run a tight and clean ship. Professional
sports doesn't need another black eye or hit in the head. Gambling
on sport? Maybe leave that for pro wresting and poker. We would rather know a
sport is big time about entertainment or gambling, rather than be told its about
sports first, but then have the cheating man and his man in the shadows, in the
crowd, make us suspect otherwise. Pure
sports lovers are family with the Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games. Got to
love the history dating back to the Pankration and Greek Olympics. Competing for
glory, not financial gain. Woops, is that a syringe in your pocket or boob tube,
or are you just happy to see us in the stands? Sports
world, your on notice... clean up your act or loose the fans. You will soon all
be playing for your own amusements, because the media rights won't be worth much,
fans will stop going so their goes your ticket sales, and I guess your career
in sports won't be paying for mortgages or mansions for much longer. We're not
going to get into the circus that is professional cycling. Armstrong, got your
blood transfusion today? That's
game, set match. That's all there is, there isn't any more. The fans have gone
berserk (Jack Little - WCW reference). Now, that was sports entertainment, and
you didn't even have to put your hand in your pocket to but a ticket to this news,
but its optional if you want to support our sponsors. That would be the sentiment
from our unmet friends and associates in the States: Jim
Ross, Eric Bischoff and Bruce
Prichard. PS:
No we're not going to comment on 'That Bodybuilding" documentary by Johnny
Bravo. Is it true that where there's smoke, there's fire? Get well soon Arnold.
Go check out 'Pumping Iron' is you want a flashback to when sport was really starting
to become sports business in the 80's. Public
kudos to Dr. Chris Nowinski, who is doing
wonderful work regarding studying concussions, sub concussions and the like. No
doubt 'Dr. Chris' and friends will be watching the comeback of wrestling great
Daniel Bryan with an eagle (not evil) eye. Is Bryan booked to win or loose his
comeback match? The smart money would be on a win. Yes! Yes! Yes!, or as 'Nature
Boy' Ric Flair in his Mr. Custom Made suit would say, Wooooo! 
Kurt
Angle. Olympic gold medalist in wrestling. Former multi-time pro wrestling
champion and current G.M of WWE RAW 
A.J
Styles (current WWE Champion) vs Chris
Jericho. Two of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time 
Australian
Nathan Jones
swapped bodybuilding and pro wrestling for acting? Did Dwyane
'The Rock' Johnson follow Jones lead? Is John
Cena following Johnson or Jones. One ponders one what Ryback (The Big Guy)
makes of all this? Perhaps he will be looking to gatecrash another Facebook Streaming
broadcast if given half a chance 
Eric
Bischoff and Vince McMahon.
Very high up in the sports entertainment food chain. McMahon son-in-law Triple
H is by all accounts doing a tremendous job in WWE. Photo credit: WWE 
Nothing
quite like good old fashion publicity stunt, even in cricket.
Pre sandpaper scandal 
'Best
Dressed' Cricket. Creative: Human
Statue Bodyart 
'Best
Dressed' at the cricket. Creative: Human
Statue Bodyart. Special thanks Nine's Wide World of Sports 
World
Series of Cricket. The good old days of Australian sport? Cricket
Australia - Your move 
AFL.
Adelaide, Australia. Photography by Greg Tingle. Creative: Human
Statue Bodyart. 
V8
SuperCars. X-Men: Days Of Future Past
theme. Creative: Human Statue Bodyart. 
Ferrari
bodypainted visual aids at the racetrack. There's grid girls, and then there's
GRID GIRLS! 
Did
Pirelli go soft or SAWFT (thanks Enzo Amore)
on motorsport, or did they just change for the times? Wouldn't you like to know
the back story? Smocking' Hot 
Perth,
Australia based Messages On Hold
have been a big supporter of Australian sport and motorsport over the years. Previously
a major ambusher of sports games, Kym Illman has been an official supporter and
sponsor for many years. Go the West Coast Eagles. 
Messages
On Hold. In-house themed grid girl. 
Messages
On Hold campaign collaboration with cricket great Shane Warne. 
World
Championship Wrestling (Australia) 
UFC
Gym. Sydney, Australia. A few ring girls go a long way to attracting positive
news and add colour and excitement to the world of sports entertainment 
Bavaria
Beer girls ambush the world cup. Circa 2010. Ambush marketing 101 
Ric
Flair themed NFL boots. No sports scandal
there folks. Who is looking forward to the second coming of Vince McMahon's XFL?
We are. What's this about another 'Eb' football league also in the works? Too
much football, or not enough? The public and advertisers will decide, they always
do. 
'Nature
Boy' Ric Flair. A better showman than a wrestler? Who is to judge. Flair knew
and still knows how to make serious money out of his professional wrestling heritage,
and is quite the frontman and public speaker. Hell of a great guy too. Wooooo! 
Jake
'The Snake' Roberts apparently has interest to bring his 'Spoken Word' down
under to Sydney, Australia. Could underdog wrestling promotion AWF
make this happen? 
Jake
'The Snake' Roberts and 'Diamond'
Dallas Page. Page, formerly a pro wrestling great is now the founder and creator
of DDP Yoga and a world class public speaker,
motivater and coach. DDP Yoga - It ain't your Momma's Yoga! 
Cesaro
and Hulk Hogan. Cesaro is one of the greatest
pro wrestlers of all time. Hogan, Flair
and others believe he would be a great WWE world champion. Comon' WWE powers that
be. Got to love the Caffeine and Kilos
connection also. Cesaro is one of the world's most famous coffee connoisseurs.
That wins more votes from Media Man.
Creator and publisher of Cafe
News Media 
Arnold
Sports Festival (Australia) Most assuredly sports business 
E-Sports
is sports business. Perfect showcase to showcase gaming tech, brands and personalities.
With or without crypto currency or gaming crate tie ins 
WWE's
Seth Rollins is also a world caliber cross fit athlete. The CrossFit
Games fits into sports business. Aint' no game folks. 
'Mr
Wonderful' Paul Orndorff and Hulk Hogan. Orndorff's background is NFL and
bodybuilding. Hogan's was music (guitar) and baseball. 
WWF
/ WWE pro wrestling legend, Randy
'Macho Man' Savage, flanked by Miss
Elizabeth and Jesse 'The
Body' Ventura. Savage's background was baseball, Liz was previously a ring
announcer and presenter, while Ventura was a U.S Navy Seal. 
Conor
McGregor appears to be maintaining his popularity in UFC / MMA and professional
boxing circles as a cross over star. He's even got films and documentaries
happening. Life after sport et al 
The
world of WWE (pro wrestling) and UFC has developed in interesting ways since the
Ken Shamrock vs Dan
'The Beast' Severn series of matches. Shamrock was special ref in the famous
Steve Austin vs Bret
'Hitman' Hart submission match at WrestleMania 13. The Graci
MMA legend and legacy remains a key part of the development of the MMA industry,
which pro wrestling has been significantly influenced by. TAPOUT
is now owned by the WWE 
Andre
The Giant. Artwork by resident artist, Rob
Schamberger. Andre's
HBO documentary is receiving rave reviews and was a good public venue for
Hulk Hogan (Terry Bollea) to enjoy a chat with WWE top brass. Many fans are hopefully
of a Hulk Hogan return to the WWE, and no, Hogan does not need the money, having
won a multi-million dollar settlement against Gawker. News Battle
for the sports entertainment dollar; Australian and international opportunities,
threats and unknowns, by Greg Tingle - March - April - May 2018 Roman
Reigns and sports entertainment advocate and promoter genius Paul Heyman comment
on upcoming Reigns vs Brock Lesnar main event match at WrestleMania 34 in New
Orleans - April 2018 Ronda
Rousey and Roman Reigns may turn heel and / or join Paul Heyman by or at WWE WrestleMania
says Media Man agency, by Greg Tingle - 2018 Sports
entertainment aka professional wrestling legends generate major social media buzz
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March - April 2018 Daily
Telegraph, News.com.au, Southern Courier sports, extreme sports, surfing, pro
wrestling - sports entertainment coverage in words and multimedia continues to
impress TMZ
Sports continues to be the go-to place for WWE scoop stories with wrestlers and
management says Media Man agency - 2018 Shinsuke
Nakamura win in WWE Royal Rumble 2018 is fan and business friendly; Shakes up
sports entertainment world and keeps things interesting in vs New Japan Pro Wrestling
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vs HayU - March - April 2018 Sports
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wrestling aka "sports entertainment' 3 Way Dance: WWE VS Impact Wrestling
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Hall, Kevin Nash, Shawn Michaels, X-Pac; Paul 'Mr Wonderful' Orndorff as corporate
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credit: John Ohle Photography) 
Dwayne
'The Rock' Johnson and his beautiful girlfriend Lauren Hashian. In recent
months Johnson has being opening up about his life's challenges including his
bout of depression and his mum's past suicide attempt. Dwayne's openness has helped
inspire others to overcome the odds, and to beat the tough times. Johnson continues
to inspire, motivate, entertainment and educate young and old. Well done on breaking
down previously taboo type subjects, and public thank you for stopping to chat
to us in Sydney all those years ago at the red carpet. A champion bloke in every
sense of the word. Seven Bucks Productions
will be hearing from the Media Man team again soon. If you didn't hear the true
story, circa 1995, Johnson was wrestling in flea markets for about $40 bucks a
night. And, you guessed it - he had $7 bucks in his pocket and was broke. He knew
that one day he wouldn't be. That's inspirational. Johnson
friend and associate Hulk Hogan (Terry
Bollea) has also publicly discussed and documented a time he contemplated suicide
when he was depressed. Bollea credits Laila Ali
(that's Muhammad Ali's daughter) for saving
his life. Johnson
and Bollea will go down in history as legends, tough guys, great performers, and
as having hearts as enormous as their muscles. Some say they have egos, but having
met and spoken with both gentlemen I would say its a confidence, and they came
across as humble, friendly and appreciative of support. We encourage others to
support these champions of sports, entertainment and life. 
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