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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

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May 26, 2026

1. Kylie
2. The Boroughs
3. WWE RAW
4. Legends
5. Desi Bling
6. Worst Ex Ever
7. Nemesis
8. Bad Thoughts
9. Should I Marry A Murderer?
10. Mating Season

others ...

The Roast Of Kevin Hart
WWE SmackDown
Man On Fire
Money Heist: Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine
Perfect Match
The Wonderfoois
My Royal Remesis
Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano - MVP MMA
Funny AF with Kevin Hart
Running Point
Unchosen

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

May 23, 2026

1. Kylie
2. The Boroughs
3. WWE SmackDown
4. Legends
5. Desi Bling
6. Nemesis
7. Worst Ex Ever
8. Should I Marry A Murderer?
9. The Roast Of Kevin Hart
10. Mating Season

others ...

WWE RAW
Man On Fire
Money Heist: Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine
Perfect Match
The Wonderfoois
My Royal Remesis
Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano - MVP MMA
Funny AF with Kevin Hart
Running Point
Unchosen
Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches
Dark Winds
Beef
Glory
Salish & Jordan Matter
Hulk Hogan: Real American
Trust Me: The False Prophet
Stranger Things: Tales From '85
Sold Out On You
This Is A Gardening show
Big Mistakes

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

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May 19, 2026

1. WWE RAW
2. Legends
3. Nemesis
4. The Roast Of Kevin Hart
5. Worst Ex Ever
6. Should I Marry A Murderer?
7. Man On Fire
8. Money Heist: Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine
9. Perfect Match
10. The Wonderfoois

others ...

My Royal Remesis
Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano - MVP MMA
Funny AF with Kevin Hart
Running Point
Unchosen
Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches
Dark Winds
Beef
Glory
Salish & Jordan Matter
Hulk Hogan: Real American
Trust Me: The False Prophet
Stranger Things: Tales From '85
Sold Out On You
This Is A Gardening show
Big Mistakes

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

May 17, 2026

1. Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano - MVP MMA
2. The Roast Of Kevin Hart
3. Legends
4. Nemesis
5. Worst Ex Ever
6. Should I Marry A Murderer?
7. Man On Fire
8. My Royal Remesis
9. Perfect Match
10. Money Heist: Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine

others ...

Funny AF with Kevin Hart
Running Point
Unchosen
Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches
Dark Winds
Beef
Glory
Salish & Jordan Matter
Hulk Hogan: Real American
Trust Me: The False Prophet
Stranger Things: Tales From '85
Sold Out On You
This Is A Gardening show
Big Mistakes

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

May 9, 2026

1. Worst Ex Ever
2. Should I Marry A Murderer?
3. Legends
4. Man On Fire
5. WWE SmackDown
6. My Royal Remesis
7. Funny AF with Kevin Hart
8. Running Point
9. Unchosen
10. Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches

others ...

WWE RAW
Dark Winds
Beef
Glory
Salish & Jordan Matter
Hulk Hogan: Real American
Trust Me: The False Prophet
Stranger Things: Tales From '85
Sold Out On You
This Is A Gardening show
Big Mistakes

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

May 5, 2026

1. Should I Marry A Murderer?
2. Man On Fire
3. WWE RAW
4. Running Point
5. Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches
6. Unchosen
7. Funny AF with Kevin Hart
8. Dark Winds
9. Beef
10. Glory

others ...

Salish & Jordan Matter
Hulk Hogan: Real American
WWE SmackDown
Trust Me: The False Prophet
Stranger Things: Tales From '85
Sold Out On You
This Is A Gardening show
Big Mistakes

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

*Most anticipated heading to the weekend: WWE Backlash

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

May 2, 2026

1. Should I Marry A Murderer?
2. Man On Fire
3. Running Point
4. WWE SmackDown
5.Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches
6. Unchosen
7. Dark Winds
8. Beef
9. Salish & Jordan Matter
10. Hulk Hogan: Real American

others ...

Trust Me: The False Prophet
Stranger Things: Tales From '85
Sold Out On You
This Is A Gardening show
Big Mistakes

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

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April 25, 2026

1. Unchosen
2. Running Point
3. Beef
4. Trust Me: The False Prophet
5. Stranger Things: Tales From '85
6. Hulk Hogan: Real American
7. Sold Out On You
8. Salish & Jordan Matter
9. This Is A Gardening show
10. Big Mistakes

others ...

At Home With The Fury's
WWE SmackDown
Love On The Spectrum
Tevor Noah: Joy In The Trenches
Million Dollar Secret
Ronaldinho: The One And Only
Someone Has To Know
XO. Kitty
Heartbreak High
Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen
Bloodhounds
WWE WrestleMania: Night 1
WWE WrestleMania: Night 2
WWE NXT
Aaron Chen: Funny Garden
The Predator Of Seville
Homicide: New York
Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole
Murder In A Small Town

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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April 20, 2026

1. WWE WrestleMania Vegas
2. Beef
3. Trust Me: The False Prophet
4. Salish & Jordan Matter
5. Big Mistakes
6. At Home With The Fury's
7. Love On The Spectrum
8 Tevor Noah: Joy In The Trenches
9. Million Dollar Secret
10. Ronaldinho: The One And Only

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Someone Has To Know
XO. Kitty
Heartbreak High
Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen
Bloodhounds
WWE WrestleMania: Night 1
WWE SmackDown
WWE NXT
Aaron Chen: Funny Garden
The Predator Of Seville
Homicide: New York
Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole
Murder In A Small Town

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

April 18, 2026

1. WWE SmackDown
2. Trust Me: The False Prophet
3. Salish & Jordan Matter
4. Big Mistakes
5. Beef
6. At Home With The Fury's
7. Trevor Noah: Joy In The Trenches
8. Love On The Spectrum
9. Someone Has To Know
10. Ronaldinho: The One And Only

others ...

XO. Kitty
Heartbreak High
Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen
Bloodhounds
WWE NXT
Aaron Chen: Funny Garden
The Predator Of Seville
Homicide: New York
Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole
Murder In A Small Town

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

*WWE: WrestleMania Saturday fully expected to rank number 1 or 2 tomorrow

*WWE: WrestleMania Sunday fully expected to rank number 1 oe 2 the day after tomorrow

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

April 14, 2026

1. Trust Me: The False Prophet
2. Salish & Jordan
3. WWE RAW
4. Big Mistakes
5. Love On The Spectrum
6. At Home With The Fury's
7. Trevor Noah: Joy In The Trenches
8. XO. Kitty
9. Heartbreak High
10. Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen

others ...

Bloodhounds
WWE NXT
Aaron Chen: Funny Garden
The Predator Of Seville
Homicide: New York
Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole
Murder In A Small Town

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

April 13, 2026

1. Trust Me: The False Prophet
2. Salish & Jordan
3.Big Mistakes
4. Danny Go!
5. Love On The Spectrum
6. At Home With The Fury's
7. XO. Kitty
8. Heartbreak High
9. Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen
10. Bloodhounds

others

WWE RAW
WWE NXT
Aaron Chen: Funny Garden
The Predator Of Seville
Homicide: New York
Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole
Murder In A Small Town

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

*WWE Raw (RAW Before WrestleMania) expected to be in number 1 or 2 position in less than 12 hours at time of publication.

*Media Man's Most Anticipated This Month:

WrestleMania 42 (April 18 and 19 - Day 1 and Day 2), followed by Hulk Hogan: Real American (April 22), followed by WWE RAW After WrestleMania, followed by WWE SmackDown before WrestleMania (Australian broadcast and selected international markets outside the U.S)

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

April 8, 2026

1. Danny Go!
2. WWE RAW
3. XO. Kitty
4. Love On The Spectrum
5. Heartbreak High
6. Aaron Chen: Funny Garden
7. Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen
8. The Predator Of Seville
9. Bloodhounds
10. Homicide: New York

others ...

Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole
Murder In A Small Town
Virgin River
Sidemen: Insider
One Piece
Dynasty: The Murdochs
Mark Rober's CrunchLabs
Unicorn Academy
Bridgerton
Tyler Perry's Beauty In Black
The Dinosaurs

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

*Media Man's Most Anticipated This Month: WrestleMania 42 (April 18 and 19 - Day 1 and Day 2), followed by Hulk Hogan: Real American (April 22), followed by WWE RAW After WrestleMania

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

April 1, 2026

1. WWE RAW
2. Heartbreak High
3. The Predator Of Seville
4. Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen
5. Homicide: New York
6. Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole
7. Murder In A Small Town
8. Aaron Chen: Funny Garden
9. Virgin River
10. Sidemen: Insider

others ...

One Piece
Dynasty: The Murdochs
Mark Rober's CrunchLabs
Unicorn Academy
Bridgerton
Tyler Perry's Beauty In Black
The Dinosaurs

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

March 30, 2026 (Sydney, Australia)

1. Heartbreak High
2. WWE SmackDown
3. Murder In A Small Down
4. Homicide New York
5. Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen
6. The Predator of Seville
7. Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole
8. Virgin River
9. Sidemen: Inside
10. One Piece

others ...

Dynasty: The Murdochs
Mark Rober's CrunchLabs
Unicorn Academy
Bridgerton
Tyler Perry's Beauty In Black
The Dinosaurs

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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March 25, 2026 (Sydney, Australia)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. WWE RAW
2. Sidemen: Inside
3. Virgin River
4. One Piece
5. Dynasty: The Murdochs
6. Mark Rober's CrunchLabs
7. Unicorn Academy
8. Bridgerton
9. Tyler Perry's Beauty In Black
10. The Dinosaurs

others ...

Vladimir
The TikTok Killer
A Friend: A Murderer
The Night Agent
Formula 1: Drive To Survive
Resident Alien

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March 11

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

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1. The Dinosaurs
2. WWE RAW
3. Bridgerton
4. Vladimir
5. The TikTok Killer
6. One Piece
7. A Friend: A Murderer
8. The Night Agent
9. Formula 1: Drive To Survive
10. Resident Alien

others ...

Shrill
Person Of Interest
Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model
The Midddle.

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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March 4, 2026 (Sydney, Australia)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. Bridgerton
2. WWE RAW
3. Formula 1: Drive To Survive
4. Resident Alien
5. The Night Agent
6. Shrill
7. Person Of Interest
8. The Actor Awards
9. Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model
10. The Middle.

others ...

Being Gordon Ramsay
The Lincoln Lawyer

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March 2, 2026 (Sydney, Australia)

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. Bridgerton
2. WWE Elimination Chamber
3. Formula 1: Drive To Survive
4. The Night Agent
5. Shrill
6. Resident Alien
7. Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model
8. The Middle.
9. Being Gordon Ramsay
10. The Lincoln Lawyer

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Feb 17, 2026

Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. Bridgerton
2. The Lincoln Lawyer
3. Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model
4. How To Get To Heaven From Belfast
5. Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich
6. Unfamiliar
7. Lead Children
8. The Art Of Sarah
9. Single's Inferno: Reunion
10. His&Hers

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

Feb 11

via The (Netflix) box/interface!

1. The Lincoln Lawyer
2. Bridgerton
3. WWE RAW
4. Unfamiliar
5. Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich
6. His&Hers
7. Singles Inferno
8. Is It Cake? Valentines
9. Ghosts
10. Free Bert

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

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WWE RAW and WWE NXT strong rankings on Thursday night live data reports via The (Netflix) box/interface!

Feb 5, 2026

1. Bridgerton
2. His & Hers
3. Single's Inferno
4. Ghosts
5. Is It Cake? Valentines
6. WWE Raw
7. Free Bert
8. WWE NXT
9. Finding Her Edge
10. Agatha Christie's Seven Dials

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

*rankings can change quickly

*WWE Raw is ranking much stronger than some U.S based "wrestling sheets" and "pro wrestling websites" are reporting. It's Thursday night in Sydney, Australia and RAW is still at number 6 in The Land Down Under!

*WWE NXT in number 8 position now! Stronger performance since Robert Stone replaced Ava as NXT General Manager. NXT international business has picked up right Triple H and JR! This is live date from the Nexflix TV interface on a Thursday night in Sydney, Australia. You got that American pro wrestling dirt sheet "reporters"!

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

January 21, 2026

1. His & Hers
2. Agatha Christie's Seven Dials
3. WWE Raw
4. Harlen Coben's Run Away
5. Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web
6. Stranger Things
7. Can this Love Be Translated?
8. 2 Broke Girls
9. Smallville
10. Emily In Paris

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge
*rankings can change quickly

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Top 10 TV Shows In Australia Today

January 20, 2026

1. His & Hers
2. Agatha Christie's Seven Dials
3. Harlen Coben's Run Away
4. Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web
5. Stranger Things
6. Can this Love Be Translated?
7. Smallville
8. 2 Broke Girls
9. Undercover Miss Hong
10. Rick And Morty

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge
*rankings can change quickly

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Here's the latest Netflix news as of mid-January 2026!

The streaming giant is kicking off the year strong with a packed slate of new releases, ongoing buzz around major deals, and continued subscriber growth.

Major Highlights

Netflix is reportedly in the midst of a blockbuster acquisition: the company has agreed to buy Warner Bros. in a massive deal valued at around $82.7 billion (with some reports citing $72 billion in equity value).

This move aims to supercharge its content library with iconic franchises like Harry Potter and classic films.

However, there's drama — Paramount Skydance has launched a competing hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, adding some high-stakes industry intrigue!

Netflix ended 2025 with over 301.6 million global subscribers, solidifying its position as the top streaming platform.

What's New & Coming in January 2026

January is loaded with fresh originals, from thrilling mysteries to romantic adaptations and long-awaited returns.

Here are some of the standout releases that are lighting up the charts and generating buzz right now:

People We Meet on Vacation — A charming rom-com adaptation of the Emily Henry novel, starring Emily Bader — it's been topping the charts as one of the biggest new movies of the year so far!

The Rip — This high-octane action-thriller directed by Joe Carnahan reunites Ben Affleck and Matt Damon — it's one of the most anticipated films dropping mid-month, perfect for fans of intense heist vibes!

His & Hers — A gripping mystery series starring Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal, following estranged spouses racing to solve a murder. It's been climbing the Top 10 with strong buzz around its twists.

Bridgerton Season 4 — The Regency-era drama returns later in the month (Part 1 premiering around Jan 29), with plenty of masquerade glamour and romance — the premiere events are already making waves!

Other notables include:

Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart (true-crime docuseries)

New seasons of hits like Unlocked: A Jail Experiment, Love Is Blind: Germany, and WWE Unreal

Stand-up specials and reality shows keeping the variety flowing.

Plus, don't miss the Stranger Things 5 making-of documentary One Last Adventure, which premiered earlier this month for fans wanting a deep dive into the finale. Netflix is clearly doubling down on big stars, book adaptations, and high-energy originals to keep viewers hooked in 2026. (Grok)

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Netflix is a global streaming service providing a vast library of films, TV shows, documentaries, and mobile games. As of 2026, it has approximately 325 million paid members across more than 190 countries.

Pricing & Plans: Subscription plans typically range from $7.99 to $24.99 per month.

Content Offerings: Includes "Netflix Originals" (like Stranger Things and Squid Game), licensed content, and a growing selection of live programming and video podcasts.

Device Compatibility: Streamable on smart TVs, game consoles, smartphones, tablets, and via http://Netflix.com.

Features: Supports offline downloads, personalized recommendations, and a dedicated "Netflix Kids" experience with parental controls.

Recent 2026 Developments

Warner Bros. Merger News: As of January 21, 2026, Netflix has moved toward an all-cash $27.75-per-share offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, aiming to outbid Paramount.

Market Reaction: Despite a Q4 earnings beat, Netflix shares saw a 7% decline in some markets (e.g., Frankfurt) on January 21, 2026, due to investor concerns regarding the financial weight of the Warner Bros. acquisition.

New Initiatives: The company is expanding into vertical video features for mobile and has recently launched video podcasts.

Live Events: Upcoming live events include the world-record climber Alex Honnold's "Skyscraper Live" ascent of Taipei 101 on January 23, 2026.

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WWE Unreal

WWE Unreal is a professional wrestling documentary and reality series on Netflix that provides an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and internal operations of WWE.

WWE Unreal

Show Overview

Genre: Reality television / Documentary series.

Premise: The series follows WWE Superstars and executives, notably Paul "Triple H" Levesque, as they plan storylines in the writers' room and manage the "Gorilla Position" during live broadcasts.

Production: A collaboration between WWE, Omaha Productions (Peyton Manning), NFL Films, and Skydance Sports.

Seasons & Episodes

The series has released two seasons as of January 2026:

Season 1: Premiered July 29, 2025. It chronicled the lead-up to the debut of WWE Raw on Netflix and WrestleMania 41. Notable segments included a look at John Cena's high-profile storyline turns and the return of Charlotte Flair.

Season 2: Released January 20, 2026. This five-episode season focuses on the "Road to SummerSlam 2025" and features superstars like Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley, and Cody Rhodes.

It delves into real-life drama such as R-Truth's contract negotiations and Naomi's previous walkout from the company.

Season 3: Confirmed to be in development, expected to focus on John Cena's retirement tour.

Key Personalities Featured

Executives: Paul "Triple H" Levesque (Narrator), Peyton Manning (Executive Producer).

Superstars: John Cena, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Rhea Ripley, Becky Lynch, Seth Rollins, and Bianca Belair.

Merchandise

Related promotional items and apparel are available, including:

CM Punk "WWE Unreal" Hoodie: A themed fleece hoodie priced at approximately $69 USD (~$116 AUD).

Action Figures: Mattel has released sets like the "Hall of Champions" 4-pack featuring legendary superstars seen in the series.

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by Greg Tingle

The world of sports (should say Business of Sports), is an extension of the entertainment and business world, for the most past these days.

Just ask the promoters and management of giants such as the WWE, UFC, AFL, NRL, NBL, Cricket Australia and you get the idea.

Sports betting wasn't invented just for the fun of it. It's designed to make money for the companies and brands associated, hence Australian sports promoters are hoping to retain an element of sports betting in their overall business models, ideally 'live in play', if they can swing it.

Merchandising and sports broadcasting rights are of course a major part of the equation. In recent years the internet platforms have changed the game for sports promoters and presented more opportunities and threats.

The cool kids and their parents are running around with smartphones, hence the whole world can be citizen broadcasters and journalists. The exclusive and precious media elements is all but gone.

The smart operators are standing out from the pack and evolving with the times. WWE's Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon and Triple H will survive. So will the UFC's Dana White, but a sustainable business model in these volatile times is not guaranteed. Ever hear of Enron (The Smartest Guys In The Room) or PSINet? Some companies were supposed to be too big to fail, but somehow found a way.

Currently Facebook is experiencing a PR disaster, and its a lot more involved the under perming for a few campaigns.

WWE Mixed Match Challenge has enjoyed a couple of runs via Facebook, which is quite entertaining. Fortunately for the WWE the series is available on a number of platforms including WWE.com, WWE YouTube and the WWE Network. Risk management and cross promotion has proved to be a smart strategy for the sports entertainment giant, and other smart operators should be looking to do the same. You need to reach your sports and entertainment loving audience, no matter where they are.

Sports or The Business Of Sport?

We know the WWE is sports entertainment, and for the most part, match winners are pre determined.

For a number of years some traditional pure sports such as Cricket and Tennis have had their pedigree and pureness questioned and comprised, witness the explosion of sports business and mega sports and media rights. There's so much money involved that some things are happening to sport that shouldn't be.

Let's not even get started on FIFA or the Olympic Games should we? There's books on it, because many things have occurred which move sport into the sports business spectrum.

What does sport need to do to survive?

Live crowd attendance, ticket sales, media and sponsorship rights, and to stay relevant for a start.

To be continued...

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WWE superstar Roman Reigns with a TAPOUT promotion. TAPOUT and WWE came to business terms. MMA giant, the UFC, came to terms with Rebook, with a mixed reaction from fighters. Conor McGregor is known to make his own deals, as is WWF - UFC cross over talent Brock Lesnar, who is managed by his long time advocate Paul Heyman.

Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman (WrestleMania 31). Lesnar is teasing a switch to UFC after WrestleMania 34 in April 2018. Paul Heyman is the top brass at Heyman Hustle and Looking 4 Larry agency

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Non UFC MMA promotions such as Bellator have had some challenges to attract a bigger audience. Many MMA fighters prefer to work for Bellator, stating that the pay days are more fair. Bellator MMA has also been looking to conquer the Google and Facebook online ranking for MMA which are largely saturated by the UFC.

Madison Square Garden. New York

The WWE enjoyed another Australia tour in October 2018. They are aiming to draw approx 60,000 to the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Oh, G'day Beau Ryan at The Footy Show?

WWE's agreement with Nine's 9GO! has been renewed. 9GO! carries a one hour version of WWE RAW and WWE SmackDown. This has helped popularize WWE and pro wrestling in Australia

The pro wrestling industry in Australia is a touch business. Independent promotions such as the AWF continue to have their work cut out for them. Small to medium crowds, no television time and budgets don't allow booking of major venues. Good on them for having a go and sticking with it.

New Japan Pro Wrestling. Home of some of the world's greatest professional wrestlers. They had a mixed experience in Australia with what called be called average crowd attendance. The right media, public relations and communication channels are paramount to success. WWE - New Japan cross over star Chris Jericho helped boost crowed numbers and New Japan Pro Wrestling subscriber numbers considerably. Jericho added 15 to 25,000 extra bums on seats in Japan and at least an extra 15,000 New Japan streaming (New Japan World) buys by all accounts.

Sports in Australia have experimented in making their sport more exciting with entertainment and creative tie ins following the U.S. Cricket Australia 'Best Dressed'. Golden bodypainted models by Human Statue Bodyart

The Human Statue Bodyart 'Best Dressed' models and creating costuming was seen by the Australian sports loving public. Cricket Australia is currently looking to move on from a current scandle involving manipulation of the cricket ball et al

Melbourne Cricket Ground

AFL. Adelaide Oval. Photography and project management on site by Greg Tingle. Creative by Human Statue Bodyart

TMZ and TMZ Sports are getting the lions share of WWE exclusives, which is by design. It's a true win - win by all accounts

Pro wrestling legends such as Terry Funk and Harley Race are a dying breed.

Dusty Rhodes vs Harley Race pre WWE or even before the internet was an idea

AJ Styles vs Shinsuke Nakamura at WrestleMania on 8 April 2018 should be an instant classic

For the longest time pro boxing great Muhammad Ali knew it was the business of sport. He knew how to talk it up and sell tickets. Pictured with wrestler - martial artist Muhammad Ali. Circa 1976. Japan

Andre The Giant vs Hulk Hogan. WWF WrestleMania 3. Stay tuned for the highly anticipated documentary on the life and times of Andre courtesy of a HBO and WWE collaboration

Arnold Sports Festival Australia Arnold Sports Festival

The Arnold Sports Festival has continued to development and become much more than just a bodybuilding comp. This typifies the business of sports, especially in sports nutrition and supplements. Let's not get into a current sports documentary, but we all remember the classic 'Pumping Iron'.

The Nine Entertainment Co. has enjoyed a stellar run in broadcasting Australian cricket. Is it time for them to move on, or does it make good business sense for them to continue to support the game? (GO! is currently enjoying solid success broadcasting the WWE's RAW and SmackDown programs (Thursday and Friday)

The late, great, Kerry Packer, was instrumental in turning cricket into the business of sport. Enter World Series Cricket circa 1977, which took the television time away from Jim Barnett's World Championship Wrestling. WCW had a good run, but allegedly was run into the ground and Nine needed a new money maker.