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WWE acquires Mexican Lucha Libre Promotion AAA

SportzPower Team
Apr 21, 2025 20:04

WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), has announced its acquisition of leading Mexican lucha libre promotion AAA in partnership with Mexico-based sports and entertainment holding company, Fillip.

The announcement was made in Las Vegas during the WrestleMania 41 Saturday Countdown show with WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Fillip’s Chairman Alberto Fasja, AAA’s Marisela Peña and Dorian Roldán Peña, alongside talent including WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio and El Hijo Del Vikingo. The announcement video can be seen here.

Apr 21, 2025 18:04
MCA T20 Mumbai League
T20 Mumbai League back for season 3; 2 new teams onboarded
The T20 Mumbai League, organised by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), has announced its return for season three after what has been a six-year break.  MCA also named India captain and Mumbai’s very own Rohit Sharma as the face of season 3. Sharma also unveiled the trophy of season 3 at the event announcement.
Apr 17, 2025 19:04
Strava acquires Runna
Strava acquires rival UK fitness app Runna
The world's leading fitness social network Strava has acquired London-based running coach app Runna in a deal that could hand its co-founders a multimillion-pound payout, UK's The Times has reported.
Apr 17, 2025 13:04
Ratnagiri Jets WMPL Smriti Mandhana
Ratnagiri Jets buy WMPL team; sign Mandhana as icon player
Ratnagiri Jets, the two-time champions of the Maharashtra Premier League (MPL) in the men’s circuit, has announced its official foray into women’s cricket by acquiring a franchise in the upcoming four-team Women’s Maharashtra Premier League (WMPL).
Apr 16, 2025 19:04
Krafton JetSynthesys
Gaming giant Krafton leads investment round in JetSynthesys
JetSynthesys, a digital entertainment and technology company specialising in video gaming, esports and entertainment, has announced an investment led by global gaming giant Krafton, with participation from NAFA Private Equity and existing investors Pratithi Investments, Serum Institute, and the Jetline Group. 
Apr 16, 2025 19:04
Jasprit Bumrah Uppercase
Jasprit Bumrah invests in luggage brand uppercase
Cricketer Jasprit Bumrah, who has endorsed travel gear brand uppercase for the past three years, has now "upgraded" his association to that of investor.  The move reflects a broader trend among Indian athletes (cricketers in particular) of stepping beyond traditional endorsements to take ownership roles in consumer brands.
Apr 14, 2025 20:04
Virat Kohli
Virat joins Agilitas as investor, co-creator; plans global splash
It's official bar the formal announcement! Virat Kohli has joined Indian athleisure firm Agilitas Sports as an investor and co-creator, and the company reportedly plans to go global riding on the popularity of the Indian cricket superstar.
Apr 14, 2025 18:04
Rinku Singh Beastlife
BeastLife onboards Rinku Singh as investor, brand ambassador
India and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) cricketer Rinku Singh has reportedly invested Rs 1.9 crore in sports nutrition startup BeastLife, which is currently valued at Rs 120 crore. 
Apr 11, 2025 12:04
EFAQS SportzPower combo logo
EVENTFAQS acquires majority stake in SportzPower to accelerate growth
EVENTFAQS Media, India’s leading platform for the events and experiential marketing industry, has announced the acquisition of a majority equity stake in SportzPower, the flagship brand of Sportz Network Pvt. Ltd. 
Apr 10, 2025 17:04
Virat Kohli
Virat sees out Puma contract, set to join Agilitas: Report
A year and three odd months after reports first surfaced that Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli was looking to end his long-term association with Puma to team up with Indian athleisure firm Agilitas Sports as brand ambassador and investor, the "parting of ways" with the German sportswear giant is reportedly at hand.
Apr 10, 2025 16:04
Glenn Maxwell DRIVE FITT
Glenn Maxwell marks first India investment with DRIVE FITT
Drive FITT, a membership based sports club, designed around cricket, fitness and recovery with cutting edge technology, has welcomed Australian cricketing star Glenn Maxwell as an investor.  This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone for Drive FITT as it continues to redefine the intersection of sports superstars, cricket, fitness and recovery in India.
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