— WWE.com added an article this evening with more details on Friday’s meeting between WWE and PRIDE. The article marks PRIDE as being the leader in the global Mixed Martial Arts market. Below is the full piece from WWE.com:
According to Vince McMahon, Chairman of World Wrestling Entertainment, Friday’s meetings between PRIDE and WWE were cordial and informative. The two companies met to discuss potential opportunities. With the exception of continuing dialogue, no definite steps were taken.
PRIDE is considered to be the leader in the global Mixed Martial Arts market. In addition, PRIDE has a popular professional wrestling promotion in Japan called HUSTLE. The promotion will soon be running an event known as Hustlemania.
Continue checking WWE.com as more information on PRIDE and WWE becomes available.