More on WWE's meeting with PRIDE last week; no definite steps taken
On Monday, November 20, 2006 at 4:00 AM EST The following was issued on WWE.com on late Sunday night:
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.