10 Reasons MMA/Wrestling Crossover Trend Is "Best For Business"

10. It Shows The Business Can Still Surprise Us

Sonnen Silva Heel turns, face turns, old wrestlers coming back for a cheap pop - there's very little that genuinely surprises wrestling fans these days. We're even used to actors and other celebrities getting in on the action. However, to sign two legends from another sport (Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva), bring them into the WWE, and (assuming all goes well) have them perform at a top level - that would be a surprise. Really, the fact that the WWE is even consider trying this is a surprise. And that in itself is good for business, because without surprises, everything becomes stale.
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Primarily covering the sport of MMA from Ontario, Canada, Jay Anderson has been writing for various publications covering sports, technology, and pop culture since 2001. Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Guelph, and a Certificate in Leadership Skills from Humber College.