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April 2023

18 Apr

Fanatics Expands Deal With WWE to Include On-site for Events

Fanatics Expands Deal With WWE to Include On-site for Events
WWE and Fanatics are expanding their relationship. Starting May 1, right before WWE’s premium live event, Backlash, Fanatics will assume operations of world event merchandise business for the skilled wrestling entertainment group. Fanatics already operates WWE’s e-commerce site and holds the rights for licensed merchandise and memorabilia for the organization, but it'll now manage the on-site retail operations as well for WWE’s 300-plus annual events including WrestleMania, Royal Rumble and SummerSlam. Under the terms of the deal, Fanatics will work to boost the in-venue experience by offering more local collections, creating progressive retail stores and utilizing Fanatics-operated team stores during events. Fanatics already has partnerships with greater than 50 skilled and college teams across several sports.  “Fanatics has been an incredible partner and can...
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18 Apr

I Had a Sleep Paralysis Demon. Here’s What It

I Had a Sleep Paralysis Demon. Here’s What It
Possibly you’ve seen the meme: “That is my sleep paralysis demon: [insert photo].” The viral idea builds on a really real condition through which an individual is conscious but unable to maneuver. In some cases, people experiencing sleep paralysis have frightening and even recurring visions. Often called sleep paralysis demons, these terrors don’t haunt nightmares, but reality. Unfortunately for me, I had my very own sleep paralysis demon. The one problem (well, besides the bone-chilling looming presence in my bedroom)? I had no idea what it was until seven years later (but more on that later).I used to be a 20-year-old sophomore living in mandatory on-campus housing the 12 months I got here face-to-face with my sleep paralysis demon. After...
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