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Wrestling
Gene Okerlund Suffered Multiple Broken Ribs During Recent Fall; Had Trouble Breathing
Yesterday, the wrestling world lost legendary interviewer and personality “Mean” Gene Okerlund. He was 76. Todd Okerlund told TMZ that his father suffered multiple broken ribs after a fall in December. Todd said that Gene had been in bad health for…
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Wrestling
NJPW Fight Size Update: “Good Guy” Tama Tonga, Okada-Gedo History, WK 13 Previews, More
Here is your NJPW Fight Size update for the afternoon of Jan. 3. – Chris Jericho once again attacked Tetsuya Naito at the NJPW Fan Fest. As a result, their bout at Wrestle Kingdom 13 has been changed to a No…
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Wrestling
Report: ROH Offered Davey Boy Smith Jr A Contract Prior To MLW Fusion Live
New details emerge regarding the alleged “talent raid” prior to MLW’s live special on Dec. 14. According to PWInsider, ROH tried to sign Davey Boy Smith Jr. the night before MLW Fusion Live. ROH officials have denied the claim. Prior…
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Wrestling
Sinus Issues Affected Hekkie Budler During Last Title Defense
Hekkie Budler wasn’t just fighting Hiroto Kyoguchi on New Year’s Eve, but was also battling sinus problems according to his manager. Colin Nathan, who also trains Budler, told Ring TV that Budler had sinus issues the day before Budler had to defend his WBA “Super” light flyweight title…
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Wrestling
Becky Lynch Doesn’t Want To Romance “Emo” Corey Graves; Graves Tired Of “Bootleg Conor McGregor” Act
Becky Lynch isn’t letting up on social media in 2019. The twitter war between Lynch and Corey Graves started in mid-December with Lynch calling out Graves for his “Bobby Heenan-lite” act on commentary. Graves responded by claiming that no one…
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Wrestling
AEW Double Or Nothing Event Rally Set For January 8, To Be Streamed As Well; Brandi Rhodes’ Role In AEW
All Elite Wrestling’s picture is coming into focus more by the day. Fightful was sent a press release by the new company, which also featured the title of Brandi Rhodes’ role with the company — Chief Brand Officer. She, along…
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Wrestling
Robbie E Details How He Got On The ‘Titan Games’ Show, Talks Cutting A Promo On The Rock, More
Robbie E is ready to see the footage of his performance on ‘Titan Games’. The New Jersey native Robbie E is a part of the cast for the NBC competition series ‘Titan Games’. The show is hosted by former 8-time…
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Wrestling
Fightful Disqus: Which Match Are You Most Looking Forward To At Wrestle Kingdom 13?
We’re less than 24 hours away from the biggest NJPW show of the year, Wrestle Kingdom 13. The card is stacked with title matches and potential classics, but which match are you most looking forward to? Let us know in…
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Wrestling
Seth Rollins Would Like To Test Himself In A Match Against Kenny Omega
Seth Rollins names Kenny Omega as the one man outside of WWE who he would like to face. Appearing on The Show on Rock 105.3, Rollins was asked who he would like to face that isn’t currently in WWE. Rollins…
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Wrestling
The 205 Live Report Card (1/2/19): New Year, New Gulak?
This week in the 205 Live Report Card, Joe starts 2019 by breaking down a doubleheader, as Drew Gulak takes on Akira Tozawa & Lio Rush faces Kalisto. Before we get started with this week’s show, it’d be remiss of…
