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Mike Tyson has been confirmed for the WWE Hall of Fame, according to TMZ. The announcement is yet to be made by WWE, but Tyson has spoke on his induction with TMZ.

Tyson said: ”I am honored to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. I was the youngest heavyweight champion of all time, but the most fun I ever had in the ring was with WWE.”

Tyson’s history with WWE is more storied than perhaps any of the celebrities in the current WWE Hall of Fame. His involvement with WWE goes...

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From impressing a girl to my brush with the Deadman, my Royal Rumble reflections
By Tommy Dreamer


This Sunday, Jan. 29, marks this year’s World Wrestling Entertainment Royal Rumble. As a lifelong wrestling fan, it is one of my favourite events. The Rumble concept was created by WWE Hall of Famer — and Canadian — Pat Patterson.

The concept is simple: Two men enter the ring and try to throw each other over the top rope. In order to eliminate their opponent from the match, both of their oppon...
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Marvez: Heffron laments passing of ECW Arena days
By Alex Marvez     Scripps Howard News Service

Before its 2010 demolition, the Spectrum was home to five-figure crowds for World Wrestling Entertainment and World Championship Wrestling events for more than 30 years.

Yet it wasn't the most iconic building in Philadelphia for grappling shows.

Such a distinction belonged to ECW Arena, a converted 10,000-square-foot warehouse best known for hosting Friday-night bingo until the mid-1990s...

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Paul Roma spoke with World Wrestling Insanity about his time as one of the Four Horsemen, his thoughts about not being included in the Horsemen's induction into the Hall of Fame and his feelings about Drew Carey being in the Hall of Fame and not Randy Savage.

"First I want to thank everybody for not forgetting and remembering that - A, I was a Horsemen. And B, why they chose me. At the end of the day, it gets down to the fact that the Horsemen were considered the elite, the best of t...

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Going deep with Dwayne Johnson
By: Tatin Yang Philippine Daily Inquirer

The moment Dwayne Johnson stepped onto the platform, it was evident to all that he was a genuine ham and an entertainer at heart, pulling all the stops to make his audience laugh, whether flashing his wide, white smile, making his chest pop and dance or whipping out a ukulele to strum and sing—in Taiwanese, to boot.

Action star Dwayne Johnson and director Brad Peyton flew to Taipei for the premiere of “Jo...

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The new TV series Ring Ka King - which is backed by TNA - is set to debut tonight on Colors TV in India. It will air on Saturdays and Sundays over a three-month stretch, and will feature wrestlers from TNA and WWE, as well as local stars.

The first episodes this weekend will get the series started and will feature a tournament to determine the promotion's new champion.

The show will be available in the US on Dish Network's international package.


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Ric Flair has signed a new deal to become an ambassador for Fuel in a Bottle – a new energy and protein drink.

Speaking on his new partnership with BYB Brands (the makers of Fuel in a Bottle), Flair said: “These products are unlike anything else on the market. It’s really important to me to live an active, healthy lifestyle so having the convenience of both Fuel in a Bottle Energy shot that gives me an energy boost, and Fuel in a Bottle Protein shot that gives me the protein I need, is a...
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Hulk Hogan:

"When the script for The Wrestler kept coming to me I said, 'This movie is so good if you put me in the film as a wrestler people are going to say, "No credibility, Hulk Hogan isn't a good actor", whatever Hollywood thinks of me'. As soon as they put Mickey Rourke in there I knew it had a chance, and he did such a great, great job it relit his career."

Hogan also claimed he turned down lead roles in "Highlander" and "Robin Hood: Men in Tights"

During a recent interview with...

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Hulk Hogan's 52 year old ex-wife Linda and her 23 year old fiancé Charlie Hill recently wrapped up filming for their VH1 Couples Therapy show. The two discussed their relationship issues on the show and are now said to be "going strong."

Linda invited some of the much younger men from the show to a "reunion party" on her boat sailing to the Bahamas several weeks ago.

A friend of Linda's said: "Linda loves the company of these guys and has a great time around them. She couldn't care less about ...
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TNA Impact 19.1.2011

Mike Tenay and Taz welcome us to Impact Wrestling...

James Storm comes to the ring and says that after his vitory over Kurt Angle last week, he is happy to be the No.1 Contender to the World Title...
Jeff Hardy joins him in the ring and says that after being screwed over by Roode at Genesis as well as last week on Impact, he wants another shot at Roode's

World Title. Storm reminds Hardy that Roode turned his back on him and screwed him out of the World Title a couple of mon...
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"What's The Future For Moxley & Tyler...err, Ambrose & Rollins?" By Kevin Kelly:

Word is Triple H has deemed two top FCW competitors, Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins, ready to graduate. But according to Hunter, before they can leave the nest, Ambrose and Rollins need to have a storyline in place. That means, in spite of what anyone with half a brain knows, that the former Jon Moxley and Tyler Black are ready to go, they have to wait until some comic-book nerds come up with an idea.

Her...

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"The Ric Flair Rumble" by Mark Madden:

It remains my favorite moment in wrestling history…well, besides all those checks I cashed. I was there, in person, as a fan. It was the last time I acted like a mark.

Jan. 19, 1992. Twenty years ago. Knickerbocker Arena. Albany, N.Y. The fifth Royal Rumble.

The Ric Flair Rumble.

I spoke to Ric a few weeks before the show, but he had little idea of what might happen. WWE had dropped the ball with Flair since signing him the previous August. ...

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Shane Douglas Interview Recap from In Your Head Wrestling Radio with Jack E. Jones and Oneinchbiceps.

The show opens up with Bill Dundee calling in to talk to Shane Douglas. That's right, the show starts off with a surprise guest! You never know who will show up on In Your Head! They talk about Dundee recreating Foley's exit from ECW at another independent show. Douglas says it was a classic moment.

On April 28th, Extreme Reunion will take place in Philadelphia, PA. Douglas is leading the...
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The family of the late Nancy Benoit was back in court today for an appeals hearing stemming from their lawsuit against Larry Flynt Publications' Hustle Magazine. In 2009 United States Court of Appeals decision that had overruled a previous judgment in the lawsuit brought against the adult magazine for publishing nude photos of a young Nancy Benoit in the wake of the Benoit family tragedy. Hustler was attempting to have the appeal ruling, which would require them to pay almost $20 milli...

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Fightin' Fanboys: Mick Foley
The Hardcore Legend of WWE talks about his love for The Hulk, a confrontation with Stan Lee and much more
Posted Jan 25, 2012 5:25 pm
Updated Jan 25, 2012 5:47 pm
Photos courtesy of WWE

By Blake Garris

You may know Mick Foley best as the WWE hardcore legend that competed under such monikers as Mankind, Cactus Jack and Dude Love, but did you know he also does standup comedy? That he gives most of his free time to charity work? And that he’s a huge fan of The Hulk an...
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WBAL TV out of Baltimore reports that Quentin V. Jackson, a 25 year old from Maryland, died on January 20th from injuries he suffered a day earlier at Gillberg's Pro Wrestling Academy. The school is operated by Duane Gill. Local police stated the following:

"It was determined that the victim was practicing wrestling maneuvers and struck his head during a fall. There is no indication of foul play or suspicious circumstances surrounding the death."

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"LEDGENS HOUSE! WHY ME! I'M NOT A LEDGEN, I'M THERE NIGHTMARE. I DON'T LIKE IT WHEN I'M ASKED A FAVORE! BABY JESUS..I'LL GET IN SOMUCHTROUBLE"

"IF HTM IS THERE I GIVE MYSELF 1 DAY BEFORE I STRANGLE HIM WITH THE PHONE CORD, WHILE HE SLEEPS! MAYBE CONCIDERED A PUBLIC SERIVCE!!"

"@WWE!! I said to @WWE, who's in the house? @WWE, we can't tell you! SERIOUSLY!! THEN IT'LL BE A MASS MURDER WITH HTM'S GUITAR STRINGS!"

"On the other hand, maybe Vincent is in the house. I might get my ANGEL WINGS for a ri...
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DANIEL BRYAN TRIUMPHS OVER TOUGH COMPETITION TO NAIL PETA2 AWARD

WWE Superstar Credits Veggie Power With Keeping Him on Top in the Ring

Los Angeles — WWE superstar wrestler and World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan can now add Most Animal-Friendly Athlete to his impressive list of titles. Bryan—who credits going vegan with giving him remarkable strength and endurance and is known for his punishing style and incapacitating submission maneuvers—captured the Libby Award from peta2, PETA's ...
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Speaking to TVA Sports, Maryse Ouellet says her departure from WWE last October was triggered by organization offering her a long term contract and her desire to move on.

"They wanted me to sign a new five-year contract and it's not what I wanted," the former WWE Divas Champion says. "I had other plans in mind."

Ouellet's plans include the forthcoming launch of her line of clothing and accessories, House of Maryse.

"I love fashion, I love trends. I propose to women swimwear, lingerie, jewelry, h...
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Mick Foley is training with Diamond Dallas Page and his DDP Yoga to get ready for a ring return with WWE, just like Jericho did. Foley on Twitter:

“I’m doing my first @DDPYoga yoga session in two days..with the master himself! To quote Rabbi Hillel, “if not now, when?” BANG!”

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Former World Heavyweight Champion Sid Vicious spoke with Slam Wrestling this week to promote his WrestleReunion appearance. Sid told Slam that he has been doing some film work lately and is working on a documentary right now about the independent wrestling scene. Sid also filmed a commercial recently.

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WWE spokesman Robert Zimmerman issued a letter today to Chris Shays, Linda McMahon's top Republican opponent, responding to Shays' attacks on both WWE and the McMahon family.

Zimmerman referred to Shays' comment to reporters that "41 people 50 years and younger have died in their jobs (in WWE)." He responded that only five "performers" have died under WWE contract since the company was formed in 1982. He did not mention wrestlers who developed health issues before leaving the company.

The lette...
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In an interview with SBSun.com, The "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase said this on addiction:

"I never really had an addiction to the drugs or booze, but the women. Me and Tiger Woods could carry on a conversation. I'm a guy who can say, 'Been there, done that, and let me tell you what's really important.'"

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OTTAWA - Tyson Kidd isn’t headlining any pay-per-views and he doesn’t have a cute catchphrase.

But if all goes according to plan, the 31-year-old dreams of WWE superstardom. And, why not? He’s got a balls-to-the-wall in-ring attitude and he’s riding shotgun with guys like CM Punk who have been there and done that.

“I know it might come across as arrogance. I’m sorry, but I know I can outperform a lot of people,” said Kidd. “And when the (door opens), I’m going to kick it in.�...
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Brutus Beefcake had a twenty minute interview with IMetAWrestler.com where he talked about Linda Hogan, Hulk's feelings about TNA and whether or not he'll be in the WWE Hall of Fame.

On Hulk Hogan's feelings about TNA: "He was trying to help them. In my opinion, they seemed to want to make a difference at first, but then it seemed like they just didn't want to win. Hulk's a guy who wants to make a difference and wants to win, you know? And once he realized that they didn't want to win, and all...
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Chyna has gone off on Vince McMahon and WWE again on Twitter. She's been posting rambling and incoherent tweets. The newest are on the top so you'll want to read up from the bottom of this post: As of now, she's still ranting on ...................

signing out. Now let's get back to pretty if we can.....

Goodnight all, positive thoughts. Be strong. Love, trust, loyalty??? Think about it. Stop pushing me. Not funny,

@junior712 Be worried about the people that do wrong. xx

@junior712 yeah, me too t...
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ImpactWrestling.com has removed Jackie Moore, Jesse Neal and Toxxin from their wrestler roster page. This would confirm their respective departures from TNA Wrestling late last year.

Moore stated on November 28, 2011 via Twitter that she parted ways with TNA Wrestling due to her contract expiring. She returned to the company last June alongside ODB under the guise of outsiders, with the duo promising to clean up the Knockouts division. In August, Moore and ODB abandoned their villainous...
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TNA Impact Wrestling Review 5.1.2012

Taz & Tenay welcome us to the Impact Zone...

Robert Roode / Sting Promo

Good opening segment to start the show.
Robert Roode talks about out-smarting Jeff Hardy at Genesis and Sting joins him in the ring to book the rematch for the World Heavyweight Title as the main event tonight.

Matt Morgan & Crimson Vs Robbie E & Robbie T

This was basically an enhancement match for the champions and didn't last long, with Morgan and Crimson taking the win.
After t...

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Jeff Hardy recently spoke about his drug and alcohol use, working for TNA, his music and more. Check out the highlights:

On support from his fans: "I've got my hardcore fans, and I thank them so much for being there for me and not giving up on me."

On his drug problems: "I really believe that people learn from examples and through problems themselves. OK, my brother [Matt] and myself, for example, we never drank. We never did drugs. Nothing. I was 21, 22, when I started drinking beer,...

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Ric Flair said in an interview with Mike Mooneyham that he will be allowed to talk for seven minutes at the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony honoring the Four Horsemen. Flair said he watched the announcement backstage at the iMPACT! taping on Monday night.

"It's amazing. It's very cool. The whole TNA crew was watching the vignette. I started crying when they aired it"

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