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Wrestling
Sandman Talks ECW Crucifixion Angle, Leaving for WCW
The Sandman is considered one of the iconic competitors in ECW, but says he quit "on principle", which led to him spending a portion of 1999 in WCW. "I was pissed off at Paul E. because he told me I…
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Wrestling
WWE/NXT Live Event Report, Dec. 3-5: Big Show, Emma Return
A title change, a pair of returns, and two international tours highlighted the WWE and NXT live event schedule from this past week. The big news came from NXT, where Shinsuke Nakamura made his return to his native Japan, defeating…
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Wrestling
Ryback Says Titus O’Neil Tried To Tackle Vince McMahon
Ryback recently provided some insight on Titus O'Neil's suspension from WWE earlier this year. WWE suspended O'Neil back in February for what was described as unprofessional conduct after he and WWE Chairman Vince McMahon got into a tussle as Raw…
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Wrestling
Dean Ambrose, James Ellsworth Compared to Rock ‘n’ Sock Connection
Jonathan Coachman recently compared the Smackdown duo of Dean Ambrose and James Ellsworth to the Rock 'n' Sock Connection, during an appearance by Ambrose and Ellsworth on ESPN's "Off The Top Rope" segment. Only one problem… Ambrose and Ellsworth had…
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Wrestling
Mickey Gall Thinks CM Punk Shouldn’t Fight Again In UFC
Mickey Gall does not think CM Punk should fight again in the UFC. Gall expressed that opinion during a recent video interview with TMZ Sports. When asked about Punk aspiring to have his second pro MMA fight back inside the…
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Wrestling
Tommy Dreamer Almost Left ECW For WCW
Tommy Dreamer arguably is the one in-ring talent most synonymous with ECW, as he stayed with the company until its end in 2001. During a recent interview, however, Dreamer disclosed that he came very close to leaving ECW for a…
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Wrestling
Rick Steiner Discusses Scott’s Issues With Hulk Hogan
Rick Steiner brought up his brother Scott's past issues with Hulk Hogan and, apparently, don't expect Scott Steiner to back down anytime soon. Rick Steiner talked about his brother and the beef with the Hulkster for Hannibal TV. "Big Poppa Pump",…
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Wrestling
Jesse Ventura Says Vince McMahon Is Lucky He Didn’t Make Senate Run
Appearing recently on Steve Austin's podcast, Jesse Ventura said Vince McMahon should be glad that "The Body" never pursued a run at the U.S. Senate. Ventura has long argued against the WWE labeling its talent as independent contractors and advocated…
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Wrestling
WWE Offering Unique Contracts to UK Talent
The WWE reportedly is offering contracts with unique language to talents in the United Kingdom, with the goal of keeping those performers from working with other promotions in their home country. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the WWE has…
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Wrestling
Rick Steiner Tells Story of Haku, Hennig, Rick Rude Bar Fight
Rick Steiner was known during his wrestling career for his rugged style, but had his own list of the toughest men in wrestling, topped by a familiar name. Steiner, during a recent interview with Hannibal TV, shared an anecdote from…
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