Wrestling counted out of Olympics

Upon hearing the news that his sport had been voted out of the Olympics, Brandon Paulson did the first thing that came to mind Tuesday. He went to the Pinnacle wrestling gym in Shoreview, the place where he trains current and future Olympians, and got on the mat for the first time in more than…

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Owens on Defending His Title In a Ladder Match at WM, Ryder, More

– As seen above, this week’s sitdown interview with Michael Cole features WWE Intercontinental Champion Kevin Owens. Below are highlights: * Cole brings up the Intercontinental Title Ladder Match at WrestleMania 32 with Sami Zayn, The Miz, Dolph Ziggler, Zack Ryder, Stardust and Sin Cara. Owens admits he wasn’t the happiest guy when Stephanie McMahon…

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Reigns vs. Wyatt Note, Vince and HHH on The Undertaker, Eva Marie

– This WWE Total Divas bonus clip features Eva Marie talking to Mandy Rose about using WWE NXT to get back to the main roster: – We’ve noted how WWE has plans to do Roman Reigns vs. Bray Wyatt this year. The match has been announced as the main event for the WWE live event…

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3/26 Nxt Results: Orlando, Fl (Tough Enough Star Debuts)

3/26 NXT Results: Orlando, Florida * Asuka & Aliyah def. Billie Kay & Daria in a tag team match. * ZZ (former Tough Enough star) def. Chris Girard. * NXT Women’s Champion Bayley def. Mandy Rose. * Manny Andrade def. Tye Dillinger. * Jason Jordan & Chad Gable def. Blake & Murphy in a tag…

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WWE SmackDown Announcer Change for This Week, Tyson Kidd, Bryan

– Below is video from tonight’s “WWE 24: Thank You Daniel Bryan” special, which airs after RAW on the WWE Network: – Tyson Kidd confirmed on Twitter that he will not be appearing at WrestleMania 32 Axxess this week. Kidd has been out of action since suffering a serious neck injury during a dark match…

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No WrestleMania Merchandise for Ryder, R-Truth Performs, More

– Below is the WrestleMania 32 Week day 2 vlog from Xavier Woods’ “UpUpDownDown” YouTube channel: – R-Truth performed some of his hip-hop songs in front of 2,000 people at Gas Monkey Live venue in Dallas last night. He tweeted this photo of the crowd: Performed in front of 2k, Gas Monkey Live Dallas Texas!…

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WWE Hall of Fame Line-Up for Tonight’s Ceremony, Legacy Award

– Join us tonight at 7pm EST for live WWE Hall of Fame coverage beginning with the red carpet pre-show, which will be hosted by Maria Menounos, Renee Young, Corey Graves and others. The actual Hall of Fame ceremony begins at 8pm EST and may run more than 3 hours. Below is the line-up for…

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Legend Congratulates Ryder (Video), Statement on Long Lines, More

– WWE posted this video with new WWE Intercontinental Champion Zack Ryder reacting to his big win at WrestleMania 32. The reporter mentions how the backstage area exploded when they saw Ryder won the title. Ryder is later greeted by WWE Hall of Famer Scott Hall, who congratulates him. – As noted, there were issues…

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WWE Registers Nakamura Trademarks, Tonight’s SmackDown, Birthdays

– WWE Hall of Famer Lita turns 41 years old today while Jeff Jarrett turns 49, ECW Original Julio Dinero turns 44. Also, today would have been the 52nd birthday of former WWE and WCW star Brian Adams. – WWE recently registered to trademark “Shinsuke Nakamura” and “King of Strong Style” for overall use. –…

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Hamilton: Spanish heat ‘a killer’ in the car and on tyres

Lewis Hamilton says Barcelona’s scorching conditions are a “killer” for drivers but also for tyres, raising fears that more tyre woes may await Mercedes on Sunday. The current leader of the F1 world championship traded places with teammate Valtteri Bottas at the top of the timesheet on Friday afternoon. But while Hamilton was happy with…

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