Monthly Archives: July 2020

Bellator MMA News: Bobby Lashley gets a new opponent for 6/19 event

James Thompson, scheduled to face TNA’s (and Bellator’s) Bobby Lashey at the next big Bellator show on June 19th in St. Louis, has pulled out due to injury. The fight was a rematch of their 2012 bout in India, which Thompson won via decision. Lashley will now face Dan Charles, a 9-2 heavyweight who has […]

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On this day in pro wrestling history (June 20): Pat O'Connor beats Murodch, Superstar vs. Robinson, Dos Caras vs. Canek, Muraco wins IC title, Hogan vs. Bockwinkel

By Brian Hoops, WrestlingObserver.com 1940 – At Memorial Hall in Kansas City; World Heavyweight Champion Orville Brown defeated Wladek Zbyszko 2 falls to 0. 1947 – In St. Joseph, Missouri; Tug Carlson & Ralph Garibaldi beat Orville Brown & Sockeye Jack McDonald, Ras (Seelie) Samara beat Wally Dusek by dq, Sailor Fred Blassie beat Jack […]

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WWE July 3 Tokyo house show results: John Cena vs. Kevin Owens, Finn Balor vs. Chris Jericho

From Friday’s Sumo Hall show in Tokyo: – Neville b Kofi Kingston – Cesaro b Kane with the sharpshooter – Lucha Dragons won three-way over Los Matadores and New Day (Big E & Woods) when Sin Cara pinned Woods.  They announced the Prime Time Players vs. Lucha Dragons for the titles tomorrow at ‘Beast In […]

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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Audio Show: Follow up on Ken Patera, interesting questions, more!

Click:gender reveal cannons DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Audio Show: Follow up topics and questions today on Ken Patera, apparently I hate Gene Kiniski, and one of the greatest most though provoking quirky questions we’ve ever done which leads to either Jim Ross, Mr. Hughes, or Bill Alphonso being the answer. (Try figuring out THAT question!) Click […]

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Nicolas Sarkozy among personalities to condemn ‘ethnic-purging’ in wave of ‘new anti-Semitism’ in France

More than 300 French dignitaries and stars, including ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy, have signed a manifesto denouncing a "new anti-Semitism" marked by "Islamist radicalisation" after a string of killings of Jews. The country’s half-a-million-plus Jewish community is the largest in Europe but has been hit by a wave of emigration to Israel in the past two decades, partly […]

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Luftwaffe ‘down to four’ combat-ready Eurofighters out of 128, as pressure builds over weak defence spending

Only four of Germany’s 128 Eurofighter aircraft are operational and ready for combat in the event of a crisis, it was claimed yesterday (WED), in revelations that will deepen pressure on Germany to live up to its defence commitments. The remaining aircraft have been grounded by technical problems and a shortage of combat missiles, according […]

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NXT Stars Announce Wedding Date, Brooke Hogan Return? WWE at CMAs

Montez Ford has impressed fans with his charisma and athleticism as part of the Street Profits tag team with Angelo Dawkins down in NXT. Meanwhile, fellow NXT Superstar Bianca Belair was a standout performer in the Mae Young Classic and has become one of the featured members of the NXT women’s division in recent weeks. […]

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Exciting semifinal round sets stage for US Open finals

LAS VEGAS – Fans were treated to an entertaining display of wrestling during the semifinals of the U.S. Open on Friday night at the Las Vegas Convention Center. That now sets the stage for what promises to be a compelling finals on Saturday night. 48 wrestlers landed spots in the finals by earning victories on […]

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Bella Twins, Iconics Push For WWE To Add Women’s Tag Team Titles

In recent months, WWE has introduced the North American Championship in NXT and there are plans to introduce a Tag Team Championship for the 205 Live brand. Due to the signing of Ronda Rousey, you can expect to see an influx of female wrestlers added to the roster over the course of this year. WWE […]

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SMSU signs 14 student-athletes

MARSHALL, Minn. – Southwest Minnesota State University head wrestling coach Jesse Nelson announced today the signing of 14 student-athletes for the 2014-15 season. Cortez Arredondo, Zach Beaumaster, Jordan Biehn, Dylan Boettcher, Quinn Bullard, Tristan Ezell, Brody Goens, Cody Heitman, Nick Kastenbauer, Patrick Kelley, Anthony Luft, Griffin Osing, Cody Peters and Hunter St. John have all signed letters of […]

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