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The world of professional wrestling has proven to be a gold mine for content in recent years. But while many of the dives into the unique industry have focused on World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and its former rival-turned-acquisition World Championship Wrestling (WCW), PBS is taking a look at one of the less covered promotions in Read more...
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PBS announces pro wrestling documentary

WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash recently took to an episode of his Kliq This podcast, where he talked about a number of topics including his favorite wrestling commentators. Nash said, “I always liked Tenay. I thought ‘The Professor’ was good. I liked Tony. Schiavone was good. I was a huge JR fan, ’cause I thought JR called it like a sport. I was always a fan of JR. S*** man, there aren’t many. I’ve had Gordon Solie call my matches. Lance Russell …. I was there when Bobby [Heenan] left with the toilet paper hanging out of his back leaving ‘Superstars’ when he left for WCW. Joey [Styles] didn’t. Joey never called my match. Not that I can think of. … I think I was gone.”

Kevin Nash Reveals His Favorite Wrestling Commentators

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“You have to ruffle some feathers. You have to take a shot and go outside the lines. I’m willing to do that.”

The Wrestling World Starting to Believe in Joe Hendry

On the latest episode of Everybody’s Got a Pod, WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase talked about Vince McMahon separating WWE from the territories in the 1980s, the importance of the NWA World Heavyweight Title, and more. You can check out some highlights below:. Ted DiBiase on whether anyone...

Ted DiBiase Thinks Wrestling Would’ve Died Had WWE Not Ended The Territories

On July 6, 2020, 58-year-old Mary Kay Letourneau died of colon cancer — with her former student and husband Vili Fualaau by her side. When Mary Kay Letourneau died in 2020, most headlines eulogized her in the same way: as a teacher who raped and later married her former student. Indeed, Letourneau is best known for her relationship with Vili Fualaau, which started in 1996 when she was 34 and he was 12.

The Death Of Mary Kay Letourneau, The Teacher Who Raped Her Sixth-Grade Student — And Later Married Him

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Trish Stratus turned down offers to pose for Playboy during her time in WWE, and she recently looked back at the decision. Stratus spoke with Inside the Ropes and talked about her reasoning for turning down the offer, noting that it really just wasn’t her style. “This whole sexy...

Trish Stratus Recalls Declining Playboy Offers During WWE Run

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You may have seen tennis shoes across telephone wires in Virginia and wondered about their significance.I was initially told this was done in honor of someone who had died from gun violence in the area.

Tennis shoes on wires across Virginia have different meanings

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Shannen Doherty has died. She was 53. People confirmed the Charmed star's passing due to breast cancer Sunday (July 14). Doherty's longtime publicist, Leslie Sloane, confirmed the star's death in a statement to the magazine. "It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty....

Shannen Doherty Dead at 53

During last week’s episode of A&E Biography, WWE Legends (via Fightful), Scott Steiner commented on rumors that he took steroids to transform into Big Poppa Pump during his time in WCW. He denied the claims and said he never failed a drug test. He said: “You can make all...

Scott Steiner Says He Has Never Failed A Drug Test, Went On Strict Diet To Become Big Poppa Pump

Ric Flair discussed generational talent on today’s Busted Open Radio. WWE has undergone significant changes as the company enters a new era, with new talent rising to the top of the card. During the show, Flair mentioned that he keeps up with some of the veterans from the 1990s...

Ric Flair Speaks Out About His Current Relationship With Steve Austin

Now on the card. We are less than three weeks away from Summerslam and that means it is time to start getting the card ready. While there are some matches already set, there are some that seem ready but are yet to be made official. It can be an exciting moment when one of those matches is made, which is what we saw this week, with a grudge match for a title being set.

It’s On: Major Title Grudge Match Officially Set For WWE Summerslam

That would be big. With so many wrestlers on the WWE roster, it can be difficult to keep track of them all. There are some names who are going be noticed no matter what they do though, which makes their absence stand out that much more. That is the case again with one of the biggest stars in WWE and now we might have a much better idea of when he will be showing up again.

Tribal Chief Time? Huge Update On Roman Reigns’ Return To WWE TV

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Matt Cardona is proud to be associated with GCW, believes the independent promotion could continue working with WWE, and has some fun with the idea of a GCW invasion of WWE. Working with GCW helped Matt Cardona reestablish himself following his WWE release. Cardona has continued to be a major player in the deathmatch promotion and is impressed with the promotion's consistency and how frequently it runs shows around the world.

Matt Cardona 'Wouldn't Be Surprised' If WWE Continues To Work With GCW, Feels A GCW Invasion Angle Would Be A Cool Way To Reemerge In WWE

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In Folks Huxford’s The History of Brooks County (1948 ), a history of Hickory Head Baptist Church by Mrs. J. G. Stanley and Mrs. A. J. Reamy tells of the origins of the church. Members of Liberty Baptist Church, at present-day Grooverville, who lived closer to Hickory Head Academy began holding prayer meetings there in […]

Hickory Head Baptist Church, Circa 1873, Brooks County

Ric Flair recently did an interview on Busted Open Radio (per Fightful), where the legendary pro wrestler stated he hadn’t heard from AEW since turning down the idea of turning on Sting in his retirement match at Revolution. It’s been reported that AEW’s deal with Woooo Energy is over,...

Ric Flair Says He Hasn’t Heard From AEW Since Turning Down Sting Pitch

Virginia soap fans, if you have been watching The Bold and the Beautiful recently, you have heard Will Spencer's name mentioned quite a bit. Soap Opera Digest has revealed that the character will soon be back on screen portrayed by Crew Morrow.

The Bold and the Beautiful Breaking News: Josh Morrow's son Crew Morrow is the new Will Spencer

According to the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, pro wrestling legend Dory Funk Jr., who is 83 years of age, is set to compete in a match in Japan next month for Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling. The report also mentioned that the show will pay tribute to Terry Funk, Dory Jr.’s brother....

Dory Funk Jr. Set To Compete In Japan Next Month

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Georgia Championship Wrestling (2.20.1982) Review

-Originally aired February 20, 1982. -Your hosts are Gordon Solie & Roddy Piper. Breaking news: Bob Armstrong is now allowed back in the TV studio because...

Georgia Championship Wrestling (2.20.1982) Review

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