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His Wild Samoans tag team partner Sika passed away just two months ago
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Afa Anoa’i, WWE Hall of Fame Tag Team Wrestler, Dies at 81

After losing the Undisputed WWE Championship to Cody Rhodes on the second night of WrestleMania XL, Roman Reigns left to take a break before returning at SummerSlam. During his absence, Solo Sikoa transitioned from being Reigns’ enforcer to being the new Tribal Chief, with the intention of making Sikoa the major faction leader before facing Reigns. After telling Paul Heyman Reigns that he was never coming back, Sikoa laid out Heyman after Heyman refused to acknowledge him as his Tribal Chief on June 28th, 2024, at Madison Square Garden.

Paul Heyman Explains His WWE Absence Following Roman Reigns’ Return

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Chris Jericho credits Vince McMahon for being open to talent rejecting ideas they are uncomfortable with. Chris Jericho entered WWE in 1999. At the time, the Attitude Era was at its peak, and WWE was regularly pushing the envelope on television. Whether it was Mae Young giving birth to a hand or an incapacitated Stephanie McMahon unknowingly getting married to Triple H via a drive-through wedding chapel in Las Vegas, WWE's Attitude Era was filled with some memorable moments that are murky and questionable, at best, upon reflection.

Chris Jericho: Vince McMahon Told Me, ‘If There’s Anything You Don’t Want To Do, Just Tell Me’

Mark Henry made his first WWE appearance since leaving AEW on last week’s episode of Monday Night RAW. The WWE Hall of Famer appeared in the crowd with his son Jacob, who recently signed with the company. On a recent edition of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, Henry mentioned...

Mark Henry Explains How WWE Feels Different Under Triple H

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On a recent episode of Talk Is Jericho, Chris Jericho marked the 25-year anniversary of his debut with the WWF. He talked about his final days with WCW and why he chose to leave, meeting with Vince McMahon at his house prior to signing a contract with the company, and Jericho also analyzed his iconic Y2J promo upon his arrival.  When Jericho came to the WWF, he was using the Boston Crab, eventually named the Walls of Jericho, as his finishing move. However, the move wasn’t called that at first.  “I remember debating what my finish would be,” he recalled....

Chris Jericho Reveals Original Name He Pitched For The Walls Of Jericho

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

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Actor Bob Denver, who passed away in 2005, will forever be remembered for his leading role on the classic 1960s sitcom Gilligan’s Island. Denver also played another famous TV character: the beatnik-type Maynard G. Krebs on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis.

TV's 'Gilligan Island' Stars Dawn Wells and Bob Denver and Their Controversy Behind the Scenes

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

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The newest generation of wrestlers in the Rhodes family debuted in a dark match at the AEW Collision taping on August 17. According to fans in attendance, Waynes Rhodeand Wyatt Rhodes, the nephews of Dustin Rhodes and Cody Rhodes, competed in a dark match at the AEW Collision taping. They were announced as the New […]
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Wayne Rhodes And Wyatt Rhodes Make AEW Debut In Dark Match Ahead Of AEW Collision

To mark the 25th anniversary of his iconic Y2J promo, Chris Jericho talked about joining the WWF and the circumstances that led him to the company. On a recent Talk Is Jericho, the current “Learning Tree” of All Elite Wrestling discussed his final days with WCW and why he chose to leave, meeting with Vince McMahon at his house prior to being under contract, and even the name he pitched for what became his Walls of Jericho finishing move.  Jericho also said that McMahon gave him the option to reject stories and angles that made him uncomfortable. The discussion between...

Chris Jericho Shares What Vince McMahon Told Him About Doing “Ridiculous” Angles

WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray (Bubba Ray Dudley) appeared on an episode of Busted Open Radio, where he talked about a number of topics including how AEW should book former NWA Women’s World Champion Kamille. Ray said, “If anybody in AEW wants to know how to treat Kamille,...

WWE Hall Of Famer Explains How AEW Should Book Kamille

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WWE icon Roman Reigns has paid tribute to his late wrestling hero uncle, Afa Anoa’i. The retired wrestler’s iconic relative competed as one-half of the legendary Wild Samoans – still one of the most successful tag teams in WWE history – at his passing at 81. Afa died on Aug. 16, two months after the death of his brother Sika. Afa’s son, Samu, announced his father’s passing on Aug. 16.

WWE star Roman Reigns pays tribute to late uncle Afa Anoa’i

During an appearance on The Dan Le Batard Show in 2023, AEW President Tony Khan discussed the competitiveness between WWE and AEW. Khan stated as follows:. “I’ve got a lot of wrestlers who come to me and allege that WWE reached out to them to tamper with their contracts and ask them to break their contracts. I can’t confirm that specifically. I can only tell you what the wrestlers have come to me and said, but I’ve had multiple wrestlers and staff report that to me. It was very disturbing.”

Tony Khan Believes WWE Is Still “Tampering” With AEW Contracts, Triple H Seemingly Reacts

Much has been said about Matt and Jeff Hardy's in-ring future; they didn't find the success we expected in AEW (for a multitude of reasons) and, as they look to wrap up their respective careers, a final run in WWE seems likely. Along with one last stint as The Hardy...

Matt Hardy Details Recent Work With WWE Digital And Whether The Door Is Open To The Hardy Boyz Return

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those actors mentioned.]. Bewitched remains one of the most popular television shows in the medium's history. Originally broadcast on ABC from 1964 to 1972, the show remains popular in syndication, streaming platforms, and home media.

The Courageous Life and Tragic Death of Actor Dick Sargent: TV’s “Second Darrin” on ‘Bewitched’

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WWE Hall Of Famer Mark Henry Reveals The Biggest Backstage Differences Between WWE And AEW

WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry decided to leave WWE and signed with AEW in 2021 as a coach, mentor, and occasional commentator. Unfortunately, the company...

WWE Hall Of Famer Mark Henry Reveals The Biggest Backstage Differences Between WWE And AEW

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