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Wladimir_klitschko

By Colin Linneweber @ Ring-Rap 05/21/2013

Obnoxious British contender Tyson Fury continues to crudely belittle Wladimir Klitschko in hopes of securing a future bout versus The Ring, WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion. "I'll fight that pussy Klitschko any time any place anywhere,"...

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Andre_ward

By Colin Linneweber @ Ring-Rap 05/21/2013

Rather than becoming the organizations Emeritus Champion and battling the winner of the June bout between Sakio Bika and Marco Periban, The Ring and WBA super middleweight titlistAndre Warddecided to sever ties with the WBC on Monday. Ward (26-0,...

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Amir_khan

By Colin Linneweber @ Ring-Rap 05/21/2013

Mediocre pugilist Amir Khan claims negotiations are underway to cement a bout versus the great Floyd Mayweather in the United Kingdom on September 14. In an utterly brilliant showing, the 36-year-old Mayweather (44-0, 26 KOs) unanimously...

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Joe_calzaghe

By Colin Linneweber @ Ring-Rap 05/21/2013

Former undefeated super middleweight titlist Joe The Pride of Wales Calzaghe told Sky Sports he would have handled WBA, WBC and The Ring super middleweight champion Andre Ward had they ever fought. A southpaw whoRing Magazinerated as a top ten...

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Paul_heyman

By Drew Koscelek @ Ring-Rap 05/21/2013

Since CM Punk is currently off television, and BrockLesnaris being written off for the time being, they have aligned PaulHeymanwith a returning face. Curtis Axel, who was formerly known as MichaelMcGuillicutty, and bornas JoeHennig, CurtHennig's...

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Wwe_payback

By Drew Koscelek @ Ring-Rap 05/21/2013

WWE has wasted no time in beginning to promote their next pay-per-view, Payback. Tonight on Raw, Ryback challenged John Cena to a WWE Championship match. This time, it will be an ambulance match. I'm sort of disappointed they're going to another...

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Wwe_raw_logo

By Drew Koscelek @ Ring-Rap 05/18/2013

Hey guys! Drew Koscelek here! It's time for our weekly edition of Monday Night Raw Recap! I'm gonna be up front and honest here: I'm tired and hungry, and probably will get drunk during this. Hey...11-hour shifts in tech support will do that to...

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Julio_cesar_chavez_jr_02

By Colin Linneweber @ Ring-Rap 05/18/2013

World Boxing News reports that negotiations between former middleweight titlist Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Englands Martin Murray have unraveled and the bout will not occur. The 27-year-old Chavez (46-1-1-1, 32 KOs) was tentatively slated to scrap...

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Carl_froch

By Colin Linneweber @ Ring-Rap 05/18/2013

IBF super middleweight titlist The Cobra Carl Froch is set to again battle WBA regular super middleweight champion The Viking Warrior Mikkel Kessler on May 25 at the O2 Arena in North Greenwich, London. The 34-year-old Kessler (46-2, 35 KOs)...

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Zema_ion

By Drew Koscelek @ Ring-Rap 05/18/2013

Zema Ion was hospitalized on Wednesday for an emergency appendectomy. During a CT scan, they discovered a tumor and he will require more surgery to have it removed. No news if it is cancerous or not, but our thoughts are definitely with him. An...

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Wwe logo

By Bill Wentz @ Ring-Rap 05/17/2013

It appears it's Roster Cut Down Day...

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Smackdown

By Daniel Tidd @ Ring-Rap 05/17/2013

Welcome to another edition of My Fantasy SmackDown. Last week, John Cena became the number one contender to the World Heavyweight Championship at Judgment Day having won the Beat the Clock Challenge. He will face Dolph Ziggler for the title. How...

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New

By Drew Koscelek @ Ring-Rap 05/17/2013

Tickets on Sale for Southbury, CT! Chuck Maher Promotions will present Northeast Wrestling LIVE!! Saturday, June 29th, 7 p.m. Pomperaug High School in Southbury, CT This is a fundraiser for the Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department Already...

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Tna

By Bill Wentz @ Ring-Rap 05/16/2013

The Road to Slammiversary continues.

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James_storm

By Drew Koscelek @ Ring-Rap 05/16/2013

James Storm took to Twitter today to provide everyone with an update on his current medical condition. Dodge a bullet. No hernia. Partial torn ab and adductor strain (groin pull). Start rehab tomorrow. Thanks for the tweets, text & phone calls ...

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Gene-okerlund-01

By Drew Koscelek @ Ring-Rap 05/16/2013

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed with TwinCities.com and discussed his current role with WWE, and more. Gene said he plans to work for WWE for at least three more years. "As long as I can travel," he said. Okerlund also talked about native...

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Wwe_smackdown_logo

By Drew Koscelek @ Ring-Rap 05/16/2013

WWE Smackdown is taping tonight in Wichita, KS, starting at 8pm Eastern/7pm Central. Refresh the page for the most current updates as we get them. - Miz TV starts things off, hosted by (of course) The Miz. He introduces Randy Orton. The Big Show...

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Julio_cesar_chavez_jr_01

By Colin Linneweber @ Ring-Rap 05/16/2013

Mentioning Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. as a potential opponent, The Ring, WBA, WBC and super middleweight champ Andre Ward plans to return as a 168-pounder in September. After undergoing the knife on January 4 to repair a small tear in his right...

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Robert_guerrero02

By Colin Linneweber @ Ring-Rap 05/16/2013

Detained in March at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York and charged with illegal possession of an unloaded firearm, Robert Guerrero escaped serious punishment on Tuesday by pleading guilty to a mere disorderly conduct violation....

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Floyd-mayweather-holding-cash

By Colin Linneweber @ Ring-Rap 05/16/2013

Projected to make $90 million in 2013, Floyd Mayweather Jr. was ranked the highest-earning American athlete for the second consecutive year by Sports Illustrated on Wednesday. Nearly doubling the Miami Heat star, LeBron James finished a distant...

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Raw

By Daniel Tidd @ Ring-Rap 05/16/2013

Welcome to My Fantasy Raw. This is the night after the Backlash pay per view where Brock Lesnar defeated Triple H in a Street Fight as well as Ryback retaining the WWE Championship in a triple threat match against CM Punk and Mark Henry. What will...

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Wwe_main_event

By Drew Koscelek @ Ring-Rap 05/15/2013

WWE Main Event is being taped in Wichita, KS for airing this Wednesday, 05/15/13. Dark Match - Adrian Neville & Bo Dallas def. Primo & Epico WWE Main Event - Kane def. Seth Rollins via disqualification. The Uso's came out to save Kane from the...

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Youthumb31040-1

By Drew Koscelek @ Ring-Rap 05/15/2013

HOOPLA UNCUT with a NIGHT OF HOOPLA UPDATE Ring of Honor - UnAuthorized Presents : "A Night Of Hoopla " Hosted by Truth Martini Thursday, July 11th, 2013 115 Bourbon Street 3359 West 115th Street Merrionette Park, IL 60803 Bell Time: 7:30 PM Visit...

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Austin_aries

By Drew Koscelek @ Ring-Rap 05/14/2013

Austin Aries will be disciplined for an incident with Christy Hemme on last Thursday's TNA Impact, according to Spike TV executive David Schwarz. In the segment on live TV, Aries had Hemme trapped in the turnbuckle, and stood up on the ropes, his...

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Miz_vs_rhodes_extreme_rules

By Drew Koscelek @ Ring-Rap 05/14/2013

The pre-show match for Extreme Rules was announced on last night's WWE Raw. Looks like The Miz, who just returned to action yesterday, will be facing off against Cody Rhodes. The pre-show match is free, and is streaming live starting at 7:30...

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The_shield

By Drew Koscelek @ Ring-Rap 05/14/2013

This was not completely unexpected, but the style of match is: At Extreme Rules, WWE Tag Team Champions Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan & Kane) will defend their titles against Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins of The Shield. Considering The Shield's...

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Youthumb22547-0

By Drew Koscelek @ Ring-Rap 05/14/2013

The Miz returns to Raw and he's on a mission. Plus, Divas Champion Kaitlyn tells the WWE Universe what she really thinks of the latest gift from her secret admirer.

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Freddie_roach_01

By Colin Linneweber @ Ring-Rap 05/14/2013

After Manny Pacquiao gotbrutally knocked out by Juan Manuel Marquez last winter, Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach is pleased that Pacquiao is waiting until Nov.24 to scrap Brandon Rios. The 34-year-old Pacquiao (54-5-2, 38 KOs) will face the...

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Kofi_kingston

By Drew Koscelek @ Ring-Rap 05/14/2013

WWE announced on tonight's Raw that Kofi Kingston will be defending his United States Championship against Dean Ambrose at Extreme Rules, this Sunday on Pay-per-view. This will be the first time a member of The Shield has had a title match....

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Saul_alvarez

By Colin Linneweber @ Ring-Rap 05/14/2013

Looking to cement a glamorous bout on Mexican Independence Day weekend, Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer said negotiations have begun for a scrap between Floyd Mayweather and Saul "Canelo" Alvarez on September 14 at the MGM Grand in Las...

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Manny_pacquiao

By Colin Linneweber @ Ring-Rap 05/14/2013

Manny Pacquiao has reportedly requested random drug testing for his bout against Brandon Rios on November 23 at the CotaiArena in Macau, China. The 26-year-old Rios (31-1-1, 23 KOs) employs controversial strength and conditioning coach Angel...

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Dolph_ziggler

By Drew Koscelek @ Ring-Rap 05/14/2013

It was made official tonight: Dolph Ziggler, who suffered a severe concussion during the WWE Smackdown tapings last week, has not been medically cleared to wrestle at this weekend's Extreme Rules pay-per-view. Thankfully, they have decided to...

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Backlash

By Daniel Tidd @ Ring-Rap 05/11/2013

Welcome to tonight's Raw exclusive pay-per-view, Backlash. Tonight's event features Triple H vs Brock Lesnar in a Street Fight, Ryback defending the WWE Championship against Mark Henry and CM Punk in a triple threat match, The Miz vs Wade Barrett...

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Roh_logo

By Drew Koscelek @ Ring-Rap 05/10/2013

Ring of Honor posted an update on their Twitter page earlier today, in regards to the controversial comments that Ring of Honor World Champion Jay Briscoe posted regarding gay marriage. Ring of Honor Wrestling respects and appreciates every fan...

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Tna

By Bill Wentz @ Ring-Rap 05/10/2013

New Tag Team Contenders and a big six-man match, coming up!

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Nigel_mcguinness

By Drew Koscelek @ Ring-Rap 05/10/2013

Current ROH talent and former ROH Champion Nigel McGuinness recently spoke with the UK Sun and had some kind words for his former colleague Kurt Angle. "Kurt was so great, so gracious," said McGuinness, who once wrestled as Desmond Wolfe in TNA....

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Chris_jericho_02

By Drew Koscelek @ Ring-Rap 05/10/2013

Chris Jericho interviewed with online publication HookedOnWrestling.com and spoke about his feud with Fandango, and how he originally wasn't on board with the idea of a WrestleMania match with the newcomer, until he realized it was Vince McMahon's...

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John_morrison

By Drew Koscelek @ Ring-Rap 05/10/2013

John Morrison gave WWE.com an update on what's been going on since he left WWE, plus took a moment to plug his new fitness program, Out Of Your Mind Fitness. On what he has been doing since he left: "Life is a pretty awesome ride. Since stepping...

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Jay_briscoe

By Drew Koscelek @ Ring-Rap 05/10/2013

Ring of Honor just posted this press release in their Facebook feed moments ago. Jay Briscoe would like to again express his sincerest apologies and regrets to all, especially his young fans, for his recent hateful twitter comment. Ring of Honor...

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Dolph_ziggler_02

By Drew Koscelek @ Ring-Rap 05/10/2013

Reports came in yesterday that Dolph Ziggler had suffered a concussion at Tuesday's Smackdown tapings in North Carolina, when he interfered in a match between Jack Swagger and Big E. Langston. He [was] having some memory difficultiesand abit of a...

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Tna_youtube_channel

By Drew Koscelek @ Ring-Rap 05/09/2013

TNA Wrestling has announced they are teaming up with YouTube to provide a new Premium YouTube channel, which offers content not available anywhere else. The premium station will cost $4.99/month and will grant subscribers access to past...

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Manny_pacquiao

By Colin Linneweber @ Ring-Rap 05/09/2013

Shopworn pugilist Manny Pacquiao will meet brawler Brandon Rios on Nov. 24 at the CotaiArena at the Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel in Macau, China. Many insiders expected the 34-year-old Pacquiao (54-5-2, 38 KOs) to throw fists with Juan Manuel...

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Floyd_mayweather_05

By Colin Linneweber @ Ring-Rap 05/09/2013

Floyd Mayweather Jr. hurt his right hand while battering an outclassed Robert Guerrero for 36 minutes on Saturday night in Sin City. Fortunately, although noticeably swollen and discolored, the 36-year-old Mayweather (44-0, 26 KOs) didnt severely...

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Briscoechamp

By Bill Wentz @ Ring-Rap 05/09/2013

ROH World Champion Jay Briscoe made some rather inflammatory remarks on Twitter regarding the divisive issue of gay marriage rights. Delaware State Senate passed a bill that will permit gay couples to marry. Briscoe took to Twitter and in two...

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Tna

By Bill Wentz @ Ring-Rap 05/08/2013

TNAPresident Dixie Carter announced today that the iMPACT Wrestling program will again be changing time slots. The show will move from 8 PM EST back to its original 9 PM EST time slot. This change beginson Thursday, May 30. This is actually a good...

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Cena ryback extreme rules

By Bill Wentz @ Ring-Rap 05/07/2013

Last night's show in the rear view mirror - it's Raw Afterthoughts.

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Mayweather_vs_guerrero_02

By Colin Linneweber @ Ring-Rap 05/07/2013

In an utterly brilliant showing, legendary prizefighter Floyd Mayweather earned a unanimous-decision victory over Robert Guerrero on Saturday night in front of 15,880 fans at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev. Dismissing concerns of aging,...

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Wwe-raw

By Bill Wentz @ Ring-Rap 05/07/2013

We're 13 days removed from Extreme Rules.

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Komen

By Bill Wentz @ Ring-Rap 05/06/2013

In a press release on the WWE Corporate Site (found here), it was announced that WWE and Susan G. Komen Foundation are launching the "Make Mom Proud" campaign to help support the fight against breast cancer. WWE will urge fans to support moms by...

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