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The Iron Sheik, pro wrestling legend and Hall of Famer, dies at 81
The Iron Sheik, a standout Greco-Roman wrestler from Iran who gained global fame in professional wrestling with his 1980s rivalries against the likes of Hulk Hogan, died Wednesday at the age of 81, according to his official Twitter account. Sheik, whose real name was Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, was a former WWF World Heavyweight champion and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005. As a hated heel, he had legendary battles in the 1980s against Hogan, Bob Backlund and Sgt. Slaughter. Vaziri beat Backlund for the WWF title in December 1983, and, one month later, Hogan defeated Vaziri in front of more than 20,000 at New York's Madison Square Garden to win the belt for the first time. The match helped catapult Hulkamania into a phenomenon, leading into the first WrestleMania one year later.
Around that time, he broke into professional wrestling in Minnesota with AWA promoter Verne Gagne under coach and catch wrestling legend Billy Robinson. Vaziri was given a character based on his Iranian heritage (inspired by the outset of the Iranian Revolution) and he leaned into it, shaving his head, growing a handlebar mustache and wearing shoes curled at the toes, which went on to be an iconic look. He joined the WWF for the first time in 1979, winning Madison Square Garden's first battle royal match and having matches with the likes of Bruno Sammartino and Chief Jay Strongbow.
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WWE Money in the bank 2023 results, news stories, match card, information
Who will earn their shot for a world championship match? Money In The Bank is finally here, as WWE's signature ladder match pay-per-view event will take place on Saturday, July 1, at The O2 Arena in London. There will be two MITB suitcases up for grabs, one for the women's division and the other for the men's, as the winner of each event will be locked into a world title shot of their choosing at any time they wish to cash in.
Who will earn their shot for a world championship match? Money In The Bank is finally here, as WWE's signature ladder match pay-per-view event will take place on Saturday, July 1, at The O2 Arena in London. There will be two MITB suitcases up for grabs, one for the women's division and the other for the men's, as the winner of each event will be locked into a world title shot of their choosing at any time they wish to cash in.
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WWE Money in The Bank: Reign's finally loses, Preist amd Sky claim briefcases
For Reigns, it was the first loss of his career since 2020, but since no titles were on the line in "The Bloodline Civil War," Reigns remains the undisputed WWE champion. In the Money in the Bank matches, Damian Priest and Iyo Sky outlasted their opponents to earn their respective briefcases. Now the biggest question will be, when will they cash the cases in?
For Reigns, it was the first loss of his career since 2020, but since no titles were on the line in "The Bloodline Civil War," Reigns remains the undisputed WWE champion. In the Money in the Bank matches, Damian Priest and Iyo Sky outlasted their opponents to earn their respective briefcases. Now the biggest question will be, when will they cash the cases in?
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The five wildest WWe SummerSlam moments
When it comes to the most iconic moments in WWE history, thoughts and opinions often circle back toward WrestleMania, and rightfully so, for its scale and impact. It was, in fact, a challenge to narrow it down to just five crazy moments related to SummerSlam, but we think we've put together a strong selection.
No.5 1998: The Insane Clown Posse sings The Oddities to the ring at MSG
It might be a little hard to believe 20 years later, but for a short stretch of time in 1998, The Oddities were one of the most positively received acts in the WWE, thanks to two major elements working in their favor. First and foremost was their entrance theme sung by the Insane Clown Posse, which had a hook and a beat that fans took to immediately. Secondly, one of the four members of the group, Golga (aka the late John Tenta) took to wearing T-shirts and carrying dolls depicting South Park's Eric Cartman at a time during which South Park was starting to catch fire.
When it comes to the most iconic moments in WWE history, thoughts and opinions often circle back toward WrestleMania, and rightfully so, for its scale and impact. It was, in fact, a challenge to narrow it down to just five crazy moments related to SummerSlam, but we think we've put together a strong selection.
No.5 1998: The Insane Clown Posse sings The Oddities to the ring at MSG
It might be a little hard to believe 20 years later, but for a short stretch of time in 1998, The Oddities were one of the most positively received acts in the WWE, thanks to two major elements working in their favor. First and foremost was their entrance theme sung by the Insane Clown Posse, which had a hook and a beat that fans took to immediately. Secondly, one of the four members of the group, Golga (aka the late John Tenta) took to wearing T-shirts and carrying dolls depicting South Park's Eric Cartman at a time during which South Park was starting to catch fire.
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WWE SummerSlam 2023: news, stories, match card, results, start time and information
It's been 30 years since WWE brought their marquee summer pay-per-view event to Michigan. The 2023 edition of WWE SummerSlam is set to take place August 5 at Detroit's Ford Field, the home of the Detroit Lions. It is the 36th edition of one of the WWE's signature events, and the card will showcase multiple title fights
SummerSlam 2023 projected fight card
Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar
WWE Raw women's championship match: Asuka (c) vs. TBD
WWE Intercontinental championship match: Gunther (c) vs. TBD
WWE tag team championship match: Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn (c) vs. TBD
WWE world heavyweight championship match: Seth Rollins (c) vs. Finn Balor
Undisputed WWE Universal championship match: Roman Reigns (c) vs. TBD
(c) = defending champion
It's been 30 years since WWE brought their marquee summer pay-per-view event to Michigan. The 2023 edition of WWE SummerSlam is set to take place August 5 at Detroit's Ford Field, the home of the Detroit Lions. It is the 36th edition of one of the WWE's signature events, and the card will showcase multiple title fights
SummerSlam 2023 projected fight card
Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar
WWE Raw women's championship match: Asuka (c) vs. TBD
WWE Intercontinental championship match: Gunther (c) vs. TBD
WWE tag team championship match: Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn (c) vs. TBD
WWE world heavyweight championship match: Seth Rollins (c) vs. Finn Balor
Undisputed WWE Universal championship match: Roman Reigns (c) vs. TBD
(c) = defending champion
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The five wildest WWe SummerSlam moments
1998: The Insane Clown Posse sings The Oddities to the ring at MSG
It might be a little hard to believe 20 years later, but for a short stretch of time in 1998, The Oddities were one of the most positively received acts in the WWE, thanks to two major elements working in their favor. First and foremost was their entrance theme sung by the Insane Clown Posse, which had a hook and a beat that fans took to immediately. Secondly, one of the four members of the group, Golga (aka the late John Tenta) took to wearing T-shirts and carrying dolls depicting South Park's Eric Cartman at a time during which South Park was starting to catch fire.
1991: Ultimate Warrior holds Vince MaMahon up for money
There was a time in WWE when it seemed as though the Ultimate Warrior would be the one to succeed Hulk Hogan as the promotion's centerpiece. He was positioned as the next man up in the late '80s and early '90s, culminating in a champion-versus-champion match at WrestleMania VI in which he pinned Hogan. His colorful look and wild energy excited crowds every time he ran to the ring, but from the moment Warrior lost the WWE title to Sgt. Slaughter in 1991, the wheels started to come off in his relationship with Vince McMahon and the WWE.
1998: The Insane Clown Posse sings The Oddities to the ring at MSG
It might be a little hard to believe 20 years later, but for a short stretch of time in 1998, The Oddities were one of the most positively received acts in the WWE, thanks to two major elements working in their favor. First and foremost was their entrance theme sung by the Insane Clown Posse, which had a hook and a beat that fans took to immediately. Secondly, one of the four members of the group, Golga (aka the late John Tenta) took to wearing T-shirts and carrying dolls depicting South Park's Eric Cartman at a time during which South Park was starting to catch fire.
1991: Ultimate Warrior holds Vince MaMahon up for money
There was a time in WWE when it seemed as though the Ultimate Warrior would be the one to succeed Hulk Hogan as the promotion's centerpiece. He was positioned as the next man up in the late '80s and early '90s, culminating in a champion-versus-champion match at WrestleMania VI in which he pinned Hogan. His colorful look and wild energy excited crowds every time he ran to the ring, but from the moment Warrior lost the WWE title to Sgt. Slaughter in 1991, the wheels started to come off in his relationship with Vince McMahon and the WWE.
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WWE SummerSlam 2023: Jimmy Uso betrays his brother Jey; Roman Reigns retains
Jey Uso was ready to take it all -- the titles, the role of "Tribal Chief" and most certainly the responsibility. Unfortunately, his brother Jimmy wasn't having it. In a gripping finale in Detroit, Roman Reigns retained his WWE Universal Championship and the status of Tribal Chief on Saturday night, as it took the help of Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa for him to escape with all of his assets. "Main Event" Jey was up to the task at SummerSlam, as his battle with Reigns in "Tribal Combat" delivered in almost every way possible -- unless you wanted to see a new champion.
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WWE's Vince McMahon served with subpoena by federal agents
WWE said in the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that while government investigations into McMahon remain ongoing, no charges have been brought in them. Federal law enforcement agents executed a search warrant and served a federal grand jury subpoena to WWE executive chairman Vince McMahon last month, according to a regulatory filing.
WWE said in the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that while government investigations into McMahon remain ongoing, no charges have been brought in them. Federal law enforcement agents executed a search warrant and served a federal grand jury subpoena to WWE executive chairman Vince McMahon last month, according to a regulatory filing.
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Former WWE champion Bray Wyatt dies at age 36
Wyatt, whose real name was Windham Rotunda, had been inactive over the past several months in WWE while dealing with an undisclosed health issue. He had been with WWE since 2009, save for just over a year in 2021 and 2022 when he was surprisingly released. Rotunda returned to WWE last September with much fanfare and a mysterious storyline, including cryptic vignettes, which helped boost television ratings.
Wyatt, whose real name was Windham Rotunda, had been inactive over the past several months in WWE while dealing with an undisclosed health issue. He had been with WWE since 2009, save for just over a year in 2021 and 2022 when he was surprisingly released. Rotunda returned to WWE last September with much fanfare and a mysterious storyline, including cryptic vignettes, which helped boost television ratings.
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Hall of Fame professional wrestler Terry Funk, 79, dies
Terry Funk, one of the most well-rounded and influential performers in the history of professional wrestling, died Wednesday at the age of 79, WWE confirmed. Funk was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009 and the International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame two years ago. He won the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) heavyweight championship in 1975 and the Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) title in 1993 and again in 1997. He wrestled for 52 years with his final match coming in 2017.
Terry Funk, one of the most well-rounded and influential performers in the history of professional wrestling, died Wednesday at the age of 79, WWE confirmed. Funk was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009 and the International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame two years ago. He won the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) heavyweight championship in 1975 and the Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) title in 1993 and again in 1997. He wrestled for 52 years with his final match coming in 2017.
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WWE Payback 2023: news, stories, match card, results, start time and information
Payback is finally here, as WWE's eighter pay-per-view event will take place on Saturday, September 2, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. There will be four titles up for grabs along with two matches tailor made for a card in Pittsburgh.
WWE Payback 2023 fight card
Payback is finally here, as WWE's eighter pay-per-view event will take place on Saturday, September 2, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. There will be four titles up for grabs along with two matches tailor made for a card in Pittsburgh.
WWE Payback 2023 fight card
- Steel Cage match: Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus
- World Heavyweight championship: Seth "Freakin" Rollins (c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
- Women's World championship: Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Raquel Rodriguez
- WWE United States championship: Rey Mysterio (c) vs. Austin Theory
- LA Knight vs. The Miz
- Steel City Street Fight for the Undisputed WWE tag team championship: Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn (c) vs. The Judgment Day (Finn Bálor and Damian Priest)
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WWE Payback Results
Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus
Seth "Freakin" Rollins (c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Raquel Rodriguez
Rey Mysterio (c) vs. Austin Theory
LA Knight vs. The Miz
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn (c) vs. The Judgment Day (Finn Bálor and Damian Priest)
Bold = winners