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RSSFightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News5:27 PM MT

AEW Fairway To Hell Set Up

AEW is set to hold its first Fairway To Hell special on May 9 from the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. The event is a partnership between AEW and TGL and will take place on a golf course. Ahead of the event, AEW released photos of the setup for the event. 👀 Take … The post AEW Fairway To Hell Set Up appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News.

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RSSF4W/WON2:30 PM MT

UFC 328 live results: Chimaev vs. Strickland; Van vs. Taira

One of the most anticipated fights of the year headlines a stacked card capped off with two title fights as UFC 328 takes place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The main event sees a heated rivalry culminate in a championship setting as UFC Middleweight Champion Khamzat Chimaev defends against former UFC Middleweight […]

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RSSF4W/WON1:41 PM MT

Swerve Strickland ‘of course’ wants New Day in AEW

Swerve Strickland would love to have New Day join him in AEW, but he’ll support whatever move Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods make next in their careers. During an appearance on TMZ’s Inside the Ring podcast, Strickland reacted to the news that Kingston & Woods are no longer with WWE and will become free agents […]

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RSSF4W/WON12:20 PM MT

South Korean supergroup BTS attends CMLL Arena Mexico show

Friday nights at Arena Mexico are becoming an increasingly popular tourist attraction, and CMLL had some very special guests in attendance on May 8. South Korean supergroup BTS — one of the most popular music acts in the world — were in attendance for Friday’s event in Mexico City. Suga, Jimin, Jungkook, and Jin of […]

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RSSFightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News9:33 PM MT

Brock Rechsteiner: Bron Breakker Really Convinced Me To Get Into The Wrestling Business, Once I’m Done Playing Football

Brock Rechsteiner says Bron Breakker convinced him to pursue wrestling. In April, it was announced that Brock Rechsteiner had signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent. He recently took part in the New Orleans Saints rookie minicamp. Speaking to WDSU-TV, Brock says that his dad, Scott Steiner’s, WWE Hall of Fame induction … The post Brock Rechsteiner: Bron Breakker Really Convinced Me To Get Into The Wrestling Business, Once I’m Done Playing Football appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News.

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RSSF4W/WON5:00 PM MT

Ted Turner is a surefire WON Hall Of Fame contender | Opinion

It’s about time Billionaire Ted gets his due. With Ted Turner’s passing on Wednesday at the age of 87, it is only natural to think about his contributions to pro wrestling and his qualifications for the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame. To me, it’s astonishing he isn’t already in considering he’s been on the ballot […]

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