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TNA: Details On Why The Nasty Boys Were Released

In addition to being released from TNA because they were on a trial type deal with TNA and the company did not want to renew their deals, The Wrestling Observer is reporting that The Nasty Boys also had heat on them for behavioral issues. The report is indicating that Brian Knobbs was acting up at […]

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WWE Spoilers: Jack Swagger Officially Moved To SmackDown!

On WWE.com, new World Heavyweight Champion Jack Swagger’s official profile page has been moved from the RAW Superstars page to the Smackdown Superstars page. Despite that upcoming roster draft, WWE wasted little time in moving Swagger to Smackdown on the website.

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Chris Kanyon’s Death Being Ruled A Suicide

The following is an excerpt from an article on NYDailyNews.com: Former gay pro wrestler Chris Klucsaritis aka ‘Chris Kanyon’ found in apparent suicide BY JONATHAN LEMIRE A popular former pro wrestler was found dead in his Queens apartment after he apparently committed suicide, officials said Saturday. Chris Klucsaritis, who wrestled as Chris Kanyon, was found […]

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WWE: Early Buyrate Estimate For Elimination Chamber PPV Shows Increase

According to early estimates on the WWE corporate site, Elimination Chamber did close to 300,000 buys, slightly higher than last year’s number.

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Linda McMahon Resigns From Connecticut Board Of Education

Former WWE CEO Linda McMahon resigned from her position on the Connecticut Board of Education today, citing a conflict between her BOE position and her Senate campaign in the state. A new legal opinion from the BOE’s oversight board opinion imposed stricter rules on "political activity" a board member can engage in. "As a candidate […]

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WWE: NFL Star In Talks About Becoming A Wrestler?

NFL star Shawne Merriman says he has talked to WWE CEO Vince McMahon about possibly joining WWE as a wrestler, but at this point, it’s merely talk. "It’s been talked about. I guess it’s the off season and with things a little slow there’s probably some other things to be talked about. I just want […]

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WWE: Batista To Take Some Time Off?

As reported on the Dot Net Weekly audio show weeks ago, Batista has been telling friends in the locker room that he is planning to take a break. He’s even gone so far as to claim that he’s looking to wind down his in-ring career and focus on acting.

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WWE: Toronto Officially Bids To Host A Future Wrestlemania!

680News.com is reporting that Toronto has officially placed its bid to have WrestleMania return to the city in the future. Below is an excerpt from the report: "TORONTO, Ont. – Toronto has officially entered its bid to bring WrestleMania back to the city. The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) event has already happened twice in Toronto […]

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TNA: The Nasty Boys No Longer Working For TNA!

PWInsider.com is confirming that The Nasty Boys, Brian Knobbs and Jerry Sags, are indeed finished with TNA. The tag team was initially brought into the company on a 90 day trial basis, and TNA then decided not to continue working with them.

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TNA: Dixie Carter Confirms Jeff Hardy’s First Live Event Appearance Since His Return!

The following is a recent tweet from the official Twitter page of TNA president Dixie Carter: "Jeff Hardy confirmed for 1st TNA Live Events 4/30 & 5/1 in Vicksburg & Greenwood, MS. Tickets on sale this am. I’m an Ole Miss gal, LOVE MS" Follow more Dixie tweets on Twitter@TNADixie.