Why Finlay and Hornswoggle Were Moved To ECW, ECW Rating Sparks, Atlas Ortiz

sources: Wrestling Observer Newsletter, www.f4wonline.com — As noted earlier, Finlay was moved to ECW in last week’s Supplemental Draft. Officials made the decision to move Finlay to ECW to help young wrestlers make the transition between developmental and the main roster what with his role as a wrestler/coach. The wrestler/coach role was originally earmarked for Read more about Why Finlay and Hornswoggle Were Moved To ECW, ECW Rating Sparks, Atlas Ortiz[…]

MLW adds two new matches for both next week, Never Say Never

On this week’s MLW Fusion, two new matches were announced for both next week’s show and for Never Say Never the week after that. Next Wednesday will see a rivalry renewed as Team Filthy (Tom Lawlor, Dominic Garrini and Kevin Ku) taking on The Von Erichs (Marshall and Ross) and ACH in a three-on-three chain Read more about MLW adds two new matches for both next week, Never Say Never[…]

“A very humble child full of dreams”: Teacher describes migrant boy who died in U.S. custody

The 16-year-old boy who died in U.S. custody April 30, days after crossing the southern border following a long and perilous trek from Guatemala “was a very nice student, intelligent, creative, but shy,” according to a former teacher.Juan de León Gutiérrez’s former elementary school teacher described him as a hardworking boy who helped his father Read more about “A very humble child full of dreams”: Teacher describes migrant boy who died in U.S. custody[…]

Powerful earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

A powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 7.5 has struck Papua New Guinea. The quake was centered 28 miles northeast of Kokopo and hit at a relatively shallow depth of 6 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake had triggered a tsunami alert for the country and the nearby Solomon Islands, but the Pacific Tsunami Read more about Powerful earthquake hits Papua New Guinea[…]

Trump to visit Japanese warship as country has been quietly building up its military

Tokyo — Seventy-four years after Japan’s defeat in World War II, the world’s third-largest economy is in the midst of a quiet military buildup, at U.S. urging. President Trump’s visit to Japan over Memorial Day weekend will culminate with him becoming the first U.S. president in modern history to set foot on a Japanese warship. Read more about Trump to visit Japanese warship as country has been quietly building up its military[…]

Daily Pro Wrestling History (03/05): Goldberg wins Universal title at Fastlane 2017

1929 St. Louis, Missouri: – Jim Londos beat Jim Clinstock  – Joe “Toots” Mondt and Richard Shikat drew   1934 Tulsa, Oklahoma: – Leroy McGuirk defeated Hugh Nichols for the World Light Heavyweight Title  1942 Kansas City, Kansas: – Tom Zaharias defeated Orville Brown for the Midwest Wrestling Association World Heavyweight Title  1949 Pomona, California: – Read more about Daily Pro Wrestling History (03/05): Goldberg wins Universal title at Fastlane 2017[…]

Powerful earthquake hits China; USGS warns casualties possible

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said a strong earthquake has hit Sichuan province in southwestern China. USGS warned there could be damage and casualties. Reuters reports at least one person has died and that multiple people were rescued from building rubble.The USGS says the earthquake hit late Monday about 12 miles from the city of Changning. It Read more about Powerful earthquake hits China; USGS warns casualties possible[…]

2 British paratriathletes secure paralympic qualification in South Africa

Paratriathletes Lauren Steadman and Alison Patrick have both won gold at the Buffalo City ITU World Paratriathlon Event,  gaining automatic qualification for the Paralympics in Rio Advertisement  Steadman, 23, won the PT4 category and has now qualified for her third Paralympic Games, having competed twice before as a swimmer. She said: “The top women weren’t Read more about 2 British paratriathletes secure paralympic qualification in South Africa[…]

Doping debate film: sporting figures, including Kelly Sotherton, debate doping

The panelists, including Nicole Sapstead (CEO UK Anti-Doping), Kelly Sotherton (Olympic medalist) Wendy Martinson OBE (nutritionist to elite sport) and Chris Fisher, Head of Healthspan Elite (a supplier of high-quality vitamins and supplements) debated the use of performance enhancing drugs in athletics and the issues facing the sport ahead of the Rio. Panel members discussed the alternatives for Read more about Doping debate film: sporting figures, including Kelly Sotherton, debate doping[…]