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Knock Out Radio w/ Randy Harris & Benjamin Glossop
MMA Radio Show; 5 Nights a Week from 11-midnight Eastern. 6/14/2007 7:17 AM
Wrestle A.M. #20 - "A shotgun can't stop Brock Lesnar, Frankie boy!"
Recorded before Brock Fight: Join `The Huge One' Dave Kocotos & his tag-team partner "The Fighting Irish" Gerry O'Neill for `Wrestle AM'. 2/6/2008 7:00 AM
The Two Sheds Review: UFC 81: Breaking Point
It was Brock Lesnar's time of reckoning. Could it cut it in the mixed martial arts world? And who would become the interim Heavyweight Champion? 2/6/2008 8:17 AM
UFC 81 post fight video interviews with Brock Lesnar & Frank Mir
Video of Brock Lesnar & Frank Mir Post Fight Comments 2/6/2008 8:16 AM
Kryptonite Krunch #76: One Minute Changes Everything
On Saturday Night February 3rd, former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir defeated former WWE star Brock Lesnar in one minute at UFC 81: Breaking Point. 2/6/2008 8:15 AM
Medical suspensions from this past weekend's UFC 81
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the official list of medical suspensions stemming from this past weekend's UFC 81: Breaking Point, which took place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. 2/6/2008 8:11 AM
Fighter salaries stemming from UFC 81: Breaking Point
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the official list of fighter salaries stemming from UFC 81: Breaking Point. 2/6/2008 8:10 AM
UFC 83 "Serra vs. St-Pierre 2" set for Montreal, Canada on 4/19
UFC comes to Canada for the first time ever on Saturday, April 19th! One year ago, Matt "The Terror" Serra shocked the world by defeating Georges "Rush" St-Pierre for the UFC Welterweight Championship. 2/6/2008 8:10 AM
Rodrigo Minotauro Nogueira: "I want a shot at Couture!"
"I think I deserve a chance to fight Randy Couture," were the words of newly-crowned UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion Rodrigo Minotauro Nogueira. 2/6/2008 8:09 AM
PFC champ Shawn Bias talks about his "unnecessary tasing" from cops
Shawn Bias is on his way to making a full recovery from injuries allegedly sustained in a recent struggle with Oroville police. 2/6/2008 8:08 AM
Ryan McGivern to replace Tim Kennedy at IFL's New Blood New Battles
Tim Kennedy will reportedly bow out of his scheduled International Fight League middleweight title bout against current champion Matt Horwich and will likely be replaced by Miletich Fighting Systems middleweight Ryan McGivern. 2/6/2008 8:07 AM
World Victory Road book Josh Barnett vs. Hidehiko Yoshida for "Sengoku"
World Victory Road has announced that former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett and Japanese legend Hidehiko Yoshida will meet in the main event of the promotion's inaugural show titled "Sengoku" on March 5th at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. 2/6/2008 8:06 AM
UFC 81 "Breaking Point" Results
Nogueira wins H/W title - Lesnar taps 2/6/2008 8:05 AM
David Diaz preparing to face off against Ramon Montano
Chicago-based WBC lightweight champion David Diaz is preparing to face off against Ramon Montano on March 15th at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The ten round non-title bout against Montano will be Diaz's first return to the ring following his win over Erik Morales last August at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL. 2/6/2008 8:05 AM
Vic Darchinyan's promoter Gary Shaw says he will file a protest with the IBF
Vic Darchinyan's promoter Gary Shaw says he will file a protest with the IBF over the controversial draw between Darchinyan and Z Gorres in a world title eliminator in the Philippines. 2/6/2008 8:04 AM
Virchis says he needs at least eight more weeks of preparation
WBC #1 rated heavyweight Vladimir Virchis has apparently joined #2 rated Juan Carlos Gomez in balking at the March 8th date for their WBC heavyweight eliminator. 2/6/2008 8:03 AM
Koki Kameda to help Cristian Mijares prepare for title defense
WBC super flyweight champion Cristian Mijares (33-3-2, 14 KOs) is pulling out all the stops to be ready for his February 16 title defense against tricky lefty Jose Navarro (26-3, 12 KOs) on the big Pavlik-Taylor card in Las Vegas. 2/6/2008 8:03 AM
Evangelista Cotto to train welterweight sensation David Estrada
WBC #12 welterweight sensation David Estrada (21-4, 12 KOs) will now be trained by Evangelista Cotto (Miguel Cotto's uncle and trainer). 2/6/2008 8:02 AM
The Two Sheds Review: DeAgostini's Boxers - Muhammad Ali
A couple of years ago I reviewed the first few issues of DeAgostini's "Boxers" DVD magazine series. It had originally been my intention to review the issues as they came out, but my plans changed a little as time went on. 2/6/2008 8:02 AM
PCW Zone tonight @ 7PM Eastern
Boom Boom here to remind you to check out the PCW Zone on the Whole Effin Show this Wednesday (2-6-08). The show will be like a powder keg as it will have not one, not two, but THREE guests! 2/6/2008 8:01 AM
Florida Championship Wrestling 2/5/08 Results: DiBiase Jr. Returns
After a controversial ending to last week's event, Florida Championship Wrestling returned to Bourbon St. Night Club, 4331 US 19N in New Port Richey for its February 5, 2008 event. Wrestling legends Mike Graham and Carlos Colon were in attendance. 2/6/2008 8:00 AM
Complete spoiler report from the WWE Smackdown TV tapings
Warning: Spoilers 2/6/2008 8:00 AM
Paul Heyman talks about his last days with WWE, Vince McMahon & more
HE'S the man who revolutionised the wrestling business.
The outspoken leader of a hardcore cult that will never die.
The creative genius forever synonymous with the letters E-C-W.
Warning: For some reason on some this story on certain Firefox Readers, looks weird. 2/6/2008 7:57 AM
The outspoken leader of a hardcore cult that will never die.
The creative genius forever synonymous with the letters E-C-W.
Warning: For some reason on some this story on certain Firefox Readers, looks weird. 2/6/2008 7:57 AM
Asashoryu dupes the media; returns home to Mongolia with no fanfare
Asashoryu returned to Mongolia today despite previous reports that he would not go back. Earlier in the week at Tochiazuma's top-knot snipping ceremony, Asashoryu half-joked, "I wonder if the press is going to let me go home?" 2/6/2008 7:55 AM
''Frank Gotch Day'' set for April 3 in three locations
Frank Gotch Day set for April 3; Public Invited to Celebration with Dan Severn, Dan Gable 2/6/2008 7:54 AM
FPWA: Church Show - Feb. 1st, 2008 - Full Event for Download
Pretty Fly vs. Nooie Lee, Heater & Mark Zout vs. The Omaha Hustlas & many more 2/6/2008 7:52 AM
WWE's incestual siblings to debut on next week's Monday Night Raw
For those that did not read the taping results, the incestuous angle involving Paul Burchill and Katie Lea as brother and sister will debut on next Monday's edition of RAW. Burchill faces Brian Kendrick on the show. 2/6/2008 7:52 AM
NBC pushing for WWE to promote an angle with American Gladiators
NBC has been trying to cross promote the American Gladiators with the WWE. WWE is hesitant to do a major angle with them after what happened with the Jackass crew last summer. 2/6/2008 7:51 AM
'Monday Night Raw' Tapings for February 11 from Austin, Texas (Spoilers)
The following took place on Monday in Austin, TX and will air next week on Monday, February 11 2/6/2008 7:50 AM
WWE Raw Results - 2/4/08 - Austin, TX
Orton-Cena, No Way Out & more 2/6/2008 7:49 AM
College wrestlers of the week: Oklahoma State's Scott honored by Big 12
Oklahoma State senior 133-pounder Coleman Scott is this week's Big 12 Wrestler of the Week, the conference office announced today. 2/6/2008 7:35 AM
Introduction to Sumo - A Guide to Japan's National Sport
An overview of sumo, covering its history, ceremonies, rules, training, and tournament system. A quick look at one of Japan's oldest and the traditions surrounding it. 2/6/2008 7:34 AM
Conder wins second gold medal for weekend with win at Calgary Open
Whitney Conder (Puyallup, Wash.) won her second title in as many days by capturing the Calgary Open championship, held in the Kinesiology Complex of the University of Calgary campus Sunday February 3, 2008. 2/6/2008 7:34 AM
All-Marine wrestler Depatto grapples for Corps, country
When he started wrestling at age five, Monticello, Minn., native Sgt. Donavan Depatto didn't know that one day he would be traveling the world to compete in the sport he loves. 2/6/2008 7:33 AM
WWE confirms the release of Bobby Lashley + new developmental cuts
WWE.com confirmed the release of Bobby Lashley today. The statement from WWE was as follows: "WWE has come to terms on the release of Bobby Lashley as of today. We wish Bobby the best in all future endeavors." 2/6/2008 7:32 AM
''Hart Family'' Interview: Family talks about new reality show and more
The stars of the new reality show, "Hart Nation," Bret "Hitman" Hart's former wife, Julie & her kids: Jade, Dallas, Beans, & Blade, were the special guest's on this past week's live edition (01/28/08) of Monday Night Mayhem. 2/6/2008 7:31 AM
Jim Ross comments on Sting/WWE, consolidating title belts, HBK, Divas & more
Good 'ol Jim Ross is back with another blog report from his official website. 2/6/2008 7:30 AM
Nathan Jones is in talks with WWE about a possible return to the ring
Former WWE wrestler Nathan Jones is in talks with WWE officials about a possible return to the company. 2/6/2008 7:28 AM
The latest on Brock Lesnar & the UFC, Stacy Keibler & more
Brock Lesnar's UFC debut has received a ton of coverage from just about every media outlet you could think of, including an entire segment on ESPN Sportscenter. There has been more media attention on Lesnar this weekend than there ever was during his entire WWE run. Although Mir won the fight, it looks like UFC is the real winner here since they have garnered all kinds of attention from "The Next Big Thing's" debut. 2/6/2008 7:28 AM
TNA looking at broadcasting Impact live from Orlando, FL
Mike Johnson of PWInsider is reporting that TNA is looking at broadcasting Impact live on Thursdays. Right now it is being discussed internally as an "experiment" since the company has very little experience in running live television broadcasts. 2/6/2008 7:27 AM
All Japan Pro Wrestling Releases Final Match for Dory Funk Jr.
Osamu Nishimura announced the final match of Dory Funk Jr. 2/6/2008 7:26 AM
Coca-Cola corporation to market new Mexican wrestling themed energy drink
Coca-Cola have recently released a new line of Lucha Libre themed energy drinks, they are currently being tested in the Mexican marked and select US locations. 2/6/2008 7:25 AM
Matchups now finalized for second edition of Chicago Cup
The matchups in each weight class are now finalized for the second edition of the Chicago Cup. 2/6/2008 7:24 AM
New Board of Directors is determined; Kitanoumi Rijicho to serve fourth term as commissioner
The deadline for the five Ichimon and the oyakata in general to submit their candidacy for the Association's board of directors (10 members) and other official (3 members) positions ended yesterday, and since only 10 candidates came forward for seats on the board, those ten will be elected without a vote taking place making it the third time in a row a vote was unnecessary to seat the board of directors. The reorganization occurs every two years. 2/6/2008 7:15 AM
USA Wrestling: College team needed to attend competition in Malta
World Sports Alliance, is looking for a university team interested in traveling to Malta July 11-13th, 2008, to participate in the 11th seventh annual Malta Amateur Wrestling Friendship Competition. 2/6/2008 7:14 AM
UK Weekend Results
GPW, W3L 'Road To Remedy', XWA 'Goldrush 2008' 2/6/2008 7:13 AM
International wrestling rankings prepared by Iran and Bulgaria released for Jan
A ranking of international wrestlers, developed by the Iranian Students News Agency and the Bulgarian Wrestling Federation, has been released. 2/6/2008 7:12 AM
David "Gangrel" Heath to tour Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
The Vampire Warrior Gangrel will be crossing the Irish sea several times this month to compete on 5 dates of an 11 day tour of the Republic and Northern Ireland including an appearance at the Community Centre in Portaferry, Co Down. 2/6/2008 7:11 AM
Dave Schultz Memorial International celebrates 10th year in Colorado Springs, Colo., Feb. 8-10
The 2008 Dave Schultz Memorial International will celebrate its 10th year of competition, featuring some of the best wrestlers in the world. 2/6/2008 7:10 AM
Germany edges USA, 15-14 in women's dual meet in Colorado Springs
The dual meet went down to the final bout, as Germany defeated the United States, 15-14, in a World Dual meet in women's freestyle wrestling, held at Doherty High School on Wednesday night. 2/6/2008 7:10 AM
JSA stable masters warned of foreign rikishi bad manners
An all-hands meeting for stable masters was held yesterday where a main topic on the agenda was the manners, or lack thereof, being displayed by the foreign rikishi. Kitanoumi Rijicho also reminded the stable masters to stay on top of things regarding the foreigner's working visas. 2/6/2008 7:08 AM
Wrestlers with Illinois ties excited about Chicago Cup opportunity
When women's freestyle wrestler Mary Kelly was invited to compete in the 2008 Chicago Cup, she jumped at the opportunity. 2/6/2008 7:07 AM
FPWA Pro Wrestling Returns to the Boys and Girls Club
FPWA Wrestling & XWE with KocoSports.com Presents ReLoaded
February 9th, 2008 at 8pm
Pinellas Park Boys & Girls Club7790 61st Street N, Pinellas Park, FL
All tickets are $10
Tickets available call 727-368-6137
Main Event:"The Rematch we all Wanted to See!"FIP World Heavyweight Champion, Erick Stevens vs. Chris Jones 2/6/2008 7:05 AM
FPWA Wrestling & XWE with KocoSports.com Presents ReLoaded
February 9th, 2008 at 8pm
Pinellas Park Boys & Girls Club7790 61st Street N, Pinellas Park, FL
All tickets are $10
Tickets available call 727-368-6137
Main Event:"The Rematch we all Wanted to See!"FIP World Heavyweight Champion, Erick Stevens vs. Chris Jones 2/6/2008 7:05 AM
Big Show and Chris Harris training privately for WWE return & more
The Big Show and Chris Harris have both been down in Florida Championship Wrestling training privately before they head to WWE. 2/6/2008 7:05 AM
WrestleMania plans for Vince & Shane McMahon / Dave Finlay & Mick Foley
The McMahon/Finlay/Hornswoggle program should be continuing through at least WrestleMania, reports Bryan Alvarez. 2/6/2008 7:04 AM
Possible shift for TNA's booking, spin-off for TNA Knockouts + Kong note
Following the success of the "Global Impact" special, there has reportedly been a shift within TNA to move the booking in a direction that is more serious focusing on competition and athletic personalities. Whether or not it will happen remains to be seen. 2/6/2008 7:03 AM
''Associated Press'' article on Brock Lesnar's loss in UFC debut last night
Mir defeats Lesnar in 1st round, Ex-WWE wrestler falls in debut; Nogueira claims title 2/6/2008 7:03 AM
Brock Lesnar comments on his Saturday night UFC debut
Brock Lesnar spoke to Yahoo! Sports last night shortly after his submission loss to Frank Mir at UFC 81: "Breaking Point". Lesnar looked unstoppable in the early part of the fight, but he just got by a submission specialist. 2/6/2008 7:02 AM
TNA Impact set for live broadcast & a new TNA show coming to Spike TV
Dave Meltzer is reporting that TNA iMPACT! may start going live every other week as soon as March. If this does happen, their tapings will be moved to Thursday and Friday. 2/6/2008 7:01 AM




