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• Terri Runnels Says She Begged Vince McMahon To Not Make Her Wrestle, Preferred To Take Bumps From The Guys
Terri Runnels never wanted to wrestle. After spending years as a manager in both WCW and WWE, Terri Runnels made her in-ring debut in 1999, teaming with Ivory, Jacqueline, and Luna against Debra, Mae Young, The Fabulous Moolah & Tori. Over the next three years, Runnels competed in a handful of matches, most of which were under the five minute mark. In a new interview with Ring The Belle, Runnels ...2025Visit the page Terri Runnels
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• Kacy Catanzaro Talks About Possible Indie Run, Says She Has Potential To ShowKacy Catanzaro (Katana Chance), along with her longstanding tag team partner Lacey Lane (Kayden Carter), were both recently released by WWE. Catanzaro’s wrestling career is solely with WWE as she joined the company after being successful at American Ninja Warrior and appearing in the WWE Mae Young Classic. While speaking with the Lightweight’s podcast, Catanzaro […] The post Kacy...2025Check it out Kacy Catanzaro breaking news today
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• Gigi Dolin And Cora Jade Released From WWEIt is being reported by Fightful Select that Gigi Dolin has been released by WWE. Cora Jade has indicated herself on her social media that she has been released. Dolin has been signed with WWE since 2021 and participated in the Mae Young Classic in 2018. She is a two-time NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion. […] The post Gigi Dolin And Cora Jade Released From WWE appeared first on Diva Dirt....2025Visit the page Gigi Dolin news and rumors
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• Forgotten Women in WrestlingRob Faint The Fabulous Moolah. Mae Young. Madusa. Sherri Martel. Wendi Richter. Some of the most famous female wrestlers of all time. This column attempts to spotlight some female wrestlers that time may have forgotten. Susan Sexton-The Australian born Sexton was trained by Mildred Burke in 1975. Where...2025Visit the page Fabulous Moolah news and rumors
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• Kaitlyn: Sometimes I Got Bullied A Little Bit When I Was New In WWE
Kaitlyn recalls having to endure some hazing in WWE. In 2010, Kaitlyn made her debut for WWE's developmental brand at the time, FCW, and would soon after began making appearances on WWE's house show loops as well as main roster programming. While she would eventually capture the WWE Divas Championship, Kaitlyn would not feature on Total Divas, which inititally began while Kaitlyn was with the comp...2025
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• Rhea Ripley Recalls Nearly Trying Out For WWE At 17 Years Old, Explains Why It Didn't Happen
Rhea Ripley recalls almost getting a WWE tryout at 17 years old. Ripley began her journey with WWE in 2017, signing with the company and competing in inaugural Mae Young Classic tournament. As it turns out, Ripley nearly had a chance to sign with the company before she was even 18 years old. On the latest episode of Stephanie's Places, Ripley recalled nearly getting a tryout when she was only 17 y...2025Click for news about Rhea Ripley breaking news today
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• Former WWE Writer Tommy Blacha: Vince McMahon Thought Big Show Jumping On His Dad's Casket Made Him Look Weak
The Big Bossman made things personal with The Big Show during their 1999 feud when he crashed Big Show's father's funeral. Bossman ended up dragging the casket through the graveyard, with Big Show jumping on top of the casket. Former WWE writer Tommy Blacha appeared on Talk Is Jericho with Chris Jericho and recalled the segment. "In reality, his dad did die of cancer and he brought the idea. ‘I...2025Visit the page Big Show injuries
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• Former WWE Writer Tommy Blacha Recalls Filming The Steve Austin Hit-And-Run Angle From WWE Survivor Series 1999
Former WWE writer Tommy Blacha recalls the story of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin being run over by a car. Steve Austin was supposed to compete against The Rock and Triple H for the WWE Championship at WWE Survivor Series 1999. However, he would be taken out of the match after being run over in the storyline. The Big Show would later replace Austin and capture his first WWE Championship that night. ...2025Continue with Steve Austin injury
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• Mercedes Mone Says She Was Approached To Be Part Of 'Queen Of The Ring,' Was Sidelined With Injury
"Queen of the Ring" tells the story of Mildred Burke, the first-ever NWA Women's Champion and a pioneer in women's wrestling. The films stars wrestlers Kamille, Toni Storm, and Naomi. Writing in her Mone Mag, Mercedes Mone said she was approached to be part of the project, but was sidelined with an injury. Before AEW Revolution, I made my way to LA for the red carpet premiere of "Queen of the ...2025Read about Mercedes Mone injury report
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• SmackDown recap & reactions: The infamous@WWE The blue brand gets us one step closer to Clash at the Castle with a solid show for the top heels. Hey, you know what was good to see at the start of Friday Night SmackDown this week? A shot of WWE Champion Cody Rhodes backstage, pacing back and forth like a maniac, a man possessed by the kind of rage only betrayal can bring out of a person. One of my biggest beefs with Rhodes has bee...2024Continue with Night SmackDown injury report
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• Backstage News On Why Piper Niven Has Been Off WWE TV
Wrestlers will inevitably suffer injuries in the course of their careers, regardless of the promotion or style they represent. That is the case for Piper Niven, who signed with WWE in 2017 after competing in the Mae Young Classic two years prior. She was part of NXT UK before joining the main roster in 2021, […] The post Backstage News On Why Piper Niven Has Been Off WWE TV first appeared on...2024Read about Piper Niven injury status
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• PPV REVIEW: WWF Survivor Series 1999November 14, 1999, Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan I've been a wrestling fan for most of my life, but in the late 1990s, as I approached 16 years old, I started to discover that going out with girls and skateboarding was more fun than staying home and watching professional wrestling. From late 1999 until sometime in the year 2000, I slowly but surely drifted away from it altogether. By the ti...2023See more articles WCW PPVs injury
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• PPV REVIEW: WWE Wrestlemania XXMarch 14, 2004Madison Square Garden, New York City. Wrestlemania 20 was a landmark moment for WWE .With their flagship event now in its second decade, the company we’re bringing it back home to where it all began, Madison Square Garden.Host of the first ‘Mania back in ‘85 and it’s tenth anniversary in 1984, no other arena in the world has been more synonymous with WWE, and yet thi...2023Check it out Jey Uso
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• Kavita Devi To Be Subject Of Upcoming Biopic
Kavita Devi will be the subject of an upcoming biopic. Times of India reports that a new biopic will be produced on the life of Kavita Devi. The rights to the film have been acquired by producer Pretty Aggarwal. He reportedly plans to make the film "on a very grand scale." Zeeshan Ahmad will serve as co-producer. Aggarwal said about Devi, "Her whole life has been very inspiring. In every stage o...2023Click for news about Dakota Kai
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"Dolin has been signed with WWE since 2021 and participated in the Mae Young Classic in 2018." - 2024
"Asked if she felt that's why it might be time to leave, Deonna replied, "Yeah, at the same time, mid-2018 WWE had approached me about having me in the Mae Young Classic, having them sign me, but I was in the middle of my Ring of Honor contract." - 2023
"Mostly known for her time working with AJ Lee, Kaitlyn was a former WWE Divas Champion that had the opportunity to come back as part of the inaugural Mae Young Classic." - 2018
"The Mae Young Classic will sport a different viewing format this year" - 2017
"WWE to host the Mae Young Classic, a special women's tournament, in July"
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• Meiko Satomura is getting a WWE Women’s title shot@WWE Word is that Meiko Satomura will be announcing her retirement soon. Even if you only know her from the last few years in WWE — which featured a Mae Young Classic semi-final run and a dominant reign as NXT UK Women’s champion — you know that the 44 year old is a major figure in the history of Japanese women’s wrestling (aka joshi). Satomura hasn’t had much of an on-screen or in-ring pr...2024Visit the page Meiko Satomura contract
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• News And Notes From April 30th NXT Tapings
Fightful Select’s Corey Brennan has learned the following notes from this week’s edition of NXT. - Wendy Choo received a large ovation during her Level Up match, and was visibly overwhelmed with emotion following her return to the ring. - This week, the rundowns for the show featured Alundra Blayze and Mae Young being used as placeholders for Mia Yim and Chelsea Green’s appearances on the April 30...2024Click for news about NXT Tapings
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• WWE releases multiple wrestlersWWE.com Jinder Mahal and Xia Li are among those who have been let go. During this week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown, two wrestlers for WWE took to Twitter to make clear they are no longer with the company. First, Jinder Mahal posted the following: I Quit. Maharaja Out .— The Maharaja (@JinderMahal) April 20, 2024 PW Insider has since confirmed he was released and is currently...2024Continue with Jinder Mahal contract
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• Eddie Kingston Attended His WWE Tryout With A ‘F**k It’ Attitude
In a recent appearance on the “Inside the Ropes” podcast, AEW Continental Classic Champion Eddie Kingston recalled his 2017 WWE tryout. Kingston revealed that the opportunity came when WWE prepared for the Mae Young Classic in July 2017. The Mad King was offered a coaching position at the WWE Performance Center but declined it, as […] The post Eddie Kingston Attended His WWE Tryo...2024Click for news about Eddie Kingston trade rumors
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• Deonna Purrazzo: People In Higher Positions Didn’t Believe In Women’s Wrestling In ROH
Deonna Purrazzo reflects on time in ROH. Deonna Purrazzo started wrestling in Ring of Honor in 2015, first competing in dark matches before women started being featured more on shows and events. Purrazzo was part of the ROH Women Of Honor Title Tournament, making it to the quarterfinals where she lost to Mayu Iwatani. Appearing on Talk Is Jericho with Chris Jericho, Deonna was asked if she thoug...2024See more articles Deonna Purrazzo
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• TNA adds depth to Knockouts division with latest signingTNAWrestling.com The Knockouts division is thriving in TNA, but it never hurts to add more depth. The latest signing made her debut at Hard to Kill, and she impressed enough to earn a return. Xia Brookside is officially a member of the TNA roster. BREAKING: @XiaBrookside has signed with TNA Wrestling! #HardToKill pic.twitter.com/X65mjyOrfE— TNA Wrestling (@IMPACTWRESTLING) January 14, 20...2024Visit the page Xia Brookside salary
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• Xia Brookside Talks Moving To America, Explains How The Independent Scene Has Changed
Xia Brookside is grateful to be working in the United States. Earlier in 2023, Xia Brookside officially moved to the United States, which allowed her wrestling career to take off. Brookside now regaurly works for promotions like Prestige Wrestling, Black Label Pro, and Absolute Intense Wrestling, along with many others. While speaking to Fightful for a recent interview, Brookside said that she's v...2023Check it out Xia Brookside contract rumors
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• AEW Dynamite, WWE Evolve, last week’s AEW TV poll result and grades, Little Guido, Nidia, Kenta, Erick Stevens, Mae Young
By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor... The post AEW Dynamite, WWE Evolve, last week’s AEW TV poll result and grades, Little Guido, Nidia, Kenta, Erick Stevens, Mae Young appeared first on Pro Wrestling Dot Net....2025See more Dot Net statistics
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• Mae Young’s “Hand” Child Turns 25 Years Old | Question Of The Day
Welcome to another eWrestlingNews Question of the Day! 25 years ago today, an infamously horrendous segment happened in WWE history when Mark Henry and Mae Young’s love affair resulted in Young giving birth to a hand. It’s one of the most ridiculous, embarrassingly stupid, gross-out things ever done in WWE, which is saying a lot […] The post Mae Young’s “Hand” C...2025Check it out Mark Henry stats
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• Renee Michelle To Make MLW Debut At TV Taping Portion Of MLW Blood & Thunder
Renee Michelle is coming to MLW. Major League Wrestling announced that Renee Michelle will make her debut at the TV taping portion of MLW Blood & Thunder '24 on July 12. Her opponent was not named in the announcement. From MLW: MLW today announced the debut of Renee Michelle at the beIN SPORTS TV taping portion of MLW Blood & Thunder’24, from the Coliseum in St. Petersburg, FL on Friday, July 12....2024Continue with Renee Michelle scores
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• NXT TV live coverage, Dark Side of the Ring last week’s NXT TV poll results and grade, Little Guido, Nidia, Kenta, Erick Stevens, Mae Young
By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor... The post NXT TV live coverage, Dark Side of the Ring last week’s NXT TV poll results and grade, Little Guido, Nidia, Kenta, Erick Stevens, Mae Young appeared first on Pro Wrestling Dot Net....2024Continue with Dot Net scores
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• Deonna Purrazzo: People In Higher Positions Didn’t Believe In Women’s Wrestling In ROH
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• Rhea Ripley Recalls Nearly Trying Out For WWE At 17 Years Old, Explains Why It Didn't Happen
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• Former WWE Writer Tommy Blacha: Vince McMahon Thought Big Show Jumping On His Dad's Casket Made Him Look Weak
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• Former WWE Writer Tommy Blacha Talks Mae Young Giving Birth To A Hand
When it came to pitching a conclusion to the controversial Mae Young/Mark Henry storyline, former WWE writer Tommy Blacha coulda used a hand. Blacha, who began writing for WWE in 1999, was the original creator of the infamous Mae Young and Mark Henry romance, though the end of that particular story, and the inception of the conception, wasn't all his idea. Blacha recently appeared on the Talk is...2025See also Mark Henry
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• Mariah May Attacks Toni Storm On 'Queen Of The Ring' Red Carpet
Mariah May got some licks in at the "Queen of the Ring" red carpet, attacking Toni Storm. Denise Salcedo of Instinct Culture captured footage of Toni saying Mariah ruined her moment. Storm is set to defend her AEW Women's Title against May at AEW Revolution. Mariah May attacked Toni Storm on the red carpet. I caught the tail-end of it while Toni was yelling that Mariah ruined her moment lol. -...2025See more articles Mariah May
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• Francesca Eastwood Says She Could See A Show About Mae Young Being Made In The Future
Francesca Eastwood did the work to prepare for 'Queen Of The Ring'. Along with a number of other actors and wrestlers, the film features Eastwood's portrayal of Mae Young. This is the first time that Young has been portrayed in a movie, which surely only added pressure for Eastwood, who previously starred in movies like 'Juror #2', 'Old', and 'Clawfoot'. While speaking with Sean Ross Sapp of Fight...2025Click for news about Sean Ross
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• Mark Henry Reveals His Most Memorable WWE Moment: Valentine’s Day with Mae Young
One Big Thing WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry identifies his Valentine’s Day hotel segment with Mae Young as his most enjoyable moment in professional wrestling, with producer Bruce Prichard literally falling over from laughter during filming. Key Details The segment was part of a larger storyline featuring Henry and Young’s on-screen romantic relationship Bruce […] The post Mark He...2025See more Mark Henry
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• Mark Henry Shares Vince McMahon’s Reasoning Behind Mae Young’s Hand Birth
Mark Henry has shared how one of the most infamous moments of his wrestling career came from Vince McMahon’s attempt to crack a pun. In 1999, Mae Young, who was in an on-screen relationship with Henry, gave birth to a hand in one of the Attitude Era’s most bizarre moments. On a recent edition of […] The post Mark Henry Shares Vince McMahon’s Reasoning Behind Mae Young’...2025See more articles Mark Henry
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• Chris Jericho: Vince McMahon Told Me, ‘If There’s Anything You Don’t Want To Do, Just Tell Me’
Chris Jericho credits Vince McMahon for being open to talent rejecting ideas they are uncomfortable with. Chris Jericho entered WWE in 1999. At the time, the Attitude Era was at its peak, and WWE was regularly pushing the envelope on television. Whether it was Mae Young giving birth to a hand or an incapacitated Stephanie McMahon unknowingly getting married to Triple H via a drive-through wedding ...2024Continue with Chris Jericho
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• Meiko Satomura is getting a WWE Women’s title shot
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• Kaitlyn (Celeste Bonin): Becky Lynch Has A Dope Perspective On Wrestling; I'd Love To Work With Her
Former WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn would like to wrestle Becky Lynch and Mercedes Mone. Kaitlyn (Celeste Bonin) was one of the top divas of the early 2010s in WWE. Mostly known for her time working with AJ Lee, Kaitlyn was a former WWE Divas Champion that had the opportunity to come back as part of the inaugural Mae Young Classic. Even though she's moved on from the ring, Kaitlyn has given her th...2023Read about Celeste Bonin
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• Snitsky: Mae Young Loved When I Sucked On Her Toes; Ask My Wife, I’m A Professional Foot Connoisseur
Gene Snitsky recalls the time he sucked on Mae Young's toes. Gene Snitsky is a wrestling legend in many ways. On WWE programming alone, the man has punted children into the crowd and has licked, sniffed, or touched toes and feet of many women. At WrestleMania 22, Gene Snitsky was shown backstage sucking on Mae Young's toes just moments before Booker T's match with The Boogeyman. In a new interview...2023See more articles Gene Snitsky
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• Lacey Evans Departs WWE
Lacey Evans is leaving WWE. Fightful has confirmed that Lacey Evans has left WWE. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer first reported the news on Wednesday morning. On August 15, Lacey changed her social media bio to include "FKA WWE Superstar Lacey Evans." She changed her handle to @LimitlessMacey and her username to Macey Estrella. She wrote on Instagram, "When the clock strikes 12, you wil...2023Read about Lacey Evans
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• Deonna Purrazzo: People In Higher Positions Didn’t Believe In Women’s Wrestling In ROH
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• Gigi Dolin And Cora Jade Released From WWE
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• Gene Snitsky – ‘Mae Young Loved When I Sucked On Her Toes, Wanted More Of It!’
Gene Snitsky is known to have sucked on a pair of toes during his time in WWE. Speaking on a recent episode of the “Cheat Heat” podcast, the former WWE Superstar opined on the time he sucked on Mae Young’s toes, which he claims she loved and wanted more of! For those who may not […] The post Gene Snitsky – ‘Mae Young Loved When I Sucked On Her Toes, Wanted More Of It!...2023See more articles Gene Snitsky
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• Tessa Blanchard On Potentially Facing Rhea Ripley: I Would Be Down For That
Tessa Blanchard speaks highly of Rhea Ripley. Former TNA World Champion Tessa Blanchard returned to the company at TNA Final Resolution, and she beat Jordynne Grace at TNA Genesis. With WWE's partnership with TNA, any number of dream matches are now possible, and fans have buzzed about the idea of seeing Rhea Ripley potentially face TNA talent. Speaking on the DeLoco Podcast, Tessa Blanchard was a...2025See also Tessa Blanchard
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• Francesca Eastwood Details In-Ring Training For 'Queen Of The Ring', 'It Was Physically Demanding'
Francesca Eastwood talks in-ring training. Eastwood had a huge task when she signed on for the 'Queen Of The Ring' Mildred Burke biopic, as she was tasked with playing the role of the legendary Mae Young. As it turns out, Eastwood had to do a bunch of in-ring training for the movie, despite the fact that she didn't have a lot of in-ring scenes. "It was hard for me. I don't have the background in...2025Check it out Mildred Burke
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• Francesca Eastwood Says She Could See A Show About Mae Young Being Made In The Future
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• Tessa Blanchard On Potentially Facing Rhea Ripley: I Would Be Down For That
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• Renee Michelle To Make MLW Debut At TV Taping Portion Of MLW Blood & Thunder
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• Xia Li Confirms Her WWE Departure, Thanks WWE For Time In The Company
Xia Li is no longer with WWE. On April 19, Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp reported that Xia Li was released by WWE. Xia Li thanked WWE in a post on X. In her post, Xia says this is not the end of her journey. It has been over seven years since I joined WWE, and as the first female Chinese superstar, I feel incredibly proud! I am sincerely grateful to WWE and HHH for welcoming me into this big family....2024See more articles Sean Ross
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• TNA reveals Knockouts Ultimate X participants with two former NXT UK wrestlersTNA’s X The countdown to Hard to Kill is on for January 13 in Las Vegas. TNA is building a solid card, and the latest reveal is the participants for the Knockouts Ultimate X match. The list includes Gisele Shaw, Xia Brookside, Jody Threat, Tasha Steelz, Alisha Edwards, and Dani Luna. Shaw is the Quintessential Diva on the cusp of a breakout moment, and this match could be catalyst to getti...2024See more Gisele Shaw
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• Xia Brookside Says She's Met A Lot Of Wrestlers That Look At Robbie Brookside As A Mentor In NXT
Xia Brookside talks her father's influence on the world of wrestling. Robbie Brookside, who is the father of Xia Brookside, is arguably one of the most popular independent wrestlers of all time. Brookside spent the majority of his in-ring career in Europe, where he competed in promotions like All Star Wrestling, Premier Promotions, and the European Wrestling Promotion. A few years after retiring f...2023See more Xia Brookside
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• Xia Brookside Recalls Getting Contacted For The Mae Young Classic, Says Her Dad Knew Ahead Of Time
Xia Brookside discusses how she was recruited by WWE. Brookside joined WWE's NXT UK brand in 2018 after competing in the Mae Young Classic tournament. Although her run with WWE came to an end in 2022, Brookside got to wrestle the likes of Rhea Ripley, and Blair Davenport throughout her time with the company. While speaking to Fightful in a recent interview, Brookside recalled getting the call to c...2023Click for news about Xia Brookside
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• Jazzy Gabert Announces Retirement, Passes Torch to the Next Generation of WrestlersThe landscape of pro wrestling is ever-changing, with new stars rising to prominence as seasoned veterans step away from the spotlight. Recently, the industry witnessed another significant transition as Jazzy Gabert, a former standout competitor in the Mae Young Classic, announced her retirement from in-ring competition. Gabert, whose illustrious career spanned two decades, has graced […] Th...2023
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• Tessa Blanchard On Potentially Facing Rhea Ripley: I Would Be Down For That
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• Triple H believes Ronda Rousey is presently 'unsure' about a future in WWE
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