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DARK SECRETS: 8 | Vintage Vibes

Pat McAfee Opens Up About the ‘Alarming’ Negative Reactions He Got for the ESPN Move

‘I did not expect that many shots to the shins from my own people.’

Sports Illustrated

Vince McMahon to Stone Cold on Royalties Deal: ‘I’ve Never Given Out a Check Like This’

Austin talks about the success of his iconic ‘Austin 3:16’ T-shirt.

Sports Illustrated

Wrestling's 'Superstar' Billy Graham, the template for Hulk Hogan, dies at 79

"I lift barbell plates. I eat T-bone steaks. I'm sweeter than a German chocolate cake. How much more of me can you take?"

Los Angeles Times

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Ric Flair, Jesse Ventura And More Wrestlers Pay Tribute To Superstar Billy Graham After His Death At 79

Superstar Billy Graham, one of pro wrestling's most electric athletes, has died at 79, earning tributes from Ric Flair, Jesse Ventura, and more.

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WWE's Vince McMahon And More Being Sued By Former Employee Alleging Racist Storylines And Wrongful Termination

The WWE is once again facing controversy after a writer filed suit and alleged the company pursued and ran racist and stereotypical storylines.

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CM Punk Reportedly Squashed Beef With WWE Superstar, And More Details From Surprise Visit Ahead Of Raw

CM Punk made an impromptu visit to Monday Night Raw ahead of the telecast, and now details are surfacing about what apparently went down.

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New To Watching Wrestling? Here's What To Know And How To Watch WWE, AEW And More

Are you new to wrestling? Check out this guide to WWE, AEW, and various other promotions.

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What the WWE-UFC merger means for the future of wrestling and MMA

World Wrestling Entertainment’s (WWE) “WrestleMania” is the biggest event in the professional wrestling calendar. Marketed for 2023 as the event where “WrestleMania Goes Hollywood”, the two nights of glitz, glamour and grunting pugilists turned out to be somewhat prophetic.

The Conversation

Triple H Is Set To Make An Announcement On Smackdown As Vince McMahon Rumors Swirl

With stories about Vince McMahon allegedly taking back control, Triple H is set to address WWE fans.

Cinemablend

WWE’s Biggest TV Show of the Year Was a Disappointment

With Vince McMahon reportedly calling the shots once again, the highly anticipated post-‘WrestleMania’ show fell flat.

Sports Illustrated

Vince McMahon is running WWE again, which is great for Vince and terrible for everyone else

McMahon's return is a middle finger to WWE employees and talent.

USA Today Sports Media Group

With Vince McMahon Allegedly Giving Creative Notes During Raw, How Much Should WWE Fans Be Worried?

Vince McMahon allegedly sat in the Gorilla Position for at least part of Raw and was very involved creatively.

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SI Media Mailbag: Future of Fox’s NFL Pregame Show, MLB Rules Changes and More

What will Fox’s NFL pregame show look like in five years?

Sports Illustrated

The Twists and Turns Leading to WWE’s Surprising Merger With UFC

It’s easy to forget the major role Vince McMahon and WWE played in the rise of UFC.

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The Independent UK

What does the UFC and WWE merger mean?

Mixed martial arts’ leading promotion is merging with the biggest professional wrestling brand in the world, to form a new ‘$21bn’ company

ABC News

Victoria bans TikTok on government devices, NASA names astronauts for Artemis II Moon mission, and WWE to merge with UFC — as it happened

This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

USA Today Sports Media Group

WWE and UFC now have the same owner. Now’s the time for a combat sports union

Putting the WWE and UFC under the same umbrella is an opportunity for underpaid wrestlers and fighters.

Cinemablend

WWE Merging With UFC Is Huge, But I Can't Stop Laughing At Twitter Roasting Vince McMahon's Mustache

Vince McMahon spoke publicly about WWE's mega-merger with the UFC, but his new mustache is drawing as much attention as the new company.

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WWE, UFC Owner Endeavor Agree to $21 Billion Merger

The two biggest names in combat sports are joining forces.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Ari Emanuel: Endeavor’s Vince McMahon-Dana White/WWE-UFC combination will be ‘pretty unstoppable’

See what Ari Emanuel and Vince McMahon had to say about the new UFC-WWE merger through Endeavor.

Sports Illustrated

Vince McMahon Has a Wild New Look, and People Have Thoughts

Fans react to his new jet-black hair and mustache.

WEKU

UFC and WWE will team up to form a $21.4 billion sports entertainment company

The new business will focus on growing media rights and sponsorship revenue, and will be lead by Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel. Vince McMahon, executive chairman at WWE, will serve in the same role.

Tribune News Service

UFC owner Endeavor nears deal to acquire Vince McMahon’s WWE

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. was headed for potentially the biggest drop in almost two years after Endeavor Group Holdings Inc. struck a deal to buy the entertainment conglomerate for $9.3 billion including debt.

Daily Mirror

UFC and WWE to join forces as parent company Endeavor strikes historic deal

The UFC's parent company Endeavor has announced that it has completed the purchase of the WWE and the two brands will now form one new publicly-listed company

Chicago Sun-Times

UFC, WWE combine to form $21.4B sports entertainment company

The new business, which does not yet have a name, will be lead by Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel. Vince McMahon, executive chairman at WWE, will serve in the same role at the new company. Dana White will continue as president of UFC.

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