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Wrestling Links (5-26-11)

Posted on | May 26, 2011 | No Comments

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When Superheroes Die
PopMatters
This cynical dictum held true a few days ago when a friend and fellow wrestling fan called to inform me that Randy Poffo had died. Better known as Macho Man Randy Savage, the veteran wrestler had apparently suffered a heart attack while driving with 
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Bailey wrestling his Demons
Herald Sun
Dean Bailey has one of footy’s greats as a sounding board – Leigh Matthews. Source: Herald Sun DEAN Bailey has a simple philosophy on distractions – don’t let them distract you. Yes, easier said than done when your team is trailing expectations and you 
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TNA hopes to make an Impact with name change
CANOE
Wrestling The re-branding of TNA into Impact Wrestling has taken place both on-screen and behind the scenes, and the “Wrestling Matters” slogan has been wielded like a weapon against the monolithic WWE. According to those in the know, the name change 
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WRESTLING: Despite Losses, Harvard Enjoys Solo Successes
Harvard Crimson
For the past several years, the Harvard wrestling team has struggled, but a few of the squad’s standouts have salvaged the season by performing successfully on an individual basis. This season was no different. The Crimson wrestling squad only saw two 
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Randy Savage: More Than Just a Wrestler (A Tribute to the Macho Man)
Bleacher Report
In the world of Professional Wrestling, Randy “Macho Man” Savage was no exception. Whether you remember him for his title reigns, his Slim Jim commercials or his role as Bonesaw McGraw in Spiderman, Randy Savage was one of the most memorable characters 
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Pro Wrestler Mick Foley Brings New Voice to Rape Crisis Group
ABC News
(Paul Morigi/WireImage/Getty Images) The world of pro wrestling is filled with crass, crushing cretins, but wrestler Mick Foley would like to add a new adjective to that mix. Caring. Having logged more than 500 hours last year alone, this giant of a 
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Utica loses basketball, wrestling sectionals to Syracuse
Utica Observer Dispatch
By JOHN PITARRESI The lure of the Carrier Dome and sponsorship possibilities in the Syracuse area have cost Utica the Section III basketball championships and the sectional wrestlingtournament. “It’s the most recognized on-campus facility in the 
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Mick Foley discusses the name change to Impact Wrestling, Vince Russo and TNA 
ProWrestling.net
Foley on the name change to Impact Wrestling: “I brought up the unfortunate incidents where you checked in to the hotel and they say ‘Who do you work for? Total Nonstop Action? TNA Wrestling?’ I think we all (wanted to) erase that part because even 
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Olympic Gold Medalist Henry Cejudo Will Try MMA Even With Mixed Feelings About
SB Nation
By Luke Thomas – MMA Senior Editor Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo – the youngest American wrestler to ever earn that distinction – talks about entering the sport of mixed martial arts, why MMA is both easier than wrestling as well as hurting it, 
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Cherry Point wrestler pins spot on All-Marine team
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The crowd cheers as two wrestlers grapple and slam each other trying to get the upper hand on their opponent. One competitor hooks the other in a bear hug, slams him to the mat, and covers him for the pin. This was the scene during a practice session 
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IMPACT WRESTLING Exclusives: Why Wrestling Matters To Bobby Roode
In the coming weeks, we’ll be featuring exclusive videos of the IMPACT WRESTLING stars talking about why Wrestling Matters To Them. From a personal an…
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Wrestling 101: Sudden Deaths – Elbow Dropping Like Flies | GUY.com
By Tim Kelly
With last Friday’s passing of Macho Man Randy Savage in a car accident, both the wrestling world and mainstream media have been abuzz. It may be sometime before we know what, definitively, killed the former WWE and WCW world heavyweight 
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