Wrestling Links (7-3-11)

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Piledriver: Punk’s promo of the ages provides jolt in slow period
Montgomery Advertiser
Aspects of the pro wrestling business that never get old, keep fans hooked or bring them back and regain their interest are matches and promos (interviews) that captivate a crowd and provide lifelong memories. Like in the ’80s, when “Rowdy” Roddy Piper …
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Champ shows how to be bigger on the inside
Sydney Morning Herald
A GLOBAL wrestling superstar has added his considerable might to a campaign to stamp out bullying. Kofi Kingston, on tour with the famous wrestling troupe WWE, took time out before competing at Sydney’s Acer Arena on Friday night to tell some young …
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Sydney Morning Herald

Retro Book Review: Memphis book tells of Sputnik, Masked Men, and Midgets
CANOE
Wrestling If you are a fan of old school Memphis Wrestling — or simply a student ofwrestling history — then Sputnik, Masked Men, and Midgets: The Early Days of Memphis Wrestling should be in your collection. Ron Hall is the author of the book. …
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CANOE

Mansfield quick in steer wrestling
Amarillo.com
Pampa’s Tanner Winkler tries to flip his steer Saturday during the steer wrestling competition at the Will Rogers Range Riders Rodeo at the Will Rogers Range Riders Bud Light Arena. By LEE PASSMORE It’s been called the biggest rodeo weekend of the year …
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UNO wrestler Morgan named state college athlete of year
Lincoln Journal Star
(UNO Media Relations) Mario Morgan took over leadership of the Nebraska-Omaha wrestling team this year. He even carried that role into a passionate and articulate defense of the program before the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. …
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VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP: Officials wrestle with safety, county-related issues
Heritage Newspapers
For the last several months, township officials have been wrestling with a plan to add sidewalks to Belleville Road, from Tyler Road north to Robson Road. The path is often traveled by township residents on their way to Meijer or other nearby …
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Enigmatic Debate: Punk’s Shoot, Sting’s New Gimmick, Orton, Best Show?
Bleacher Report
In case you missed the last two editions, the Enigmatic Debate revolves around the current wrestling world. From Impact Wrestling to the WWE, the Debate discusses any and every topic pro wrestling related. The goal for the series is to spark debates.…
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Bleacher Report

FOZZY Interviewed In Manchester (Video) – July 2, 2011
Blabbermouth.net
Our House conducted an interview with FOZZY — the band featuring WWE wrestlingsuperstar Chris Jericho and STUCK MOJO mastermind Rich “The Duke” Ward — on June 30, 2011 in Manchester, England. You can now watch the chat below. …
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Blabbermouth.net

Local Wrestler Wins National Title
WXXA
Jesse Porter, a 9th grader from Shenendehowa who wrestles with the Journeymen, is the Greco Roman national champion after winning his match at the 2011 ASICS USA Wrestling Kids Freestyle and Greco-Roman Nationals on June 27-28. …
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Randy Savage: Autopsy Results Revealed
Sure Start News
Randy, The Macho Man, Savage, whose real name was Randy Poffo, gained fame as a professionalwrestler in the World Wrestling Federation in the 1980’s. Some of his famous bouts were with Andre the Giant, Hulk Hogan, and George “The Animal” Steele. …
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Blogs

2NE1 appears on WWE wrestling show?
By kimchisteve
On July 1st, the 619th WWE Friday Night Smackdown was held at Phoenix, Arizona and as always, big wrestlers in tight pants were featured in the ring. So what exactly does this have to do with our very own girl group sensation, 2NE1? …
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