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Former NFL Star & TNA Wrestling Star Frank Wycheck Passes Away Aged 52
Frank Wycheck, best known for his days in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans and a later career in TNA Wrestling, passed away on Sunday at the age of 52, with the news reported by the Tennessee Titans’ official website. Wycheck played for 11 seasons in the NFL from 1993 to 2003 and at the Continue Reading »
Corey Graves Discusses Becoming The Voice For Pittsburgh Steelers’ In-Game Intros
In a recent episode of the WWE After The Bell podcast, WWE SmackDown commentator Corey Graves discussed several topics, including becoming the voice for Pittsburgh Steelers’ in-game intros. “The Steelers kick off their home games with the Terrible Towel Twirl, when you’re in Acrisure Stadium, you’ve got 60,000 plus all waving their towels above their Continue Reading »
Pat McAfee To Join ESPN’s First Take With Stephen A. Smith
Former WWE commentator and NFL star Pat McAfee will be joining the host rotation for ESPN’s First Take, with McAfee to appear alongside Stephen A. Smith every Tuesday, according to a report from Front Office Sports. The report notes that three-time NFL SuperBowl Champion Shannon Sharpe, who departed the Undisputed show alongside Skip Bayless on Continue Reading »
WWE & NFL Announce First-Ever Officially Licensed NFL Legacy Title Belts
WWE sent out the following: WWE® & NFL ANNOUNCE FIRST-EVER OFFICIALLY LICENSED NFL LEGACY TITLE BELTS NFL Legacy Title Belts for All 32 Teams Now Available for Purchase Ahead of 2023 NFL Season STAMFORD, Conn., August 28, 2023 – The National Football League and WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced a multi-year licensing deal to create Continue Reading »
WWE 205 Live Commentator Vic Joseph To Cover NFL Draft For SiriusXM & Other Networks
WWE sent out the following: WWE 205 Live’s Vic Joseph to cover NFL Draft for SiriusXM and other networks WWE 205 Live’s Vic Joseph will be involved in upcoming national and regional coverage of the 2018 NFL Draft this week, appearing on the following shows: – Sunday, April 22: SiriusXM Fantasy Football Franchise Mode — Continue Reading »
Former NFL Star Pat McAfee To Appear On WWE NXT Takeover: New Orleans Pre-Show
WWE sent out the following: Former NFL star Pat McAfee to join NXT TakeOver: New Orleans Pre-Show panel Indianapolis Colt-turned-comedian, radio host and podcaster extraordinaire Pat McAfee will join Charly Caruso and Sam Roberts on the NXT TakeOver: New Orleans Pre-Show panel Saturday, April 7, streaming live on WWE Network, on the eve of WrestleMania. Continue Reading »
Former NFL Star Pat McAfee To Serve As Guest Ring Announcer At WWE NXT Live Event In Indianapolis
WWE sent out the following: Former Indianapolis Colt Pat McAfee to be guest ring announcer at NXT Live in Indianapolis Everyone knows there’s no hotter ticket in sports-entertainment than NXT Live, and that includes legendary Indianapolis Colt punter Pat McAfee. It was announced today that McAfee, a two-time Pro Bowl punter who played eight seasons Continue Reading »
Mojo Rawley Discusses Rob Gronkowski Possibly Leaving NFL For A WWE Career
In an interview with ABC 15 in Phoenix, WWE SmackDown Live superstar Mojo Rawley commented on a variety of topics, including the possibility of his good friend and New England Patriots tight-end Rob Gronkowski calling time on his NFL career for a career with the WWE. “In my opinion and a lot of others, he’s Continue Reading »
Philadelphia Eagles To Receive Custom WWE Title
WWE sent out the following: Philadelphia Eagles celebrate Super Bowl LII victory with custom WWE Championship Led by a late touchdown, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots for their first Super Bowl, 41-33. To honor the team of underdogs who shocked the world, Triple H sent a custom WWE Championship. To quote @ZERTZ_86, Continue Reading »
WWE Seek Feedback On UFC Fighters, NFL Players & Boxers Potentially Appearing On Their Shows
WWE sent out a new survey to their mailing list today requesting feedback on several names that WWE fans would want to see appear on WWE shows and compete in WWE matches. Names made available to those on the mailing list included UFC stars Conor McGregor, Cris Cyborg, Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate, actor Terry Continue Reading »
Mojo Rawley Confirms WWE Are Interested In Signing Rob Gronkowski After His NFL Career Ends
In a recent interview with TMZ Sports, WWE SmackDown Live superstar Mojo Rawley confirmed that the WWE are interested in signing New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski after “Gronk” calls an end to his career in the NFL.
WWE Sign Former NFL Player Brennan Williams
WWE sent out the following: WWE signs former NFL player Brennan Williams Six-foot-seven, 300-pound former NFL offensive tackle Brennan Williams is joining the ranks of the WWE Performance Center. He reports to Orlando today to begin his training. A third-round draft pick of the Houston Texans in 2013, Williams played college ball at the University Continue Reading »
Former WCW Celebrity Wrestler To Be Elected To NFL Hall Of Fame
Keith Greene, who had a short run with World Championship Wrestling from 1996 to 1998 and over the course of his football career played with the Carolina Panthers, the San Francisco 49ers, the Los Angeles Rams and the Pittsburgh Steelers before coaching the Green Bay Packers following the end of his run as a player Continue Reading »
WWE To Work With New England Patriots’ Rob Gronkowski Next Year?
According to a report from PWInsider.com, New England Patriots’ Tight End Rob Gronkowski could be working with the WWE from next year. The report notes that when the company proceeds with their WWE/Tapout gyms across the country, Gronkowski is strongly considering getting on board with a gym to be located in Buffalo, New York. The Continue Reading »
WWE Reportedly Interested In Signing Former NFL Player Babatunde Aiyegbusi
WWE have expressed interest in signing former Minnesota Vikings tackle Babatunde Aiyegbusi to a developmental deal with the company, according to a report from VikingsTerritory.com who note that Aiyegbusi was put in touch with WWE Vice President of Talent Acquisition Canyon Ceman after an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel. Aiyegbusi’s agent noted that his client impressed Continue Reading »
New England Patriots’ Rob Gronkowski Potentially Heading To The Ring?
Fox Sports have a new article up on their official website regarding New England Patriots tight end Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski potentially stepping inside the ring after TNA Wrestling superstar Robbie E released a video challenging him to a match, claiming that Gronkowski ripped off his name by calling himself “Robbie G”. 26-year-old Gronkowski has made Continue Reading »
Minnesota Vikings Set The Record Straight On WrestleMania Reports
The Minnesota Vikings issued the following statement regarding reports that their new stadium being built in downtown Minneapolis will potentially host the WrestleMania 33 pay-per-view in 2017. “Lester meant to say we are hopeful the new stadium will host a future College Football Playoff Championship and WrestleMania. Unfortunately the mistake was not caught during the Continue Reading »
CJ Parker Discusses Inspirations, NXT Pay, Gimmick & More
Main Event Madness Radio #19 (4/9/15) – PRESS PLAY BELOW AND TURN YOUR SPEAKERS UP! Hosts: Alfonso Marimon, Jon Curry Special Guest: Joe Robinson f.k.a. CJ Parker in NXT Follow us on Twitter: Alfonso > @AlMeMadness Jon > @JonMEMRadio Like us on Facebook: @MainEventMadness Spreaker: http://www.spreaker.com/user/wrestling365/mem-19-cj-parker-interview Length: 124 minutes 57 seconds Platforms: iHeartRadio iTunes Tune-In Radio YouTube Stitcher BE SURE TO TAKE NOTE OF OUR NEW DAY Continue Reading »
New England Patriots Celebrate With WWE World Heavyweight Championship
WWE sent out the following: New England Patriots celebrate with WWE World Heavyweight Title The WWE World Heavyweight Championship made an appearance at the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl parade Feb. 4 in Boston. Three days after celebrating the Patriots’ thrilling (or devastating, depending on who you ask) victory over the Seattle Seahawks, WWE COO Continue Reading »
Main Event Madness #8 (11/26/14) – Sting Debut, Raw GM Situation, AJ Styles Injuring Stars, TLC, NFL, & More
Main Event Madness Radio (11/26/14) – TURN YOUR SPEAKERS UP & CHECK THE SHOW OUT!! Hosts: Alfonso Marimon & Jon Curry Follow us on Twitter @JonMEMRadio @ALMeMadness Like us on Facebook @MainEventMadness Spreaker: http://www.spreaker.com/user/wrestling365/mem-8 Length: 113 minutes 23 seconds Official Website: MainEventMadness.com We start the show talking about the biggest story in recent wrestling memory, Continue Reading »