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WWE inducting Claude 'Thunderbolt' Patterson into Hall of Fame
Pro champion advocated for a more equal pay system, more rights for wrestlers
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WRESTLEMANIA
BEST MATCHES
The 20 biggest matches in WrestleMania history
After 39 years, these 20 WrestleMania matches stand out above the rest.
Top Headlines
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MUHAMMAD ALI TO WWE HOF
Muhammad Ali to be inducted into WWE Hall
Boxing icon Muhammad Ali, who was guest referee at WrestleMania I in 1985 and faced Antonio Inoki in a mixed-rules match in 1976, will enter the WWE Hall of Fame.
Why Ali took Inoki fight in 1976
Author Josh Gross joins Max Bretos on SportsCenter to talk about the mixed-rules contest between Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki and what lead Ali to take the fight.
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WWE HALL OF FAME
BULL NAKANO
Bull Nakano to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame
Bull Nakano, best known by U.S. fans for her rivalry with Alundra Blayze, will be honored during WrestleMania week 2024.
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MMA
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HIS NAME IS PAUL HEYMAN
WWE HALL OF FAME
Manager, executive Heyman chosen for WWE HOF
Manager and executive Paul Heyman, 58, is the first member of this year's WWE Hall of Fame class and will be inducted April 5 at a ceremony in Philadelphia.
Paul Heyman defines the art of the wrestling promo
There's no one in wrestling quite like Paul Heyman, who speaks candidly about his own journey to becoming one of the greatest talkers in wrestling history and discusses the art of the promo.
STING'S LAST MATCH
AEW's Sting, 64, goes out his way -- with death-defying stunts and family by his side
Ahead of his last match, Sting reflects on his journey from a blond surfer in WCW to the iconic rafter-descending wrestler beloved by many.
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ELIMINATION CHAMBER
RESULTS
WWE Elimination Chamber: It was Rhea's night, but Lynch and McIntyre punch WrestleMania tickets
The final premium live event before WrestleMania let Rhea Ripley shine, finalized two of the biggest matches and set up a number of upcoming storylines.
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ELIMINATION CHAMBER
'All those sacrifices are worth it': Ripley and Waller happy to be home in Australia at Elimination Chamber
To make their mark in WWE, Rhea Ripley and Grayson Waller needed to travel far away from home. At Elimination Chamber, they finally get the homecoming they've wanted.
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RHEA RIPLEY
'She is the No. 1 star right now': Rhea Ripley's ready for her coronation at homecoming
Ripley, who will defend her title at WWE's Elimination Chamber, is just trying to make sure she doesn't cry during her return home.
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RHEA RIPLEY
How being authentic has helped Rhea Ripley resonate with WWE fans
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STONE COLD RETURN?
'Stone Cold' Steve Austin on WWE 2K24, one more ring return and CM Punk
Ahead of the release of WWE 2K24, Austin relives his match with Bret Hart at WrestleMania 13 and ponders the potential of facing CM Punk.
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WWE
'Stone Cold' teases return to the ring, match with CM Punk
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WWE
Cody Rhodes: 'The Rock is one of the main reasons we're here today'
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ROYAL RUMBLE
HIGHLIGHTS
The best of the 2024 WWE Royal Rumble
WRESTLERANK
THE TOP 60
WrestleRank 2024: Ranking the best wrestlers from 60 to 1
Which professional wrestlers are poised for a big 2024? We look at the standouts across the WWE, AEW, and NJPW for our inaugural WrestleRank.
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LA KNIGHT
From fired to face of WWE: Inside LA Knight's second-act star turn
Knight's inexplicable rise as a superstar wouldn't have happened without being fired, working on video games, and the help of Shawn Michaels.
event
The 20 biggest matches in WrestleMania history
After 39 years, these 20 WrestleMania matches stand out above the rest.
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WWE
Everything you need to know about WrestleMania 40
It's Roman Reigns versus Cody Rhodes in the main event again, but there's much more scheduled for WrestleMania 40, including The Rock.
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Georgia Tech
NCAAF
The best of Roman Reigns from Georgia Tech
Check out some of the best plays from Roman Reigns' college football days at Georgia Tech.
daily
Bull Nakano to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame
Bull Nakano, best known by U.S. fans for her rivalry with Alundra Blayze, will be honored during WrestleMania week 2024.
news - wwe
Paul Heyman's secret to cutting a legendary wrestling promo
In an interview from 2016, Paul Heyman opened up about the art of creating a character and cutting a promo.
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WWE
Paul Heyman defines the art of the wrestling promo
There's no one in wrestling quite like Paul Heyman, who speaks candidly about his own journey to becoming one of the greatest talkers in wrestling history and discusses the art of the promo.
Top Headlines
- RFK Jr. eyes Rodgers as VP on presidential ticket
- Muhammad Ali to be inducted into WWE Hall
- Manager, executive Heyman chosen for WWE HOF
- Virgil, Ted DiBiase's bodyguard, dies at age 61
- Ole Anderson of wrestling's Four Horsemen dies
- UFC, WWE have 5-year deal for Anaheim events
- CM Punk to miss WrestleMania with torn triceps
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Trace the lineage and history of every active title in the WWE
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All of the current champions in WWE and the most significant contenders for each title.