A popular Egyptian singer has been banned from performing and could face a jail sentence after claiming that her country does not respect freedom of speech. Sherine Abdel Wahab, who is also a judge on the Arabic version of The Voice, was giving a concert in Bahrain when she remarked: "Here I can say whatever…
Month: July 2020
Slash taxes now, French conclude after three-month ‘great debate’ in wake of yellow vest protests
France must slash taxes, fast. That, according to the French prime minister, is the main message from an unprecedented three-month “great debate” in the wake of anti-government “yellow vest” protests. Unveiling the findings from two million online contributions and 10,000 hours of town hall debates around the country, Edouard Philippe said on Monday that “huge…
College Recruiting: state runner-up Rogers to Hofstra
Trey Rogers of Hastings has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend and wrestling for Hofstra in 2018-19. Rogers is a two-time state placewinner. He was the Class AAA 182-pound runner-up in 2017 as a junior. He placed fourth at 182 pounds as a sophomore. Rogers is projected to wrestle at 197 pounds for…
Rousey on Why She Won’t Go After Lynch’s Knee At WrestleMania
RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey recently did a Q&A on her YouTube Channel, where she talked about Becky Lynch, not being in the running for The Tag Team Titles and how important Elimination Chamber is to WrestleMania. Below are the highlights from The Q&A: On PPVs before WrestleMania and their importance: “I still have a…
Interview Time With Jarred Oftedahl
St. Cloud, Minn. – John Peterson stopped by the St. Cloud State athletic media relations office the other day to chat with 141-pounder Jarred Oftedahl. Check out the interview below. Oftedahl was named the NSIC Wrestler of the Week on Monday, Dec. 4, after going 5-0 last week. He is 12-0 on the season at…
Matches Announced For NJPW Anniversary Show, Iizuka’s Retirement
Two big matches have been announced for New Japan Pro Wrestling’s 47th Anniversary Show. After confronting him in the video below, IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion Taiji Ishimori will be defending his title against Jyushin “Thunder” Liger. The 54-year-old Liger will be looking for his twelfth run with the title. Another match announced involves Shingo Takagi…
Foley 39 Little Falls 27
Foley 39 Little Falls 27 106: Evan Milejczak (FOLE) over (LIFA) (For.) 113: Dylan Lowthian (FOLE) over Calvin Sherwood (LIFA) (MD 8-0) 120: Nathan Garceau (FOLE) over Kole Kern (LIFA) (Fall 5:12) 126: Trent Krupke (LIFA) over Logan Thorsten (FOLE) (Dec 5-3) 132: Cameron Kowitz (FOLE) over Simon Pantzke (LIFA) (Dec 10-4) 138: John Dierkes…
Why WOTW Tour Is More Important Than Ever For ROH & New Japan
In 2018, many things went well for New Japan Pro Wrestling & Ring Of Honor’s North American Touring Businesses as both those shows ran together as well as ran apart. New Japan continued to draw several thousand of fans for a handful of shows in California and Ring Of Honor broke records for their total…
High School Milestones – Friday, December 29, 2017
100th Pin and New school record – Zachary Jakes, Mankato West, 12th, 285 pounds 150th Win – Kellen Schauer, Grand Rapids, 11th, 145 pounds 150th Win – Peyton Mortenson, DB-LQPV-Montevideo United, 12th, 182 pounds 125th Win – Levi Larkin, West Central Area/Ashby/Brandon-Evansville, 12th, 170 pounds 100th Win – Tyler Bents, Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa, 11th, 138 pounds 100th…
IMPACT HOFer Announces Return To In-Ring Action At Recent Tapings
IMPACT Wrestling Hall Of Famer & Former WWE Superstar Gail Kim announced at the most recent IMPACT Wrestling tapings that she has resigned as a backstage producer and will be returning to the company as an in-ring competitor. The announcement came after Tessa Blanchard came down to the ring and claimed that she would finally…