Congressman: Steroids still plague pro wrestling

A key congressman says the "apparently widespread use" of steroids in pro wrestling is sending a bad message to youngsters, and he wants the government to do something about it.

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A holiday message from President Barack Obama is part of World Wrestling Entertainment's "WWE Tribute to the Troops" special airing this weekend.

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Wrestler Edward Fatu, better known as the hulking, tattooed WWE superstar "Umaga," died Friday of a heart attack in a Houston, Texas, hospital, a family friend said.

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Titan Publishing has announced its partnership with World Wrestling Entertainment® in the launch of WWE Comics. Over the course of the agreement, 20 issues will be produced and distributed to comic retailers and specialty stores in the US and Canada.

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The biggest name in professional wrestling history, Hulk Hogan, is joining Total Non-Stop ActionWrestling (TNA), the fastest rising wrestling organization in the world, and home to one of cable television's highest rated shows for young men, "TNA iMPACT!" The announcement was ma …

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According to reports, the reason Nigel McGuinness ended up signing with TNA instead of WWE is because WWE withdrew its contract offer after he failed the company's pre-screening test.

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I know it's been a while since you've heard from me -- my day job has kept me furiously busy and I figured you'd quickly get bored of me complaining of a total apathy towards wrestling these days -- but I woke up Friday to some incredible news. Shane McMahon's leaving WWE.

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Captain Lou Albano, the crazed and charismatic wrestling icon who played Cyndi Lauper's dad in her "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" video, has died. He was 76.

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Bob Barker, Shaquille O'Neal, Ozzy Osbourne, Al Sharpton and Cedric the Entertainer aren't who you'd expect to see when turning on World Wrestling Entertainment programming. OK, maybe Ozzy.

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Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback Ben Roethlisberger takes control of WWE Monday Night Raw on the USA Network live at 9 p.m. EST/8 p.m. CST on Oct. 5 from the Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

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Bret Hart is open to the idea of appearing on camera for WWE again, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

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While Miami-Dade County gears to host its 10th NFL Super Bowl, the Miami-Dade Sports Commission awaits the results on a bid for another mega, super bowl style event, World Wrestling Entertainment's WrestleMania.

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WWE put the word out last month that Linda McMahon was considering a run for the Senate in her home state of Connecticut, and today she made it official that she is a candidate. In doing so, she has resigned as WWE CEO, turning the job over to WWE chairman Vince McMahon.

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ROBINSON TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- Kurt Angle, Pittsburgh's Olympic gold medalist and professional wrestling champion, was found not guilty of harassment and other charges were dropped on Tuesday stemming from the alleged stalking of his ex-live-in girlfriend.

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A.J. Styles is TNA. Styles, a native of nearby Gainesville, wrestled in the first match during the first pay-per-view of Total Non-Stop Action's existence. Styles, Jerry Lynn and Low Ki lost to the Flying Elvises. That was June 19, 2002.

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Whether it was the Four Horsemen, the exciting cruiserweights, Monday Nitro live on TNT or the new World order, the impact World Championship Wrestling had on the business is still reverberating today.

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Vince McMahon's World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., wants to start its own cable network.

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TAZ will replace Don West as Mike Tenay's TNA commentary partner, the company has announced. The former ECW and WWE star will assume colour commentary recordings from the next episode of Impact onwards.

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Spike TV and Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling Tuesday (Aug. 18) agreed to a three-year extension of their partnership, which includes continued distribution of the wresting outfit's Thursday night series TNA Impact!.

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Whether it was Pamela Anderson at WrestleMania 11 or Jenna Morasca in Total Nonstop Action wrestling, Kevin Nash had his share of beauties escort him to the ring.

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When the music hits, the first few notes will send a shiver down fans' spines. The familiar sound that was the beginning of Bret Hart's entrance music will stir fans' emotions. Alberta will have a home team again.

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Best Wrestler To Never Become World Heavyweight Champion

I was watching a bunch of wrestling DVD's recently and something I was wondering from time to time came into my head again and I would like your opinion on this.

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Bobby Lashley announced on ESPN radio Wednesday that he has signed a TNA contract and will appear at the Victory Road pay-per-view on Sunday. He also said that he is going to continue doing MMA in addition to pro wrestling.

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Seth Green was the first celebrity guest host of Monday Night RAW on July 13 on USA Network, following the decree of Donald Trump, RAW's former owner, to have special guest hosts each week.

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Book Review#23- The Hardcore Diaries

I got this book a couple of years ago entitled "The Hardcore Diaries" that was written by Mick Foley(aka Mankind Dude Love and Cactus Jack) and although there is some autobiographicial items that is in this book, it is not an autobiography.

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Wrestler Jerry 'The King' Lawler announced Wednesday morning that he will run for Memphis mayor in a special election, barring any "surprises" from the outgoing Mayor Willie Herenton.

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