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New 'Paul Heyman Guy' revealed, Triple H wobbly on RAW
Two major developments unfolded on Monday's episode of WWE RAW. The first was a big one in many ways - Paul Heyman revealed a new client, Michael McGillicutty, now known as Curtis Axel (Curtis after his father "Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig, Axel after his...
Tags: Mick Foley, Chris Jericho, John Cena
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Explaining celebrity restaurants in Chicago
There was a martial arts-themed restaurant named after Steven Seagal in River North in the early 1990s. Yes, that Steven Seagal. Yes, seriously. There’s a lot people don’t know about the city’s history with celebrity restaurants,...
Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Mike Ditka, River North, Chicago Restaurants, Lifestyle and Leisure
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WWE Extreme Rules features no contest for WWE title, big night for The Shield
This year's Extreme Rules pay-per-view event left us with some unanswered questions but also some new beginnings. In the main event (a rare moment in WWE history where all wrestlers in a final match on PPV weren't on a full-time WWE schedule), Brock...
Tags: WrestleMania
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OKIE ��� Inspirational characters: Artist aspires to make it as an animator
Muskogee Phoenix, Okla.Aspiring artist and cartoonist Mike Reed has drawn inspiration from all sorts of characters. First it was Sonic the Hedgehog, the spike-haired hero of Sega video games, comics and cartoons. Then came the ever-cheerful SpongeBob SquarePants. Now it's...Tags: ESPN (tv network), Dominican Republic, McDonald's, Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Cartoons
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Predictions for every match at WWE Extreme Rules
Here are my predictions for WWE Extreme Rules: BROCK LESNAR VS. TRIPLE H: CAGE MATCH I think Brock Lesnar needs the win here, because I see him continuing on for another big match, while I see Triple H returning in the future only if absolutely...
Tags: WrestleMania
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Orlando Women's Roller Derby ready for action
Women's roller derbies might be ancient television history, but the sport is still very present. And it's nothing like the rambunctious WWE-style shows from the 1970s. There are rules, order and, of course, plenty of bruises. "I always have various...
Tags: Maitland, Casselberry, Orlando
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Hulk Hogan recalls days competing at the old Showboat, outdoor venue at Caesars Palace
Las Vegas SunShortly after Las Vegas-based wrestler Kenny King wrapped up speaking to the handful of fans Wednesday at the Orleans Arena, Hulk Hogan's boisterous voice boomed from the back of the room. "Hold the belt up," Hogan said. King did as told, providing...Tags: Harlem Globetrotters, West Coast Conference, Wrestling, Sports, Basketball
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A history of celebrity-owned restaurants in the Chicago area
The week before The Squared Circle opened in mid-March, owner and pro wrestler Lisa Marie Varon — better known as Victoria during her WWE days and Tara currently with TNA wrestling — sat in a corner booth of her Lincoln Park restaurant,...
Tags: Bankruptcy, Foods and Beverages, Toby Keith, Lifestyle and Leisure, Crime, Law and Justice
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Wingnuts release 2013 promotions schedule
KWCH 12 Eyewitness SportsThe Wichita Wingnuts announced their 2013 promotional schedule on Wednesday. The season kicks off Thursday night with a tribute to late Wingnuts' bench coach Brian Rose. Prior to the game, a video celebrating Rose's life will be displayed while his...Tags: Baseball, Youth Organizations, Sports, Social Organizations
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Slow down the Hawks? Not for long
The Blackhawks are known for being a fast team. And no, it's not because of Patrick Kane's rumored sordid escapades. To counter the Hawks' team speed, Detroit coach Mike Babcock said he wants this Western Conference semifinal series to be a "grind fest."...
Tags: Corey Crawford, Marcus Kruger, Dave Bolland, Sports, Michal Rozsival
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WWE Raw recap: Triple H, Brock Lesnar trade blows before Extreme Rules
For The Baltimore SunA "go home" Raw (the last episode before a pay-per-view event) is always watched with extra attention, mostly because critics have the same question -- did this particular show do anything to increase my interest in buying the pay-per-view on Sunday?...Tags: Mother's Day, Toronto Maple Leafs, Chris Jericho, John Cena, Boston Bruins
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Former bodybuilder finds strength through faith
The Eagle, Bryan, TexasForced off the football field after a neck injury, then off the bodybuilding stage after his mother's unexpected death, Colton Leonard is about as resilient, and as colossal, as they come. Standing 6 feet tall and weighing in at 310 pounds, 24-year-...Tags: Bodybuilding, Mother's Day, Science and Technology, Heart Attack, Health and Safety at School
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