18 days ago
Iowa wrestler Jordan Williams has been charged with operating while under the influence, according to Johnson County court records.
This is Williams' second OWI charge, according to court documents, with the first coming in Payne County, Oklahoma, in August 2023.
The incident occurred Sept. 7. According to a police affidavit, an officer approached a vehicle that had been running with its lights on for "at least" two hours in a parking lot/garage at 180 E. Burlington St. in Iowa City. The officer found Williams unconscious with an open container of alcohol in his lap.
The police affidavit states that after Williams woke up, the officer observed an alcohol smell, slurred speech and bloodshot eyes, as well as Williams showing impairment in standardized field sobriety tests. Williams refused a preliminary breath test, according to the police affidavit.
This is Williams' second off-the-mat incident since committing to Iowa in 2025. On June 14, 2025, while Williams was publicly committed to Iowa but not yet signed, he was involved in an incident at ReUnion Brewery in Iowa City. He and his attorney later agreed to an amended plea of a simple misdemeanor charge for disorderly conduct.
#affidavit
This is Williams' second OWI charge, according to court documents, with the first coming in Payne County, Oklahoma, in August 2023.
The incident occurred Sept. 7. According to a police affidavit, an officer approached a vehicle that had been running with its lights on for "at least" two hours in a parking lot/garage at 180 E. Burlington St. in Iowa City. The officer found Williams unconscious with an open container of alcohol in his lap.
The police affidavit states that after Williams woke up, the officer observed an alcohol smell, slurred speech and bloodshot eyes, as well as Williams showing impairment in standardized field sobriety tests. Williams refused a preliminary breath test, according to the police affidavit.
This is Williams' second off-the-mat incident since committing to Iowa in 2025. On June 14, 2025, while Williams was publicly committed to Iowa but not yet signed, he was involved in an incident at ReUnion Brewery in Iowa City. He and his attorney later agreed to an amended plea of a simple misdemeanor charge for disorderly conduct.
#affidavit
21 days ago
Anthony Knox will not appeal the decision by the NJSIAA controversies committee from last May to strip him of the 126-pound state wrestling championship he won in 2025, it was announced Friday by both the NJSIAA and Knox's attorneys.
The 2025 state **** le would have been the fourth of Knox's scholastic career at St. John Vianney High School. He is one of five wrestlers to win four state championships on the mat.
"In the matter of Anthony Knox v. NJSIAA, the **** ociation can confirm that all claims have been dismissed with prejudice. Mr. Knox, through his attorney, has agreed that he will not appeal the procedures, factual findings, or decision of the NJSIAA's Controversies Committee revoking his **** le. Accordingly, the NJSIAA's Committee's findings and decision stand,'' the NJSIAA said in a statement.
"The case is over. The case has been dismissed,'' Knox's attorney Patrick J. Jennings said.
Jennings declined to comment further.
#jennings #controversies
The 2025 state **** le would have been the fourth of Knox's scholastic career at St. John Vianney High School. He is one of five wrestlers to win four state championships on the mat.
"In the matter of Anthony Knox v. NJSIAA, the **** ociation can confirm that all claims have been dismissed with prejudice. Mr. Knox, through his attorney, has agreed that he will not appeal the procedures, factual findings, or decision of the NJSIAA's Controversies Committee revoking his **** le. Accordingly, the NJSIAA's Committee's findings and decision stand,'' the NJSIAA said in a statement.
"The case is over. The case has been dismissed,'' Knox's attorney Patrick J. Jennings said.
Jennings declined to comment further.
#jennings #controversies
21 days ago
On September 13, 2001, Lillian Garcia stood in the center of a WWE ring — alone — with tens of thousands of eyeballs on her at the Compaq Center in Houston, Texas. Normally the WWE's ring announcer, Garcia had been tasked with a nominal-turned-monumental duty — singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" — two days after the most significant terrorist attack on U.S. soil.
More than 1,600 miles away, in the shadows of the ever-altered New York City skyline, 10-year-old Thea Trinidad watched — as she always did — after experiencing an upheaval most do at some point in their life, but few as suddenly as her.
"That one's specifically always stuck out to me," Trinidad, a former WWE champion who performed under the alias Zelina Vega, tells Uncrowned. "I remember that one specifically, I saw all of the wrestlers get really emotional and seeing Lillian, still I always tell her: 'Yours is still my favorite to hear.'
"It just felt like, in that moment, the thing that I loved most was kind of shining a light on my dad. In a way, it kind of felt like it was just for 9/11, and it felt like it was just for those people. And I think in a weird way, it was important for us to feel that, because everyone else just felt like you were a thing, like a spectacle. You were someone to look at. You almost felt like you were the circus animal, and you were like, 'Oh, look, they dealt with that,' or, 'Oh, look, her dad died.' It just felt like wrestling was the thing that I've always felt seen in."
Thea and her brother Timothy are seen in a photo with their father, Michael. (Photos courtesy of Thea Trinidad)
#thea #lillian
More than 1,600 miles away, in the shadows of the ever-altered New York City skyline, 10-year-old Thea Trinidad watched — as she always did — after experiencing an upheaval most do at some point in their life, but few as suddenly as her.
"That one's specifically always stuck out to me," Trinidad, a former WWE champion who performed under the alias Zelina Vega, tells Uncrowned. "I remember that one specifically, I saw all of the wrestlers get really emotional and seeing Lillian, still I always tell her: 'Yours is still my favorite to hear.'
"It just felt like, in that moment, the thing that I loved most was kind of shining a light on my dad. In a way, it kind of felt like it was just for 9/11, and it felt like it was just for those people. And I think in a weird way, it was important for us to feel that, because everyone else just felt like you were a thing, like a spectacle. You were someone to look at. You almost felt like you were the circus animal, and you were like, 'Oh, look, they dealt with that,' or, 'Oh, look, her dad died.' It just felt like wrestling was the thing that I've always felt seen in."
Thea and her brother Timothy are seen in a photo with their father, Michael. (Photos courtesy of Thea Trinidad)
#thea #lillian
25 days ago
Rapper Lil Yachty left WWE fans awestruck as the singer-songwriter put on display an impressive piece of athleticism while taking on Baron Corbin during WWE's Sunday Night's Main Event.
Yachty featured on Sunday Night's Main Event to give his friend, and the wrestler he manages on WWE, Trick Williams, a chance to challenge Corbin for the WWE United States Championship. He helped him quite a lot, and Williams ended up winning the ******* le.
Photo by Michael Marques/WWE via Getty Images
To challenge Corbin, Williams needed Yachty to survive five minutes against him without being pinned, and Yachty did just that.
Not only did he survive the time limit, but he also showcased his wrestling talent as he pulled out a hurricanrana on Corbin, followed by a cross-body from the top rope.
#yachty #challenge #rapper
Yachty featured on Sunday Night's Main Event to give his friend, and the wrestler he manages on WWE, Trick Williams, a chance to challenge Corbin for the WWE United States Championship. He helped him quite a lot, and Williams ended up winning the ******* le.
Photo by Michael Marques/WWE via Getty Images
To challenge Corbin, Williams needed Yachty to survive five minutes against him without being pinned, and Yachty did just that.
Not only did he survive the time limit, but he also showcased his wrestling talent as he pulled out a hurricanrana on Corbin, followed by a cross-body from the top rope.
#yachty #challenge #rapper
26 days ago
WWE Sunday Night's Main Event took place from State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Sunday night, with Randy Orton pinning Cody Rhodes in the main event. Also on the card, Bronson Reed returned to help Bron Breakker take out Oba Femi, a misstep from Tatum Paxley cost Charlotte Flair their match against Jade Cargill, and Trick Williams was once again crowned United States Champion.
As we march toward Money in the Bank, here's four takeaways from Sunday night in "the A."
In a WrestleMania rematch, Orton and Rhodes picked up right where they left off with a brawl throughout the arena Sunday night. We've seen plenty of "no fighting until the fight" stipulations, but this is the first time I can remember both wrestlers immediately brawling once they were in the ring together to pay off a month's worth of tension.
Orton and Rhodes hit all the high notes, with the duo matching intensities throughout a hard-hitting bout. Rhodes teased the punt to Orton, but once he couldn't pull the trigger, the wily veteran Orton took advantage and found an opening for the win.
I'm really interested to see where we go from here. This story feels similar to what played out in the run-up to WrestleMania, with Rhodes needing to find another gear and using heel-like tactics in the actual match to retain his WWE **** le. It'll be interesting to see what threads these two opt to tug on to make the next chapter in this rivalry compelling.
#orton
As we march toward Money in the Bank, here's four takeaways from Sunday night in "the A."
In a WrestleMania rematch, Orton and Rhodes picked up right where they left off with a brawl throughout the arena Sunday night. We've seen plenty of "no fighting until the fight" stipulations, but this is the first time I can remember both wrestlers immediately brawling once they were in the ring together to pay off a month's worth of tension.
Orton and Rhodes hit all the high notes, with the duo matching intensities throughout a hard-hitting bout. Rhodes teased the punt to Orton, but once he couldn't pull the trigger, the wily veteran Orton took advantage and found an opening for the win.
I'm really interested to see where we go from here. This story feels similar to what played out in the run-up to WrestleMania, with Rhodes needing to find another gear and using heel-like tactics in the actual match to retain his WWE **** le. It'll be interesting to see what threads these two opt to tug on to make the next chapter in this rivalry compelling.
#orton
26 days ago
At WWE Sunday Night's Main Event 2026, Lil Yachty stepped into a WWE ring for the first time as a wrestler in defense of his friend Trick Williams.
At SummerSlam earlier this month, Corbin shocked the world when he defeated Williams for the WWE United States Championship just weeks after his return. The following week, Corbin retained that ******* le against Williams on SmackDown when he blasted Williams with the ******* le belt in classic heel fashion.
With Williams going 0-2 against Corbin but never being pinned cleanly, Corbin was forced to face Williams' manager Lil Yachty at WWE Sunday Night's Main Event. Yachty's goal? Last five minutes in order to get Williams another ******* le match immediately afterward.
WWE Sunday Night's Main Event 2026 Preview And Predictions
Lil Yachty, technically speaking, has secured his first victory in his first match in WWE.
#title
At SummerSlam earlier this month, Corbin shocked the world when he defeated Williams for the WWE United States Championship just weeks after his return. The following week, Corbin retained that ******* le against Williams on SmackDown when he blasted Williams with the ******* le belt in classic heel fashion.
With Williams going 0-2 against Corbin but never being pinned cleanly, Corbin was forced to face Williams' manager Lil Yachty at WWE Sunday Night's Main Event. Yachty's goal? Last five minutes in order to get Williams another ******* le match immediately afterward.
WWE Sunday Night's Main Event 2026 Preview And Predictions
Lil Yachty, technically speaking, has secured his first victory in his first match in WWE.
#title
26 days ago
Andy Williams, an All Elite Wrestling star known as The Butcher and a metalcore guitarist, has died at age 48.
Williams died on Saturday night after a medical emergency during an Enjoy Wrestling event at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale, Pennsylvania, as the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office told TMZ.
Williams and his tag-team partner, Jesse Guilmette a.k.a. The Blade, had a match against wrestler TME at the event.
Enjoy Wrestling said in an X post on Saturday that Williams collapsed at the end of his match and that doctors on staff provided immediate medical ******* istance, administering CPR until an ambulance arrived.
According to dispatch audio TMZ released Sunday morning, a male wrestler hit his head on a ring post at Saturday's event. A cause of death for Williams has not been released.
#williams #Wrestling #medical #saturday
Williams died on Saturday night after a medical emergency during an Enjoy Wrestling event at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale, Pennsylvania, as the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office told TMZ.
Williams and his tag-team partner, Jesse Guilmette a.k.a. The Blade, had a match against wrestler TME at the event.
Enjoy Wrestling said in an X post on Saturday that Williams collapsed at the end of his match and that doctors on staff provided immediate medical ******* istance, administering CPR until an ambulance arrived.
According to dispatch audio TMZ released Sunday morning, a male wrestler hit his head on a ring post at Saturday's event. A cause of death for Williams has not been released.
#williams #Wrestling #medical #saturday
30 days ago
For the launch of the 2026/27 kits, Juventus and adidas have chosen to transform teasers, speculation and unofficial images into a fully-fledged narrative, turning the traditional logic of a reveal on its head.
This has given rise to a campaign structured as a collective investigation. The product is not simply unveiled, but gradually uncovered through clues, content and links designed to spark fans' curiosity and fuel online conversation.
Leaks, details appearing online and unexpected content thus become the pieces of a mystery to be solved. Episode by episode, the campaign engages fans, influencers and key figures from the Club in a story that blends sport, entertainment and digital language.
Evidence, documents, photographs, notes and links punctuate the journey, inviting the community to follow the trail, interpret the clues and play an active part in the investigation. Leading the investigation are Luciano Spalletti and Gianluca Gazzoli, the protagonists of a narrative that blends mystery, humour and entertainment. Through their eyes, fans are drawn into an ongoing case, following leads and piecing together the truth behind the leaks.
First, the American wrestler Je'Von Evans appeared in the WWE Raw ring in Detroit wearing the Away Kit. Next came Kenan Yildiz, who teased the release of the Third Kit on his social media channels – a kit that had already been spotted a few days earlier in Hong Kong and worn by some local content creators during the Bianconeri Stripes Party organised by adidas on 4 August. The final act then took place in Perth, at the Bianconeri's headquarters 'Casa Juventus', involving influencer Ben Black and Alessandro Del Piero, who reprimanded the British content creator for spoiling the Third Kit on his social media channels.
#content #Third #campaign
This has given rise to a campaign structured as a collective investigation. The product is not simply unveiled, but gradually uncovered through clues, content and links designed to spark fans' curiosity and fuel online conversation.
Leaks, details appearing online and unexpected content thus become the pieces of a mystery to be solved. Episode by episode, the campaign engages fans, influencers and key figures from the Club in a story that blends sport, entertainment and digital language.
Evidence, documents, photographs, notes and links punctuate the journey, inviting the community to follow the trail, interpret the clues and play an active part in the investigation. Leading the investigation are Luciano Spalletti and Gianluca Gazzoli, the protagonists of a narrative that blends mystery, humour and entertainment. Through their eyes, fans are drawn into an ongoing case, following leads and piecing together the truth behind the leaks.
First, the American wrestler Je'Von Evans appeared in the WWE Raw ring in Detroit wearing the Away Kit. Next came Kenan Yildiz, who teased the release of the Third Kit on his social media channels – a kit that had already been spotted a few days earlier in Hong Kong and worn by some local content creators during the Bianconeri Stripes Party organised by adidas on 4 August. The final act then took place in Perth, at the Bianconeri's headquarters 'Casa Juventus', involving influencer Ben Black and Alessandro Del Piero, who reprimanded the British content creator for spoiling the Third Kit on his social media channels.
#content #Third #campaign
30 days ago
After an acclaimed All Out pay-per-view, AEW Dynamite returned on Wednesday, Sept. 2 with the fallout from the show in Allen, Texas. From Will Ospreay winning the AEW World Championship to Austin Creed and Kofi making their AEW debuts, it was a night to remember, and that's not even including the other ****** le changes that took place.
While this episode of Dynamite featured plenty of fallout, it also marked the beginning of the build toward the next pay-per-view, with two ****** le matches being made official for the Sept. 26 card. What would be added to the show?
All this and more transpired on this episode of Dynamite:
A recap video of All In plays.
Justin Roberts introduces the new AEW World Champion, Will Ospreay, who comes to the ring. Ospreay says he's "been on a bender" since Sunday celebrating his win. He says All In was amazing, thanks everyone who has been with him on his journey from the beginning and thanks everyone else for their support.
Ospreay says Kenny Omega has been the best wrestler in the world for the last 10 years and still is. Ospreay says Omega is better than him 364 days of the year, except for that one day. Ospreay says they're now tied at 2-2 as the crowd chants for one more match. He says he's satisfied with that record, but if Omega isn't, he can name a time and place to settle the score.
Ospreay starts naming past AEW World Champions, some of whom he says were his heroes. He says the reality is that he's now among all of them, and all of his idols are his rivals.
Ospreay questions his confidence but realizes he's now the standard in AEW.
Ospreay shouts out the United Empire and thanks them for helping him succeed. He says while there's a United Empire in ****** an, he's going to bring the United Empire to AEW.
As Ospreay readies to leave, Ricochet, Toa Liona and Bishop Kaun interrupt. Ricochet says Ospreay knows they have unfinished business and that they're forever intertwined. He also congratulates Ospreay and Omega on their match.
Ricochet understands the fans don't give him credit, but says Ospreay knows him better than they do. Ricochet says Ospreay would not have been in the All In main event without him, and he demands the first shot at the ****** le.
Gabe Kidd and Clark Connors interrupt, and Kidd says Ospreay took away his chances to become the first British IWGP Heavyweight Champion and AEW World Champion. Ricochet and Kidd trade words until they align and head to the ring to target Ospreay, but United Empire runs down to make the save. Ospreay says they can meet in the main event in a tag team match.
#empire #dynamite #title
While this episode of Dynamite featured plenty of fallout, it also marked the beginning of the build toward the next pay-per-view, with two ****** le matches being made official for the Sept. 26 card. What would be added to the show?
All this and more transpired on this episode of Dynamite:
A recap video of All In plays.
Justin Roberts introduces the new AEW World Champion, Will Ospreay, who comes to the ring. Ospreay says he's "been on a bender" since Sunday celebrating his win. He says All In was amazing, thanks everyone who has been with him on his journey from the beginning and thanks everyone else for their support.
Ospreay says Kenny Omega has been the best wrestler in the world for the last 10 years and still is. Ospreay says Omega is better than him 364 days of the year, except for that one day. Ospreay says they're now tied at 2-2 as the crowd chants for one more match. He says he's satisfied with that record, but if Omega isn't, he can name a time and place to settle the score.
Ospreay starts naming past AEW World Champions, some of whom he says were his heroes. He says the reality is that he's now among all of them, and all of his idols are his rivals.
Ospreay questions his confidence but realizes he's now the standard in AEW.
Ospreay shouts out the United Empire and thanks them for helping him succeed. He says while there's a United Empire in ****** an, he's going to bring the United Empire to AEW.
As Ospreay readies to leave, Ricochet, Toa Liona and Bishop Kaun interrupt. Ricochet says Ospreay knows they have unfinished business and that they're forever intertwined. He also congratulates Ospreay and Omega on their match.
Ricochet understands the fans don't give him credit, but says Ospreay knows him better than they do. Ricochet says Ospreay would not have been in the All In main event without him, and he demands the first shot at the ****** le.
Gabe Kidd and Clark Connors interrupt, and Kidd says Ospreay took away his chances to become the first British IWGP Heavyweight Champion and AEW World Champion. Ricochet and Kidd trade words until they align and head to the ring to target Ospreay, but United Empire runs down to make the save. Ospreay says they can meet in the main event in a tag team match.
#empire #dynamite #title
1 month ago
AEW All In 2026 delivered as one of the year's best professional wrestling events this past Sunday in London. On the grand stage of the world-famous Wembley Stadium, one of the annual spectacle's biggest moments was the debut of Kofi and Austin Creed — now known as The New Level after spending years in WWE as Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods of The New Day.
The legendary duo wasn't advertised for the pay-per-view event, but instead made their arrival as a surprise entrant in the promotion's first-ever Trios Roulette Royal match for the AEW Trios Championships. Alongside Swerve Strickland, Kofi and Creed pulled off the win to become the new champions on only their first night on the job.
Kofi and Creed parted ways with WWE in a shocking development in May after a 12-year run teaming together, in addition to teaming with Big E. While Big E remained with the company as a retired wrestler-turned-analyst, Kofi and Creed were asked to take significant pay cuts when it came time to negotiate their contracts.
Speaking on Monday's edition of "The Ariel Helwani Show," they revealed that they only officially signed with AEW a day before All In. Regarding their WWE departure, the reported 50% pay-cut ask was incorrect: it was higher, according to Kofi.
"We just thought the terms that they wanted us to perform under were not fair based on what we brought to the table, based on what we're worth, based on the knowledge and prowess we have as performers and wrestlers," Kofi told Uncrowned. "What we can give back to the younger people and do in entertainment. Being able to go out there and garner a reaction as good guys or bad guys, no matter the situation. We took a lot of great pride in being Swiss Army knives. Whatever the situation was, we would make it great and make it entertaining. Compensation was definitely a big part, for sure, but more so, we wanted to work.
#wanted
The legendary duo wasn't advertised for the pay-per-view event, but instead made their arrival as a surprise entrant in the promotion's first-ever Trios Roulette Royal match for the AEW Trios Championships. Alongside Swerve Strickland, Kofi and Creed pulled off the win to become the new champions on only their first night on the job.
Kofi and Creed parted ways with WWE in a shocking development in May after a 12-year run teaming together, in addition to teaming with Big E. While Big E remained with the company as a retired wrestler-turned-analyst, Kofi and Creed were asked to take significant pay cuts when it came time to negotiate their contracts.
Speaking on Monday's edition of "The Ariel Helwani Show," they revealed that they only officially signed with AEW a day before All In. Regarding their WWE departure, the reported 50% pay-cut ask was incorrect: it was higher, according to Kofi.
"We just thought the terms that they wanted us to perform under were not fair based on what we brought to the table, based on what we're worth, based on the knowledge and prowess we have as performers and wrestlers," Kofi told Uncrowned. "What we can give back to the younger people and do in entertainment. Being able to go out there and garner a reaction as good guys or bad guys, no matter the situation. We took a lot of great pride in being Swiss Army knives. Whatever the situation was, we would make it great and make it entertaining. Compensation was definitely a big part, for sure, but more so, we wanted to work.
#wanted
1 month ago
All Elite Wrestling, better known as AEW, put on its biggest show of the year at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
The main event featured champion Kenny Omega, arguably the greatest wrestler of his generation, up against the United Kingdom's favorite wrestling son, the "Aerial ******* assin" Will Ospreay.
This was as good of a matchup on paper as you can set up in the world of professional wrestling, and from the phenomenally produced entrances to the action in the ring to the thrilling finish, it lived up to the billing. Ospreay won the ******* le on home soil, sending the crowd home happy and positioning him as one of the top faces of AEW for years to come.
While there's plenty to talk about regarding the match, one moment stands out above the rest, and it wound up serving as a litmus test for fans' preferences on how announcers handle the biggest moments in sports.
The most stunning moment of the match came after Omega hit his finishing move, the One-Winged Angel, on Ospreay in the middle of the ring. As the crowd and referee counted in unison, "One, two," Omega threw a fist in the air in presumed victory. But Ospreay kicked out.
#ospreay
The main event featured champion Kenny Omega, arguably the greatest wrestler of his generation, up against the United Kingdom's favorite wrestling son, the "Aerial ******* assin" Will Ospreay.
This was as good of a matchup on paper as you can set up in the world of professional wrestling, and from the phenomenally produced entrances to the action in the ring to the thrilling finish, it lived up to the billing. Ospreay won the ******* le on home soil, sending the crowd home happy and positioning him as one of the top faces of AEW for years to come.
While there's plenty to talk about regarding the match, one moment stands out above the rest, and it wound up serving as a litmus test for fans' preferences on how announcers handle the biggest moments in sports.
The most stunning moment of the match came after Omega hit his finishing move, the One-Winged Angel, on Ospreay in the middle of the ring. As the crowd and referee counted in unison, "One, two," Omega threw a fist in the air in presumed victory. But Ospreay kicked out.
#ospreay
1 month ago
Mel Gibson has issued an apology for his behavior during a public event amid mounting backlash. During his recent appearance at FanExpo Canada, Gibson mocked an ASL interpreter as he walked onto the stage for his retrospective Q&A. The video quickly went viral online. Users called out Gibson for his insensitive behaviour, for which Gibson has since issued an apology.
The moment, as caught on camera, saw Mel Gibson enter the spotlight on stage and begin making gibberish symbols with his hands, with the ASL interpreter standing right in front of him, with his back to her. The moment was brief, but fans found it to be in poor taste anyway.
Regarding the moment, Gibson said, "Sometimes when you get pushed out on a stage in a spotlight, your mind is all over the place, and sometimes spontaneous thoughtless idiocy is displayed. There was no intended maliciousness attached, and I certainly apologize to anyone who was upset by it."
FanExpo Canada is an annual event that is a hub for pop culture media enthusiasts. Be it films, shows, anime, gaming, or celebrities, the Expo serves as the biggest event of its kind in Canada, and the third biggest in the continent of North America. The event draws celebs and fans alike, allowing the latter to attend signings and photo opportunities.
The organizers of the event have not issued a statement regarding Mel Gibson's actions. However, fans were quick to contrast his behaviour with that of Reacher star Alan Ritchson, who shook hands with the ASL interpreter once his QnA session concluded. Other celebrities that graced the event included nerd culture legends like Mark Hamill, wrestler-turned-actor John Cena, and Mr. T.
#issued
The moment, as caught on camera, saw Mel Gibson enter the spotlight on stage and begin making gibberish symbols with his hands, with the ASL interpreter standing right in front of him, with his back to her. The moment was brief, but fans found it to be in poor taste anyway.
Regarding the moment, Gibson said, "Sometimes when you get pushed out on a stage in a spotlight, your mind is all over the place, and sometimes spontaneous thoughtless idiocy is displayed. There was no intended maliciousness attached, and I certainly apologize to anyone who was upset by it."
FanExpo Canada is an annual event that is a hub for pop culture media enthusiasts. Be it films, shows, anime, gaming, or celebrities, the Expo serves as the biggest event of its kind in Canada, and the third biggest in the continent of North America. The event draws celebs and fans alike, allowing the latter to attend signings and photo opportunities.
The organizers of the event have not issued a statement regarding Mel Gibson's actions. However, fans were quick to contrast his behaviour with that of Reacher star Alan Ritchson, who shook hands with the ASL interpreter once his QnA session concluded. Other celebrities that graced the event included nerd culture legends like Mark Hamill, wrestler-turned-actor John Cena, and Mr. T.
#issued
1 month ago
He's the "aerial **** assin" who's widely seen as the best pro wrestler of the last decade, but Will Ospreay is keen to point out that it's not come from him.
"It's a statement that's been given to me by guys that I have the utmost respect for," he says.
"But you know me, I don't like tooting my own trumpet too much."
The professional wrestler started his career in the UK before making his name in Asia with New **** an Pro-Wrestling (NJPW).
He also wrestled in the US before signing for All Elite Wrestling - or AEW - which is what brings him back home to the UK this weekend.
#elite #assassin
"It's a statement that's been given to me by guys that I have the utmost respect for," he says.
"But you know me, I don't like tooting my own trumpet too much."
The professional wrestler started his career in the UK before making his name in Asia with New **** an Pro-Wrestling (NJPW).
He also wrestled in the US before signing for All Elite Wrestling - or AEW - which is what brings him back home to the UK this weekend.
#elite #assassin
1 month ago
PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov hasn't entered the UFC yet, but he's already talking trash about the quality of opposition he may face when he gets there.
Nurmagomedov fought the last fight on his PFL contract last month, and recently revealed he turned down a $2 million per fight offer from the organization in order to wait out the 90 day exclusive negotiation period and see what other promotions might offer him. Promotions like the UFC, where he could finally get his due as one of the best lightweights in the world.
In an interview with Sport24, Usman pushed back on the idea that the top fighters are all in the UFC.
"They say if you don't fight in the UFC, it's not the same level. I disagree with this," he said. "Just look at the guys in the UFC who sit in the top 10 and they just fight amongst themselves and keep the top ten closed. For example, Benoit Saint Denis. Won 4, lost to Dustin Poirier, lost to 'Money' Moicano, lost 3 more. Lost in 30 seconds. [Michael] Chandler. Top 15. He's there. Lost to [Paddy] Pimblett."
"[Ilia] Topuria, who praised himself endlessly, lost. Quit on the stool. Said 'I don't wanna continue.' Arman [Tsarukyan] lost to [Mateusz] Gamrot, and he lost to Islam [Makhachev]. He sits, waits a year, fights once, and says that he is the best wrestler in the world. While he had two fights, I made four ****** le defenses."
#fight #promotions #best #World
Nurmagomedov fought the last fight on his PFL contract last month, and recently revealed he turned down a $2 million per fight offer from the organization in order to wait out the 90 day exclusive negotiation period and see what other promotions might offer him. Promotions like the UFC, where he could finally get his due as one of the best lightweights in the world.
In an interview with Sport24, Usman pushed back on the idea that the top fighters are all in the UFC.
"They say if you don't fight in the UFC, it's not the same level. I disagree with this," he said. "Just look at the guys in the UFC who sit in the top 10 and they just fight amongst themselves and keep the top ten closed. For example, Benoit Saint Denis. Won 4, lost to Dustin Poirier, lost to 'Money' Moicano, lost 3 more. Lost in 30 seconds. [Michael] Chandler. Top 15. He's there. Lost to [Paddy] Pimblett."
"[Ilia] Topuria, who praised himself endlessly, lost. Quit on the stool. Said 'I don't wanna continue.' Arman [Tsarukyan] lost to [Mateusz] Gamrot, and he lost to Islam [Makhachev]. He sits, waits a year, fights once, and says that he is the best wrestler in the world. While he had two fights, I made four ****** le defenses."
#fight #promotions #best #World
1 month ago
Here's your open thread for Thursday!
Just one of the greatest sumo matches of all time. I dare you to ask me about it. FYI, the celebration Hakuho did here is one of the most shocking moments in sumo history (wrestlers aren't supposed to celebrate).
RIP in piece Tim Curry. This is what I think of when I think of him, how about you?
I think about him laughing his way through this Command and Conquer video (and them keeping it in!) all the time.
And one more Tim Curry video.
#Sumo #time #thread
Just one of the greatest sumo matches of all time. I dare you to ask me about it. FYI, the celebration Hakuho did here is one of the most shocking moments in sumo history (wrestlers aren't supposed to celebrate).
RIP in piece Tim Curry. This is what I think of when I think of him, how about you?
I think about him laughing his way through this Command and Conquer video (and them keeping it in!) all the time.
And one more Tim Curry video.
#Sumo #time #thread
1 month ago
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A few hours ago, the world lost legendary actor Tim Curry. The 80-year-old English actor died at his home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, California. A former heavy smoker and user of several substances, Curry also suffered several health issues throughout his life. While a cause for his death has not been shared, he had experienced multiple health issues after his stroke in 2012.
Soon after his passing, celebrities from across the world and from various professions came together to honor the legend. Tributes were paid by Carol Burnett, Lesley Ann Warren, Michael McKean, Kiefer Sutherland, Jane Seymour, Rob Schneider, Jennifer Tilly, Stephen King, Eric Idle, Hank Azaria, Lacey Chabert, Bruce Campbell, and others. Several pro-wrestlers also came together to honor his legacy. Multiple WWE, AEW, and TNA wrestlers, alongside a few indie names, also paid their tributes.
TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth paid his tribute and wrote, "King Chicken RIP." AEW's Willow Nightingale and WWE's Piper Niven also paid their tribute to the legendary actor. Former WWE Superstar and current indie wrestler Shotzi also wrote, "As a horror lover, Tim Curry scared me in the best way. As a theater kid, I wanted to be Tim Curry. I wanted to play the most bizarre, larger than life roles just like him. When I applied to AMDA, I had to write a paper about the performer who inspired me most, I chose Tim Curry. RIP to an absolute legend." Several others, including MMA veteran and actress Gina Carano, Nyla Rose, Frankie Kazarian, and others, also paid their tributes.
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#curry #tributes #actor
A few hours ago, the world lost legendary actor Tim Curry. The 80-year-old English actor died at his home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, California. A former heavy smoker and user of several substances, Curry also suffered several health issues throughout his life. While a cause for his death has not been shared, he had experienced multiple health issues after his stroke in 2012.
Soon after his passing, celebrities from across the world and from various professions came together to honor the legend. Tributes were paid by Carol Burnett, Lesley Ann Warren, Michael McKean, Kiefer Sutherland, Jane Seymour, Rob Schneider, Jennifer Tilly, Stephen King, Eric Idle, Hank Azaria, Lacey Chabert, Bruce Campbell, and others. Several pro-wrestlers also came together to honor his legacy. Multiple WWE, AEW, and TNA wrestlers, alongside a few indie names, also paid their tributes.
TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth paid his tribute and wrote, "King Chicken RIP." AEW's Willow Nightingale and WWE's Piper Niven also paid their tribute to the legendary actor. Former WWE Superstar and current indie wrestler Shotzi also wrote, "As a horror lover, Tim Curry scared me in the best way. As a theater kid, I wanted to be Tim Curry. I wanted to play the most bizarre, larger than life roles just like him. When I applied to AMDA, I had to write a paper about the performer who inspired me most, I chose Tim Curry. RIP to an absolute legend." Several others, including MMA veteran and actress Gina Carano, Nyla Rose, Frankie Kazarian, and others, also paid their tributes.
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#curry #tributes #actor
1 month ago
AEW Dynamite
At long last, All In week has arrived. It's the biggest show on AEW's calendar, akin to WWE's WrestleMania, and is set to return to Wembley Stadium for the first time since 2024.
Before that happens, the go-home episode of AEW Dynamite took place from Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday, Aug. 26. It featured the final build for All In, including the semifinal matches of the Continental Challenge Cup and final words from the talent involved in Sunday's top matches.
So, what transpired? Let's take a look:
Will Ospreay opens the show. He says he had doubts about coming back from neck surgery to win the AEW World Championship. He says that long before AEW and NJPW, he started as a wrestler in the United Kingdom and talks about grinding there to prove it's where the best wrestle. Ospreay names a number of British wrestling greats, including some who have passed away.
Ospreay says when you think of the best in the world, it's hard to look past Kenny Omega. He says Omega isn't here tonight, but wants him to know that no one respects him more. Ospreay says that respect disappeared after Omega mentioned his son last week.
Ospreay says that on Sunday, Omega will get the Billy Goat, and he'll give everyone the performance of a lifetime.
Ospreay says it's time to bring the AEW World Championship home, and Omega will help him show that heroes are extraordinary people who can do extraordinary things.
#ospreay
At long last, All In week has arrived. It's the biggest show on AEW's calendar, akin to WWE's WrestleMania, and is set to return to Wembley Stadium for the first time since 2024.
Before that happens, the go-home episode of AEW Dynamite took place from Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday, Aug. 26. It featured the final build for All In, including the semifinal matches of the Continental Challenge Cup and final words from the talent involved in Sunday's top matches.
So, what transpired? Let's take a look:
Will Ospreay opens the show. He says he had doubts about coming back from neck surgery to win the AEW World Championship. He says that long before AEW and NJPW, he started as a wrestler in the United Kingdom and talks about grinding there to prove it's where the best wrestle. Ospreay names a number of British wrestling greats, including some who have passed away.
Ospreay says when you think of the best in the world, it's hard to look past Kenny Omega. He says Omega isn't here tonight, but wants him to know that no one respects him more. Ospreay says that respect disappeared after Omega mentioned his son last week.
Ospreay says that on Sunday, Omega will get the Billy Goat, and he'll give everyone the performance of a lifetime.
Ospreay says it's time to bring the AEW World Championship home, and Omega will help him show that heroes are extraordinary people who can do extraordinary things.
#ospreay
1 month ago
AEW's arrival at London's Wembley Stadium in 2023 for its inaugural All In event represented a seismic shift in the wrestling landscape. The organization, considered a mere challenger brand, packed more than 70,000 fans into the iconic UK stadium.
Around that same time, the company that prided itself on being a place to find the best wrestling in the world had ambitious aspirations of adding to its roster Mercedes Moné, one of the best women's wrestlers of her generation. Moné's unexpected arrival in the stands at that very first AEW All In show only stoked those flames as the former Sasha Banks recovered from a devastating ankle injury suffered against Willow Nightingale.
Now, three years later, AEW returns to Wembley once again, where Moné will attempt to win the one **** le she has yet to hold: the AEW Women's World Championship.
"I knew after [the first show at] Wembley, my heart was so set on AEW," Moné told Uncrowned ahead of AEW All In 2026 this Sunday.
"I loved the energy of Wembley. I love the fans there. I love the matches, and everything just aligned and felt so right. I'm so excited for this year. I'm excited to feel the same energy as I did when I barely was able to walk in with my crutches, sitting there as a fan."
#show
Around that same time, the company that prided itself on being a place to find the best wrestling in the world had ambitious aspirations of adding to its roster Mercedes Moné, one of the best women's wrestlers of her generation. Moné's unexpected arrival in the stands at that very first AEW All In show only stoked those flames as the former Sasha Banks recovered from a devastating ankle injury suffered against Willow Nightingale.
Now, three years later, AEW returns to Wembley once again, where Moné will attempt to win the one **** le she has yet to hold: the AEW Women's World Championship.
"I knew after [the first show at] Wembley, my heart was so set on AEW," Moné told Uncrowned ahead of AEW All In 2026 this Sunday.
"I loved the energy of Wembley. I love the fans there. I love the matches, and everything just aligned and felt so right. I'm so excited for this year. I'm excited to feel the same energy as I did when I barely was able to walk in with my crutches, sitting there as a fan."
#show
1 month ago
Ric Flair finds himself in hot water again, as fans didn't appreciate The Nature Boy's attempts to pay tribute to the legendary Dolly Parton.
The loss of Parton, who was a pop culture icon and one of the great philanthropists of her time, has sent the world into collective mourning.
However, Flair, who is considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, tried to pay tribute to Parton, only for him to face massive backlash from fans.
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Ric Flair made multiple tribute posts to Dolly Parton on his official X account. The first shared a clip from his time in WCW, where he made an unsavoury comment about Parton during a promo.
#fans #made #kevin
The loss of Parton, who was a pop culture icon and one of the great philanthropists of her time, has sent the world into collective mourning.
However, Flair, who is considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, tried to pay tribute to Parton, only for him to face massive backlash from fans.
Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for ACM
Ric Flair made multiple tribute posts to Dolly Parton on his official X account. The first shared a clip from his time in WCW, where he made an unsavoury comment about Parton during a promo.
#fans #made #kevin
1 month ago
YadongSong has left no stone unturned in preparation for his upcomingbout against UmarNurmagomedov.
Song claims to be well-equipped to deal with Nurmagomedov'sgrappling prowess ahead of their Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight clash at UFC Shanghai. The Chinese 135-pounder even worked with Georgianwrestlers who are familiar with the wrestling system used byNurmagomedov's team.
While Song is a competent grappler, he's well aware of thechallenge Nurmagomedov presents and is confident should the fighthit the mat.
"Umar is a very tough guy," Song said in a recent interview. "Eveneverybody knows he's a very good grappler. So, I just prefer to usestriking... But if you want to grapple, let's grapple. Doesn'tmatter."
Song further revealed that he traveled to Georgia before beginninghis latest training camp, where he worked with Olympic and worldchampions familiar with the style used by KhabibNurmagomedov's team.
"So, before the camp start, I went to Georgia to train with theOlympic champs, world champs," Song added. "They teach me a lot andthey know what Khabib's team does. So, they teach me some tricks. Ifeel super ready for this fight."
#song #georgia #familiar #grapple
Song claims to be well-equipped to deal with Nurmagomedov'sgrappling prowess ahead of their Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight clash at UFC Shanghai. The Chinese 135-pounder even worked with Georgianwrestlers who are familiar with the wrestling system used byNurmagomedov's team.
While Song is a competent grappler, he's well aware of thechallenge Nurmagomedov presents and is confident should the fighthit the mat.
"Umar is a very tough guy," Song said in a recent interview. "Eveneverybody knows he's a very good grappler. So, I just prefer to usestriking... But if you want to grapple, let's grapple. Doesn'tmatter."
Song further revealed that he traveled to Georgia before beginninghis latest training camp, where he worked with Olympic and worldchampions familiar with the style used by KhabibNurmagomedov's team.
"So, before the camp start, I went to Georgia to train with theOlympic champs, world champs," Song added. "They teach me a lot andthey know what Khabib's team does. So, they teach me some tricks. Ifeel super ready for this fight."
#song #georgia #familiar #grapple
1 month ago
Bella Mir, the daughter of former multiple-time UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, entered week 3 of Dana White's Contender Series 10 on Tuesday as a heavy favorite to win. Instead, the 23-year-old suffered her first career defeat.
Mir headlined the fight card pitted against Alex Apodaca. Apodaca's takedown defense proved effective against the NCAA champion wrestler and was able to score a unanimous decision upset.
UFC CEO Dana White has known Mir for years and even advised her about her future paths not long ago. He has a close relationship with the multi-sport athlete and weighed in on her loss during the event's post-fight press conference.
"I was extremely biased coming into tonight. I've been close to her for over four years," White said. "Four years ago, she came to me and wanted to sort of map out her future. I'm the one that talked her into going to college, you know, and waiting, you know, getting a wrestling background in college, do some great things there, and then come here and, you know …"
Mir entered the Meta Apex in Las Vegas on Tuesday with a 4-0 professional record. Apodaca was 3-1, but White believes Mir's inexperience played a role. She had only gone the distance once before while all of Apodaca's fights were settled on the scorecards.
#white #apodaca #champion #fight
Mir headlined the fight card pitted against Alex Apodaca. Apodaca's takedown defense proved effective against the NCAA champion wrestler and was able to score a unanimous decision upset.
UFC CEO Dana White has known Mir for years and even advised her about her future paths not long ago. He has a close relationship with the multi-sport athlete and weighed in on her loss during the event's post-fight press conference.
"I was extremely biased coming into tonight. I've been close to her for over four years," White said. "Four years ago, she came to me and wanted to sort of map out her future. I'm the one that talked her into going to college, you know, and waiting, you know, getting a wrestling background in college, do some great things there, and then come here and, you know …"
Mir entered the Meta Apex in Las Vegas on Tuesday with a 4-0 professional record. Apodaca was 3-1, but White believes Mir's inexperience played a role. She had only gone the distance once before while all of Apodaca's fights were settled on the scorecards.
#white #apodaca #champion #fight
1 month ago
Bishop McCort Catholic High School girls wrestling coach Kaura Coles pinned Venezuela's Alexa Janniriel Alvarez Valenzuela in 2:59 to earn the United World Wrestling U20 freestyle gold medal Wednesday at 53 kilograms in Bratislava, Slovakia.
Canada's Coles beat the United States' Taylor Whiting in a 3:45 fall and India's Muskan Muskan 9-7 in her first two bouts. In a semifinal matchup, Coles topped China's Yuxuan Li 14-7.
Coles became Canada's first world champion in 2024 at the Under-17 level. She earned gold at the 2024 Pan-American Championships as a 53-kilogram wrestler.
#World #Gold
Canada's Coles beat the United States' Taylor Whiting in a 3:45 fall and India's Muskan Muskan 9-7 in her first two bouts. In a semifinal matchup, Coles topped China's Yuxuan Li 14-7.
Coles became Canada's first world champion in 2024 at the Under-17 level. She earned gold at the 2024 Pan-American Championships as a 53-kilogram wrestler.
#World #Gold
2 months ago
Bishop McCort Catholic High School girls wrestling coach Kaura Coles advanced to the United World Wrestling U20 final Tuesday at 53 kilograms in Bratislava, Slovakia.
The final is Wednesday as Coles, from Canada, faces Venezuela's Alexa Janniriel Alvarez Valenzuela.
Coles beat the United States' Taylor Whiting 9-7 and India's Muskan Muskan 14-7 in her first two bouts. In a semifinal matchup, Coles topped China's Yuxuan Li.
Coles became Canada's first world champion in 2024 at the Under-17 level. She earned gold at the 2024 Pan-American Championships as a 53-kilogram wrestler.
#Wrestling
The final is Wednesday as Coles, from Canada, faces Venezuela's Alexa Janniriel Alvarez Valenzuela.
Coles beat the United States' Taylor Whiting 9-7 and India's Muskan Muskan 14-7 in her first two bouts. In a semifinal matchup, Coles topped China's Yuxuan Li.
Coles became Canada's first world champion in 2024 at the Under-17 level. She earned gold at the 2024 Pan-American Championships as a 53-kilogram wrestler.
#Wrestling
2 months ago
There is a reason why the Royal Rumble is still a big draw in the WWE, and it's not just about who is left standing at the end. The start of the match sees some of the lesser known and sometimes flat out mediocre wrestlers bouncing off of each other and all fighting in the midst of pure chaos. It's beautiful in its own way.
Speaking of which, the AFC and NFC South will crown a champion this season in the NFL.
It's not to say that the winner from either division can't go on to a deep playoff run and possibly even a Super Bowl. But there is almost certainly going to be a brawl to even reach the postseason with basically every team arguing a legitimate point on why they can be division champs.
The AFC South feels like it is entirely composed of teams that both need to put up or shut up and would scare just about any other team in the postseason. The Jacksonville Jaguars are coming off of a resurgent season and appear comfortable with both their head coach and quarterback. The Houston Texans are clearly all in on the season and will need to return to their 2024 level of play. The Indianapolis Colts hope a fully healthy season can keep their talent at a higher level and get back to the postseason. While the Tennessee ******* ans hope to surprise the world with a big step forward.
The NFC South has been the punchline of the NFL for a few years now, but with a division full of young teams it could be the year one of the teams break's out as a real contender. The Carolina Panthers shook things up last year by winning the division and hope their young quarterback can continue to progress. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers believe they have the pieces but this might be the final year of their window. The Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints are both building back their roster full of young players in a division that they could take.
#young #team
Speaking of which, the AFC and NFC South will crown a champion this season in the NFL.
It's not to say that the winner from either division can't go on to a deep playoff run and possibly even a Super Bowl. But there is almost certainly going to be a brawl to even reach the postseason with basically every team arguing a legitimate point on why they can be division champs.
The AFC South feels like it is entirely composed of teams that both need to put up or shut up and would scare just about any other team in the postseason. The Jacksonville Jaguars are coming off of a resurgent season and appear comfortable with both their head coach and quarterback. The Houston Texans are clearly all in on the season and will need to return to their 2024 level of play. The Indianapolis Colts hope a fully healthy season can keep their talent at a higher level and get back to the postseason. While the Tennessee ******* ans hope to surprise the world with a big step forward.
The NFC South has been the punchline of the NFL for a few years now, but with a division full of young teams it could be the year one of the teams break's out as a real contender. The Carolina Panthers shook things up last year by winning the division and hope their young quarterback can continue to progress. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers believe they have the pieces but this might be the final year of their window. The Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints are both building back their roster full of young players in a division that they could take.
#young #team
2 months ago
Welcome to Midnight Mania!
Let's start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.
Dana White heaps praise on incoming Contender Series prospect Bella Mir: 'A one-of-one unicorn': Bella Mir has all the credentials of a future great, but you can't count your chickens before they hatch in combat sports.
'Stressed' Din Thomas flamed for quitting (literally) on Gillian Robertson after uninspired UFC 330 loss: 'Stand behind your fighter': I'm glad Din already apologized for his UFC 330 outburst, because it was ugly work.
Former UFC **** le challenger questions Islam Makhachev's Welterweight future: 'His game has to change': It's always difficult for grinding wrestlers to go up in weight. Strength and size are major components to holding somebody down even if there's technique involved too.
#bella #midnight #mania #contender
Let's start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.
Dana White heaps praise on incoming Contender Series prospect Bella Mir: 'A one-of-one unicorn': Bella Mir has all the credentials of a future great, but you can't count your chickens before they hatch in combat sports.
'Stressed' Din Thomas flamed for quitting (literally) on Gillian Robertson after uninspired UFC 330 loss: 'Stand behind your fighter': I'm glad Din already apologized for his UFC 330 outburst, because it was ugly work.
Former UFC **** le challenger questions Islam Makhachev's Welterweight future: 'His game has to change': It's always difficult for grinding wrestlers to go up in weight. Strength and size are major components to holding somebody down even if there's technique involved too.
#bella #midnight #mania #contender
2 months ago
Aug. 17—The Inland Northwest Sports Hall of Fame has released its latest class.
Legendary coaches Ken Pelo and Pat Tyson, Gonzaga and Mead High School basketball star Jeff Brown, distance running great Rick Riley and NCAA champion wrestler Jared Lawrence will be honored in an Oct. 21 ceremony at Numerica Veterans Arena, along with Scroll of Honor inductees Bill Stanley and Bob Tobiason.
Tickets for the 4 p.m. event, sponsored by Spokane Sports, can be purchased online at https://ticketswestinw.eve...
Brown was Spokane's first Washington Player of the Year after scoring a record 127 points for Mead in the 1989 State AAA tournament. He was the 1994 Player of the Year at Gonzaga, leading the Bulldogs to their first WCC ****** le and the school's first postseason appearance.
Lawrence went 133-0 in his Sandpoint wrestling career with four state championships and earning the Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award from the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
#gonzaga
Legendary coaches Ken Pelo and Pat Tyson, Gonzaga and Mead High School basketball star Jeff Brown, distance running great Rick Riley and NCAA champion wrestler Jared Lawrence will be honored in an Oct. 21 ceremony at Numerica Veterans Arena, along with Scroll of Honor inductees Bill Stanley and Bob Tobiason.
Tickets for the 4 p.m. event, sponsored by Spokane Sports, can be purchased online at https://ticketswestinw.eve...
Brown was Spokane's first Washington Player of the Year after scoring a record 127 points for Mead in the 1989 State AAA tournament. He was the 1994 Player of the Year at Gonzaga, leading the Bulldogs to their first WCC ****** le and the school's first postseason appearance.
Lawrence went 133-0 in his Sandpoint wrestling career with four state championships and earning the Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award from the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
#gonzaga
2 months ago
Dwayne Johnson has joked about getting "free tickets" to the movies now that he's a Disney Legend.
The wrestler-turned-actor was presented with the prestigious honour by his Jungle Cruise co-star, Emily Blunt, at The Disney Legends Award ceremony held in Anaheim, California on Sunday afternoon.
In a heartfelt address, Emily described her friend as a "non-conforming, rule-breaking, mould-breaking rebel".
And taking to the stage, Dwayne delivered an impromptu speech in which he gave a shout-out to his youngest daughters, Jasmine, 10, and eight-year-old Tiana, who were watching at home.
"They asked me, 'What does it mean to be a Disney Legend?'" he smiled, adding jokingly: "I said, 'Well, it means we get free tickets.'"
In addition, Dwayne encouraged the audience to join him in singing happy birthday to his eldest daughter, Simone, who just turned 25.
#emily #tickets #breaking #jungle
The wrestler-turned-actor was presented with the prestigious honour by his Jungle Cruise co-star, Emily Blunt, at The Disney Legends Award ceremony held in Anaheim, California on Sunday afternoon.
In a heartfelt address, Emily described her friend as a "non-conforming, rule-breaking, mould-breaking rebel".
And taking to the stage, Dwayne delivered an impromptu speech in which he gave a shout-out to his youngest daughters, Jasmine, 10, and eight-year-old Tiana, who were watching at home.
"They asked me, 'What does it mean to be a Disney Legend?'" he smiled, adding jokingly: "I said, 'Well, it means we get free tickets.'"
In addition, Dwayne encouraged the audience to join him in singing happy birthday to his eldest daughter, Simone, who just turned 25.
#emily #tickets #breaking #jungle
2 months ago
ROCKTON, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — A slew of injuries derailed Hononegah's football season last year before it even had a chance to get going. The Indians still made the playoffs. A healthy roster this year could find the Indians challenging for the NIC-10 championship.
Hononegah head coach Brian Zimmerman would just as soon forget about last season and all the injuries this team endured.
"It's something that we're going to put in the rearview mirror, and so far, so good, we're healthy this season."
One player they missed last year because of a shoulder injury was running back and linebacker Brody Sendele. He was able to wrestle last winter after football season. He won a state championship. Now he's back on the football field.
"I really missed football. I enjoy football a lot, hanging out with my buddies. Wrestling is really a one-person sport, all about yourself. I love football."
"He gets after it, said Zimmerman. "Anytime we can get wrestlers in the football program, I love it."
The Indians have also welcomed aboard a pair of transfers from Boylan, huge lineman Caleb Collins and quarterback Dominic Cacciatore.
Zimmerman says Cacciatore has had a smooth transition. "He's done a really nice job of adapting to our offense, what we like to run. He's got a good rapport with his teammates."
Hononegah offensive lineman Richard Gambini has been impressed with Cacciatore's dedication to grasping Hononegah's offense. "His dad (John) was obviously the Boylan head coach. He (John) had him (Dominic) have all the flashcards out for our plays studying them all, and he knew them all before we even got to training camp. I think he looks great."
Cacciatore should have one of the most reliable and productive receivers in the NIC-10 to throw to in 6-4 Caleb Parker-Lones. He showed flashes of what he can do last season.
"Last season Caleb did a great job of getting his first downs," said Zimmerman. "Any time we need a first down, it seemed like the ball went to him."
Ryan Fritsch was one of the top sprinters in the conference in track last spring. He'll play the slot receiver. Giovanni Zepeda and tight end Logan Wilson are also proven pass catchers.
Sendele will play some running back along with Emerson Tuula.
Up front the Indians return starting center Tim Caver, starting right tackle Richard Gambini and starting right guard Wyatt Kinney.
Some of the defensive stalwarts will be Logan Wilson off the edge at end, Tristen Ginn at tackle, and Chase Timmerman at defensive end. Sendele and Tuula at linebacker, and Fritsch and Jacob Duval in the defensive secondary.
"I think the defense is pretty strong right now from what I've seen in practice," said Sendele. "I think we're going to be a pretty good defense."
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Hononegah head coach Brian Zimmerman would just as soon forget about last season and all the injuries this team endured.
"It's something that we're going to put in the rearview mirror, and so far, so good, we're healthy this season."
One player they missed last year because of a shoulder injury was running back and linebacker Brody Sendele. He was able to wrestle last winter after football season. He won a state championship. Now he's back on the football field.
"I really missed football. I enjoy football a lot, hanging out with my buddies. Wrestling is really a one-person sport, all about yourself. I love football."
"He gets after it, said Zimmerman. "Anytime we can get wrestlers in the football program, I love it."
The Indians have also welcomed aboard a pair of transfers from Boylan, huge lineman Caleb Collins and quarterback Dominic Cacciatore.
Zimmerman says Cacciatore has had a smooth transition. "He's done a really nice job of adapting to our offense, what we like to run. He's got a good rapport with his teammates."
Hononegah offensive lineman Richard Gambini has been impressed with Cacciatore's dedication to grasping Hononegah's offense. "His dad (John) was obviously the Boylan head coach. He (John) had him (Dominic) have all the flashcards out for our plays studying them all, and he knew them all before we even got to training camp. I think he looks great."
Cacciatore should have one of the most reliable and productive receivers in the NIC-10 to throw to in 6-4 Caleb Parker-Lones. He showed flashes of what he can do last season.
"Last season Caleb did a great job of getting his first downs," said Zimmerman. "Any time we need a first down, it seemed like the ball went to him."
Ryan Fritsch was one of the top sprinters in the conference in track last spring. He'll play the slot receiver. Giovanni Zepeda and tight end Logan Wilson are also proven pass catchers.
Sendele will play some running back along with Emerson Tuula.
Up front the Indians return starting center Tim Caver, starting right tackle Richard Gambini and starting right guard Wyatt Kinney.
Some of the defensive stalwarts will be Logan Wilson off the edge at end, Tristen Ginn at tackle, and Chase Timmerman at defensive end. Sendele and Tuula at linebacker, and Fritsch and Jacob Duval in the defensive secondary.
"I think the defense is pretty strong right now from what I've seen in practice," said Sendele. "I think we're going to be a pretty good defense."
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2 months ago
A new lightweight contender has arrived.
Quillan Salkilld (13-1 MMA, 6-0 UFC) had to eat a punch or two, but mostly tore right through Mateusz Gamrot (26-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) in the UFC Fight Night 284 main event at a newly refurbished Meta APEX in Las Vegas. And now that more fans can take in a show like Saturday's, they got a treat out of the gate.
A Salkilld win by submission over a credentialed wrestler and grappler like Gamrot was one of the least likely predicted outcomes in the headliner. But afterward, Salkilld said his rear-naked choke with 35 seconds left in the first is just the type of performance lightweights can expect – and he has his sights set on the top five.
"I just proved I'm the real f*cking deal now. These top five (lightweights) better (watch out)," Salkilld said on the microphone with Daniel Cormier. "I believe I can get it done within the first minute or the last minute. ... I think I deserve someone who's in the top five or close to it."
Salkilld tried to get a quick start and took the center quickly. In some tight exchanges early, Salkilld landed and forced Gamrot to look for a takedown – not at all unexpected. He got a single-leg briefly, but also appeared to be hurt.
#salkilld #first #lightweights #quillan
Quillan Salkilld (13-1 MMA, 6-0 UFC) had to eat a punch or two, but mostly tore right through Mateusz Gamrot (26-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) in the UFC Fight Night 284 main event at a newly refurbished Meta APEX in Las Vegas. And now that more fans can take in a show like Saturday's, they got a treat out of the gate.
A Salkilld win by submission over a credentialed wrestler and grappler like Gamrot was one of the least likely predicted outcomes in the headliner. But afterward, Salkilld said his rear-naked choke with 35 seconds left in the first is just the type of performance lightweights can expect – and he has his sights set on the top five.
"I just proved I'm the real f*cking deal now. These top five (lightweights) better (watch out)," Salkilld said on the microphone with Daniel Cormier. "I believe I can get it done within the first minute or the last minute. ... I think I deserve someone who's in the top five or close to it."
Salkilld tried to get a quick start and took the center quickly. In some tight exchanges early, Salkilld landed and forced Gamrot to look for a takedown – not at all unexpected. He got a single-leg briefly, but also appeared to be hurt.
#salkilld #first #lightweights #quillan
2 months ago
We may not can see John Cena, but the WWE alum has definitely seen the latest episode of Complex's Re-Rank featuring Ken Carson.
Over the weekend, Cena shared a photo of the current Complex cover star to Instagram, albeit without a caption or additional context.
COMPLEX SHOP: Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what's next. Buy. Collect. Obsess.
The intention was clear, however, as the photo's sharing came not long after Carson reiterated his fondness for the wrestler-turned-actor during a recent conversation with Jordan Rose.
"Yeah, that's my boy. … I've seen him bounce back so many times," Carson said on Re-Rank when asked about a previous interview with Ben Weiss during which he named Cena as his "biggest inspiration" growing up. "That's why he's my favorite."
#carson #john #collect
Over the weekend, Cena shared a photo of the current Complex cover star to Instagram, albeit without a caption or additional context.
COMPLEX SHOP: Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what's next. Buy. Collect. Obsess.
The intention was clear, however, as the photo's sharing came not long after Carson reiterated his fondness for the wrestler-turned-actor during a recent conversation with Jordan Rose.
"Yeah, that's my boy. … I've seen him bounce back so many times," Carson said on Re-Rank when asked about a previous interview with Ben Weiss during which he named Cena as his "biggest inspiration" growing up. "That's why he's my favorite."
#carson #john #collect
