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'The Rock' Eats a Small Grocery Store Every Day to Stay in Shape

Jeff Schiller — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:56:10 +0000

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is a mountain of a man. He’s always been a big dude but it seems the last couple years he’s bulked up. A lot of jokes have been thrown around questioning his methods, but there is no denying The Rock looks like he came straight off the pages of a comic [...]

Reid Flair, Son of Ric Flair, Passes Away at 24

Jeff Schiller — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:15:25 +0000

Reid Flair, son of wrestling legend Ric Flair, passed away today at the age of 24. Reid Flair was found this morning in Charlotte, North Carolina and had just returned from working for All Japan. Few details are known at the time of this writing.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Joins Forces With WWE For Wrestlemania 29 [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:10:42 +0000

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) announced today that they have joined forces with Sean "Diddy" Combs for the upcoming WWE Wrestlemania event to be held at Met Life Stadium in New York. Combs will not only perform live at the sports spectacle on Sunday April 7th, but he will also assume several other responsibilities for WWE.

Paul Bearer Dead — WWE Legend Dies At 58

DJ Digital — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 05:22:14 +0000

We are sad to report the news that WWE Legend Paul Bearer, real name William Moody, is dead at age 58. Details surrounding his death are currently unclear, but it is reported that he has dealt with serious health issues over the last decade.

WrestleMania 30 Will Be Held In New Orleans' Mercedes-Benz Superdome

DJ Digital — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:20:02 +0000

It’s official: WrestleMania will be celebrating its 30th anniversary New Orleans style! WWE announced live this afternoon that WrestleMania – undoubtably their biggest event of the year – will be held April 6, 2014 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. WrestleMania continues to grow year after year, and with the success of major sporting [...]

WWE Superstar John Cena Extends The Ultimate Compliment To Red Lerille's Health Club

Chris Reed — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:59:53 +0000

Last night WWE Raw took place in the Cajundome and many of the superstars were working out at Red Lerille's Health Club right here in Lafayette prior to the show. It's a known fact that many of the WWE Superstars look forward to visiting the Hub City for the food, fans - and yes - working out at Red's.

WWE Superstar CM Punk Attacks Fan In Stands [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:51:53 +0000

Last night at the conclusion of WWE Monday Night Raw, the WWE Champion, CM Punk, retreated to the stands and while in the stands the superstar allegedly attacked a fan in attendance.

As CM Punk escaped from ringside, he

A Hulk Hogan Sex Tape Has Surfaced On The Internet

Chris Reed — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:05:23 +0000

WWE Hall of Famer and professional wrestling icon, Hulk Hogan, has a one minute sex tape out, and it has found it's way onto the internet. Now, TMZ reports, the Hulkster wants the tape to be taken off the internet or he will sue the party that is responsible for putting the tape on-line.

Win Ringside Seats To WWE Raw This Week With 'Chris Reed On-Air'

Chris Reed — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:37:46 +0000

We are giving you the chance to win ringside seats this week on the Morning Show to the November 26th WWE Raw show at the Cajundome.

WWE Hall Of Famer Jerry Lawler Collapses At Monday Night Raw

Chris Reed — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 02:38:57 +0000

Reports out tonight are that WWE Hall Of Famer and WWE Broadcast Legend, Jerry Lawler, has collapsed at the Monday Night Raw broadcast table. Prowrestling.com is reporting that Lawler was calling a match with Michael Cole when he apparently collapsed at the table. Several fans near the broadcast table could be seen in utter shock. [...]

8 Best Vince McMahon 'You're Fired!' Moments

Shawn W. Smith — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:20:22 +0000

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On last week’s WWE Raw, Vince McMahon’s job assessment of John Lauranaitis came to an end, and the answer was not favourable for the general manager of both Raw and Smackdown. After Big Show’s disappointing outcome at WWE’s No Way Out PPV, things got worse as Vince McMahon uttered his most famous phrase: “You’re fired!”

The Wife Of WWE Superstar John Cena Suspects He May Have Cheated On Her While Married

Chris Reed — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:57:56 +0000

Current WWE Superstar John Cena is going through a divorce with high school sweetheart and things may soon get ugly in the divorce proceedings. TMZ is reporting that Cena's wife, Liz Cena, believes that her husband wants a divorce because he strayed from their marriage.

WWE Hall Of Famer George 'The Animal' Steele Throws Out First Pitch [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 16:28:04 +0000

WWE Hall Of Famer George "The Animal" Steele who is known for eating the turnbuckles of WWE rings had the honor of tossing out the first pitch of a Wings game. However, in typical George Steele fashion, things did not go as planned. Watch what happens as the WWE legend prepares for the toss.

WWE Superstar Chris Jericho Nearly Arrested In Wrestling Ring [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Sat, 26 May 2012 17:50:35 +0000

WWE Superstar Chris Jericho was nearly arrested during a match in Brazil...And this was not part of the show. WWE was recently on tour in Brazil and prior to Jericho's match with WWE Champion C.M. Punk, Jericho took the Brazilian flag and threw it out of the ring and onto the arena floor. Problem is, in Brazil desecrating the country flag is a crime.

WWE Supershow At The Cajundome On June 30

Chris Logan — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:49:15 +0000

WWE makes it’s way back to Lafayette with “SUPERSHOW” at the Cajundome on Saturday June 30th. See your favorite RAW and SMACKDOWN Superstars, John Cena, CM Punk, Randy Orton, Chris Jericho, Kane, Mark Henry, Big Show, Sheamus and MORE! Tickets start at $15 and go on sale Saturday May 12th at 10am. You can purchase [...]

Louisiana Teen Allegedly Kills Cousin With Pro-Wrestling Style Hold

Chris Reed — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 03:48:36 +0000

A sad story coming out of our home state, Louisiana, says that two cousins who were watching WWE WrestleMania 28 on Sunday night engaged in certain type wrestling hold that they saw on television. According to MSN, a 14-year-old Louisiana boy accidentally killed his 22-year-old cousin Sunday night while they were playacting the moves they saw WWE Superstars engaging in at the event.

The Greatest Moments In WWE WrestleMania History [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:35:33 +0000

As we enter into WWE WrestleMania XXVII weekend, I cannot help but look back on some of the greatest moments in WrestleMania history. Like so many of you, I too am a huge fan of the WWE. I have attended many of their LIVE Raw and Smackdown events in Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans. As a matter of fact, I have even attended two separate WrestleMania events in Houston, Tx. Now, let's look back on how we have arrived to this year's WrestleMania which is being held in Miami, Fla. this Sunday, April 1st.

WWE WrestleMania 28 Preview

Aubrey Sitterson — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:00:46 +0000

It’s late March and people who generally leave the room when you talk about wrestling are starting to ask questions like, “The Undertaker is still wrestling!?” which can mean only one thing: ‘WrestleMania’ season is upon us. After last year’s somewhat underwhelming event, ‘WrestleMania XXVIII’ is looking to be a pretty damn awesome affair. While [...]

Wrestler CM Punk: 'I Don't Think Chris Brown Has Paid for What He's Done'

Jessica Sager — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:30:07 +0000

Remember Chris Brown‘s Twitter feud with pro wrestler CM Punk? It just got deeper. CM Punk just released a TwitVid slamming Brown. “I’m not here to start controversy, or to gain publicity, or anything like that,” pro wrestler CM Punk said in the clip (could’ve fooled us). “And now that he’s thrown accusations my way [...]

RIP: Wrestling Icon 'Macho Man' Randy Savage Dead At 58 After Crash

DJ Digital — Fri, 20 May 2011 17:05:27 +0000

TMZ is reporting that one of the greatest wrestlers of all-time died today in a car accident in Tampa, FL. I remember growing up watching the 'Macho Man' and his one of a kind character. Next to Hulk Hogan he is arguably one of the most popular wrestlers of all-time starting his career with the WWF (before it later became WWE) in 1985. Details are still developin, but TMZ is reporting that Savage may have suffered a heart attack while driving behind the wheel.