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Man rises through ranks in pursuit of wrestling dream

By VICTOR FERNANDES and Erie Times-News - Associated Press

"Mean" Gene Okerlund, longtime wrestling announcer, has passed away, the WWE announced on Jan. 2, 2019. He is shown here in a screen capture from a WWE web page devoted to his memory. (WWE.com) [https://www.wwe.com/article/mean-gene-okerlund-passes-away?sf205241548=1]

Gene Okerlund, longtime wrestling announcer, dies at 76

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

"Mean" Gene Okerlund, longtime wrestling announcer, has passed away, the WWE announced on Jan. 2, 2019. He is shown here in a screen capture from a WWE web page devoted to his memory. (WWE.com) [https://www.wwe.com/article/mean-gene-okerlund-passes-away?sf205241548=1]

‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund, wrestling announcer, dead at 76

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

Judge throws out lawsuit by ex-wrestlers over concussions

By DAVE COLLINS - Associated Press

Republican Glenn Jacobs reacts to early results predicting him as Knox County mayor Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, in Knoxville, Tenn. Jacobs, who is also the WWE wrestler known as Kane, defeated Democrat Linda Haney. (Caitie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)

Glenn Jacobs, former World Wrestling Entertainment star, wins Tennessee county mayoral race

By Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times

Ex-WWE star Brian Christopher Lawler dead at age 46

Associated Press

In this May 25, 2016, file photo, Hulk Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, appears in court in St. Petersburg, Fla. The shell of Gawker has settled with Hulk Hogan for $31 million, ending a yearslong fight that led to the media company's bankruptcy, the shutdown of Gawker.com and the sale of Gawkers other sites to Spanish-language broadcaster Univision. (Scott Keeler/The Tampa Bay Times via AP, Pool) ** FILE **

Hulk Hogan reinstated by WWE into Hall of Fame, given ‘second chance’ after racist comments

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

Jury clears ex-wrestler CM Punk in defamation lawsuit

Associated Press

Sputnik Monroe was body-slamming civil rights pioneer

By JOHN SHARP - Associated Press

In this Dec. 30, 2016, file photo, Ronda Rousey stands in the cage after Amanda Nunes forced a stoppage in the first round of their women's bantamweight championship mixed martial arts bout at UFC 207 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) ** FILE **

Ronda Rousey signs with WWE, slams Triple H through table

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

In this Dec. 30, 2016, file photo, Ronda Rousey stands in the cage after Amanda Nunes forced a stoppage in the first round of their women's bantamweight championship mixed martial arts bout at UFC 207 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) ** FILE **

Rousey’s WWE deal gets ex-UFC star back in bright spotlight

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2000, Vince McMahon, chairman of the World Wrestling Federation, speaks during a news conference in New York. The XFL is set for a surprising second life, McMahon announced Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018. McMahon said the XFL would return in 2020 but offered few other details about the late winter/early spring football league. (AP Photo/Ed Bailey, File) **FILE**

Vince McMahon brings back XFL

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Judge dismisses case of slain WWE personality’s wife

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2007, file photo, wrestler Ric Flair addresses the media during a news conference at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del. Flair's representative said on Twitter Aug. 14, 2017, that Flair was dealing with some &quot;tough medical issues.&quot; (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

WWE: Pro wrestler Ric Flair out of surgery and resting

Associated Press

In this photo provided by ToniAnne Campasano Alvino, three rescue boats tow a helicopter that is almost entirely submerged, at far right, in the water off of Gilbo Beach, N.Y., on Long Island after the Robinson R 44 helicopter made an emergency ocean landing Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Shane McMahon, the son of World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Vince McMahon, was a passenger on the aircraft, and neither he, nor the pilot were hurt. The Federal Aviation Administration said the helicopter had taken off from Westchester County Airport in White Plains, N.Y. (ToniAnne Campasano Alvino via AP)

Helicopter carrying WWE exec makes emergency ocean landing

Associated Press

In this photo provided by ToniAnne Campasano Alvino, three rescue boats tow a helicopter that is almost entirely submerged, at far right, in the water off of Gilbo Beach, N.Y., on Long Island after the Robinson R 44 helicopter made an emergency ocean landing Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Shane McMahon, the son of World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Vince McMahon, was a passenger on the aircraft, and neither he, nor the pilot were hurt. The Federal Aviation Administration said the helicopter had taken off from Westchester County Airport in White Plains, N.Y. (ToniAnne Campasano Alvino via AP)

Helicopter carrying WWE exec makes emergency ocean landing

Associated Press

Trump’s Twitter smack down of CNN his most retweeted post

Associated Press

FILE - In this June 23, 2017, file photo, LaVar Ball, center, father of Los Angeles Lakers draft pick Lonzo Ball, listens to his son during the NBA basketball team's news conference in El Segundo, Calif. LaVar and Lonzo appeared on &quot;WWE Raw&quot; June 26, 2017. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

LaVar Ball appears at WWE event, son LaMelo uses slur

Associated Press

WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, center, held by "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, prepares to have his hair cut off by Donald Trump, left, and Bobby Lashley, right, after Lashley defeated Umaga at Wrestlemania 23 at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, April 1, 2007. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Vince McMahon changed sports and more — much more

By Thom Loverro

Illustration on saving small business in the U.S. by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

A big lift for small business

By Ed McLaughlin