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NJ Man Dies After Trying to Steal Phone From Former Wrestler
Feb 5th
A Newark man died after a tussle with a former high school wrestler he tried to rob early Saturday, NBC New York has learned.
Law-enforcement sources told NBC New York that 30-year-old Gian Davis approached two men near Bloomfield Avenue at about 1:15 a.m. and asked for change.
Mike Tyson Inducted In The WWE Hall Of Fame
Feb 2nd
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, who was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in June for his serious exploits inside the ring, will be inducted into another hall of fame for his participation in the lighter side of fighting.
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Ex-WWE Wrestler Arrested In Drug Store Robbery
Oct 12th
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — A former WWE wrestler was arrested Tuesday in connection with a strong-arm robbery.
St. Johns County deputies said Travis Tomko threatened a pharmacist at a CVS store in St. Augustine and left with three bottles of prescription painkillers.
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Randy Savage Dead: ‘Macho Man’ Dies In Car Accident
May 20th
Legendary wrestler “Macho Man” Randy Savage died on Friday in a car accident in Tampa, Fla., TMZ reports.
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Former Pro Wrestler Jim ‘The Anvil’ Neidhart Arrest For Drugs And Burglary
Sep 6th
THONOTOSASSA, Fla. — A former professional wrestler is being held in jail on drug and burglary charges.
A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s arrest report says 55-year-old Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart was arrested Sunday for possession and trafficking in a controlled substance and burglary. Jail records show no bond had been set by Monday. It was not immediately known if he has an attorney.
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Gay Wrestler Chris Kanyon Commits Suicide
Apr 3rd
Former WCW and WWE star Chris Kanyon (real name Chris Klucsaritis) passed away last night from an oversoe of pills at his apartment in Queens, NY.
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