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23.03.2021 / 14:26

Charlotte Flair REVEALS she's tested positive for COVID 19; Andrade hopes his fiancée goes to WrestleMania 37

The last time we saw Charlotte Flair in WWE programming was at the start of March when she wrestled WWE Women's Tag Team Champion Shayna Bazler on WWE Raw. Since then, The Queen has been MIA with no explanation for her absence.

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s family ‘his biggest priority’ following coronavirus

after they all tested positive for coronavirus.The wrestler legend turned Hollywood star revealed last week he and his loved ones – wife Lauren Hashian and their daughters Jasmine, four, and two-year-old – had battled and since recovered from the respiratory illness, and he is so grateful for their good health.He previously said in a video posted to social media: ‘I wish it was only me who tested positive, but it wasn’t, it was my entire family, so this one was a real kick in the gut.‘My number one priority is to always protect my family. And protect my children, my loved ones…‘We are no longer contagious.

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WWE star Kevin Owens warns fans to stay safe after his wife's grandfather dies of COVID 19

WWE wrestler Kevin Owens is grieving the loss of a grandparent. The 36-year-old spoke about his family heartbreak on social media after his wife's grand dad passed away due to COVID-19.

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WWE issues statement on multiple employees testing positive for COVID 19; Will still continue to tape shows

WWE has continued to hold wrestling events since the start of COVID 19 pandemic. Even when people in the USA were following strict stay at home orders and health care experts advocated the need of social distancing, WWE continued to move forward with the scheduled shows.

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WWE News: Renee Young REVEALS she has coronavirus hours after Jon Moxley pulls out of AEW Dynamite taping

In some heartbreaking news for wrestling fans, popular WWE announcer and WWE Backstage host Renee Young has tested positive for coronavirus. This was revealed by the 34-year-old in a tweet as she shared, "Man.

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WWE suspends Orlando production after wrestler tests positive for coronavirus

WWE) has suspended production in Orlando, Fla., after an unnamed developmental talent at the training centre tested positive for the coronavirus.“A developmental talent, who was last onsite at WWE’s training facility on Tuesday, June 9, has tested positive for COVID-19. Since that time, no other individuals that attended the facility have reported symptoms,” WWE’s associate medical director, Dr.

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WWE News: CM Punk reveals he was scheduled to win 2008 Royal Rumble match instead of John Cena

In 2008, John Cena made his surprise return from a serious injury and ended up winning the Royal Rumble match. The wrestling star had torn his pectoral muscle 3 months earlier and was supposed to be out of action for months while he focused on his health.

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WWE reflects on fans not wearing masks during RAW after developmental wrestler tests positive for COVID 19

Ever since the Coronavirus pandemic started, WWE was hosting audience free events due to the stay at home orders. After going fan-free for months, the latest edition of Monday Night Raw marked the first time since March that fans were allowed as audience at WWE's Performance Center.

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WWE’s Dave Bautista gets powerful ‘I can’t breath’ tattoo after George Floyd death

Dave Bautista has got new tattoos in the wake of George Floyd’s death as a constant reminder of the battle for justice.The WWE superstar turned Hollywood actor isn’t shy of speaking out on social media, and he has now revealed fresh designs on his hands so he never forgets the battle he wants to keep fighting.Sharing a back and white photo on Instagram, the 51-year-old star revealed the tats, with one saying ‘I can’t breath’, which were Floyd’s final words as a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, knelt on his neck.On his other hand, Bautista now has the words ‘We the people’ inked on his skin.He captioned the powerful post: ‘Brothers and sisters! Be relentless in the pursuit of justice.

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WWE News: AJ Styles defeats Daniel Bryan on SmackDown; Becomes WWE Intercontinental Champion

The latest episode of SmackDown finally featured the much-anticipated match between AJ Styles and Daniel Bryan with the former defeating the latter. After weeks of hype, the match ended with Styles becoming the new WWE Intercontinental Champion.

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WWE News: Paul Heyman FIRED from his position as executive director of WWE RAW

Paul Heyman has been relinquished of his duties at Monday Night Raw‘s executive director by WWE. The wrestling company has decided to consolidate the creative teams of its Monday Night Raw segment and Friday Night SmackDown segment.

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WWE News: Wrestling stars Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley will NOT lock horns at WWE SummerSlam event?

It was recently reported that former WWE champion Brock Lesnar, who has been maintaining a safe distance from the wrestling ring for quite some time now, might lock horns with Bobby Lashley at WWE’s upcoming SummerSlam event. However, according to the latest report, WWE has no such plans.

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WWE News: Booker T suggests Impact Wrestling should sign released WWE stars and ‘get back in the game’

As a part of budget cuts amid Coronavirus crisis, WWE took a shocking decision earlier this year and made headlines as the company went on a firing spree. WWE released about 20 employees at one go as a measure to help compensate for the financial losses due to the pandemic.

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WWE News: Roman Reigns reveals he is looking forward to his WWE return: I can’t wait to get back to normal

Earlier this year, Roman Reigns decided to take a break from the wrestling scene and practice social distancing with his family. While it was speculated that the wrester took the decision to avoid contracting the deadly Coronavirus, considering he is immunocompromised because of his battle with leukemia, it was later revealed that he took the decision because his wife recently gave birth to twins.

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WWE News: Brock Lesnar is all set to return to the wrestling ring for WWE Summerslam 2020?

Former Universal champion Brock Lesnar has been away from the wrestling scene for quite some time now. The last time we saw Brock in the wrestling ring, he was brutally defeated by Drew McIntyre at the WrestleMania 36.

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WWE: After getting fired due to COVID 19 budget cuts, an emotional Drew Maverick REHIRED by Triple H for NXT

WWE took everyone by surprise when earlier this year the company went on a firing spree as a part of budget cuts amid Coronavirus crisis. WWE released about 20 employees at one go as a measure to help compensate for the financial losses due to the pandemic. This included wrestlers like Zack Ryder, Curt Hawkins, Rusev, Kurt Angle, and Drake Maverick. However, Drake has managed to make his way back to the wrestling and has been rehired by Tripple H.

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WWE News: David Bautista SLAMS Jaxson Ryker for posting ‘ignorant’ tweet in supporting Donald Trump

WWE superstar David Bautista has always been vocal about his feelings for US President Donald Trump and never shies away from criticising him. In his latest social media update, the Hall of Famer threw shade at wrestler Jaxson Ryker for posting tweets in Trump’s support. Bautista took to twitter and slammed the SmackDown superstar for posting “ignorant” tweets. He also mentioned that he would like to speak with the wrestler in person. While he did not mention Ryker’s name in his tweet, he did mention that he was talking about his peer.

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WWE RAW: Seth Rollins retires Rey Mysterio; Dominick issues warning to Monday Night Messiah: Eye for an eye

Seth Rollins is proving to be the big MVP for WWE RAW as he continues to dominate as the picture-perfect heel that we know he thrives as. As promised, The Monday Night Messiah opened this week's episode with a sarcastically driven retirement for Rey Mysterio. Seth spoke about what a 'legend' Rey is, who was brutally beaten up by Rollins just three weeks prior. The wrestler mocked Mr. 619 for not being able to retire himself and that he would gladly induct him into the WWE Hall of Fame. All the while, his disciples Murphy and Austin Theory watched him from ringside.

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Attention, wrestling fans: WWE launches free streaming network

Watch out, Disney+ — wrestling is coming to take the crown for the lowest-cost streamer.

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WWE SmackDown: Jeff Hardy gets arrested in a drunk driving angle; Returns to aide Daniel Bryan against Sheamus

WWE SmackDown started on an extremely weird note as the wrestling company went ahead with their tradition of art imitating life. In what felt like news coverage, we see Elias being stretchered in an ambulance after a car was rammed into his. It turns out it was Jeff Hardy's car with the wrestler being shown as inebriated and arrested on the charges of a hit-and-run. Sound familiar? Given Jeff's DUI history, one wonders what the reasoning behind this angle was but that was not all for The Charismatic Enigma, who made his return later on in the night.

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WWE News: Bray Wyatt and Jojo Offerman welcome their second child; Share baby’s photo and name

After embracing parenthood for the first time last year, Windham Lawrence Rotunda aka Bray Wyatt and Jojo Offerman have now welcomed their second child. The WWE star took to social media to announce the great news and introduced their baby to the world. Posting a picture of his child on Instagram, Bray wrote, “Hyrie Von Rotunda,” revealing the baby’s name. The couple successfully kept the pregnancy news under tight wraps and no one knew that they were expecting another child.

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John Cena's connection with girlfriend Shay Shariatzadeh is 'much easier' than with ex fiancée Nikki Bella?

After John Cena and Nikki Bella's heartbreaking split, the former WWE couple moved on with their love lives. While Nikki found love with her Dancing with the Star pro-partner, Artem Chigvinstev, John fell hard for product manager, Shay Shariatzadeh. It wasn't until the end of 2019 when John would make his first public appearance with Shay at the New York Premiere of Playing With Fire. It was at the same film's shoot in Toronto that Cena had first met Shariatzadeh.

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WWE News: Roman Reigns, Triple H and other WWE superstars mourn Shad Gaspard's death with heartfelt tributes

Former WWE Superstar Shad Gaspard was declared dead on May 20, three days after the wrestler went missing at the Venice beach. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that it recovered the 39-year-old wrestler’s body near the beach, Fox News. The wrestler was visiting the beach with his son and wife Siliana. Shad and his 10-year-old son Aryeh were pulled into a rip current at the beach, TMZ reported. As the lifeguards rushed to rescue the wrestler, he requested them to help his son first. While they successfully saved his son, a large wave crashed onto Gaspard.

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Former WWE star Shad Gaspar 'died a hero' while saving son's life in sea accident

A host of superstars have led tributes to WWE legend Shad Gaspard after he went missing out at sea.

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WWE confirm Shad Gaspard death after body matching description pulled from sea

WWE have confirmed the death of Shad Gaspard aged just 39.

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Body matching Shad Gaspard's description found after WWE legend goes missing at sea

WWE have confirmed the death of former wrestler Shad Gaspard after a body was found in the area where he went missing that matches his description.

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WWE News: Former wrestling superstar Shad Gaspard goes missing after swimming at Venice Beach

Former WWE superstar Shad Gaspard has gone missing near Venice Beach, California. The wrestler was visiting the beach with his son and wife Siliana. He was one of the swimmers who were pulled into a rip current at the beach. The 39-year-old was the only one who went under. According to TMZ, as the lifeguards rushed to rescue the wrestler, he requested them to help his son first. While they successfully saved his son, a large wave crashed onto Gaspard.

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WWE News: Otis on performing without live audience amid COVID 19 lockdown: Everything happens for a reason

The latest edition of Money In The Banks event was the second major event WWE held without its live audience due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this year, the production of live shows, movies, and series were canceled to encourage social distancing in an attempt to control the spread of the deadly virus. However, WWE took a stand and decided to hold all its events amid the ongoing lockdown. WWE announced that instead of shooting the matches with a live audience, it will go fan-free and live stream the events.

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Nikki Bella suffers ‘heart scare’ with unborn child

Nikki Bella recently went to hospital to get her unborn baby “double checked” after experiencing a “heart scare”.

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WWE: Becky Lynch REVEALS Seth Rollins' reaction to pregnancy: He threw his hands up in the air all excited

In what was a pleasant surprise for the WWE Universe, who were glued to their screens watching Monday Night RAW, Becky Lynch revealed that she was pregnant. Becky and Seth Rollins, who started dating in February 2019 and got engaged a few months later will be welcoming their first child in December 2020. Relinquishing her RAW Women's Championship to Asuka, The Man, with tears in her eyes, proudly confessed, "You go be a champion because I'm going to go be a mother."

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WWE Money In The Bank 2020: Otis & Asuka climb the ladder to victory; Check out results and match highlights

This year’s Money In The Bank event was the second major event WWE held without its live audience due to the Coronavirus. In April, the company shot it's WrestleMania event without its fans. MITB was a success from start to finish. Unlike how it is usually done with a multi-person ladder match, this year WWE decided to spice things up to entertain its fans watch the live telecast of the event. During the event, the contestants started at the bottom of WWE's corporate headquarters building and found their way to the top.

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WWE News: Roman Reigns REVEALS he can’t return to WWE because his wife gave birth to twins

WWE superstar Roman Reigns opened up about staying away from the wrestling scene and revealed that he can’t return to WWE because his wife Galina Becker recently gave birth to twins. In March Roman took his fans by surprise when he announced his decision to opt-out of the WrestleMania 36 Universal Championship match against Goldberg, which was scheduled to take place in April. 34-year-old announced the news on his Instagram and mentioned that he is taking the step to protect his family from the deadly Coronavirus.

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WWE News: A huge hint dropped about CM Punk being the SmackDown mystery hacker; Wrestler REACTS

WWE is still on work mode, especially as it's been deemed as an 'essential business,' amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The wrestling company is currently gearing up for the Money in the Bank PPV, which is taking place on Monday morning IST. An interesting storyline, which has been roaming around WWE SmackDown has to be about the mystery hacker, which is yet to be revealed. In between SmackDown, the mystery hacker has been threatening WWE superstars, with the simple words, 'The truth will be heard.'

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John Cena visits WWE fan battling cancer and takes birthday presents during pandemic

The world really doesn’t deserve John Cena.

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WWE legend John Cena wears mask in touching visit to seven-year-old battling cancer

WWE legend John Cena pulled on a face mask to go out and surprise a child battling cancer for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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WWE News: Kevin Owens to stay away from the wrestling ring for weeks post ankle injury?

Kevin Owen has been absent from the wrestling scene ever since his WrestleMania 36 match against Seth Rollins last month. While rumours suggested that he is unable to participate in the WWE matches because of an injury, the news wasn’t confirmed. However, the wrestling star recently addressed the speculations and revealed that he is, in fact, healing an injured ankle. He also mentioned that he does not know how serious the injury is. The 35-year-old wrestler injured his ankle during the WrestleMania 36 match.

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John Cena pays surprise visit to a young WWE fan battling life threatening illness during COVID 19 Lockdown

Even though John Cena rarely features in the wrestling ring these days, as his acting career keeps him busy, the WWE super star has continued to share a special bong with his fans. Even the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic could not stop the wrestling star from paying one of his young fans a surprise visit. Cena ensured to take all the necessary precautions to meet his 7-year-old fan David Castle at his home, reportedly for an early birthday surprise.

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Vince McMahon 'looking to sell WWE' during May, claims wrestling legend

WWE chief Vince McMahon is in talks with ESPN and Fox over a potential sale of the company, according to wrestling legend Dutch Mantel.

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WWE News: Jon Moxley REACTS to getting mentioned during John Cena & Bray Wyatt's Firefly Funhouse Match

The major highlight of Wrestlemania 36, in spite of taking a major hit due to the coronavirus outbreak, was John Cena and Bray Wyatt aka The Fiend's epic and highly entertaining Firefly Funhouse Match, which was nothing short of a cinematic masterpiece. During one segment in the match, we see the opponents in the WCW Nitro era, with John's dream heel persona in action as the wrestler sported NWO gear. During this segment, we had Vince McMahon's puppet in the commentary table saying the words, "This is such good s**t!"

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WWE News: UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez released from his WWE contract amid COVID 19 crisis

Cain Velasquez is the latest wrestling star to join the long list of in-ring talent released due to the budget cuts during the ongoing Coronavirus shutdown, The Wrestling Observer reported. The former UFC Heavyweight Champion has been released from his WWE contract. Earlier this month, The wrestling company released around 20 employees at one go, amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Wrestlers like Zack Ryder, Curt Hawkins, Rusev, Kurt Angle and Drake Maverick were fired as a measure to help compensate for the financial losses due to the pandemic.

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WWE News: AEW World Champion Jon Moxley has THIS to say about Roman Reigns opting out of Wrestlemania 36

Wrestlemania 36 went through some major changes due to the coronavirus pandemic and included two days of matches held at different locations. Amongst the main event caliber matches was Roman Reigns vs. Goldberg for the Universal Championship. However, a few days before the PPV, it was revealed that Roman had opted out of the match due to health concerns. Reigns is immunocompromised, as he battled with leukemia and hence, did not want to put his health at risk. Eventually, Braun Strowman replaced the 34-year-old wrestler.

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Captain Tom Moore honoured for 100th birthday with WWE title after NHS heroics

Captain Tom Moore has been honoured with a WWE belt by heavyweight champions Drew McIntyre for his heroics during the coronavirus lockdown.

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UFC legend Chuck Liddell wants WWE run after starring in movie with AEW champion Jon Moxley

UFC hall-of-famer and MMA legend Chuck Liddell is ready to turn his talents to WWE.

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Donald Trump congratulates Triple H on WWE anniversary after naming Vince McMahon as advisor

Donald Trump has paid tribute to Triple H – just days after naming his father-in-law as an advisor for restarting the economy.

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WWE News: Here's what Vince McMahon has to say about the recent firings amidst the coronavirus pandemic

In some deeply upsetting news that shook the wrestling world, WWE released more than 30 employees at one-go, to help compensate for the financial losses due to the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement by WWE, the firings were said to be made because, "The Company's reductions of employee compensation and headcount result in an estimated monthly savings of USD 4 million along with cash flow improvement of USD 140 million primarily from the deferral in spending on the Company's new headquarters."

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WWE News: Rob Gronkowski REVEALS he will continue to defend his WWE 24/7 Championship even after NFL return

One James Bond to another, Pierce Brosnan offered some advice to Daniel Craig for his post Bond life. Craig is all set to reprise his iconic roll as agent 007 for the last time in the upcoming thriller-adventure film No Time To Die, which is will be the 25th film of the James Bond franchise. After featuring as the character in four films, the 52-year-old actor has finally decided to say goodbye to the franchise and the former Bond actor, Pierce, had some words of wisdom for him.

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WWE News: Rob Gronkowski ditches wrestling ring for NFL return; WWE congratulates the 24/7 Championship

WWE recently got a not-so-pleasant surprise when its 24/7 Championship Rob Gronkowski announced that he returning to the NFL to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2020 season. Just earlier this year, Rob had signed a pretty heavy deal with WWE that included him competing in several matches. However, he decided to discontinue his journey as a wrestler with the company after an appearance on Friday Night SmackDown and hosting the WrestleMania 36 event, for both the nights.

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WWE employees being forced to work during the coronavirus pandemic? Wrestling company REACTS to the allegation

WWE being deemed as an "essential business" had tongues wagging for sure but amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the wrestling company continues to shoot live tapings of its weekly episodic television, which is RAW, SmackDown and NXT, along with PPV's like the upcoming Money in the Bank, which takes place on May 10, 2020. The shooting is taking place at the WWE Performance Center and Full Sail University, both of which are in Florida. With no audience as a safety precaution, WWE is shooting for the same under careful supervision!

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
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Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0