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If Drug Addicts in Wrestling Didn't Learn Before, They Did Now

As many of you know by now, the wrestling world lost Umaga (Eddie Fatu) yesterday, Dec. 4, 2009. It was quite a shame, too, as Fatu was probably the best wrestler ever at his size. Over 300 lbs, he could fly around the ring like a guy half his size...

Written by Joe Burgett about about 7 hours ago 395 reads 12 comments
Former WWE Superstar Umaga Hospitalized-In Life Threatening Condition

It is being reported from various news outlets that former WWE superstar Umaga (Eddie Fatu), 36, has been hospitalized and is in life-threatening condition according to a long-time friend...

Written by Joe Burgett about 1 day ago 1,947 reads 13 comments
Breaking News: WWE's ECW Brand Set to Die in 2010

In a very sad story, it is being reported that WWE's ECW Brand will most likely end in early 2010. The WWE has been meeting with the SyFy Network the past few days about re-branding the show...

Written by Joe Burgett about 3 days ago 2,049 reads 40 comments
Is the Rock vs. John Cena at Wrestlemania 26 a Done Deal?

With all the news that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is wanting to do something special in the WWE, some speculated that he was bringing a new show to the table. While that appears to still be rumored, another big rumor has come out recently...

Written by Joe Burgett about 5 days ago 1,518 reads 55 comments
It's a Fact: WWE's Shane McMahon Will Invest in UFC

Last week, it was reported that Shane McMahon, son of WWE owner Vince McMahon and a well-versed WWE executive in his own right, met with UFC President Dana White. Many speculated as to the topic of the meeting...

Written by Joe Burgett about 10 days ago 1,607 reads 10 comments
Let's Not Focus Only On Sheamus Challenging Cena, But On WWE RAW Itself

With everyone talking about Sheamus going head to head with John Cena for the WWE Title, I wanted to focus on RAW itself. See, I have no issue with Sheamus in the World Title hunt, at least for one PPV...

Written by Joe Burgett about 11 days ago 1,233 reads 31 comments
A Broken Rey Mysterio Finally Taking Time Off for Much-Needed Surgery

Last night at WWE Survivor Series, we saw a pretty good match between Batista and Rey Mysterio. Now, leading up to the PPV, these two put on a solid storyline with one another...

Written by Joe Burgett about 12 days ago 762 reads 2 comments
The Rock Returning To WWE, Possibly For a New Show

When Dwayne Johnson, better known as The Rock, left the WWE to pursue an acting career, I was happy for him. As a fan of his work, I was happy the dude was doing something successfully where he didn't have to put so much pain on his body...

Written by Joe Burgett about 12 days ago 1,811 reads 9 comments
Has CM Punk Been Demoted To Mid-Card Level?

As most of my readers know, I have never been a massive fan of a certain individual in the world of professional wrestling. I like to be in the middle in a way...

Written by Joe Burgett about 14 days ago 683 reads 13 comments
Report: Brock Lesnar Back In The Octagon In Six Months?

In a surprising story, Brock Lesnar's longtime friend and Jiu-Jitsu coach, Rodrigo "Comprido" Medeiros tells TMZ.com that the UFC Heavyweight champ "will" return to the Octagon within six months...

Written by Joe Burgett about 14 days ago 585 reads 1 comments
"Psycho" Sid Vicious Headed To TNA Wrestling

It is being reported from Psycho Sid Promotions today that he will be heading to TNA Wrestling. He has been making his way around the Indy scene for a little while now, and was actually rumored to be going to the WWE about a year ago...

Written by Joe Burgett about 15 days ago 1,589 reads 26 comments
The Real Reason Brock Lesnar Is Sick: A Hole in His Intestine

In a very eerie story, UFC President Dana White told Yahoo! Sports today that Brock Lesnar's real reason for being out was a hole in his intestine. This is not a good thing, whatsoever...

Written by Joe Burgett about 16 days ago 1,340 reads 24 comments
ROH Tag Team Stars Jay and Mark Briscoe Headed to the WWE?

Mark and Jay Briscoe—The Briscoe Brothers. In my opinion, they are one of the best Indy tag teams out there today. They are currently under contract with ROH but wrestle both there and in Pro Wrestling Noah, as well as Full Impact Pro...

Written by Joe Burgett about 16 days ago 423 reads 7 comments
Big Update On Brock Lesnar's Health

As many fans know, the MMA world was turned on its head with the news that Brock Lesnar's health could keep him out for an undisclosed time or possibly forever...

Written by Joe Burgett about 17 days ago 3,140 reads 11 comments
Can Bobby Lashley Replace Brock Lesnar in UFC?

While Bobby Lashley has not signed with UFC, there has been some speculation that Dana White (UFC President) wants to bring in the former ECW Champion...

Written by Joe Burgett about 18 days ago 3,802 reads 26 comments
Brock Lesnar Needing Surgery, May Never Fight Again

According to reports, Dana White is trying to get UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar into the world famous Mayo Clinic and tells TMZ that Lesnar has some kind of intestinal disorder that will require major surgery...

Written by Joe Burgett about 19 days ago 12,853 reads 45 comments
Breaking News: WWE's Shane McMahon Possibly Buying UFC

Ok MMA fans do not be alarmed, as a wrestling writer I try to keep anything regarding wrestling out of this area as much as possible...

Written by Joe Burgett about 20 days ago 2,288 reads 15 comments
Ultimo Dragon: Pro Wrestling's All-Time Greatest International Star

When you think of some of the greatest wrestling stars of all time, you may think of people such as Stone Cold Steve Austin or The Rock. The popularity of these two men in America made them a house hold name across the world...

Written by Joe Burgett about 22 days ago 221 reads 11 comments
Why Batista's Heel Turn Could Really Hurt Friday Night SmackDown

After watching Bragging Rights , I, like others, thought that we were just seeing Batista get ticked off after not winning the World Heavyweight Title and hurt Rey Rey out of anger...

Written by Joe Burgett about 25 days ago 1,715 reads 66 comments
B/R Wrestling Section Competition: The Best International Star

After coming up with the last competition which had the B/R Wrestling Section come up with who made the biggest impact on wrestling, I had to think of what I could come up with next...

Written by Joe Burgett about 28 days ago 292 reads 38 comments
Latest On Jeff Hardy's Court Case: Was He Innocent?

As we probably all heard by now, Jeff Hardy's court case was set for today, November 4, 2009. He was arrested on drug trafficking charges and possession. I would think it is more so possession than anything else, but you all know my opinion there...

Written by Joe Burgett about about 1 month ago 3,884 reads 55 comments
Big TNA News: Top Star Committing Career Suicide and Hogan Is a No Show?

As many of you have heard by now, Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff have signed with TNA Wrestling. Now, this came at a good time because TNA could really use some help these days...

Written by Joe Burgett about about 1 month ago 2,608 reads 36 comments
Breaking News: Major Update On Jeff Hardy Drug Trafficking Issue

As I reported here on Bleacherreport.com yesterday, Breaking Rumor: Jeff Hardy Could Be Found Innocent of Drug Trafficking Charges, there was a rumor floating around about Jeff Hardy's drug trafficking charges being bogus...

Written by Joe Burgett about about 1 month ago 4,004 reads 47 comments
Breaking Rumor: Jeff Hardy Could Be Found Innocent of Drug Trafficking Charges

First off, I want everyone to know before you read this that a lot of this is only a rumor as of now. So while it could be proven as fact later on, nothing is confirmed as of yet. People should keep in mind that there is some truth in every rumor...

Written by Joe Burgett about about 1 month ago 13,925 reads 53 comments
TNA Putting a Second Show Out On Monday Night? TNA Says Expect It To Happen

There is a lot of TNA news coming in, so this article may seem like nothing if everything I am hearing comes to pass. There are things such as Ric Flair coming in, and a few more ROH wrestlers also making their way to the company...

Written by Joe Burgett about about 1 month ago 1,078 reads 37 comments

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Joe Burgett Article Archive

If Drug Addicts in Wrestling Didn't Learn Before, They Did Now

Former WWE Superstar Umaga Hospitalized-In Life Threatening Condition

Breaking News: WWE's ECW Brand Set to Die in 2010

Is the Rock vs. John Cena at Wrestlemania 26 a Done Deal?

It's a Fact: WWE's Shane McMahon Will Invest in UFC

Let's Not Focus Only On Sheamus Challenging Cena, But On WWE RAW Itself

A Broken Rey Mysterio Finally Taking Time Off for Much-Needed Surgery

The Rock Returning To WWE, Possibly For a New Show

Has CM Punk Been Demoted To Mid-Card Level?

Report: Brock Lesnar Back In The Octagon In Six Months?

"Psycho" Sid Vicious Headed To TNA Wrestling

The Real Reason Brock Lesnar Is Sick: A Hole in His Intestine

ROH Tag Team Stars Jay and Mark Briscoe Headed to the WWE?

Big Update On Brock Lesnar's Health

Can Bobby Lashley Replace Brock Lesnar in UFC?

Brock Lesnar Needing Surgery, May Never Fight Again

Breaking News: WWE's Shane McMahon Possibly Buying UFC

Ultimo Dragon: Pro Wrestling's All-Time Greatest International Star

Why Batista's Heel Turn Could Really Hurt Friday Night SmackDown

B/R Wrestling Section Competition: The Best International Star

Latest On Jeff Hardy's Court Case: Was He Innocent?

Big TNA News: Top Star Committing Career Suicide and Hogan Is a No Show?

Breaking News: Major Update On Jeff Hardy Drug Trafficking Issue

Breaking Rumor: Jeff Hardy Could Be Found Innocent of Drug Trafficking Charges

TNA Putting a Second Show Out On Monday Night? TNA Says Expect It To Happen

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