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WWE legend Road Warrior Animal passes away

Professional wrestling legend Joe Laurinaitis, best known as Road Warrior Animal, has passed away at 60.

6 days ago

Wrestler: Accused stalker sent hundreds of 'obsessive' messages before kidnap attempt

WWE star Sonya Deville says one of the most frightening messages she got was sent just moments before the alarm went off inside her house.

August 18

Former WWE wrestler James 'Kamala' Harris dies at 70

The 6-foot-7, 380-pound Harris, who performed in the ring as Kamala, battled many of wrestling’s superstars.

August 10

The Rock buys XFL with investment firm for $15M

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, the former WWE star-turned-movie giant, partnered with RedBird Capital to buy the league at the 11th hour, Sportico reported Monday. The league was nearly set to go on auction. Johnson and the firm reportedly paid $15 million for the fledgling football league.

August 3

Shad Gaspard's body washes ashore in Venice Beach, L.A. County coroner's office confirms

The Los Angeles County coroner's office identified the body that washed ashore overnight in Venice Beach as former WWE star, Shad Gaspard. He was 39.

May 21

LAPD seeks help locating former WWE star Shad Gaspard after disappearing off Venice Beach waters

The Los Angeles Police Department sought the public's help Tuesday in the search to find former WWE star Shad Gaspard after he went missing off the rough waters of Venice Beach over the weekend.

May 19

Howard Finkel, WWE's legendary ring announcer, passes away at 69

Legendary WWE ring announcer Howard Finkel passed away at the age of 69.

April 16

Florida deems WWE 'essential business' amid coronavirus outbreak

WWE to tape live shows if the location is closed to the general public

April 14

Mayor: Gov. DeSantis declares WWE an 'essential business' in Florida

The WWE was deemed as an "essential business" in the state of Florida as the country tries to slow the spread of COVID-19, said the mayor of Orange County during a Monday press conference.

April 14

No decision yet on cancellation of WrestleMania 36 in Tampa

The area's emergency managers decided this afternoon to wait another week before making a decision about whether to cancel WrestleMania, which could draw 80,000 fans from around the globe.

March 12