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Masa Saito dead aged 76: WWE legend and former tag team champion passes away after long fight with Parkinson’s disease

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WWE legend and former tag-team champion Masa Saito has died aged 76. The Japanese wrestler had been suffering from Parkinson’s disease for the past 18 years. Twitter WWE legend Masa Saito has died aged 76 WWE The Japanese star won WWE tag team gold alongside Mr Fuji WWE hall of famer Bubba Ray Dudley was among the first to pay tribute to the late star after news of his death broke this morning. He wrote on Twitter: “RIP Masa Saito. One of the first wrestling matches I ever saw was Fuji/Saito vs The Strongbows...and from that day, I knew I wanted to be a tag team wrestler. Thank you for the inspiration. Ganbatte Kudasai.” Current SmackDown Live star Shinsuke Nakamura commented: “Rest in Peace the legendary Japanese wrestler Masa Saito #goforbroke.” While NXT’s Kassius Ohno wrote: “Do yourself a favor and watch a few Masa Saito matches today. Man... he was awesome. Go For Broke. RIP.” Twitter Masa Saito had been suffering from Parkinson’s disease for the past 18 years Rest in Peace th...

The Rock confirms he wants to return to WWE at premiere of latest movie Skyscraper

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THE ROCK has confirmed he wants to return to WWE and insists there is “nothing like” being in the middle of the ring. The legendary wrestler and hugely-successful Hollywood superstar, 46, was speaking on the red carpet at the premiere of his latest movie “Skyscraper”. Getty The Rock has revealed his desire to return to WWE Despite becoming one of the biggest faces on the silverscreen, the Great One has not forgotten about WWE. And it appears he is keen to pull on his trunks again for the first time in two years judging by his latest comments. Rock, real name Dwayne Johnson, told WWE.com: “I can’t wait to get back into a WWE ring. “Everybody always asks me what’s it like being in a WWE ring and I always tell them, there’s a lot of celebrities and athletes too, I say there’s nothing like it. Getty The Great One was speaking on the red carpet at the premiere of his new movie 'Skyscraper' Getty Images The Rock is one of the most popular WWE performers of all-time and is now a hu...

WWE news: Rey Mysterio set for stunning WWE return after signing two-year deal

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REY MYSTERIO is reportedly set for a stunning WWE comeback. The high-flying star has allegedly penned a two-year contract to rejoin the wrestling company. World Wrestling Entertainment Rey Mysterio has reportedly agreed to return to WWE According to Wrestling Standard, Mysterio’s new deal will begin on August 1. And he is rumoured to be making his triumphant return on the first episode of SmackDown following next month’s SummerSlam on the 21st. The 43-year-old, a three-time world champion, is believed to have met with WWE chiefs ten days ago when Raw was broadcast from his hometown in San Diego, California. And the two parties were able to thrash out an agreement to bring the popular ace back. Getty Images - Getty The popular former world champ is believed to have agreed a two-year contract with WWE WWE He left WWE in 2015 after 13 years working for the company Mysterio made a surprise return at the Royal Rumble in January to the delight of fans. That led to rumours of another poten...

WWE news: Raw superstar Ruby Riott potential doubt for SummerSlam with knee injury

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5th July 2018, 7:50 pm == WWE star Ruby Riott could agonisingly miss out on SummerSlam after WWE confirmed she had suffered an injury. The Monday Night Raw grappler has been diagnosed with a sprained medial collateral ligament in her left knee following an MRI this week. Instagram @RubyRiottWWE WWE star Ruby Riott could be ruled out of SummerSlam through injury WWE confirmed the news in a statement but did not provide full details of the damage suffered. Depending the severity of the blow, she could be sidelined for anywhere between three weeks and several months. And that means the impressive Leader of the Riott Squad, which includes Sarah Logan and Liv Morgan, could be out of the Biggest Party of the Summer in Brooklyn on Sunday 19 August. Riott, 27, last wrestled at a live show on June 26 against Dana Brooke. WWE Riott has been diagnosed with a sprained medial collateral ligament in her left knee Instagram @RubyRiottWWE The star (centre) is the leader of the Riott Squad which in...

WWE star Bray Wyatt suffers multiple injuries after being involved in horror head-on car crash

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3rd July 2018, 1:41 pm == WWE superstar Bray Wyatt is out of hospital after being involved in a head-on car crash on Friday. Amazingly, the current RAW Tag Team champion said: "I'm gonna live through it because I can't die." Bray Wyatt is out of hospital after being involved in a head-on car crash on Friday Wyatt, real name Windham Lawrence Rotund, was in Tampa, Florida, on his way to the airport to travel to Raw WWE Live Events last week. He smashed into an oncoming vehicle, suffering "multiple injuries", the WWE website confirmed. Wyatt's car was wrecked and he was treated at Tampa General Hospital. The 31-year-old has since been released. Wyatt said: 'I'm gonna live through it because I can't die' He told TMZ Sports he was in good spirits and that he was "moving around." Because of the injuries he sustained, Wyatt was unable to compete at Live Events over the weekend and missed Raw on Monday night. He was scheduled to defe...

Matt Cappotelli dies aged 38: Former WWE star passes away after battling brain cancer

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30th June 2018, 2:26 pm == FORMER WWE star Matt Cappotelli has died aged 38 after batting brain cancer. His wife Lindsay broke the news on Facebook and tributes have begun to flood in. Lindsay Cappotelli Facebook She wrote: "Today my love - my strong, sweet, beautiful love - took his last breath at 3:30am and went home to be with Jesus... exactly one year after his brain surgery. "You think you can be prepared for this when you know it's coming, but you just can't. "The only person whose comfort I want right now is the one who can't give it to me. I miss him so much. "I know where he is now is so much better, but it doesn't change how much I miss him." One year ago today, I heard the four words I never wanted to hear from Matt: “the tumor came back.” After 10 years being cancer free, my husband’s tumor had grown back and as a much more aggressive form this time-the dreaded Grade 4 Glioblastoma. I have shared this journey with you all throu...

WWE star Paige sends fans into a frenzy after sharing bikini snaps from Lake Tohoe while filming Total Divas

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22nd June 2018, 12:26 pm == WWE star Paige had fans in a frenzy after sharing snaps of her visit to Lake Tahoe. The Norwich-born English sizzler is currently in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, which straddle the border of California and Nevada, filming for Total Divas. Instagram @realpaigewwe WWE star Paige has fans in a frenzy after she shared snaps of her trip to Lake Tahoe Instagram @realpaigewwe The SmackDown Live general manager is at the hotspot along with the cast of Total Divas Instagram @realpaigewwe Fans will be delighted to see the British beauty with a smile back on her face A number of wrestling stars such as Natalya and Nia Jax are also with her at the hotspot. However, it is the 25-year-old that has stolen the show early via her Instagram account. Paige, real name, Saraya-Jade Bevis, showed off her curves as she prepared for a ride on a jet ski and stood on top of a rock taking in the stunning views. The former two-time Divas Champion then also posed for a number of sel...

WWE news: Sami Zayn undergoes shoulder surgery and could be a doubt for next year’s WrestleMania

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22nd June 2018, 8:46 am == SAMI ZAYN has revealed he could miss WrestleMania next year after undergoing shoulder surgery. The WWE superstar had been working with injuries for weeks leading up to his showdown with Bobby Lashley at last week’s Money In The Bank pay-per-view. WWE Sami Zayn is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after shoulder surgery Zayn, real name Rami Sebei, went to get the damage checked out by doctors in Birmingham, Alabama, this week and went straight under the knife after the full extent of the damage was uncovered. The 33-year-old told to WWE.com: “I just underwent surgery for my right shoulder, a.k.a. my good shoulder. So, I’m out for a little while with that. “I guess people don’t know about this injury; I’ve been working with it for some time. I don’t know exactly when I tore it. “I think I tore it, or initially injured it, on a Montreal Live Event. Which is ironic because I injured my left shoulder — now somewhat famously — in Montreal in my [Raw] debut ...

WWE legend Vader dead aged 63 despite successful heart surgery earlier this year

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20th June 2018, 6:58 pm 17th July 2018, 11:56 am == WWE legend Vadar has died, aged 63, after undergoing heart surgery earlier this year. Leon White, better known by his ring name of Big Van Vader, passed away on Monday after being diagnosed with a severe case of pneumonia. WWE WWE legend Vadar has died, aged 63 The WWE superstar revealed in May that that he had successfully undergone heart surgery for the second time in two months. It was understood that he was making good progress, but his son broke the news to social media on Thursday. Alongside a picture of the icon, it read: "It is with a heavy heart to inform everyone that my father, Leon White, passed away on Monday night  at approximately 7.25pm." Another photo then followed, which had the caption: "Around a month ago my father was diagnosed with a severe case of pneumonia. Around a month ago my father was diagnosed with a severe case of Pneumonia. He fought extremely hard and clinically was making progress. U...