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News and Rumours
British legend Mick McManus dies
By GREG OLIVER - Producer, SLAM! Wrestling

To give you an idea of what Mick McManus meant to British pro wrestling, consider that he and Jackie Pallo once had a bout before a FA Cup soccer final – and outdrew the game. With McManus' passing today, at the age of 93, one of the links to the golden age of the World of Sport is gone. FULL STORY
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Maritimes forecast: Thunderbolts from Ron Hutchison
By YVES LEROUX - SLAM! Wrestling

Ron Hutchison is often recognized as the trainer of champions, with names like Edge, Christian, Trish Stratus, Beth Phoenix, Gail Kim, Joe E. Legend, Tiger Ali Singh, Kizarny/Sinn, and Traci Brooks to his credit. But first, he was known as a great worker in Maple Leaf Wrestling, Grand Prix Wrestling and on the Ontario indy scene in the mid '80s. But starting Friday, he is putting back on the masked Thunderbolt costume for a tour of the Canadian Maritime provinces. So why step back in the ring now at age 49? FULL STORY
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RAW: Heyman's new guy makes Perfect debut against Triple H
By BOB KAPUR - SLAM! Wrestling
After a grueling match with Brock Lesnar at last night's Extreme Rules pay-per-view, Triple H defied doctor's orders to wrestle Paul Heyman's new client on RAW tonight - his first match on RAW in over three years. Judging from the closing minutes of the show, it may very well be his last. Let's head down to the ring to check out the action! FULL STORY
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Lesnar finishes off Triple H at Extreme Rules
By MATT BISHOP - SLAM! Wrestling
The rivalry between Brock Lesnar and Triple H has hit a fever pitch. Now, at Extreme Rules, the two face off in the ultimate grudge match, inside a 15-foot high steel cage. After a knockdown, drag-out fight, who would come out on top in the rubber match? FULL STORY
Countdown to WWE Extreme Rules
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Back and forth repartee keeps Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame induction hopping
By GREG OLIVER - Producer, SLAM! Wrestling

JOHNSTOWN, NY - Part of the magic of attending the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame induction ceremony is the interaction between the wrestlers, especially once they get on the microphone. In essence, everyone seems to have a story on everyone else, and that was evident Saturday night at the PWHF's 12th ceremony. FULL STORY
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Smackdown!: Six Man tag match previews Extreme Rules
By DALE PLUMMER -- SLAM! Wrestling
Some real bad news came down this week if you were looking forward to the Triple Threat Ladder match at Extreme Rules. World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler has been sidelined with a concussion after getting kicked in the head by Jack Swagger (for real), so now the match if for number one contender status in an "I Quit" match between Swagger and Alberto Del Rio. If you all ready ordered the show, you just learned and important lesson in patience. FULL STORY
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TNA Impact: Sting, Bully Ray set for Slammiversary main event
By NOLAN HOWELL - SLAM Wrestling
At Slammiversary, Sting and TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bully Ray will battle it out for the belt. Tonight on TNA Impact, the two will make it official with a contract signing. What could be in store for Sting and Bully Ray at Slammiversary will be determined at the end of the night. All of that and more on this week's edition of TNA Impact. FULL STORY
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Guest column: A 'crazy and improbable' WrestleMania moment
By ELI DAITCHMAN, with footnotes by Avi Stern - For SLAM! Wrestling

Growing up in my neighborhood in Queens, New York, being a professional wrestling fan was not something you publicized. People considered it low class and trashy. But as a child, every Sunday I would visit my grandparent's house and I remember watching Sunday morning wrestling along with promos for their pay-Per-views, featuring Bret "The Hitman" Hart, Lex Luger, and Yokozuna to name a few stars of that era. That was my first exposure to the wrestling world, and I was immediately drawn into both the violence -- we lived in a (thankfully) safe neighborhood where there was rarely any fighting -- and the colorful characters -- we had colorful characters, but not THAT colorful. I didn't tell my parents, because I knew they'd freak out, and my grandparents either didn't know or didn't care what I was watching. FULL STORY
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Fantasy Match: Hulk Hogan vs. The Miz
By CANADIAN BULLDOG - For SLAM! Wrestling

Fantasy booking has always existed for wrestling fans. But with our Great 1,024 Wrestler Tournament, it is a unique chance to end up with some fascinating random matches, pitting a current star against a major name from the past. Today, guest writer The Canadian Bulldog imagines the unique match-up of The Miz and Hulk Hogan ... FULL STORY
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WWE Main Event: Kane battles Rollins before Extreme Rules
By NOLAN HOWELL - SLAM Wrestling
WWE Tag Team Champions Team Hell No will take on Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns of The Shield on Sunday at Extreme Rules with their belts on the line. Tonight on WWE Main Event, Kane will take on Seth Rollins in a preview bout to gain momentum. All that and more on this week's edition of WWE Main Event! FULL STORY
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Guest column: A 'crazy and improbable' WrestleMania moment
Mat Matters: When will it be enough for Jerry Lawler?
Mat Matters: Briscoe's comments sickening, unacceptable

SLAM! Wrestling Editorial Cartoon April 23

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