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Painkillers, muscle relaxant linked to former WWE star’s death

The December death of a former World Wrestling Entertainment star in Spring was caused primarily by the combined effects of painkillers and a muscle relaxant, according to an autopsy report released this week.

TNA Releases Awesome Kong

Monday, 01 March 2010 17:17 These past few days, wrestling fans have been reading about the releases within World Wrestling Entertainment however, Total Nonstop Action got into the mix today by releasing Awesome Kong.

WWE releases Charlie Haas

Charlie Haas has been released by World Wrestling Entertainment, making the fifth release in 3 days.

McMahon takes a hit on vote to apply for stimulus funding

Former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon attends a debate with money manager Peter Schiff and former Congressmen Rob Simmons at the Lincoln Theater on the University of Hartford campus in West Hartford, Conn., Tuesday, March 2, 2010.

Five days later, WWE responds to Hearst story

Robert Zimmerman, spokesman for World Wrestling Entertainment, said he felt “compelled to provide clear and accurate information about the company’s Talent Wellness Program and its position on steroids.” Zimmerman’s statement came Thursday, a full five days after Hearst Connecticut newspaper’s investigative reporter Brian Lockhart raised questions …

CT-SEN: Blumenthal maintains lead in latest Rasmussem poll

The latest poll numbers from the conservative-leaning Rasmussen Reports shows Richard Blumenthal holding a commanding lead against his GOP rivals.

Simmons wants answers

From left, Republican hopefuls for U.S. Senate, money manager Peter Schiff, Former Congressman Rob Simmons and former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon debate at the Lincoln Theater on the University of Hartford campus in West Hartford, Conn., Tuesday, March 2, 2010.

JAKKS Down a Cent, Outlook Weak

JAKKS Pacific Inc. reported fourth quarter earnings of 22 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny.

First GOP debate heavy on public policy, light on fireworks : Capitol Watch

For months, Republican U.S. Senate candidates Rob Simmons and Linda McMahon have been locked in a nasty, deeply personal clash marked by blatant attacks, stark differences of opinion and accusations of lies.

Conn. GOP Senate candidates to debate

Three Connecticut Republicans running for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Democrat Christopher Dodd are making final preparations for their first formal televised debate.

Sunday subscriber advantage - WWE steroid investigation: A controversy McMahon ‘doesn’t need’

File photo of Linda McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment and current Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, during an interview at her campaign headquarters in Stamford, Conn.

Bret Hart’s ‘injury’ sparks worried calls to ambulance company

“It’s still real to me, damn it!”- It seems some fans of professional wrestling have yet to wake up to the fact it is actually, well, scripted.

WWE Should Remain PG: Senate, Steroids, and Storylines

To some wrestling fans, the headline of this article is blasphemy. Anyone who supports the makeup of the current product must be a 12-year-old John Cena fan, right? Wrong.

WWE gets real with NXT

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. has stepped into the ring of reality television.

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Marvez: On new show on Syfy, WWE tracks progress of ‘rookies’ Once the catchphrase of 1990s star Bill Goldberg, “Who’s next?” has taken on a whole new meaning in World Wrestling Entertainment.

(Hot Video) Wwe Superstar The Undertaker Really Catches on Fire, Gets Burned

World Wrestling Entertainment spokesman Robert Zimmerman said Tuesday that the wrestler, whose real name is Mark Calaway, is fine.

David Otunga praises son’s music talent

David Otunga has said that his infant son is already displaying some musical talent.

ConAgra rolls out Slim Jim ads with pro wrestler

Even as ConAgra Foods weighs the future of its Slim Jim manufacturing plant in Garner, the company is reviving marketing of the meat snacks with a muscled, violent pitchman.

3/19 ECHO Pro Press Releasea

ECHO Pro has announced it’s next pro-wrestling event, “The Feeling is Mutual” on March 19th, 2010 at the St.

St. Louis pyrotechnics mishap singes pro wrestler

Eds: APNewsNow; will be led. Moving on general news and sports services. ST. LOUIS The pro wrestler known as The Undertaker has suffered minor burns to the chest but escaped serious injury during a pyrotechnics mishap in St.