WWE Hall of Famer Pat Patterson, the first openly gay pro wrestling star, dies aged 79
Patterson’s career was associated with many firsts, including the first ever Intercontinental Title reign and the creation of the Royal Rumble.
Patterson’s career was associated with many firsts, including the first ever Intercontinental Title reign and the creation of the Royal Rumble.
Road Warrior Animal, who made a name for himself in the Legion of Doom, has passed away at the age of 60.
The news of the wrestling personality’s death was confirmed by the company today.
The former NFL star appeared at WrestleMania 33 in 2017, assisting his friend Mojo Rawley.
Lynch defeated Ronda Rousey and Charlotte Flair to take home the double title at the championship.
With Becky Lynch about to make history and headline Wrestlemania, we chat to fellow wrestler and former roommate Joe Cabray.
Plus, a piece looking at the first-ever women’s match to main-event wrestling’s biggest night, which includes Ireland’s Becky Lynch.
Bundy famously wrestled Hulk Hogan in a steel cage at Wrestlemania 2.
Becky Lynch chats to The42 about her remarkable rise to the top of WWE.
The famous announcer and interviewer has died at the age of 76.
The 33-year-old is relinquishing the Universal Championship so he can focus on beating the disease for a second time.
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) confirmed the news in a statement today.
Nikolai Volkoff and Brickhouse Brown also died yesterday.
The Real Madrid defender’s challenge that injured Mohamed Salah was similar to wrestling, according to the Liverpool manager
We know too much about today’s superstars, with one notable exception, says wrestling writer Josh Nason.
The legendary Irish playwright lived down the road from the star.
Brock Lesnar’s UFC future might be more complicated than we thought.
Viewers loved his message of inclusivity.
Ronda Rousey will make her official in-ring WWE debut in New Orleans on 8 April, and she’s taking on the big dogs.
Tapping into Irish culture to develop its characters, Over the Top Wrestling has grown hugely since it began in 2014.
The Hall of Famer says Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque appears to be the standout candidate.
News of the launch comes as the National Football League prepares to bring the curtain down on the most tumultuous season in its history.
Conor McGregor’s manager Audie Attar believes there is ‘no question’ that the Dubliner will return to MMA’s top promotion.
The Hall of Famer’s cause of death has yet to be confirmed.
After initially dismissing his hospitalisation as ‘routine’, a rep for Flair has asked for public support.
Former WWE writer and star Bruce Prichard chats to The42 about his career in wrestling.
The 35-year-old Wicklow native, whose real name is Fergal Devitt, has forged a successful career in wrestling.
The WWE legend’s daughter Sarona, who wrestles as Tamina, confirmed the news on Instagram last night.
Tim Wiese had an evening to remember in Munich last night.
Tim Wiese will realise his dream on 3 November.
Lexi Alexander, director of Punisher: War Zone, is set to helm the project.
Meanwhile, Wicklow wrestler Finn Bálor as he became the first ever WWE Universal champion.
The Pennsylvania native is an icon in the world of amateur wrestling.
The 214-page complaint which outlines the basis of the case alleges a host of failings on WWE’s part.
A lawsuit in the name of Joe “Road Warrior Animal” Laurinaitis and others alleges that WWE is liable for neurological damages .