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Gronk set to sign WWE deal and feature next week if event goes ahead
The former NFL star appeared at WrestleMania 33 in 2017, assisting his friend Mojo Rawley.
Ireland's Becky Lynch crowned champion at Wrestlemania
Lynch defeated Ronda Rousey and Charlotte Flair to take home the double title at the championship.
The Irish superstar set for the biggest night of her life
With Becky Lynch about to make history and headline Wrestlemania, we chat to fellow wrestler and former roommate Joe Cabray.
'The furore over Tayla Harris photo' and more of the week's best sportswriting
Plus, a piece looking at the first-ever women’s match to main-event wrestling’s biggest night, which includes Ireland’s Becky Lynch.
Wrestling legend King Kong Bundy dies aged 61
Bundy famously wrestled Hulk Hogan in a steel cage at Wrestlemania 2.
How a former Aer Lingus flight attendant became one of the most famous Irish athletes on the planet
Becky Lynch chats to The42 about her remarkable rise to the top of WWE.
Hulk Hogan leads the tributes following the death of WWE icon 'Mean' Gene Okerlund
The famous announcer and interviewer has died at the age of 76.
WWE star Roman Reigns reveals battle with leukemia
The 33-year-old is relinquishing the Universal Championship so he can focus on beating the disease for a second time.
Wrestling legend Jim 'The Anvil' Neidhart passes away aged 63
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) confirmed the news in a statement today.
WWE wrestler Kane wins mayor's race in Tennessee
He now runs an insurance business.
Brian Lawler among three former pro-wrestlers to die in one day
Nikolai Volkoff and Brickhouse Brown also died yesterday.
'It was like wrestling' – Klopp unhappy with Ramos challenge on Salah
The Real Madrid defender’s challenge that injured Mohamed Salah was similar to wrestling, according to the Liverpool manager
How social media means we may never see another Andre The Giant
We know too much about today’s superstars, with one notable exception, says wrestling writer Josh Nason.
Director of Andre the Giant film on making Vince McMahon cry and the truth about Samuel Beckett
The legendary Irish playwright lived down the road from the star.
Brock Lesnar's UFC future up in the air as he re-signs with WWE
Brock Lesnar’s UFC future might be more complicated than we thought.
People loved Irish wrestler Finn Balor's big entrance with LGBT fans during WrestleMania last night
Viewers loved his message of inclusivity.
Rousey to make official WWE bow in tag-team match vs Triple H and McMahon
Ronda Rousey will make her official in-ring WWE debut in New Orleans on 8 April, and she’s taking on the big dogs.
Session mots and atomic drops: How an underground wrestling night became a huge hit in Dublin
Tapping into Irish culture to develop its characters, Over the Top Wrestling has grown hugely since it began in 2014.
Jim Ross on who he thinks will eventually replace Vince McMahon as WWE owner
The Hall of Famer says Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque appears to be the standout candidate.
No politics, kneeling for Vince McMahon's XFL
News of the launch comes as the National Football League prepares to bring the curtain down on the most tumultuous season in its history.
'Whether it's WWE or the UFC - he's going to have a record-breaking event'
Conor McGregor’s manager Audie Attar believes there is ‘no question’ that the Dubliner will return to MMA’s top promotion.
Wrestling legend Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan has died
The Hall of Famer’s cause of death has yet to be confirmed.
WWE icon Ric Flair hospitalised, in intensive care unit
After initially dismissing his hospitalisation as ‘routine’, a rep for Flair has asked for public support.
'Vince McMahon is a genius... He used to ring me at 4am all the time'
Former WWE writer and star Bruce Prichard chats to The42 about his career in wrestling.
Donald Trump just posted a video of himself 'bodyslamming' CNN, and nobody can cope
How is this happening?
'He likes his dad to collect him from the airport' - WWE's heartwarming tribute to Ireland's Finn Balor
The 35-year-old Wicklow native, whose real name is Fergal Devitt, has forged a successful career in wrestling.
Tributes paid after legendary wrestler Jimmy Snuka dies
The WWE legend’s daughter Sarona, who wrestles as Tamina, confirmed the news on Instagram last night.
'I'm not done': John Cena intent on chasing 16th WWE crown
And his name is John Cena.
Ex-Germany goalkeeper wins on WWE debut as Per Mertesacker watches on
Tim Wiese had an evening to remember in Munich last night.
Ex-German international keeper to make WWE debut alongside Irish star Sheamus next month
Tim Wiese will realise his dream on 3 November.
Biopic on late WWE star Chris Benoit set to go ahead
Lexi Alexander, director of Punisher: War Zone, is set to helm the project.
A fan was spotted in a Mayo GAA jersey losing it at WWE Summerslam last night
Meanwhile, Wicklow wrestler Finn Bálor as he became the first ever WWE Universal champion.
'Nothing has ever matched it' - 20 years on from WWE legend Kurt Angle's Olympic miracle
The Pennsylvania native is an icon in the world of amateur wrestling.
A career designed to damage their brains and lives: WWE stars file lawsuit
The 214-page complaint which outlines the basis of the case alleges a host of failings on WWE’s part.
Dozens of former wrestlers sue WWE over brain damage
A lawsuit in the name of Joe “Road Warrior Animal” Laurinaitis and others alleges that WWE is liable for neurological damages .
UFC and WWE star Brock Lesnar flagged by USADA for potential doping violation
The 39-year-old is currently under contract with the wrestling organisation.
Former German international goalkeeper joins WWE
Triple H has extended a personal invitation to former Werder Bremen stopper Tim Wiese.
WWE superstar Sheamus on the first time he met Vince McMahon and Conor McGregor rumours
The 38-year-old Dubliner also chatted to The42 about his new movie.
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