wrestling

Shad Gaspard dies at 39: Tributes pour in for former WWE star

The sports fraternity came in unison to pay tribute to former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star Shad Gaspard, who tragically passed away recently at the age of 39.

May 21, 2020, 14:16 PM IST

Shad Gaspard, former WWE star, found dead, had gone missing while swimming with his son at Venice Beach in California

He was also a former bodyguard for P Diddy, Britney Spears, and Mike Tyson.

May 20, 2020, 23:02 PM IST

UFC 249: Justin Gaethje beats Tony Ferguson to bag interim lightweight crown

Justin Gaethje bagged the UFC interim lightweight title at UFC 249 after he produced a stellar show to beat Tony Ferguson behind closed doors in Jacksonville here.

May 11, 2020, 17:46 PM IST

WWE Money in the Bank 2020, Results: Otis, Asuka emerge winners

Japanese professional wrestler Asuka clinched the women's briefcase, while America's Otis Dozovic surprised everyone by winning the men's briefcase.

May 11, 2020, 11:41 AM IST

WWE star Candice LeRae teaches Tegan Nox how to bake praline cookies--Watch

In the video, NXT Superstar Candice LeRae could be seen teaching Tegan Nox how to bake praline cookies.

May 04, 2020, 11:17 AM IST

The Undertaker, John Cena among top choices as WWE fans list their top 5 wrestlers of all time

WWE icons The Undertaker, John Cena and The Rock were among the top choices of the fans.

May 02, 2020, 16:24 PM IST

Wrestling star John Cena turns 43, Twitterati extends birthday greetings

During his wrestling career, John Cena had claimed a record 16 WWE World Championships title to equal the record of WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair.

Apr 23, 2020, 12:08 PM IST

The Great Khali is a fan of Kartik Aaryan's rap on coronavirus COVID-19 #CoronaStopKaroNa

Kartik Aaryan’s songs have made the nation groove in his signature steps. This year, he made us understand the importance of social-distancing with his musical rap and monologue #CoronaStopKaroNa. But who knew that this rap would serve as workout inspiration for The Great Khali.

Apr 18, 2020, 18:34 PM IST

I am no Zaira Wasim, won't get threatened: Babita Phogat defends her statement against Tablighi Jamaat

Her remarks came a day after people started asking Twitter to suspend her account for posting controversial comments on the micro-blogging site.

Apr 17, 2020, 17:53 PM IST

Asian Wrestling Championships: Bajrang Punia, Ravi Dahiya storm into final

Punia swept aside junior world champion Amirhossein Magshoudi of Iran 10-0 by technical superiority in semi-final bout of the 65 kg category

Feb 22, 2020, 17:01 PM IST

Asian Wrestling Championship: Sakshi Malik clinches silver, Vinesh Phogat settles for bronze

Meanwhile, Phogat had earlier settled for a bronze after thrashing Thi Ly Kiu of Vietnam 10-0 by technical superiority in the bronze medal bout of the 53kg category event.

Feb 22, 2020, 11:27 AM IST

Say Whaaat? John Cena invites 'Yummy' singer Justin Bieber to fight it out in the ring!

Justin Bieber posted one such photoshopped meme of him and John Cena in the wrestling ring.

Jan 16, 2020, 21:24 PM IST

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat targets Tokyo Olympic glory to overcome Rio heartache

The freestyle wrestler was one of India’s few gold medal hopes in Rio and the entire nation mourned as she lay on the mat writhing in pain during her bout against China’s Sun Yanan.

Sep 27, 2019, 12:44 PM IST

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat qualifies for 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Wednesday qualified for 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the 53kg category after defeating Sarah Ann Hilderbrandt in the second repechage round at the ongoing World Wrestling Championship.

Sep 18, 2019, 13:22 PM IST

Wrestling legend Chris Jericho beats Adam Page to become first AEW world champion

The victory saw him add another feather on his already illustrious 29-year-long caeer, which is filled with several other feats in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW).

Sep 02, 2019, 11:39 AM IST

Bajrang Punia to be conferred with Khel Ratna Award

Punia alongwith Vinesh Phogat were recommended by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) for the prestigious award.

Aug 16, 2019, 15:25 PM IST

'The Rock' announces retirement from WWE

The wrestler-turned-Hollywood star said that he 'quietly retired' from WWE, but at the same time did not rule out the possibility of a comeback in future.

Aug 05, 2019, 18:35 PM IST

Wrestler and Nacho Libre star Silver King dies during bout in London

Following Barron's shocking death, the witnesses of the bout criticised the amount of time taken before the wrestler was given medical attention.

May 12, 2019, 21:50 PM IST

American wrestler Nikki Bella announces retirement from WWE

The 35-year-old wrestler revealed that she realized that there is a need to call curtains to her 12-year-long illustrious career after returning from her recent tour to Europe.

Mar 26, 2019, 00:02 AM IST