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    ‘He’s going to kill somebody’ – Fears for Mike Tyson, 58, in Jake Paul fight after WWE legend watches YouTuber train

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    WWE legend Hulk Hogan revealed genuine fears that Jake Paul could KILL Mike Tyson in their fight. The YouTuber-turned-boxer faces the heavyweight great on November 15 in Texas in a controversial clash scrutinised for age difference.Hulk Hogan has fears for Mike Tyson in his fight with Jake PaulJake Paul is due to fight Mike Tyson on November 15Paul has started training for the bout and pro wrestling legend Hogan – real name Terry Gene Bollea – got a close up look of his preparations. And the 13-time WWE champion – speaking with Paul’s brother Logan – raised deep concerns for close friend Tyson. Hogan, 71, said: “Your brother’s too strong, bro. He’s strong. “Last night, as soon as I saw him set the guy up with the left, he kept throwing the overhand right, I was like, ‘Oh my God, he’s going to kill somebody.READ MORE IN BOXING”No, I mean really. It was scary. I love Mike to death, I don’t want him to kill Mike, Jesus.” Logan, about to record his podcast, said: “He’s like really, actually super f***ing strong. “He doesn’t look like it – maybe he does look like it a little bit- but like the weight he pushes in the gym is f***ing impressive. “No seriously, and he has a left hand now which he looks like is firing off.” Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPaul is 10-1 in his boxing career with just a 2023 decision loss to Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy, 25, blemishing his record. Tyson, 58, meanwhile retired in 2005 after two dismal defeats and years of struggles outside the ring. KSI vs Jake Paul takes new twist with veteran promoter drafted in to revive talks for £100m grudge matchBut by 2020, his life was turned around as he returned for an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr, which was nothing more than a glorified sparring session. Although his fight with Paul, 27, is a professionally-sanctioned bout with records on the line. Both will be subjected to drug testing while Tyson will have further heart and brain exams due to his age. He was forced to pull out of the initial July 20 date after suffering an ulcer flare up in his stomach. But Tyson has since insisted he is medically fit to fight in what will be Netflix’s first foray into live boxing. This is not the first time Hogan has harboured fear for Tyson and even pulled Paul up on it. Hogan told TMZ: “I’m friends with both guys. “I love Mike to death, but I was in Miami for the Formula 1 races with Jake Paul, I pulled Jake aside and said, ‘Hey brother, what’s up with this thing?’ Is this a work like wrestling, or are you guys going to really go at it? READ MORE SUN STORIES”He says, ‘I’m gonna knock him out.’ So I’m excited about it. I’m glad it is rescheduled because I don’t want any excuses. “I want both men at 100 per cent. I get a feeling this will be the fight of the century, brothers. This is going to be a good one.”Mike Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: Rex More

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      WWE legend Hulk Hogan delivers brutal prediction for Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul ‘fight of the century’ after health scare

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      WWE legend Hulk Hogan backed Mike Tyson to beat Jake Paul despite his recent health scare because of the “bad dog look in his eye”.Tyson, 57, and Paul, 27, had to move the date of their fight after the boxing legend fell ill while flying from Miami to Los Angeles due to an ulcer flare up.Hulk Hogan predicted Mike Tyson will beat Jake Paul in their boxing boutCredit: GettyTyson’s fight with Paul had to be moved after the boxing legend suffered a health scareCredit: ReutersHogan insists Tyson is still as focused and dangerous as he was in his primeCredit: AFPThe bout is now scheduled for November 15 and will take place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.Hogan, 70, still believes Tyson will best the YouTuber as he still sees the same “scary” fighter he remembers from his prime years in the 80s and 90s.The legendary professional wrestler insists the American is as focused as he was when he wreaked havoc across the boxing world and will “seek and destroy”.Hogan told TMZ: “When he gets focused, he will seek and destroy. Read More on Boxing”I see that bad dog look in his eye now. It’s like when you don’t trust a bad dog, it might bite ya at any time. “That’s the look he’s got. I remember that look from 25 years ago, it’s kind of scary.”Hogan believes that the fight’s postponement is a good thing because both competitors will be at “100 per cent”.The 12-time world champion even predicted this will be the “fight of the century” even though Tyson is almost 60 years old and Paul has only faced one professional boxer in Tommy Fury, who beat him.Most read in BoxingHogan added: “I’m excited about it. I’m kind of glad it’s rescheduled because I don’t want any excuses. I want both men at 100 per cent .”And I’ve got a feeling this is gonna be the fight of the century, brothers. This is gonna be a good one.”Inside Mike Tyson’s Las Vegas mansionHogan dominated the wrestling scene in WWE and WCW when Tyson’s boxing success made headlines around the globe.Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles comparedONE is a notorious YouTuber-turned-boxer who has taken the sport by storm.
      The other terrorised all in the ring in the 1980s and 1990s, famously biting the ear off an opponent in one fight.
      Iron Mike has rebuilt his life after squandering a £300m fortune with a cannabis empire, and is a huge advocate of the drug.
      And as Paul has continued to rise up the ranks, he has splashed the cash on a fleet of amazing cars.
      Whereas Tyson had more money than sense until a £15m debt saw him part with his cherished car collection.
      Paul now lives in a plush mansion worth £13m in Puerto Rico, after escaping his hectic life in LA.
      But these days, Tyson lounges in his Vegas property he paid £2.5m for with wife Lakiha, who he married in 2009.
      Paul is not yet married but is smitten with his speed skater girlfriend  Jutta Leerdam.
      She will be by his side when her man puts his 9-1 boxing record on the line against two-time heavyweight champ Tyson on July 20.
      Read more: Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles compared, from The Problem Child’s £13m mansion to Iron Mike’s huge cannabis empire. More

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      What the hell happened to you? WWE star Drew McIntyre trolls Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney in front of 16,000 fans

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Wayne Rooney was trolled by WWE superstar Drew McIntyre during a surprise appearance in a live wrestling show in London.Rooney’s glittering 19-year career came to an end in 2021 when he retired with five Premier League titles, an FA Cup, a Champions League trophy and a Europa League honour under his belt.Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney attended a WWE live showCredit: GettyWWE superstar and British icon Drew McIntyre trolled Rooney during the showCredit: SplashUnited’s record scorer then pursued a managerial career and had short stints at Derby, DC United and Birmingham, who sacked him in January after a disastrous three-month spell.The 38-year-old tactician is now a free agent and enjoying some time off with his family.The legendary striker took advantage of his free time as WWE visited the UK during their European tour to stage a non-televised house show at The O2 Arena on Friday.Scottish legend McIntyre, who wrestles as a heel – which is a wrestling term for a bad guy – spotted him sitting in the front row with his two sons before his match against Jey Uso.Read More on FootballAt first the three-time world champion complimented Rooney for his incredible football success in front of 16,000 fans.But then the Rangers fan proceeded to trash talk his fellow Brit by pointing out that they’re the same age but somehow he looks much better than the Everton hero.McIntyre said: “Speaking of British legends… Is that Wayne Rooney?”I’ve got to give this man his props, from one British legend to another, you were the freaking man in your day.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”But, aren’t we the same age? What the hell happened to you?!”Rooney is an avid professional wrestling fan and has had some previous brushings with WWE superstars.Man Utd icon Wayne Rooney calls Twitch streamer AngryGinge a ‘ginger c’ during EA Sports FC live streamBack in 2015, the England great was confronted by fellow Brit Wade Barrett during an episode of RAW in Manchester.Preston fan Barrett mocked him as he sat in the front row and that led to the United favourite slapping him across the face.An angle between Rooney and McIntyre is highly unlikely as The Scottish Warrior is now after the World Heavyweight Championship.McIntyre won the belt at WrestleMania 40 when he ended Seth Rollins’ 316-day reign and realised his dream of winning a world title in front of a live crowd at the Showcase of the Immortals.But the ex-WWE Champion went on to mock CM Punk who sat on the commentary desk and that led to a vicious attack by The Best in the World.That left McIntyre in a vulnerable state and so Damian Priest cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase to become the new champion. More

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      Inside KSI’s manager’s 40-year plan to bring WWE to life in boxing ring with never-before-seen tag and handicap matches

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      KSI’S manager Mams Taylor is making his childhood dreams come true by bringing WWE to life in the boxing ring.Taylor, a music mogul-turned boxing promoter, launched Misfits alongside KSI in 2022 to home celebrity-style crossover bouts. Misfits Boxing became the first to have tag-team boxingBoxers tag in and out of the boutCredit: GettyIt is part of Mams Taylor’s dream to bring boxing to lifeStars from the worlds of social media, music and entertainment – including KSI himself – have all taken to the Misfits ring. But Taylor has tried to revolutionise spectacle showdowns by blending them with a bit of pro wrestling both in and out of the ring. Misfits have sensationally had tag-team matches and this weekend in Nashville host their first two-on-one HANDICAP bout. And it has all been part of Taylor’s master plan since he began watching WWE almost 40 years ago to bring the best of pro-wrestling to the world of boxing. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe said: “I think it’s a good blend and you’ve got something for everyone, especially with the two-on-one outnumbered tag match, again, shades of WWE but with real fighting.“Because for me, when I watched WWE as a kid it was WWF and I remember when I found out that it was predetermined outcomes and I was more heartbroken than when I found out there’s no Santa.“So I said one day we’re going to make it so that they really fight each other but you still have that entertainment and the storylines and all of that.“And I think Misfits Boxing is as close as you can get to that because obviously there’s no predetermined outcomes, nothing’s choreographed or anything like that it’s all real boxing.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“But you’ve got some colourful characters.”Taylor got his break in the music industry, which is where he met UK chart-topper KSI before becoming his manager. KSI’s Misfits Boxing in talks with FIVE footballers with Man Utd icon Wayne Rooney still expected to make shock switchBut his dream was always to be a shot caller like former WWE boss Vince McMahon. Taylor said: “I wanted to be like the Vince McMahon of something, of some kind of combat sports organisation.“So it’s absolutely a manifestation of something I’ve thought about over and over again.“I remember playing with the WWE toys and organising them and playing the matches out and doing the story lines and it was like practise for what it’s like now.“Obviously, I didn’t know it would be in boxing per say but that’s how it’s kind of worked out.”I think Misfits Boxing is as close as you can get to that because obviously there’s no predetermined outcomes, nothing’s choreographed or anything like that it’s all real boxing.Mams Taylor on comparisons between WWE and Misfits Boxing Taylor appeared to come out of nowhere when he teamed up with British promoter Kalle Sauerland to launch Misfits on streaming service DAZN. But in fact, it was a long time coming after testing the waters in MMA.Taylor revealed: “I was a boxing fan through way of proxy through my brother as well who loved that and I boxed myself from the age of 14. “Then MMA came about and tried my hand at that and actually put on an MMA show with some friends of mine about 20 years ago. “So as a fan and someone who has trained it’s something I am very passionate about just in general, combat sports.” Misfits co-founder KSI rarely misses an event and the man himself is hoping to be in the house to watch the never-before-seen two-on-one bout.READ MORE SUN STORIESTaylor said: “We’re working on it, hopefully. “He hates missing them but he’s got some commitments so we’re trying to work some things around. Hopefully he’ll be there.” KSI with manager and Misfits co-founder Mams TaylorCredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing More

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      I’m a Premier League cult hero who became a wrestler and now I’ve come out of retirement at 42 to save non-league club

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      GRANT HOLT was never afraid to tussle with defenders on the pitch.So much so that he turned to professional wrestling after retiring from football.Grant Holt holds legendary status at NorwichCredit: Action Images – ReutersHe went into wrestling and won a 40-man Royal RumbleCredit: WAWHolt has teamed up with a consortium to help non-league Dereham TownNow he is spinning plenty of plates in the “mental place” that is football. Holt, 42, came through the youth ranks at hometown club Carlisle before spells with Halifax, Sorrento in Australia, Sengkang Marine in Singapore, Barrow, Sheffield Wednesday and Rochdale – even working part-time in a factory during his early career.He joined Nottingham Forest in 2006 but, after a season with Shrewsbury, enjoyed his best spell at Norwich from 2009 to 2013. After a 7-1 defeat on debut, he smashed in a hat-trick in the League Cup then was made captain by gaffer Paul Lambert. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHolt fired Norwich to the League One title in 2009-10 and then secured back-to-back promotion as the Canaries reached the Premier League as Championship runners-up.His 15 top-flight goals in 2011-12 saw him crowned player of the year for the third season running and was even tipped to break into the England squad for Euro 2012. Holt had one more season at Carrow Road before finishing his career with spells at Wigan, Hibernian, King’s Lynn Town and Barrow. But he hung up his boots in 2022 after turning out in defence for Norfolk’s Wroxham in the Eastern Counties Football League Premier Division. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAlongside his spell in non-league at the end of his playing days, though, Holt made the incredible step from the penalty box into the wrestling ring as he signed a contract with WAW.Dressed as a manager, he dropkicked an opponent over the ropes to win a 40-man Royal Rumble on debut to earn the Crusher Mason Memorial Trophy.Norwich legend Grant Holt wins 40-man Royal Rumble on wrestling debutDad-of-three Holt then added two further wins before calling time on his unbeaten wrestling career to focus on football – working as a Norwich academy coach and then scouting for West Ham. He told SunSport: “WAW put on the event for a couple of kids with cancer. “This event was supposed to be 300-400 people but I spoke to Norwich and we did it with 4,500 at Carrow Road which was absolutely mental. Unbelievable. “I think everyone thought it would spin off into a career in wrestling which was never going to be the case. It was more about raising money for cancer. “I didn’t realise how hard it was going to be – it was probably the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life with the training. That’s why I’ve never done it since. “You cannot do it without training. It is so difficult and complex. I wanted to do it properly so I was spending four or five hours a week trying to get all the moves in place. “Definitely fun though! A good buzz. I think they did it that way on purpose but I’m underdefeated.”The three teenage daughters weren’t bothered because there is no embarrassment because I was doing it for charity and raising money for those that need it.”Holt in action for Rochdale way back in 2004Credit: PA:Press AssociationHe finished with a perfect record of three wins from threeCredit: Instagram @holtygrantHolt and his wife have three daughters togetherCredit: instagram @holtygrantHolt is also helping save a non-league club, raising money with a mammoth charity walk, working for a school and spent two years as a first-team scout at West Ham as they signed Mohammed Kudus and Edson Alvarez.The ex-striker is Director of Football at Langley School in Norfolk and has plans to get back into football as a sporting director or manager.However, in February, Holt made a shock football comeback as part of a deal to throw his support behind Dereham Town. He has teamed up with pals in Norfolk to form a consortium to partner with Dereham following their relegation to the ninth tier.The 2002 Northern Premier League President’s Cup winner even registered as a player – taking his tally to 20 clubs – and ironically made his short-lived debut against Norwich’s Under-21s in the Norfolk Senior Cup at Aldiss Park.Holt added: “A couple of friends are Dereham Town fans and like any non-league club it’s been a tough, tough few years for them since Covid. “They are in a bit of trouble so we had a conversation to come in – me on the football side, them on the business side. The aim is to make the club sustainable for a long time. It’s not easy to sustain non-league teams. “Technically I’m a co-owner of the football club. We want the kids to come through to the first team – both boys to the men’s team and girls to the women’s team.”The plan is to help out where I can. I put the boots back on very briefly. I have kept myself fit but I pulled my hamstring a few weeks ago in my only game which didn’t help. That’s more to do with getting old than the fitness! Grant Holt’s football career
      1999 Workington1999–2001 Halifax Town – 6 league appearances (0 league goals)2001 → Sorrento (loan)2001 → Barrow (loan) – 10 (4)2001 Sengkang Marine – 17 (12)2001–2003 Barrow – 59 (31)2003–2004 Sheffield Wednesday – 24 (3)2004–2006 Rochdale – 75 (34)2006–2008 Nottingham Forest – 96 (21)2008 → Blackpool (loan) – 4 (0)2008–2009 Shrewsbury Town – 43 (20)2009–2013 Norwich City – 154 (68)2013–2016 Wigan Athletic – 20 (3)2014 → Aston Villa (loan) – 10 (1)2014 → Huddersfield Town (loan) – 15 (2)2015–2016 → Wolverhampton Wanderers (loan) – 4 (0)2016 Rochdale – 14 (2)2016–2017 Hibernian – 30 (5)2017 King’s Lynn Town – 3 (1)2017–2018 Barrow – 24 (0)2020–2022 Wroxham – 3 (1)2024– present Dereham Town – 1 (0)Total: 611 (208)

      “I’m there if they are short – my role is not to be a player but to get the club in a position to go forward.”Holt continued: “It’s all about getting the knowledge, I’ve got the director of football role at the school, I’m shaping the non-league team, I’ve got my coaching, I do some ambassador work at Norwich.”I had enough of travelling and leaving the kids so I’m back in Norfolk. I’ve got my A licence, B licence, finished my diploma in Football Management. “I don’t like being pigeon-holed into one thing so I’ve tried to get all my stuff in the background. It’s a good CV.”I’m busy – sometimes too busy. I like having challenges.”Speaking of challenges, Holt and four others are taking on the mammoth task of walking 100 miles in April to raise money for Norwich-based Big C Cancer Charity.The former footballer is training by going out at 5.30am every Saturday morning. Holt said: “We will walk 100 miles from Cromer to Hunstanton to King’s Lynn FC to Dereham FC then back into the Big C. “It is going to take 36 to 40 hours, no sleeping with a couple of hours break. “It’s hard to mentally prepare. We walk 22km around the Norwich ring road at 5.30am on Saturday mornings, there are 37 people now but five of us for the 100-mile walk.”We have to be conscious as it’s not great to have loads of people walking down the road like Forrest Gump!READ MORE SUN STORIES”It will be tough going but all for a worthwhile cause. Everyone needs money at the moment but not everyone has money at the moment so please donate what you can whether that’s 50p, £1 or £10, anything helps.”
      To find out more about Grant Holt’s 100-mile walk and donate to the Big C, go to their JustGiving page
      Holt helped make a name for himself at Nottingham ForestCredit: PA:Press AssociationHe spent time as a scout for West HamCredit: Instagram @holtygrantHe helped Hibernian win the Scottish ChampionshipCredit: Andrew Barr – The Sun GlasgowOnly five men have scored more goals for NorwichCredit: Action Images – ReutersSkipper Holt powered Norwich into the Premier LeagueCredit: PA:Press AssociationThe striker celebrates promotion into the Premier LeagueCredit: Action Images – Reuters More

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      Fans absolutely love Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘fanboy moment’ as WWE legend The Undertaker makes shock Saudi appearance

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      EVEN Cristiano Ronaldo gets starstruck sometimes.Ronaldo, 39, has been lighting up the world’s screens on a football pitch for more than two decades, but it seems even the legendary CR7 can’t help but fanboy a bit when The Undertaker comes to town.
      The Undertaker was a shock attendee at the friendly between Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal
      Undertaker unveiled the trophy for the game
      Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to have a ‘fanboy’ moment as he smiled with team-mates
      It seems even Ronaldo can get a little starstruck
      The WWE icon turned up in Saudi Arabia for a friendly match between Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr and league leaders Al-Hilal.
      Just as the game was about to kick off the lights dimmed in the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.
      Then an abrupt gong – familiar to WWE fans – echoed around the arena to signal the arrival of The Undertaker.
      Fans online were proclaiming football had “peaked” following the introduction of one of WWE’s biggest legends.
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      And it seemed even Ronaldo could not help but be excited himself.
      TV footage showed the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star talking to team-mates with a huge grin on his face and smiling as The Undertaker unveiled the prize for winning the friendly.
      Fans online couldn’t help but notice his reaction.
      Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan said: “Ronaldo is enjoying 😂.”
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      A second said: “Looks like fanboy moment for Ronaldo.”
      A third added: “The crossover we didn’t know we wanted.”
      Fans say ‘football has peaked’ as WWE star The Undertaker appears before Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr play friendly
      Another said: “Ronaldo has been an Undertaker fan all his childhood life 😭.”
      A fifth said: “When Goat meet a legend.”
      However, Ronaldo would not be able to get his hands on the trophy after Al-Hilai won the game 2-0 courtesy of goals from Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Salem Aldawsari.
      Saudi Arabia struck a multimillion 10-year deal with WWE in 2019 that saw the wrestling giants staging a series of lucrative pay-per-view shows in the Middle Eastern country.
      Undertaker has wrestled several matches in the country against the likes of Triple H, Shawn Michaels, AJ Styles and Goldberg. More

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      Fans say ‘football has peaked’ as WWE star The Undertaker appears before Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr play friendly

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      THE UNDERTAKER made a shocking football appearance in Saudi Arabia in front of Cristiano Ronaldo.Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr took on Al-Hilal in a friendly game at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.

      The Undertaker made a shock appearance in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Reuters
      WWE legend Undertaker attended the game between Al-Nassr and Al-HilalCredit: EPA
      Undertaker stunned Cristiano Ronaldo before kick-offCredit: AP
      And as the two Saudi rivals were set to face off, the lights suddenly went off.
      Then a very familiar gong echoed around the stadium while a number of actors lined up in the middle of the pitch carrying torches.
      Undertaker’s legendary music then played around the ground and the WWE Hall of Famer appeared in full gear.
      Ronaldo and co were left in disbelief as they witnessed the seven-time world champion making his iconic entrance before their very own eyes.
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      Taker slowly walked towards the centre of the pitch where the Season Cup was standing under a sheet.
      The Deadman removed the cover and the lights suddenly came back on as he lifted the trophy to present it to the crowd.
      Shocked WWE fans were left in absolute shock as they took to social media following Undertaker’s staggering appearance.
      One pro wrestling enthusiast tweeted: “This is the bestest entrance of Undertaker ever.”
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      Another commented: “Football peaked here.”
      A third posted: “I can’t believe I missed this.”
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      This fan said: “This is so random crossover.”
      And that one stated: “Football has reached its highest point.”
      Saudi Arabia struck a multimillion 10-year deal with WWE in 2019 that saw the wrestling giants staging a series of lucrative pay-per-view shows in the Middle Eastern country.
      Undertaker has wrestled several matches in the country against the likes of Triple H, Shawn Michaels, AJ Styles and Goldberg.
      Undertaker presented the Season Cup to the live crowdCredit: Reuters More

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      TNT Sports axe major show from schedule with UK fans forced to pay subscription to watch weekly programme

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      TNT SPORTS have reportedly axed their coverage of WWE NXT.The wrestling programme has been shown by TNT Sports and BT Sport since January 2020, with Sky Sports airing it across the UK before that.
      TNT Sport have axed WWE NXTCredit: Instagram/thecavindertwins
      The broadcaster aired the show for the last three yearsCredit: WWE NXT
      But WWE NXT is set to return to life as a WWE Network exclusive show – with viewers able to continue watching if they pay a £9.99 monthly subscription.
      TNT Sports’ final broadcast of the show will be on January 3 for NXT New Year’s Evil special, report the Metro.
      However the broadcaster will continue to air other WWE shows including Smackdown and Raw events.
      WWE NXT pits the best male and female amateur wrestlers against each other, who aim to become WWE’s next breakout star.
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      Raw and Smackdown mentors also feature in the show, which has aired every Wednesday morning at 1am.
      In May 2012, NXT became a developmental programme for WWE, with the stars of the future learning from seasoned veterans in front of a live crowd at Full Sail University.
      WWE NXT’s first show of 2024 will see current champion Ilja Dragunov face Trick Williams for the NXT championship.
      While the women’s title will be competed for by current champion Lyra Valkyria and Blair Davenport.
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      TNT Sports broadcast a range of sports in the UK including WWE, football, rugby, UFC, NBA, Moto GP, and cricket.
      SunSport have contacted TNT Sports for comment. More

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      Lennox Lewis ‘rejected’ £5m offer from Vince McMahon for huge crossover match with UFC and WWE icon Brock Lesnar

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      LENNOX LEWIS once turned down £5million from the WWE to face Brock Lesnar in a crossover match. The year was 2002 and Lesnar was on his rise as a future WWE superstar while Lewis was the world heavyweight boxing champion.
      Lennox Lewis turned down £5m to face WWE star Brock LesnarCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Lesnar was WWE champion by 25Credit: WWE
      And there were talks for the two to meet in the ring with Vince McMahon even going to the Nevada Athletic Commission for sanctioning.
      But according to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Lewis rejected it after finding out about Lesnar’s real grappling experience.
      The former undisputed heavyweight king did open up about the negotiations in a 2015 interview with TSN’s Off The Record.
      He revealed he was offered £5m but claimed he had to wear gloves while Lesnar would not have.
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      Asked if he considered the offer, Lewis said: “Very seriously, until they said he wasn’t wearing gloves.
      “They wanted to put me in with gloves on.”
      It is not clear whether the match would have been scripted or a legitimate fight.
      Lewis went onto retire from boxing in 2004 after defeating Vitali Klitschko a year prior.
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      Meanwhile, Lesnar was WWE champ by 25 in 2002 and later turned to MMA, where he won the UFC title.
      He had nine fights in the cage – with his last in 2016 – and continues in the WWE to this day.
      Lesnar has been linked to a UFC return but his last fight against Mark Hunt ended in controversy after he tested positive for banned substances.
      Lesnar has not fought since 2016Credit: Getty More