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    WWE legend John Cena offers to buy Harry Kane ‘a pint’ with wrestler telling England star ‘you’ve made me smile’

    WWE legend John Cena offered to take Harry Kane out for ‘a pint’ after he was compared to the Tottenham striker by an artificial intelligence chatbot.The 46-year-old wrestler and actor, who burst onto the scene when he made his Ultimate Pro Wrestling debut in 1999, has continued to enjoy a glittering career both in and out of the ring.
    Cena has been likened to KaneCredit: Reuters
    Cena was thrilled with the comparisons to KaneCredit: Sky Sports
    “Harry Kane I’ve never met you but you sound like a hell of a guy!” 😅It seems like Fast X star John Cena and Harry Kane need to go for a pint 🍻 pic.twitter.com/L8Yvg3ccNj— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 19, 2023

    He most recently starred in ‘Fast X’ – the 10th instalment from the Fast and Furious franchise.
    And while on a press trip to promote the film, he was tasked with completing an assessment on ChatGPT.
    When reading the verdict to Sky Sports, he was pleasantly surprised to be likened to Kane.
    That is despite not knowing who the Tottenham and England striker actually is.
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    He said: “If John Cena were a Premier League footballer, he would be Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane.
    “John Cena is highly athletic with a strong work ethic and a track record of high performance at an elite level. Based on these traits, he could be compared to Harry Kane.
    “John Cena’s dedication to inspire could also be compared to Kane, in his tireless work rate, strong leadership and and positive influence on those around him, both on and off the pitch.”
    The WWE icon then admitted that he had never experienced such “flattery” before delivering his own message to Kane.
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    He added: “Harry Kane I’ve never met you but you sound like a hell of a guy.
    “I’ve never had this much flattery bestowed upon me on my life so Harry Kane thank you for making my day.
    “You’ve made me smile and I got to be called a while lot of nice things because of you. If you want a pint somewhere, then I’m your man.”
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    Mike Tyson, 56, open to stunning WWE return to face YouTube star Logan Paul for FREE… and vows to ‘kick his ass’

    MIKE TYSON is ready to make a stunning return to WWE to face Logan Paul and vowed to “kick his ass” – without even being paid. Tyson famously made his professional wrestling debut in 1998 while serving a boxing ban for biting Evander Holyfield’s ear the year before.
    Mike Tyson is ready to make a stunning return to WWE to face Logan PaulCredit: The US Sun
    Logan Paul has called out Mike Tyson beforeCredit: Splash
    And he later served as a special enforcer at WrestleMania 14 for Shawn Michaels and Steve Austin, earning $3million.
    Tyson again featured for the WWE in 2010 as a special guest host of Raw and two years later he was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
    YouTube star Paul – also a crossover boxer – is the latest celebrity to make a splash in the WWE ring.
    And Tyson, 56, has opened the door to challenging the social media sensation.
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    He told Forbes: “Have you ever seen me wrestle before?
    “I would do it! I would kick his ass, yes I would do it. Even though I love him, though.
    “This is what I found out about WrestleMania: Everybody says ‘that’s fake, that’s fake.’ But the check is real.
    “Deep down inside—don’t let [WWE] know—I would do this for free.”
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    Paul, 28, was linked with a boxing match against Tyson after his June 2021 exhibition with Floyd Mayweather, 46.
    The American hasn’t boxed since, having focused his efforts on the WWE after signing a deal with them.
    And Tyson talked down the chances of fighting Paul for real, despite making a boxing comeback of his own in 2020 for an exhibition bout.
    He said: “I don’t think he’s really that serious [about a boxing match], but I’m just happy he’s receiving the success that he has.
    “For my ego, I feel I had so much to do with that.”
    Mike Tyson made a boxing comeback in 2020Credit: Reuters
    Mike Tyson was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2012Credit: WWE
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    Watch Vinicius Jr try to ‘perform a suplex’ on De Jong as feisty El Clasico turns into WWE leaving fans in hysterics

    VINICIUS JR “performed a suplex” on Frenkie de Jong as the two stars got into it during Barcelona’s 1-0 Copa del Rey semi-final first leg win at Real Madrid.Carlo Ancelotti’s side hosted Barca at Santiago Bernabeu, and as per usual there was no love lost between the two sides.

    The rival pair wrestled each otherCredit: Reuters
    Frenkie de Jong appeared to inadvertently grab Vini’s crotch region
    The first major flashpoint occurred mid-way through the first-half, when Vini Jr and De Jong got into a tangle.
    As the pair jostled for the ball, De Jong’s hand appeared to inadvertently grab at Vini’s crotch region.
    The Brazilian subsequently threw his Dutch counterpart to the ground, with some fans likening it to a WWE move.
    It was the Real Madrid star that was penalised, despite replays suggesting that both were at it.
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    One Barca fan argued: “De Jong is literally the one who carries the ball, Vinicius is going to steal it, legal struggle until Vinicius’s German Suplex.”
    Another Twitter user disagreed with this assessment, however, tweeting: “They both get into it, but somehow Vini is the one who gets booked.”
    A second whined: “Vinicius got a yellow for a De Jong foul. Disgusting.”
    And another added: “Vini in WWE.”
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    Vini ‘performed’ a suplex’ on his opponentCredit: EPA
    A further user asked: “Did you see how Vinicius grabbed Frenkie’s neck and slammed him down like it’s a UFC match?”
    With both teams jostling for an advantage – it was Madrid who thought they’d landed first through Karim Benzema.
    But the Frenchman’s sublime finish was subsequently ruled out for offside.
    And the deadlock was then broken by Barcelona, when Eder Militao inadvertently turned into his own net.
    Franck Kessie then looked certain to have put Barca 2-0 up in the second-half… only for his OWN PLAYER Ansu Fati to block the ball from going in.
    Tempers continued to flare late on, with Barca boss Xavi booked in stoppage time for protesting to the fourth official.
    He needn’t have worried, however, as his side managed to hold firm during a late Madrid onslaught to take a 1-0 lead into the second leg at home.
    The duo both looked sheepishly at the refereeCredit: AP
    Franck Kessie fumed at team-mate Ansu FatiCredit: Reuters
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    I’m the former World Cup star who quit football for WWE after chat with Triple H

    WITH nearly 300 Bundesliga appearances under your belt and a trip to a World Cup on your CV, you’d imagine you’re at the top of your game.But one German star embarked on a shock career change, seemingly at the peak of his powers, at the age of 32.
    A former Germany international turned his back on football to join Triple H in WWE
    The ex-Bundesliga star even featured in a WWE show in MunichCredit: AFP
    The one-time goalkeeper fought alongside partners Cecaro and SheamusCredit: AFP
    The goalkeeper spent a decade in Germany’s top flight with Kaiserlautern, Werder Bremen and Hoffenheim – and regularly starred in the Champions League.
    He even joined Manuel Neuer in the squad for the 2010 World Cup.
    While he never made it into the starting XI in South Africa – as Germany KO’d England and reached the semi-finals, losing to eventual champions Spain – the 6ft 4in stopper was a giant between the sticks.
    The No1 won the German version of the FA Cup and League Cup once apiece and finished as a Bundesliga runner-up twice.
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    And yet in 2014, he made the bold decision to hang up his gloves and move into WWE.
    The man in question? None other than Tim Wiese.
    In September 2014, Wiese revealed he’d been offered a development contract by WWE to join their NXT division.
    Fast forward less than two years, the German was invited to train at the WWE’s development facility in Florida by legendary wrestler Triple H in June 2016.
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    Tim Wiese most-famously played for Werder Bremen during his Bundesliga careerCredit: AFP
    Tim Wiese earned six Germany caps, including a 2-1 friendly defeat at the hands of England in BerlinCredit: Bongarts – Getty
    At the time, Wiese revealed: “I have been training hard for this, and I am excited for the opportunity.
    “No matter what it takes, my goal is to be in that WWE ring this November. I want that match.”
    Ex-world champ Triple H said: “Tim is tenacious.
    “He continues to be very vocal in his desire to prove that he has what it takes,
    “He has shown tremendous resilience and determination to create an opportunity for himself.
    “This is his break to walk his talk. If all goes well in Florida, he will get his chance in the ring.”
    By November, he’d teamed up with Sheamus and Cesaro to defeat The Shining Stars and Bo Dallas during a star-studded live event in Munich.
    In the build-up to the fight, Swiss legend Cesaro revealed he’d been working with Wiese – dubbed “The Machine” in the wrestling world.
    Cesaro claimed: “I wanted to see what he was made of and he was moving pretty good.
    “It is a big change from football – the real football, if any Americans are reading – to wrestling but he definitely has the build for it.
    “I gave him some tips but he will have to go through some adjustments – WWE is not just a job, it’s a lifestyle, and it’s not for everybody.
    “He says he wants it so now he has the chance to prove it – it’s all up to him.”
    Tim Wiese came out of retirement for one match with German eighth division side DillingenCredit: Getty – Contributor
    However, by 2017, Wiese had left WWE – and dusted off his goalkeeping gloves for a shock return to football.
    Aged 35, he starred between the posts for German eighth division side Dillingen – who averaged 60 fans per game.
    For his debut – a 2-1 defeat at the hands of TSV Haunsheim – 2,000 supporters rocked up to watch the former international star.
    At the time, he vowed to work his way back to the Bundesliga and admitted he regretted his decision to turn his back on football.
    Wiese claimed: “I wonder why I gave up on all of this.
    “Considering it was my first game I think it went well.
    “Now I think of the future. No longer will I play in the sixth series.
    “I think I’m still good enough for the Bundesliga.”
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    Wiese never played football again.
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    WWE superstar Dana Brooke cheers on boxer husband at ringside during London fight night

    WWE superstar Dana Brooke was an interested spectator at ringside in London on Saturday night.The wrestling star was at the O2 Arena where Floyd Mayweather made his UK debut in an exhibition bout against Aaron Chalmers.
    Dana Brooke cheered on her husband from ringsideCredit: ZEUS
    But Brooke had other interests as she watched on from near the ring.
    The WWE star is married to Ulysses Diaz, who fought on the undercard.
    Cuban born boxer Diaz took on Khalass Karim in London on Saturday night in an exhibition draw.
    Diaz and Brooke engaged in 2021 and secretly married last year.
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    The boxer has previously called Brooke the “queen of my heart” and said he is “blessed to call my wife”.
    He also said on Instagram in a birthday post last November: “May God Bless you with many more years & May I be blessed enough to spend them with you. I love you.”
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    Watch footballer spark huge melee with horror ‘WWE style’ flying tackle which leads to TWO red cards

    A HUGE melee from a Sunday League game has gone viral after it was compared to WWE.The football clash took place in the Oakbourne & Coronation League yesterday morning.
    A brawl from a Sunday League game has gone viralCredit: Instagram @northsolihullathletic
    Players from Trooper FC and North Solihull Athletic were involved in the meleeCredit: Instagram @northsolihullathletic
    The shocking incident led to two red cards and a host of yellows being dished outCredit: Instagram @northsolihullathletic
    A cameraman was on hand to capture the chaotic scenes as a mega brawl sparked by two wild challenges led to pandemonium.
    And players and staff from both teams raced over to fight and brawl with each other – leading to the clip going viral on social media.
    The incident occurred as Trooper FC claimed a 3-1 victory over North Solihull Athletic.
    The result kept them top of the Oakbourne & Coronation Football Sunday League thanks to the goals from Ellis Deeney, Dale Hewitt and Lewis Moss at the Marston Green Recreation Ground in Solihull, near Birmingham.
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    But the fiery contest ended on a sour note after a North Solihull Athletic player hacked down an opponent with a flying tackle.
    Instantly, a member of Trooper FC raced over and slid in knee high on the culprit as a number of his team-mates soon entered the fray.
    The referee simply could not get control of the situation as more and more members of each club got involved.
    Eventually, two red cards were dished out along with a number of yellows.
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    But the nasty sequence had fans in stitches online after the footage was shared on Sunday.
    One wrote: “Wooiii man’s thought he was Friday night raw going in like that.”
    Another claimed it looked like a scene from WWE while another comment read: “Wish I was there Yano the 1st foul was naught but that 2footer was sending over the ropes.”
    A fellow follower wrote: “Can’t believe the game carried on after this 😂🤣 that 2 footer is going global I swear 😱.” More

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    I’m a former Premier League star who scored 185 goals across 18 clubs before quitting football and becoming a WRESTLER

    A FORMER Premier League hitman has gone from scoring away at the Emirates, Stamford Bridge, Anfield and the Etihad to locking horns inside a professional wrestling ring.The 41-year-old scored 185 career goals in 562 appearances – with 24 strikes coming in the English top flight.
    The ex-Premier League star celebrating winning the 40-man Royal Rumble on his wrestling debut in 2018
    The footballer scored at some of England’s greatest-ever stadiumsCredit: WWA
    He won a 40-man Royal Rumble on his wrestling debutCredit: Twitter @TheSunFootball
    The 185 career-goal striker holding up a you WWE world title belt in a shop as he is set to join the wrestling world
    He most notably played for Norwich City, where he turned out 168 times for the Canaries, helping them win League One in 2010.
    The ex-striker played for 18 clubs at senior level, spending the later years of his career playing in League One, the Scottish Championship and the National League.
    He finally decided to hang up the boots in 2018 – but quickly traded them for wrestling attire.
    In May 2018, the Englishman signed with WAW, a Norfolk-based wrestling promotion run by the legendary Knight family.
    He made his in-ring debut at WAW’s Fightmare event.
    WWE fans may be familiar with the promotion as the first-ever NXT Women’s champion, Paige, competed there.
    The footballer-turned-wrestler is none other than Grant Holt.
    Speaking to talkSPORT in 2021, Holt explained how he got into professional wrestling.
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    He said: “I got approached by WAW to do a charity event and they asked if I’d be interested in going in and doing it, have a bit of swansong at the end and join in.
    “I basically said yes because that’s the kind of guy I am; if someone gives me a challenge I’ll just do it.
    “And it was for charity so why not go and do it? That’s how it started. 
    “I had to pull out of the first one I agreed to do because it clashed with work and I was still playing at the time.
    “So I said ‘look, I’m going to have to cancel’ which is not really like me. 
    “So I said I’ll tell you what I’m going to do: ‘next year I’m definitely retiring. If you put on another show, I’ll do it.’
    “That was it. I retired a little bit earlier than I hoped and then I was it.”
    Holt quickly fell in love with wrestling and says he’d “have been all over it” at a young age if he had people who could have taught him.
    Grant Holt scored 24 Premier League goalsCredit: Action Images – Reuters
    Holt netted away against the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester CityCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Holt fell in love with wrestling after he retired from footballCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow
    The ex-Canaries ace added: “It started off like, I’ll just do it.
    “Then I thought if I’m going to a show, why don’t I do it properly?
    “Why don’t I do it properly for the year and build up to the show.
    “What I didn’t want to be is someone who stands on the apron, comes in, kicks someone and they say ‘oh yeah, that footballer.’ I didn’t want to be that. 
    “I wanted to do it properly, know the holds, the ins and outs. I wanted to give it the deserved effort.
    “If I’d have known what I do now and people could have taught me how to wrestle when I was a kid, I would have been all over it. It just wasn’t there where I was.”
    Holt also brushed shoulders with some of WWE’s biggest names – and even his childhood idols.
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    Holt recalled picking up WWE Hall of Famer, Billy Gunn, from the airport for the event.
    Mick Foley, as well as Hardcore Holly, were other stars Holt got up close and personal with.
    Holt recalled: “It was wild. I remember picking up Billy Gunn from the airport, one of my idols from when I was a kid, and he’s lying sleeping in my car with a WWE Hall of Fame ring.
    “And what a great guy he was – absolutely massive too!
    “You don’t realise. Mick Foley was another great guy.”
    Holt’s journey into pro wrestling could’ve been different, though, starting off at the top.
    The WAW hotshot has revealed that he was meant to go to WWE’s performance centre in London and Florida – but it didn’t end up materialising.
    Holt said: “I was meant to go to the Performance Center in London and then the one in Orlando when I was in Tampa, but both times it didn’t end up happening.
    “Just on a visiting type deal, but it still would have been cool.
    “I’d love to do it. I enjoyed it, it’s a real good, fun thing for me and as I say, I never wanted to just go in there because of my name and where it’s from, I wanted to make sure that if I did it was because I’d done everything around the circuit. 
    “I don’t think it was right to just get bumped up and you should do things properly.”
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    Holt is sure to have enjoyed his debut Royal Rumble win in 2018.
    He dropkicked a rival over the top rope to win a 40-man spectacular.
    Holt took a boot to the face from one grappler, ducked a clothesline before sending one wrestler over the top rope.
    The 6ft1in Carlisle-born sports star has a signature move named after his previous job.
    His finisher is called the Soccer Kick.
    Holt’s new-found love for wrestling hasn’t seen him leave football for good.
    In fact, Holt works as a scout for Prem side West Ham.
    Holt completed his coaching badges and talent iD course during his time recovering from a ACL injury at Wigan.
    Speaking to Jimmy Bullar on a SkyBet show in 2021, Holt said: “I’ve just got a new job as a first-team scout at West Ham.
    “A friend of mine gave me a phone call and said there were a few jobs going there.
    “I’ve been doing it at Norwich for nearly two years now and I thought that it looked like a really good opportunity.
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    “I put my name in the hat and they’ve said ‘come along and have a chat’ and I’m looking forward to it.
    “It’s a great club on the rise, getting into Europe and that. I’m very lucky. It’s a great opportunity for me.”
    The striker’s signature move is called the Soccer KickCredit: Action Images – Reuters
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    ‘WWE would be proud’ – Watch Torres and Savic WRESTLE on pitch as pair sent off in Barcelona’s 1-0 win over Atletico

    FERRAN TORRES and Stefan Savic were both sent off for WRESTLING during Barcelona’s clash with Atletico Madrid.The match turned feisty late on as home side Atletico hunted an equaliser.

    Stefan Savic and Ferran Torres wrestle each otherCredit: Getty
    The duo tussled in stoppage time of Atletico’s clash with BarcelonaCredit: AFP
    Barca had been ahead since the first half, when Ousmane Dembele swept them into a 22nd minute lead.
    Atleti had been upset with the goal, surrounding the referee after feeling that Gavi had got away with a foul in the build-up.
    Their claims were weak, however, and the effort was allowed to stand.
    Atletico remained frustrated as the game wore on, with Savic and Barca ace Torres eventually letting their tempers get the best of them.
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    After Savic dispossessed Torres on the halfway line, the duo fell to the ground together.
    As play continued down the field, Torres appeared to have a yank at his opponent’s tightly cropped hair.
    The Montenegrin took exception to this, momentarily appearing to get Torres into a head lock.
    Savic then shoved Torres off as they both got back to their feet, but the damage had been done.
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    Tempers flared towards the end of the matchCredit: Getty
    Both were shown red cards for their actions, and had to miss the final exchanges.
    Savic appeared to argue his case with the fourth official, almost going head to head with him as Atletico staff tried to calm him down.
    Tweeting out a video of the incident, ITV Football wrote: “The WWE would be proud of this…”
    And a fan responded: “That gets 6 stars in the Tokyo Dome.”
    Another Twitter user joked: “I like how the referee left them to enjoy their fight!”
    A third added: “Without the Jersey, you might call it a different sport. Wrestling I think.”
    The home side felt that they should have had a penalty moments earlier, when Alvaro Morata threw himself to the turf in the box.
    But nothing was given, and Barca held on for a crucial win.
    The three points saw Xavi’s side move three clear of rivals Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga, and 14 above fifth-placed Atletico.
    Both players received their marching ordersCredit: EPA
    Alvaro Morata felt he should have had a spot kickCredit: Getty More