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    ‘Big news coming’ – Tyson Fury teases next fight announcement as he says ‘the Saudi Arabian King is coming back’

    TYSON FURY says there is “some big news coming” in a cryptic message on social media amid speculation about his next fight.Fury’s most recent boxing bout took place in October when he beat Deontay Wilder for the second time with an 11th-round knockout at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
    Tyson Fury teased some major news amid speculation about his next boxing fightCredit: Instagram / @gypsyking101
    Tyson Fury hinted at a return to Saudi Arabia following his Crown Jewel match two years agoCredit: WWE
    The Gypsy King’s upcoming plans are uncertain but he teased a return to the ring in Saudi Arabia as he shared a story on Instagram showing a picture of himself competing at 2019 WWE event Crown Jewel.
    The British superstar then declared that the “Saudi Arabian king is coming back”.
    Fury said: “In the gym guys, smashing it. Absolutely smashing it.
    “The Saudi Arabian king is coming back! Get up there my boy!
    “Some big news coming, hold tight!”
    Fury was previously linked with a fight against fellow Brit Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia.
    But plans fell through as Wilder triggered his rematch clause against the undefeated heavyweight and AJ faced Oleksandr Usyk.
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    Fury has also expressed his desire to work with WWE again after beating Braun Strowman in Riyadh two years ago.
    However, it is unknown when Vince McMahon’s promotion will be returning to the Middle East.
    The lineal heavyweight champion has been linked with an upcoming match against fellow Brit Dillian Whyte.
    The WBC made Whyte the mandatory challenger in October but a deal has been delayed by rows over money. More

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    Tyson Fury reveals Covid stopped him from fighting at WrestleMania and SummerSlam before facing Drew McIntyre in the UK

    TYSON FURY revealed coronavirus stopped him fighting at WrestleMania and SummerSlam.
    And he was also due to take on Drew McIntyre in the UK but the virus put pay to that contest too.

    Tyson Fury was due to make his return to WWE last year but had to delay the comeback because of coronavirusCredit: Reuters

    The WBC heavyweight champion, 32, dethroned Deontay Wilder in his last boxing bout in February 2020.
    But after appearing at WWE Crown Jewel four months earlier where he beat Braun Strowman, the Gypsy King was due to make a return to WWE last year.
    And that would likely have seen a super showdown between British pair Fury and McIntyre.
    He told Behind The Gloves: “I was supposed to go to SummerSlam last year and I was supposed to go to WrestleMania last year.

    “And I was also supposed to fight Drew McIntyre in a pay-per-view event in the UK, but none of that happened thanks to Covid.
    “So, Covid has cost me SummerSlam, WrestleMania, PPV with Drew McIntyre, the Wilder rematch, and the [Anthony] Joshua fight.
    “So, thank you, Covid.”
    Fury and McIntyre, 35, have been at loggerheads on social media since the Scot beat Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 36 last April to become champion.

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    The duo have repeatedly called each other out to go to war with one another, probably at a UK stadium.
    Triple H said it would not be hard to get it arranged – all he had to do was call the WWE executive vice president and a box office blockbuster would be sorted.
    Speaking in September, Fury vowed to KO ‘big s***house’ McIntyre.
    The 6ft 9ins superstar posted a Twitter video to tell McIntyre: “Big Drew. Big s***house Drew. Listen. Contact my people, Nick Khan, and let’s get it on.
    “Get Triple H or Vince (McMahon) to contact Nick and let’s get this fight over the line.”

    And he warned the wrestler to forget about his famous Claymore Kick finish – as he is sure he will deliver a devastating finale of his own.
    He said: “I’m going to grab your hair. I’ll swing you around that ring.
    “Never mind Claymore, you’re going to get knocked the F out by the Gypsy King. That’s my promise, mush.”
    Fury is expected to confirm another British showdown in the coming weeks – this time against AJ to put all the heavyweight boxing belts on the line.
    But their first fight, due for this summer, is now in jeopardy after Fury told the media he was drinking up to 12 pints per day, had stopped eating and was no longer training.

    Fury beat Braun Strowman at WWE Crown Jewel in October 2019 on his pro wrestling debutCredit: Reuters

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    WWE icon Kurt Angle delighted Arsenal use his theme but laments Covid keeping fans away and stopping ‘You Suck’ chants

    ARSENAL shocked viewers on Thursday night when their players emerged to Kurt Angle’s WWE entrance music.
    It was a bizarre choice from the FA Cup holders, as it is common for fans to chant ‘You Suck!’ to the tune.

    Angle was disappointed there were no fans at the Emirates to chant ‘You Suck’Credit: Arfa Griffiths – The Sun

    The Gunners have under-performed in the Premier League this season, winning just seven games.
    The song was played as their players emerged for the second half of their drab 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace.
    Many on social media found the funny side to the song considering Arsenal’s fall from grace in recent years.
    One wrote: “Finally, Arsenal have found the right theme song.”

    The Gunners have not qualified for the Champions League since they finished second in the Premier League in 2015-16.
    Angle, who has been involved in WWE for more than two decades, was also amused by Arsenal’s actions.
    He tweeted: “Arsenal using my theme song. The only thing missing, due to COVID, is 30,000 fans chanting ‘You Suck’.
    Perhaps Angle was unaware the Emirates holds 60,000.

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    It is not the first time Arsenal have used a WWE song.
    Last July they ran out for the second half of their match against Liverpool with Triple H’s theme tune blaring.
    The club’s PA announcer, DJ Selenki, is said to be a big wrestling fan – so it probably won’t be the last time we hear a WWE anthem at the Emirates.
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    From Mike Tyson to Donald Trump and Mr T, the crossover stars of WWE who appeared in title wins and boxing fights

    TYSON FURY recently became heavyweight world champion of the boxing world by beating Deontay Wilder in their eagerly-anticipated rematch. What’s most impressive is that he did so having ventured into the world of WWE just months earlier – proving he’s not only a showman in the boxing ring, but in the world of wrestling too. […] More

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    From Mike Tyson to Donald Trump and Mr T, the crossover stars of WWE who appeared in title wins and boxing fights

    TYSON FURY recently became heavyweight world champion of the boxing world by beating Deontay Wilder in their eagerly-anticipated rematch. What’s most impressive is that he did so having ventured into the world of WWE just months earlier – proving he’s not only a showman in the boxing ring, but in the world of wrestling too. […] More