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      Brit Olympian Anthony Ogogo turns heel on AEW and delivers huge body punch in first big appearance in wrestling career

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      ANTHONY OGOGO turned heel on AEW and delivered a huge body shot in his first big wrestling appearance. The 2012 Olympic boxer signed for WWE’s rivals in 2019 and began training under Dustin Rhodes and QT Marshall.
      Anthony Ogogo turned heel on AEW
      Anthony Ogogo delivered a huge body shot in his first big wrestling appearance
      He then transitioned into commentary and featured alongside pro wrestling legend Tazz.
      Now it seems his in-ring debut is drawing closer as he attacked Cody Rhodes and cut a heel promo on Twitter.
      He captioned a video of the incident: “The crunch of a mans ribs beneath your knuckles, the involuntary noise he makes as air leaves his body, the wince on his face as he crumbles in pain.
      “I am everything you don’t want to see standing across from you in a ring. I am violence, with a smile. I am The Guv’nor.”
      Ogogo won bronze at the London Games in 2012 and made a smooth transitions into the pros following his 2013 debut.
      He then won all 11 fights when he faced fellow Brit Craig Cunningham in Birmingham in 2016.
      Ogogo was stopped in eight round and handed the first defeat of his career.
      But it would also be his last, having shattered his eye socket which resulted in him suffering severe double vision.

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      Ogogo over two years had NINE eye operations in an attempt to restore his sight to the British Boxing Board of Control’s high safety standards.
      But ultimately he did not prevail and would instead embark on a pro wrestling career.
      And last year, Ogogo revealed he turned down WWE in favour of newbies AEW.
      He told the Evening Standard: “I had a choice of WWE and AEW and I chose AEW. I loved the company and loved Cody’s (Rhodes) vision.
      “But I want to be part of something really special. The choice was simple.
      “I’ve got things I want to achieve in my life that I wasn’t able to achieve in boxing. But I still want to achieve those things. 
      “Now I can look to achieve them in a slightly different arena in the world of professional wrestling.”
      Anthony Ogogo turned pro in 2013 a year after the OlympicsCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Anthony Ogogo had NINE eye operations in an attempt to restore his sight to the British Boxing Board of Control’s high safety standardsCredit: Refer to Caption More

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

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      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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      Drew McIntyre dedicates custom WWE belt to Rangers as Steven Gerrard’s men end Celtic’s dominance

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      FORMER WWE champion Drew McIntyre has dedicated a custom belt to Rangers following their Scottish Premiership triumph.
      Steven Gerrard’s side clinched the club’s first title in a decade after Celtic drew 0-0 at Dundee United.

      The Scottish Premiership champions belt was unveiled by the WWE on Sunday afternoonCredit: Twitter @DMcIntyreWWE

      And Rangers fan McIntyre was quick to dedicate the special WWE strap to his football club after their momentous achievement.
      On Twitter, he wrote: “We share a story of ups and downs, working harder than anyone else to get back on the path to championship glory.
      “Congratulations to @RangersFC, winners of the Scottish Premiership.
      “This custom @WWE Championship is YOURS!!!”

      And WWE legend Triple H weighed in by adding: “Well said. Congratulations to the winners of the Scottish Premiership,@RangersFC!! #Champion55.”
      Meanwhile, the official WWE account said: “Congratulations @RangersFC! Enjoy your custom #WWETitle courtesy of @DMcIntyreWWE!”
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      McIntyre is a two-time WWE champion and last held the belt in November.

      His first title victory came at Wrestlemania 36 in 2020 when he beat Brock Lesnar.
      His club Rangers are unbeaten in 32 Scottish Premiership games so far this season and have dropped just eight points across the whole campaign.
      Gerrard’s men are 20 points clear of rivals Celtic, who had won the previous nine league titles.

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      Aaron Chalmers confirms move into pro boxing after MMA retirement with Geordie Shore star eyeing WWE afterwards

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      AARON CHALMERS confirmed his move into professional boxing after retiring from MMA – with the Geordie Shore star eyeing WWE afterwards.
      Chalmers leaves the cage with a 5-2 record, having fought four times for Bellator.

      Aaron Chalmers is moving into pro boxing

      Aaron Chalmers retires with a 5-2 MMA recordCredit: Alamy Live News

      He announced via social media that he was no longer continuing his MMA journey and hinted at a new switch.
      Chalmers followed it up by confirming plans to move into WWE before retiring for good aged 40.
      He tweeted: “Couple of years in my new career which will be announced soon and then we move to @WWEUK@WWE and retired at 40.”
      Asked if he was moving into celebrity boxing, Chalmers replied: “Nope not celebrity.”

      Couple of years in my new career which will be announced soon and then we move to @WWEUK @WWE and retired at 40 🙏🏽
      — Aaron chalmers (@AaronCGShore) February 23, 2021

      The 33-year-old, who had two knockouts in MMA, is now training at esteemed boxing coach Adam Booth’s gym.
      Booth has trained ex-world champions David Haye, George Groves and Andy Lee, and currently has a stable of rising talent.
      That includes Josh Kelly, Michael Conlan, Harlem Eubank and Shannon Courtenay.
      And it was Sunderland’s Kelly and 2012 London Olympics bronze medalist Conlan who let the cat out the bag that Chalmers was turning over.

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      The pair called for their new gym-mate to fight YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul, who is 2-0 since debuting in 2020.
      Conlan, 29, said on Matchroom’s podcast: “Speaking about Aaron actually – we want Jake Paul. Aaron’s a celebrity, we want Jake Paul.
      “Aaron will f*** Jake Paul up. I will say it now, he will f*** Jake Paul up.
      “Jake Paul’s a b****. He’ll f*** him up. Simple as that.”
      Kelly, 26, added: “Jake Paul’s never a cruiserweight, either. He should be getting that weight off, getting down.
      “Aaron’s got what, nearly what three million followers on Instagram and Twitter? If that fight doesn’t sell what will?”
      Conlan then urged promoter Eddie Hearn to get in touch with them to set up the fight with 24-year-old Paul.

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      Anthony Joshua CONFIRMS he will make WWE ‘dream’ move come true once boxing career is over to emulate hero Muhammad Ali

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has revealed his plans to switch to WWE when he retires from boxing.
      The heavyweight world champion, 31, wants to follow in the footsteps of Muhammad Ali.

      Anthony Joshua has announced his plans to retire within five yearsCredit: Rex Features

      Ali made his name in boxing long before he appeared at WrestleMania I in 1985.
      He rocked up as a referee for the main event tag-team match in New York City.
      And British star AJ plans to do follow a similar route when he hangs up his gloves.
      He has been asked whether he’d prefer to try UFC or WWE at a later stage in his career.

      During the Alternative Sport interview, he said: “I am going to do WWE because that’s what Muhammad Ali did.”
      A long list of boxing stars have switched to WWE including Floyd Mayweather and Tyson Fury.
      WBC champion Fury secured a win on his wrestling debut in Saudi Arabia in 2019.
      The Gypsy King – who is close to agreeing a fight with AJ – KO’d Braun Strowman with a huge punch at Crown Jewel.

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      WWE boss Vince McMahon would welcome Anthony Joshua with open armsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Joshua, 31, has already announced his plans to retire from boxing within the next five years.
      He boasts a record of 24-1 ahead of his proposed showdown with rival Fury.
      Speaking last month, he told Sky Sports: “This isn’t the start of my career. I’m coming towards the end of my career.
      “I’m not someone who lives in the moment and thinks that everything is just like for now.
      “I’m always planning ahead so I’m coming towards the end of my career.”

      Tyson Fury showed off his skills in the wrestling ring last yearCredit: Reuters

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      Arsenal players walk out to WWE wrestling legend Kane’s entrance music for second half of Man Utd clash

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      ARSENAL continued to rock the WWE anthems through the Emirates PA system during their clash with Manchester United.
      The Gunners and Red Devils fought out a goalless draw in North London on Saturday night.

      Arsenal’s players were greeted once again for the second half by a WWE theme songCredit: AFP

      The Big Red Machine Kane’s music blasted out of the Emirates PA

      But as Mikel Arteta’s stars entered the pitch for the second period, they were met by the sound of ‘Hell, Fire and Brimstone’.
      Just 24 hours before the WWE Royal Rumble extravaganza, the iconic theme music of wrestling legend Kane echoed around the Arsenal home.
      And it seems to be becoming a common occurrence in N4.
      Back in July they ran out for the second half against Liverpool with the sound of WWE star Triple H’s theme tune blaring.

      Fans loved the choice of music and it seemed to do the trick for the Gunners as they hung on to pull off a shock 2-1 win over Liverpool.
      And earlier this month they shocked viewers 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.
      The song was played as their players emerged for the second half of their drab 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace.

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

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      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.

      The 1996 Olympic champion called time on his WWE career in 2019 with a loss to Baron Corbin.
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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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      Cristiano Ronaldo naps five times a day and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s snoozes for four… how much sports stars sleep

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      BEING one of the most well known sporting icons on the planet is tiring work.
      But rather than sleep all night, Cristiano Ronaldo instead takes FIVE naps a day while Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson snoozes for just four hours to keep himself going.

      Cristiano Ronaldo takes FIVE naps-a-day

      Earlier this month, it emerged Juventus superstar Ronaldo, 35, grabs 40 winks five times each day and sleeps in the foetal position.
      And here SunSport can reveal the different sleep patterns of several other sporting icons from across the globe and how many hours of ‘Zzz’ time they get, according to Online Mattress Review.
      Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson – 4 hours

      The Rock survives on just four hours sleep every nightCredit: Getty – Contributor

      The WWE icon turned movie star hits the sack for just four hours-a-night.
      At 48, Hawaiian born Johnson clocks off between midnight and is up and about again at 4am.

      Presumably to work out at least 25 times a day to maintain his impressive physique.
      Muhammad Ali – 6.5 hours

      Muhammad Ali was a religious man and slept for 6.5 hours after dinner and prayers

      The greatest boxer of all time put many opponents to sleep in his time and would wind down between 10pm and 4:30am.
      As a devout Muslim, much of his time would be split between prayer and training.
      And his evening routine would include a walk after dinner, a quick wash, prayers and short stint in front of the TV before he dozed off.

      Serena Williams – 7 hours

      Serena Williams clocks up a solid seven hours of sleep after socialising and work
      You do not need hawk eye to tell when Serena is out for the count but we can neither confirm or deny whether her snoring makes a racket.
      The tennis sensation takes a solid seven hour sleep between midnight and 7am each day after a post-dinner routine of socialising and work.
      The 38-year-old former world number one is also a mum of a young daughter so her slumbers are no doubt interrupted by the littl’un every now and then.

      Cristiano Ronaldo – 7.5 hours

      Ronaldo sleeps in the fetal position to stay in top shape aged 35

      Ronaldo has perhaps the oddest routine of all the big stars.
      Rather than one lump of rest at the end of each day like most of us, Ronnie reportedly prefers to take short naps of an hour-and-a-half each time throughout the day.
      After dinner, he relaxes with his friends before a swim at 10pm.
      He then takes one of his signature naps until midnight and relaxes until another short burst of sleep from around 3am before waking up for the day.
      Ronda Rousey – 8 hours

      MMA star Rousey does not mess around when it comes to getting the right amount of rest

      MMA and WWE star Rousey’s routine seems pretty standard.
      Eight hours between midnight and 8am.
      Nice and simple.
      Tiger Woods – 8.5 hours

      Tiger Woods – perhaps the greatest golfer in history – spends more than a third of his day asleep

      Woods is generally considered the best golfer of all time.
      And to maintain such high levels, the superstar spends eight and a half hours dreaming of sinking putts and splitting fairways.
      He snoozes from 10pm to 6:30am – proving the early birdie really does catch the worm.
      Tom Brady – 9 hours

      Tom Brady is widely considered the best quarter-back ever to play American Football and he does not compromise when it comes to rest

      Like Woods, Brady is considered the greatest ever in his field.
      The former New England Patriots quarter-back is revered in across the world for his sustained and unrivalled talent.
      And the 42-year-old – who is still playing for the Tampa Bay Bucacaneers – makes sure he touches down to sleep for nine hours each day between 8:30pm and 5:30am.

      Stephen Curry – 9 hours

      NBA star Stephen Curry is one of the longest sleepers on the list with a solid nine hours

      Basketball star Stephen Curry is another record breaker who is set to go down in the NBA history books.
      The Golden State Warriors point guard is another who does not take rest lightly – opting to hit the hay for nine hours between 11pm and 8am every day.

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