Daily Update: Punk's UFC debut delayed, Daniel Bryan on ESPN

CM PUNK’S DEBUT DELAYED By Dan Velten CM Punk’s UFC debut has been delayed again. After signing with UFC in December of 2014, it looked as if Punk would be debuting in June of 2016. But that’s not going to happen as Phil Brooks underwent back surgery today to repair a herniated disc. The injury occurred Read more about Daily Update: Punk's UFC debut delayed, Daniel Bryan on ESPN[…]

Daily pro wrestling history (02/14): Dutch Mantell wins Southern AWA Title

1935 St. Louis, Missouri:– Ed “Strangler” Lewis beat Jim Browning – Otto Kuss beat Tommy Marvin – Bronko Nagurski beat Joe Cox 1945 Des Moines, Iowa:– World Heavyweight Champion Orville Brown beat World Junior Heavyweight Champion Ken Fenelon 2 out of 3 falls– Bill Kuusisto beat Jerry Meeker in 2 out of 3 falls– Kurt Von Zuppi Read more about Daily pro wrestling history (02/14): Dutch Mantell wins Southern AWA Title[…]

Tomohiro Ishii vs Roderick Strong vs Bobby Fish for the ROH TV Title

Ring of Honor announced today that the way they are handling Friday’s TV title situation is doing a three-way match with new champion Tomohiro Ishii facing the original two wrestlers who were scheduled to battle, former champion Roderick Strong and Bobby Fish. Ishii won the title on Friday at Korakuen Hall. There was question as to whether Ishii vs. Hirooki Goto, originally scheduled Read more about Tomohiro Ishii vs Roderick Strong vs Bobby Fish for the ROH TV Title[…]

NXT Sebring, FL, live results: NXT Women's title fatal four-way; Apollo Crews vs. Manny Andrade shines

Approximate attendance: 200 Mojo Rawley beat Alexander Wolfe Similar match to last night with a big front slam and a running punch for the win by Rawley. Peyton Royce beat Liv Morgan A lot of athletic moves by Liv who looked great even in defeat. Peyton locked in her submission and won. Elias Samson beat Patrick Clark Read more about NXT Sebring, FL, live results: NXT Women's title fatal four-way; Apollo Crews vs. Manny Andrade shines[…]

Pledge to arm Philippine community chiefs sparks ‘Wild West’ fears

The Philippines interior ministry said on Wednesday that it plans to acquire pistols for community leaders willing to fight crime, sparking fears of more lawless bloodshed in the country’s violent crackdown on drugs.  Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippine president, said on Tuesday that he was considering arming community leaders, known as “barangay” captains, after pledging that Read more about Pledge to arm Philippine community chiefs sparks ‘Wild West’ fears[…]

European Isil jihadists released under secret deals agreed by UK’s allies in Syria

The UK’s allies in Syria have released European Islamic State suspects back to the terror group through secret prisoner swap deals, the Telegraph can reveal, raising concerns that jihadists are returning to the battlefield and could re-enter Europe.  The fighters returned so far included French and German nationals, but there are three British prisoners held by Read more about European Isil jihadists released under secret deals agreed by UK’s allies in Syria[…]

NXT Birmingham, AL, live results: Nakamura & Almas vs. Joe & Roode

Submitted by Robert Sce and Nick Bishop from the BJCC Theater. The building wasn’t sold out by any stretch. – No Way Jose defeated Riddick Moss Good match and solid heel work from Moss. Jose won with the wind-up punch followed by a Cobra Clutch slam. – Ember Moon defeated Daria Berenato Slow match until the finish. Berenato worked the ground Read more about NXT Birmingham, AL, live results: Nakamura & Almas vs. Joe & Roode[…]

One in every 110 people in the world forcibly displaced as Syria and Burma drive record refugee numbers

A record 68.5 million people have been forced flee their homes due to war, violence and persecution, notably in places like Myanmar and Syria, the UN said on Tuesday. By the end of 2017, the number was nearly three million higher than the previous year and showed a 50-percent increase from the 42.7 million uprooted Read more about One in every 110 people in the world forcibly displaced as Syria and Burma drive record refugee numbers[…]

Melania Trump visits US-Mexico border, sparking controversy with ‘I really don’t care’ jacket 

Melania Trump has made a surprise visit to the US-Mexico border, arriving in Texas on Thursday to visit the McAllen detention centre and speak to some of the migrant children. The US first lady, who said at the weekend that she "hates" to see families separated at the border, left the White House quietly on Thursday morning Read more about Melania Trump visits US-Mexico border, sparking controversy with ‘I really don’t care’ jacket […]