February 3, 2001, a dubious date in sports history. It was the opening night of the XFL, the football brain child of pro wrestling dignitary Vince McMahon and the suits at NBC, a network desperate to host pigskin action after they lost TV the rights to show NFL games. The story of the league is well-documented: […]
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In news that starts the weekend off on a sad note, TMZ.com is reporting that Randall Poffo, better known as Randy ‘Macho Man’ Savage, has died. Poffo suffered a medical emergency while driving in Tampa, Fla. His vehicle then crossed a median and hit a tree. Poffo was 58. Most wrestling fans will remember Poffo’s match […]
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