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Keith Friedenberg serves as Chief Analytics & Insights Officer of Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. which owns and operates Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), William Morris Endeavor (WME), IMG, 160over90, On Location, and OpenBet/IMG Arena. Keith is founder of Endeavor Analytics, LLC, a global knowledge and insights company that provides strategic consulting, media intelligence, valuation services, and consumer insights. Endeavor Analytics boasts a global team of 80 who leverage AI & machine learning and third-party data providers to inform decision-making across media & sports properties, talent & athletes, and Fortune 500 brands. Prior to joining Endeavor in 2008, Friedenberg spent eleven years with Warner Bros. Media Research & Insights, where he supervised consumer, media and brand research operations for divisions including domestic television distribution, gaming, consumer products and emerging technology. Keith is an alumnus of the Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California.

Bad Bunny Continues to Shine in Entertainment and WrestlingBad Bunny, a global music sensation, is keeping the spotlight firmly on himself with significant accomplishments in both the music industry and the world of professional wrestling. As an artist known for pushing the boundaries of Latin music, Bad Bunny's influence extends beyond traditional avenues.Recently, the 2025 Ritmo Latino Entertainment Awards recognized Bad Bunny's tremendous impact on the music industry. Announced on June 10 via social media, these awards highlight his contributions and continued success as a Latin music powerhouse. Bad Bunny's innovative approach has cemented his status as a trailblazer, consistently delivering music that resonates with fans worldwide.In addition to his musical achievements, Bad Bunny has made notable appearances in the wrestling universe, specifically with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). During a memorable stint at the Backlash event in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Bad Bunny teamed up with Carlito and the Latino World Order (LWO) to confront Damian Priest, showcasing his versatility and appeal beyond music. This collaboration was well-received, resulting in Carlito's return to WWE on a full-time contract, underscoring the impact Bad Bunny has on drawing attention and creating lasting impressions in wrestling.The ripple effect of Bad Bunny's involvement with WWE continues as Carlito announced his permanent return by declaring he was "Back in Business" after previously exiting WWE. His storyline development saw him initially aligning with the LWO to aid Bad Bunny against The Judgment Day faction, only to later become a pivotal character with his own narrative twists.Bad Bunny's influence is not confined to his own performances but extends to significant collaborations and appearances alongside notable artists and athletes. For instance, he was recently featured in a major concert lineup alongside prominent acts like SZA and Lil Baby, bringing together diverse talents for unforgettable musical experiences.As Bad Bunny continues to dominate both the entertainment and wrestling worlds, his ability to engage audiences across multiple platforms reinforces his status as a cultural icon. Whether through award-winning music or thrilling wrestling appearances, Bad Bunny's dynamic endeavors keep him at the forefront of worldwide entertainment.

In this episode of Kenny The Sports Guy Podcast, we dive deep into the epic battle between professional wrestling's two biggest giants: All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). From AEW's meteoric rise and fresh approach to WWE's decades-long legacy and global influence, Kenny breaks down the key differences, biggest moments, and the ongoing war for wrestling supremacy. Who's winning the ratings? Who's shaping the future of the industry? And most importantly — who's capturing the hearts of wrestling fans worldwide? Tune in for an honest, no-holds-barred look at the evolution of sports entertainment through the lens of two powerhouse companies. Follow, rate, and subscribe — and get ready for some serious wrestling talk! https://podkastplus.com/sports-leisure/kenny-the-sports-guy-podcast/

In this episode of Kenny The Sports Guy Podcast, we dive deep into the epic battle between professional wrestling's two biggest giants: All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). From AEW's meteoric rise and fresh approach to WWE's decades-long legacy and global influence, Kenny breaks down the key differences, biggest moments, and the ongoing war for wrestling supremacy. Who's winning the ratings? Who's shaping the future of the industry? And most importantly — who's capturing the hearts of wrestling fans worldwide? Tune in for an honest, no-holds-barred look at the evolution of sports entertainment through the lens of two powerhouse companies. Follow, rate, and subscribe — and get ready for some serious wrestling talk! https://podkastplus.com/sports-leisure/kenny-the-sports-guy-podcast/

Former Harvard athlete Chris Nowinski turned World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star after a reality TV show catapulted him into the world of professional wrestling. Performing as the obnoxious and slick-talking villain Chris Harvard, he worked alongside superstars like Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, John Cena, and Hulk Hogan. Chris lived the dream, until one fateful match left him suffering from post-concussion syndrome. With his career seemingly at its end, Chris began researching into sports-related head trauma and convincing athletes to donate their brains. His work helped usher in a scientific breakthrough and uncovered a silent epidemic affecting thousands of athletes.Presenter: Asya Fouks Producer: Tommy Dixon(Photo: Chris Nowinski. Credit: Chris Nowinski)Get in touch: liveslessordinary@bbc.co.uk or WhatsApp: 0044 330 678 2784

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Vince McMahon made stars out of wrestlers like Hulk Hogan, John Cena and Dwayne ‘The Rock' Johnson. He turned professional wrestling into a $6.8 billion industry with his company World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Vince capitalised on cross-promotion and the spectacle of what he called "sports entertainment" to reach huge audiences before he stepped into the ring himself playing the character Mr. McMahon: a ruthless, bullying, sexually aggressive boss who popularised the catchphrase "You're fired" long before Donald Trump. BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng tell the story of the man who gave wrestling its own Super Bowl - the annual WrestleMania - but then resigned from his own company amid allegations of sexual misconduct, which he denies. Good Bad Billionaire is the podcast exploring the lives of the super-rich and famous, tracking their wealth, philanthropy, business ethics and success. There are leaders who made their money in Silicon Valley, on Wall Street and in high street fashion. From iconic celebrities and CEOs to titans of technology, the podcast unravels tales of fortune, power, economics, ambition and moral responsibility, before inviting you to make up your own mind: are they good, bad or just another billionaire?

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) continues to expand its social media reach, as its successful blend of wrestling and celebrities took center stage at its Royal Rumble premium live event. The sports entertainment company said that this year's Royal Rumble set a record for most social video views in the event's history. An encounter in the ring between wrestler Bron Breakker and popular streamer IShowSpeed became the most-viewed Royal Rumble social post of all time, with more than 300 million social views in less than 24 hours. IShowSpeed, who has appeared at other WWE events, including WrestleMania 40, has more than 35 million subscribers on YouTube. Logan Paul, who also participated in the men's Royal Rumble match, has more than 23 million YouTube subscribers. WWE currently has more than 100 million subscribers on YouTube. That easily dwarfs the National Football League, which has nearly 14 million subscribers; the National Basketball Association, with more than 22 million subscribers; Major League Baseball, with 6 million subscribers; and the National Hockey League, which has close to 3 million subscribers. Merchandise sales, which were in partnership with Fanatics, soared more than 95% compared with the prior Royal Rumble record set last year. And sponsorship revenue jumped 94% compared with the previous record set in 2024. The premium live event, which was broadcast on Peacock in the United States on February 1, set a Royal Rumble viewership record, up almost 14% domestically from a year earlier. This year's Royal Rumble, which saw Jey Uso win the men's namesake match and Charlotte Flair win the women's, was held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis as part of a partnership with Indiana Sports Corp. Aside from the Royal Rumble, the deal, announced last year, will bring WWE's SummerSlam and WrestleMania to Indianapolis in future years. WWE, which is part of TKO Group Holdings, previously said that WrestleMania, SummerSlam and Royal Rumble have a combined economic impact of more than $300 million. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

No doubt, streaming platforms have revolutionized the way we consume entertainment—whether it's movies or TV series. Now, these platforms are setting their sights on live sports broadcasting, investing heavily to claim a piece of this lucrative market which always has been traditional TV's stronghold. This shift traces back to the early 2010s, when platforms like YouTube and ESPN dabbled in live streaming. However, the real game-changer came with the rise of subscription-based giants like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. A recent example? Netflix's landmark deal to stream World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) content for a staggering $5 billion over the next decade.So, why are streaming platforms pouring billions into live sports? Is this the natural evolution of sports broadcasting—or could it signal the death of cable and terrestrial TV as we know it?Joining us this week is resident tech guru Matt Armitage, and we're kicking off a deep dive into how streaming is reshaping the sports industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IntroductionLIVE from Vanguard's "Mirror Voting Policy", it's a Business Pants Friday Show here at November 22nd Studios, featuring AnalystHole Matt Moscardi. On today's weekly wrap up: DEI and Meritocracy Shark Jumping, no more Jaguars for blue-collar America, A-Holey (or is it A-Holy) investors, Will the real Elon Shady please stand up?Our show today is being sponsored by Free Float Analytics, the only platform measuring board power, connections, and performance for FREE.Story of the Week (DR):DOJ says Google must sell Chrome to crack open its search monopolyThe Department of Justice says that Google must divest the Chrome web browser to restore competition to the online search market, and it left the door open to requiring the company to spin out Android, too.Stop & Shop cybersecurity issue empties shelves before ThanksgivingTrump's new administration should 'not tolerate' the level of cyber attacks coming from Russia and China, Microsoft president saysThe AI Effect: Amazon Sees Nearly 1 Billion Cyber Threats a DayNews Corp Shareholders Reject Activist Bid to End Dual-Class Share StructureAn advisory, nonbinding stockholder proposal requesting that the Board take the necessary steps to adopt a recapitalization plan that would eliminate the Company's dual-class capital structure failed to pass as follows:35% FORSubtract Rupert's shares: 64% FORThe Murdoch family controls 41% of company votes, despite having a 14% stake in the company.Has Meritocracy jumped the shark? Linda McMahon, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for education secretary: Trump's education secretary nominee once said she had an education degree. She doesn't. MMThe billionaire professional wrestling mogul served on the Connecticut Board of Education for a year starting in 2009At the confirmation hearing in 2009, she said education was her passion and that her work as CEO of the WWE taught her "firsthand the skills Connecticut students need to obtain through education to be successful."Stepped down for this:McMahon is now facing fresh scrutiny for incorrectly claiming in a vetting questionnaire before being nominated to serve on the state Board of Education in early 2009 that she had earned a degree in education from East Carolina University in 1969; it was actually in French.Member of board of trustees for Sacred Heart University in Connecticut (2004-2017)McMahon also co-founded the conservative research group America First Policy Institute in April 2021, which says its mission is to "provide sound research and carefully crafted policy recommendations to advance the America First agenda"Leadership Team: 15 white people/0 PoC9 women: 7 blond and 2 brunettesTrump's Education Secretary Pick Named in Sexual Abuse LawsuitA recent lawsuit alleges Linda McMahon knowingly enabled the sexual exploitation of children by a World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) employee as early as the 1980s.Work Advice: I'm uncomfortable with our CEO invoking Jesus in meetingsReader: I'm a mid-level executive for a publicly traded company. I've been here four years, and I hope to stay until I retire about 10 years from now.However, I feel increasingly uncomfortable when my CEO, a devout Christian whose family has owned the company since its founding a century ago, begins each meeting or company event with a Christian prayer. These are innocuous prayers that revolve around the health and safety of employees, their families, and our clients. But they always end the same way: “In Christ's name, amen.” I'm frequently the only one in the room who doesn't bow my head.Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Anti-woke shark jumping? MMJaguar dubbed 'Bud Light 2.0' after releasing modernist rebranding ad with androgynous models, no carsJaguar Rebrand Sparks Confusion, Angers Anti-‘Woke' Critics—Including Elon Musk And Andrew TateTexas AG opens investigation into advertising group that Elon Musk sued for 'boycotting' XPro-family Volvo ad celebrated on social media following Jaguar rebrand backlashTexas governor orders state agencies to sell China assetsVolvo Car AB top shareholder: Eric Li (via Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd.) - 79%Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC top shareholder: Tata Motors Limited (which is controlled by Tata Sons Limited)DR: Bluesky CEO Jay Graber says X rival is ‘billionaire proof'“The billionaire proof is in the way everything is designed, and so if someone bought or if the Bluesky company went down, everything is open source,” Graber said. “What happened to Twitter couldn't happen to us in the same ways, because you would always have the option to immediately move without having to start over.”Assholiest of the Week (MM):News Corp investors36% of non Murdoch investors wanted to stick with dual class structureIf we assume the top two investors that aren't Murdochs - Independent Franchise Partners and SOF Ltd (who was founded by a Murdoch friend) - vote with the Murdochs, 17% of non Murdoch investors still wanted dual class structureA mysterious 11,643 votes abstained - they had no opinion? None?EVEN IF they ALL voted for recapitalization - Murdochs included - they could still troll investors and ignore it since it was a NON BINDING ADVISORY VOTE!Want to send a real message? Vote against directors at OTHER company boards:Ana Pessoa - Cosan SA, 4% influence (totalitarian)Kelly Ayotte did not run for reelection- Blackstone, 3% influence (totalitarian)Oh wait, you can't - THEY ONLY WORK AT TOTALITARIAN BOARDS. Congrats investors - the richest man gets to do this because you let himElon Musk's Father Says It Would Be 'A Big Concern' If Elon Had To Step Away From Board Meetings At His Companies To 'Go To Government'Reminder: the board that allows him - at his one share, one vote company - to “Go to government”, you voted them in!78.5% for Kimbal67.9% for Lachlan MurdochHe's richest - because you voted for his pay a second time!Vivek/Musk DOGE cuts targeting $500bn of spendingThe Twitterfication of government - cuts target 38% of government employees at least (hard to say for certainty) - around 775,000 employeesIf they actually cut just 25% of them, it would be nearly 200,000 people laid offLast BLS estimate had unemployment at 4.1% (7m people) - this would single handedly increase unemployment to 4.23%, a 3% increase in the number of unemployed people COUNTRY WIDEAirline CEOs DREd Basitan, Delta: Trump's approach to regulation could “be a fresh of breath air,”Biden was a “level of overreach”He didn't like…Cash refunds within a few days of canceled or “significantly delayed” flightsA proposal that airlines seat families with young children together at no extra costRegulating loyalty programsA rule meant to provide more transparency around fees airlines charge customersDelta couldn't get back to actually taking reservations after the Crowdstrike crash - and they didn't want to refund passengersHere's our take from Proxy Countdown:Masterclass in best practice board mediocrityRobert Isom, American Airlines: “We have to invest in this industry” touting government support during the pandemicAmerican had among the highest buybacks in the industry prior to COVID (ie, not investing in the industry, investing in the stock)American BORROWED money to buy back its stock ($12bn from 2014-19)They owed $25bn going into COVID, twice the other US airlinesThe stock was down 90% still in 2024Still on the board who helped get American here:John Cahill (12% influence, 0.285 TSR)Susan Kronick (9% influence, 0.283 TSR)Denise O'Leary (9% influence, 0.305 TSR)Matt Hart (7% influence, 0.396 TSR)Martin Nesbitt (6% influence, 0.324 TSR)Jeff Benjamin (5% influence, 0.551 TSR)Mike Embler (5% influence, 0.489 TSR)That's 53% of board influence that are still there since the Great BuybackSide note: Trump pledged to elimnate diversity programs meant to diversify air traffic controllers and pilots - 3.6% of pilots and flight engineers are black, 8% are womenHeadliniest of the WeekDR: Boeing's CEO tells staff to stop ‘bitching by the water cooler' and focus on beating Airbus“Don't sit at the water cooler and bitch about people”MM: Grimes Says Elon Musk Has Become "Unrecognizable" and Florida man accused of posing as Elon Musk, defrauding elderly woman of $250K Who Won the Week?DR: Bluesky CEO Jay GraberMM: EVERY NEW BOARD MEMBER AT THE National Fisheries InstituteNFI's bylaws allow for a 51-person Board, with 45 at-large Directors. There is an 18-person Executive Committee drawn from the Board and six officers. NFI elects a new slate of board members annually to serve three-year terms. They added 13 new board members this year!They approved the outgoing president's $684,035 salary! What percentage of the 51 knows there's a CEO of the National Fisheries Institute?PredictionsDR: Coca-Cola starts adding fluoride to Diet Coke and Nestle's new ad campaign includes Hot Pockets' new slogan: now with a “lemony-herbed Shingles vaccine sauce”MM: New Boeing CEO is making friends by failing to close the strike for over a month after declaring victory, and now telling staff to stop ‘bitching by the water cooler' and focus on beating Airbus. PREDICTION: Boeing staff bitches at the water cooler about new CEO Kelly Ortberg, look for jobs at Airbus

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 11-21-24 Darrell Jones from the Herzog Foundation talks about Trump's nomination of Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education and we also discuss the three illegal teachers' strikes in Massachusetts which are forcing over 10,000 students out of school.  From the Herzog Foundation: President-elect Donald Trump has nominated business executive and former Cabinet member Linda McMahon for Secretary of Education. In his press statement, Trump described McMahon, who is well-known for founding and leading the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), Inc. with her husband Vince McMahon, as a “fierce advocate for Parents' Rights.” “Linda will fight tirelessly to expand ‘Choice' in every State in America, and empower parents to make the best Education decisions for their families,” Trump wrote. “Linda will use her decades of Leadership experience, and a deep understanding of both Education and Business, to empower the next Generation of American Students and Workers, and make America Number One in Education in the World.” Story here: https://readlion.com/trump-names-former-cabinet-member-linda-mcmahon-as-next-secretary-of-education/   Meanwhile, illegal teachers' union strikes in Massachusetts are nearing their third week, amassing thousands in fines. Three Massachusetts teachers' unions are continuing their illegal strike, forcing 10,000 students out of school. The Beverly Teachers Association (BTA), the Union of Gloucester Educators (UCE), and the Marblehead Education Association (MEA) are on strike in their respective school districts, even though public union walkouts are outlawed in Massachusetts. The districts are in the Greater Boston area. Gloucester school board chair Kathleen Clancy said they'd offer the union “the largest salary increases ever” in the district's history but needed to make sure the city “does not overstrain its finances or be forced to make service and personnel cuts.” Beverly leadership also made generous offers to increase teacher salaries by nearly 30% and paraprofessional wages by nearly 45%. But the unions still aren't satisfied, even though they're running up against legal ramifications. A judge told the MEA to end their strike by Nov. 14 or else face a $50,000 fine, with an additional $10,000 for every day the strike continues. BTA and UCE are compounding similar fines, though their penalties started on Nov. 12. NBC10 reported the BTA is scheduled to appear in court next Monday. Story here: https://readlion.com/illegal-teachers-union-strikes-in-massachusetts-nears-third-week-amasses-thousands-in-fines/   Get your free subscription to The Lion newsletter here: https://readlion.com/ Darrell's info here: https://herzogfoundation.com/ (https://readlion.com) (@pastordrj)     NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 11-21-24 (7:05am) Darrell Jones from the Herzog Foundation talks about Trump's nomination of Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education and we also discuss the three illegal teachers' strikes in Massachusetts which are forcing over 10,000 students out of school.  From the Herzog Foundation: President-elect Donald Trump has nominated business executive and former Cabinet member Linda McMahon for Secretary of Education. In his press statement, Trump described McMahon, who is well-known for founding and leading the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), Inc. with her husband Vince McMahon, as a “fierce advocate for Parents' Rights.” “Linda will fight tirelessly to expand ‘Choice' in every State in America, and empower parents to make the best Education decisions for their families,” Trump wrote. “Linda will use her decades of Leadership experience, and a deep understanding of both Education and Business, to empower the next Generation of American Students and Workers, and make America Number One in Education in the World.” Story here: https://readlion.com/trump-names-former-cabinet-member-linda-mcmahon-as-next-secretary-of-education/   Meanwhile, illegal teachers' union strikes in Massachusetts are nearing their third week, amassing thousands in fines. Three Massachusetts teachers' unions are continuing their illegal strike, forcing 10,000 students out of school. The Beverly Teachers Association (BTA), the Union of Gloucester Educators (UCE), and the Marblehead Education Association (MEA) are on strike in their respective school districts, even though public union walkouts are outlawed in Massachusetts. The districts are in the Greater Boston area. Gloucester school board chair Kathleen Clancy said they'd offer the union “the largest salary increases ever” in the district's history but needed to make sure the city “does not overstrain its finances or be forced to make service and personnel cuts.” Beverly leadership also made generous offers to increase teacher salaries by nearly 30% and paraprofessional wages by nearly 45%. But the unions still aren't satisfied, even though they're running up against legal ramifications. A judge told the MEA to end their strike by Nov. 14 or else face a $50,000 fine, with an additional $10,000 for every day the strike continues. BTA and UCE are compounding similar fines, though their penalties started on Nov. 12. NBC10 reported the BTA is scheduled to appear in court next Monday. Story here: https://readlion.com/illegal-teachers-union-strikes-in-massachusetts-nears-third-week-amasses-thousands-in-fines/   Get your free subscription to The Lion newsletter here: https://readlion.com/ Darrell's info here: https://herzogfoundation.com/ (https://readlion.com) (@pastordrj)   (7:20am) So the boss at a hospital in Duluth, MN surprised everyone with free lunch. And employees at Essentia Health were offended. Why? Because it was Chick-fil-A, and some of them just couldn't handle it. BTW, the hospital provides cross-sex hormones and more to minors. According to the Stop The Harm database, Essentia has performed at least five sex-change operations on minors. Story here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/hospital-apologizes-for-chick-fil-a-lunch-thanks-employees-who-had-the-courage-to-complain?topStoryPosition=5 And story here: https://redstate.com/mike_miller/2024/11/20/hospital-apologizes-to-offended-employees-for-free-chick-fil-a-lunchthe-reason-is-ridiculous-n2182240   (7:35am) Susie Moore, Deputy Managing Editor of RedState.com, joins us to talk about the conviction of illegal alien Jose Ibarra, Laken Riley's killer. Susie's column here: https://redstate.com/smoosieq/2024/11/20/watch-laken-rileys-family-present-victims-impact-statements-as-judge-delivers-ibarra-sentence-n2182243 More from Susie here: https://redstate.com/author/smoosieq (https://redstate.com/) (@SmoosieQ)     (7:50am) We continue the discussion regarding the hospital in Duluth, MN, with employees who turned down free lunch that was provided for them...from Chick-fil-A. Surprised? Not these days.      NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Der gewählte US-Präsident verschwendet keine Zeit und besetzt weiterhin zügig wichtige Posten in seiner Regierung. Die frühere Wrestling-Chefin Linda McMahon soll an der Spitze des Bildungsministeriums stehen – und dessen Abwicklung koordinieren. Donald Trump erklärte am Dienstagabend (Ortszeit), das Bildungswesen werde «zurück» in die Hände der einzelnen US-Bundesstaaten gelegt. «Und Linda wird diese Bemühungen anführen.» Sofern sie vom Senat bestätigt wird.Gleichzeitig ist McMahon begeistert vom Bildungssystem derer, wo die Möglichkeit besteht, eine Berufslehre zu absolvieren.Die frühere Chefin von World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) war im Wahlkampf eine wichtige Spenderin und Unterstützerin Trumps. Sie habe das Privileg, den gewählten Präsidenten «einen Freund» nennen zu können, sagte McMahon. Unterdessen ist sie Ko-Vorsitzende des von Trump eingesetzten Teams, das die Regierungsübernahme vorbereiten und die Besetzung von rund 4000 Posten koordinieren soll.Rassistische SMS an StudentenMcMahon sei eine «leidenschaftliche Verfechterin der Rechte der Eltern», erklärte Trump weiter. Tina Kempin Reuter, diese Woche zu Gast beim USA-Podcast «Alles klar, Amerika?», hat zwei schulpflichtige Kinder. Sie befürchtet vielmehr, dass künftig nicht mehr unterschiedliche Meinungen zugelassen werden in amerikanischen Schulen. Etwa in Fragen zur Schöpfungsgeschichte oder zum Thema Sklaverei.Kempin Reuter ist Professorin für Politikwissenschaft an der University of Alabama at Birmingham. Sie berichtet davon, dass ihre Studentinnen und Studenten vermehrt rassistischen Angriffen ausgesetzt seien. So erhielten offenbar gezielt afroamerikanische Studierende einen Tag nach der Trump-Wahl eine SMS, in der sie aufgefordert wurden, sich «bei der nächsten Plantage» zu melden. «Sie sind ausgewählt worden, um Baumwolle zu pflücken. Sie sind in der Plantagen-Gruppe C», heisst es in der Textnachricht, die dieser Redaktion vorliegt, deren Absender aber nicht evaluiert werden konnte. «Wir erleben in Alabama, was in vier Jahren in den gesamten USA üblich sein könnte», sagt Kempin Reuter.Wie wird sich Trumps Bildungspolitik auf die Arbeit der Schweizer Professorin auswirken? Wie ist die Stimmung generell in Alabama, einem Bundesstaat, in dem Donald Trump 65 Prozent der Stimmen geholt hat? Und wird Wrestling ein Schulfach, jetzt, wo die ehemalige Königin der Wrestler und Wrestlerinnen das Bildungsministerium übernimmt? Darüber unterhält sich Christof Münger, Leiter des Ressorts International des «Tages-Anzeigers», in einer neuen Folge von «Alles klar, Amerika?» mit Tina Kempin Reuter. Sie ist zugeschaltet aus Birmingham, Alabama.Host: Christof MüngerProduzent: Tobias HolzerArtikel zum Thema: Trump macht ehemalige Wrestling-Unternehmerin zur BildungsministerinDas ist Trumps Kabinett – die Übersicht Mehr USA-Berichterstattung finden Sie auf unserer Webseite und in den Apps. Den «Tages-Anzeiger» können Sie 3 Monate zum Preis von 1 Monat testen: tagiabo.ch.Feedback, Kritik und Fragen an: podcasts@tamedia.ch

Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is a highly influential Puerto Rican artist who has made significant impacts on the music industry and beyond. Renowned for his eclectic musical style that blends reggaeton, Latin trap, and other genres, Bad Bunny has successfully transcended musical boundaries, establishing himself as one of the most prominent figures in Latin music today.Since gaining worldwide recognition with hits like "Soy Peor" and "I Like It," a collaboration with Cardi B and J Balvin, Bad Bunny has continued to release chart-topping albums. His ability to seamlessly blend musical styles while delivering thought-provoking lyrics has earned him a vast global audience. Albums such as "X 100PRE," "YHLQMDLG," and "El Último Tour Del Mundo" showcase his versatility and have garnered numerous awards, including Grammy and Latin Grammy wins.Beyond his music, Bad Bunny is celebrated for challenging traditional gender norms and advocating for social issues. He often uses his platform to address important topics, including LGBTQ+ rights, racial inequality, and political issues in Puerto Rico. Known for his unique fashion sense, Bad Bunny frequently dons gender-fluid attire, further pushing the boundaries of conventional masculinity in Latin culture.Bad Bunny's influence extends beyond the music scene, as he actively participates in various charitable endeavors. In 2020, he launched the Good Bunny Foundation, aiming to support the youth of Puerto Rico through sports and arts initiatives. His philanthropic efforts highlight his commitment to giving back to his community and supporting the development of future generations.In the realm of entertainment, Bad Bunny made his acting debut with a role in the third season of the popular Netflix series "Narcos: Mexico." His foray into acting demonstrates his expanding influence and versatility as a performer. Additionally, his passionate wrestling fandom led to a guest appearance in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), including a memorable performance at WrestleMania 37.Bad Bunny's revolutionary approach to music and fashion has redefined what it means to be an artist in the modern era. His unapologetic authenticity, along with his willingness to use his platform for social change, has resonated deeply with fans worldwide. As he continues to innovate and break barriers, Bad Bunny remains a dynamic force in contemporary music and culture, inspiring a new generation to embrace individuality and fight for meaningful causes.

On What's Trending, US actor and wrestler John Cena has announced his retirement from competing in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) events. Cena, known for his roles in movies and TV shows, announced his retirement during an appearance at the WWE Money in the Bank event in Canada. He announced his final in-ring competition will be in 2025 as part of a farewell tour.  Also, how much are you willing to pay for your favourite celebrity to perform at your wedding? Well, India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, hosted a lavish wedding celebration for his son, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant by inviting Justin Bieber, who performed his 2015 hit "Sorry" at the ceremony, is rumored to have been paid up to US$10 million (S$13.5 million). Ambani, who is the 11th wealthiest person in the world, has held the most expensive wedding in India in 2018, which reportedly cost US$100 million.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with former WWE wrestler and actor Dylan Postl. Dylan, known by his ring name Hornswoggle, and now Swoggle, is an American professional wrestler and actor. He gained fame in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) from 2006 to 2016 as the sidekick of Finlay. His comedic antics and underdog persona made him a quick fan favorite, and he held the WWE Cruiserweight Championship during his tenure. He has since pursued a career in independent wrestling and is an owner at the Wisconsin wrestling school ACW Wisconsin.  ​  Dylan is also an accomplished author, stand-up comedian, and has appeared in several movies, including "Muppets Most Wanted," "Leprechaun: Origins," and most recently "Jingle Smells. In January 2022, Dylan started a podcast titled "Going Postl" where he discusses his wrestling career, becoming a father, and his unique life experiences. Join Dylan and Terry as they talk about the grit and passion required for professional wrestling, the challenges of representation in the acting world for dwarves, and the adventure of navigating a post-WWE career. Discover how Dylan's love for the entertainment industry drives him to constantly reinvent himself and how he maintains joy and practicality through life's ups and downs. Find out more at http://terryweaver.com and join Terry at the Thing at http://thething.live and use the code PODCAST for a discount.

The GOAT or the BLOAT? HE MAN Ric Flair is a celebrity and professional wrestler. Also known as the “Nature Boy®,” Flair is among the most famous and well-known wrestlers in the world, and has been one of wrestling's biggest stars since the late 1970s. Flair was often popular with the crowd due to his in-ring antics, including rule breaking (earning him the distinction of being “the dirtiest player in the game”), his cocky interview style, strutting and his shouting of “WOOOOO!™” The “WOOOOO!” yell has since become a tribute to Flair, and is often shouted by the crowd whenever they see Ric or when another a wrestler performs one of Flair's signature moves. A Facebook and Twitter favorite, YouTube sensation, and whose name returns almost 4 million Google hits in under .2 seconds, Ric Flair is an international icon. Yet incredibly, he almost didn't become the most celebrated champion in sports-entertainment history. In addition to surviving being struck by lightening twice, on October 4, 1975, he was among five passengers injured after an improperly fueled Cessna 310Q twin-engine plane suffered mechanical failure and crashed down in Wilmington, North Carolina. Doctors insisted that Flair, who had broken his back in three places, would never wrestle again. So he did the only thing he could do: Ignore the doctors, rehab, and become a ring legend with a “flair” for championship gold. “I wish I could say that the plane crash humbled me,” he says, “but I just started living the life of the ‘Nature Boy®' and didn't look back. I took my insurance settlement and bought my first new Cadillac.” Flair, whose body has been insured by Lloyd's of London, made his name on wrestling hour-long marathon matches. Taking part in two influential and historical factions, The Four Horsemen and Evolution; “Slick Ric” maintains that the party he started four decades ago is far from over. Flair has never strayed from being “The Man” who most young sports-entertainers – WWE Superstars included – idolize. Even those unfamiliar with his career, the “styling and profiling™” in custom-tailored sequined ring robes, or his “Nature Boy” strut, know one thing when they hear “WOOOOO!™” shouted at a live event, a craps table in a Las Vegas casino, or on the scoreboard at the RBC Center, home of the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes: They're in “Ric Flair Country.” During his celebrated career “The Nature Boy” wrote an autobiography “To Be the Man”, a New York Times Best Seller, and released a 3 disc DVD set on his storied time in the wrestling business. Flair is recognized by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) as a 16-time World Champion (WCW), he also had two stints as a Heavyweight Champion, although his actual tally of World Championship reigns varies by source – some totaling as high as 21. Flair also won the 1992 Royal Rumble and the WWE Intercontinental Championship. On March 30, 2008, one night after he became the only active wrestler to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, Flair ended his 36-year career at WrestleMania XXIV. Ric Flair's robe, trunks, and boots worn at Wrestlemania XXIV are permanently exhibited at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington DC. Ric Flair is the most decorated World Champion in history.  

Jimmy Jacobs RETURNS! Jimmy Jacobs currently works for AEW on the creative team. He's worked either as a wrestler or on the creative team for all of the biggest wrestling companies in the world: All Elite Wrestling, Ring of Honor, TNA Wrestling, and World Wrestling Entertainment - WWE.   For Part 2 of this 2-part conversation, Cody and Jimmy discuss Jimmy's past drug addiction, his current role in AEW, the inherent value of life, the importance of multiple voices regarding difficult issues, and of course… how true it is that wrestling is life and life is wrestling.   Along with Part 1 of this conversation, this might just be the most interesting and unique conversation you'll hear two pro wrestlers have this year… or ever!   Follow Jimmy Jacobs on IG at http://instagram.com/jimmyjacobsx   Follow Jimmy Jacob's employer – All Elite Wrestling at http://instagram.com/aew   Watch/listen to a BONUS story from Jimmy of when he worked with the late great Eddie Guerrero and what life lessons that taught him. Get it now by signing up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner     This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca   This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca   Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com   Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner  by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner   Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1    Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings  

Professional Wrestling's Territory System In 1948, after decades of competing with each other, an agreement was made to bring all the territories into one national alliance, forming the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). This also brought forth the first recognized "World Heavyweight Championship," where Lou Thez became it's first champion. Despite the agreements that Lou would be champion, many promoters wanted to keep their main stars looking strong. They often employed shoot matches (non-fixed matches) for the top talent to beat Lou in championship matches. The matches were able to succeed due to two main factors: the rise of television in the United States, and the implementation of The Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956. Signed into law by President Dwight Eisenhower, the Highway act created 41,000 miles of new highway in the United States over a 10 year period  Traveling to live shows became more feasible for the public due to the new highway system. This coincided with the boom of the wrestling territories allowing more eyes on the matches.  Also, the rise of television networks caused a need for more content, and wrestling was cheap programming for them to buy.  During this time the idea of gimmick wrestlers also became more and more popular. Instead of just being strong men who competed for titles, you would see characters who were defined by one major aspect. These could include heels (bad guys) who took on the evil foreigner gimmick, such as the Iron Shiek. However, the most popular character of the early days of the territories was George Wagner, more commonly known by his stage name, Gorgeous George. George was not a physically imposing man at five foot nine. He would come out in an effeminate outfit, mock the crowds, and most importantly followed his motto, "Win if you can, lose if you must, but always cheat!" George's natural charisma and natural ability to draw massive "heel heat" (audience hatred of the character) made him the ideal villain for the growing television audiences. Eventually the NWA would begin to show cracks as many of the promotions viewed the entity as a corrupt tyrant holding back innovations in the business. Due to this growing disdain, promotions would leave the NWA. The biggest impact would be from the American Wrestling Association (AWA) and the New York based Capitol Wrestling Corporation (later renamed the World Wide Wrestling Federation ) agreement to leave NWA at the same time. The WWWF's exit would be a huge blow to the NWA as the New York promotion not only held one of the biggest venues, Madison Square Garden, but also one of the highest population densities in the nation. This caused NWA's loss of a huge market. The WWWF also had Bruno Sammartino, often regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. Bruno's popularity would be the beginning of the WWWF becoming the biggest promotion of all time and evolving into the company we know today as the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).  

On this edition of Parallax Views, Vince McMahon, the former chairman and CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), was the most powerful man in all of professional wrestling (or, as he likes to call it, "sports entertainment"). Now though McMahon is completely out of WWE after horrific allegations of sex trafficking and abuse of a former employee, Janel Grant. It's not the first time controversy has follow McMahon or WWE. There's also the case of Rita Chatterton, a former WWE referee who accused McMahon of rape, and the ring boys scandal, in which WWE employees Mel Phillips and Terry Garvin (as well as Pat Patterson) were accused of being involved in a pedophile sex ring within the company. In lieu of the latest accusations, I reached out to Josie Riesman, author of the book Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America, to discuss McMahon and the wrestling empire he built over the years as well as how it relates to issues like robber baron-style capitalism and labor exploitation. We'll also, of course, discuss the sex scandals mentioned above as well as diving into the early history of Vince McMahon, who initially grew up in poverty with an abusive stepfather. Moreover, we'll delve into the relationship between Vince and his biological father Vince McMahon Sr. and how the book is also about father/son relationships. Other issues discussed include: - Vince McMahon Sr. (Vince's father) and the FBI tapes in which he threatens pro wrestler Dr. Jerry Graham - The issue of "independent contractor" status in pro wrestling and how it could be seen as labor exploitation - The wrestling term "kayfabe" and why Josie believe the concept needs to be studied outside of a pro wrestling cotnext; Josie's concept of neokayfabe, omerta in pro wrestling, and the "protect the business" dictum - Tom Cole and the ring boys scandal - Vince McMahon's wife, Linda McMahon - And much, much more!

THE CHRIS BENOIT MURDER SUICIDE CASE   Another thing that could have had weight in the story and in this tragic ending was the fact that Chris's brain was totally out of shape, had cet after having had constant traumas in his head. Literally, Chris's brain was the same as an 85-year-old elder with Alzheimer. The fault of this is the damn ambition and the little care that the directors of the WWE had for their fighters. Certainly, every fight was a performance and they had a script, but the acrobatics and the use of metal chairs to hit each other put their health and integrity at risk. Eerie Twist In Wrestler's Murder-Suicide Investigators are looking into who altered pro wrestler Chris Benoit's Wikipedia entry to mention his wife's death hours before authorities discovered the bodies of the couple and their 7-year-old son. Benoit's Wikipedia entry was altered early Monday to say that the wrestler had missed a match two days earlier because of his wife's death. A Wikipedia official, Cary Bass, said Thursday that the entry was made by someone using an Internet protocol address registered in Stamford, Conn., where World Wrestling Entertainment is based. An IP address, a unique series of numbers carried by every machine connected to the Internet, does not necessarily have to be broadcast from where it is registered. The bodies were found in Benoit's home in suburban Atlanta, and it's not known where the posting was sent from, Bass said. Benoit allegedly strangled his wife and son during the weekend, placing Bibles next to their bodies, before allegedly hanging himself on the cable of a weight-machine in his home, police said. No motive was offered for the killings, which were discovered Monday. Over a two-day period from June 22 to June 24, 2007, Chris Benoit, a 40-year-old Canadian professional wrestler employed by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), murdered his wife Nancy and their seven-year-old son, Daniel, before hanging himself at their residence in Fayetteville, Georgia, United States. ------------------------------------------------------------------ The wrestling world stopped in June of 2007 when a tragedy beyond anything the industry had ever seen occurred over a three day period in Fayetteville, GA. The industry had dealt with a considerable number of younger wrestlers die from a variety of causes. Drug abuse, suicide and freak accidents had hit the industry hard. But this was something different. One of the top performers in the industry, Chris Benoit, who had been heralded for years and was a former world champion had killed his family. The impact on the industry continues to this day as it still remains a tragedy that is seldom talked about in the industry. Chris Benoit started wrestling in Canada in the mid-1980′s. He started in the wrestling promotion that was started by the famed Hart family. Bret and Owen Hart's father Stu ran that territory in the area around Calgary. Benoit was known to idolize the “Dynamite Kid (real name Thomas Billington) for his style of wrestling which was really ahead of his time. Benoit was shorter in stature than a lot of wrestlers being under six feet tall and learned to do an intense and brutal style of wrestling that made fans notice him even though he was not as large as many other competitors. Steroids were also rampant in the industry during that decade and Benoit did utilize them to build an incredible amount of muscle. As the years went by Benoit traveled to Japan and eventually wrestled in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) but he became nationally known when he joined World Championship Wrestling. Benoit was brought into the legendary “Four Horseman” stable led by Ric Flair primarily due to his abilities as a top level performer in the ring. Nancy Benoit got into the wrestling business a few years after Chris and started as a valet and manager in WCW in the late 1980′s. She was most well known for playing the villainous manager “Woman”. During this time she was married to wrestler Kevin Sullivan who was several years older than her. During the mid-90′s when Benoit was married, Sullivan booked a wrestling angle with Benoit where in storyline he started an affair with Nancy. But that on-screed romance developed into a real life romance and the two eventually divorced their respective spouses and got together as a couple. Which is ironic being that Nancy Benoit's ex-husband Sullivan booked that original wrestling angle. Nancy Benoit eventually left wrestling but Chris continued to make progress in his career. He eventually won a world title in WCW then left for the WWE (then WWF) in 2000. Around that time Nancy and Chris got married and had their son Daniel. Chris' career continue to ascend during his time in WWE as he eventually won the world title in the main event of Wrestlemania XX. June 2007 It was the weekend going into the Monday Night Raw that was slated for June 25th, 2007 and Benoit was slated to appear. But no one had heard from Benoit in the days leading up to the event and missing performance dates was very out of character for him. Wrestler Chavo Guerrero spoke about cryptic voicemails and text messages he received from Benoit and reported it to WWE management. This was spoken about on the “Dark Side Of The Ring” documentary produced by Vice TV. Eventually police went to the Benoit home at the request from WWE to conduct a welfare check. Investigators in Fayetville, GA found the bodies of Benoit, his wife Nancy and his son Daniel. Nancy Benoit was killed by asphyxiation and her hands and feet were bound. His son appeared to have been sedated and was also killed by asphyxiation. Then Benoit eventually took his own life by hanging himself on a weight machine. Prior to police determining the cause of death and who was responsible WWE was put in a position on how to deal with the news publicly because Raw was about to go live. The “Dark Side Of The Ring” documentary shows Vince McMahon gathered all the performers together to break the horrific news to them. The show was essentially cancelled and turned into a tribute to Chris Benoit and his family. But as the hours went by later in the evening WWE learned the true horror of what had happened in the Georgia home and responded the next night. The following night WWE had the broadcast of their ECW show and at the beginning of the show McMahon gave a statement: “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Last night on Monday Night Raw, the WWE presented a special tribute show, recognizing the career of Chris Benoit. However, now some 26 hours later, the facts of this horrific tragedy are now apparent. Therefore, other than my comments, there will be no mention of Mr. Benoit's name tonight. On the contrary, tonight's show will be dedicated to everyone who has been affected by this terrible incident. This evening marks the first step of the healing process. Tonight, WWE performers will do what they do better than anyone else in the world: entertain you.” McMahon provided a similar statement later in the week on their episode of Smackdown. That was the last time WWE ever mentioned Chris Benoit. The company went to great lengths to erase him from all WWE material. While there is still Benoit matches in their archives that can be found on Peacock, there has been no content produced by WWE since 2007 where Benoit is included. Nancy Benoit's sister Sandra Toffoloni has spoken in depth about her thoughts on the crime and what exactly happened on the “Talk Is Jericho” podcast hosted by wrestling star Chris Jericho who was a longtime friend of Benoit. The public demands answers. No other scandal in the history of professional wrestling made mainstream headlines like the Benoit tragedy. Cable news networks led a large number of shows for days analyzing the murder-suicide. A lot of that had to do with beliefs that steroids may have played a role in the tragedy. Benoit's autopsy report showed he had a considerably high testosterone level in his body at the time of death leading many to speculate that “roid rage” may have caused the murders. Further investigation showed that he had been prescribed testosterone by his doctor. Many of those medications along with other prescription drugs were found in the home. It was later determined the testosterone was prescribed to supplement his levels due to years of past steroid use.

THE CHRIS BENOIT MURDER SUICIDE CASE Another thing that could have had weight in the story and in this tragic ending was the fact that Chris's brain was totally out of shape, had cet after having had constant traumas in his head. Literally, Chris's brain was the same as an 85-year-old elder with Alzheimer. The fault of this is the damn ambition and the little care that the directors of the WWE had for their fighters. Certainly, every fight was a performance and they had a script, but the acrobatics and the use of metal chairs to hit each other put their health and integrity at risk. Eerie Twist In Wrestler's Murder-Suicide Investigators are looking into who altered pro wrestler Chris Benoit's Wikipedia entry to mention his wife's death hours before authorities discovered the bodies of the couple and their 7-year-old son. Benoit's Wikipedia entry was altered early Monday to say that the wrestler had missed a match two days earlier because of his wife's death. A Wikipedia official, Cary Bass, said Thursday that the entry was made by someone using an Internet protocol address registered in Stamford, Conn., where World Wrestling Entertainment is based. An IP address, a unique series of numbers carried by every machine connected to the Internet, does not necessarily have to be broadcast from where it is registered. The bodies were found in Benoit's home in suburban Atlanta, and it's not known where the posting was sent from, Bass said. Benoit allegedly strangled his wife and son during the weekend, placing Bibles next to their bodies, before allegedly hanging himself on the cable of a weight-machine in his home, police said. No motive was offered for the killings, which were discovered Monday. Over a two-day period from June 22 to June 24, 2007, Chris Benoit, a 40-year-old Canadian professional wrestler employed by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), murdered his wife Nancy and their seven-year-old son, Daniel, before hanging himself at their residence in Fayetteville, Georgia, United States. ------------------------------------------------------------------ The wrestling world stopped in June of 2007 when a tragedy beyond anything the industry had ever seen occurred over a three day period in Fayetteville, GA. The industry had dealt with a considerable number of younger wrestlers die from a variety of causes. Drug abuse, suicide and freak accidents had hit the industry hard. But this was something different. One of the top performers in the industry, Chris Benoit, who had been heralded for years and was a former world champion had killed his family. The impact on the industry continues to this day as it still remains a tragedy that is seldom talked about in the industry. Chris Benoit started wrestling in Canada in the mid-1980′s. He started in the wrestling promotion that was started by the famed Hart family. Bret and Owen Hart's father Stu ran that territory in the area around Calgary. Benoit was known to idolize the “Dynamite Kid (real name Thomas Billington) for his style of wrestling which was really ahead of his time. Benoit was shorter in stature than a lot of wrestlers being under six feet tall and learned to do an intense and brutal style of wrestling that made fans notice him even though he was not as large as many other competitors. Steroids were also rampant in the industry during that decade and Benoit did utilize them to build an incredible amount of muscle. As the years went by Benoit traveled to Japan and eventually wrestled in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) but he became nationally known when he joined World Championship Wrestling. Benoit was brought into the legendary “Four Horseman” stable led by Ric Flair primarily due to his abilities as a top level performer in the ring. Nancy Benoit got into the wrestling business a few years after Chris and started as a valet and manager in WCW in the late 1980′s. She was most well known for playing the villainous manager “Woman”. During this time she was married to wrestler Kevin Sullivan who was several years older than her. During the mid-90′s when Benoit was married, Sullivan booked a wrestling angle with Benoit where in storyline he started an affair with Nancy. But that on-screed romance developed into a real life romance and the two eventually divorced their respective spouses and got together as a couple. Which is ironic being that Nancy Benoit's ex-husband Sullivan booked that original wrestling angle. Nancy Benoit eventually left wrestling but Chris continued to make progress in his career. He eventually won a world title in WCW then left for the WWE (then WWF) in 2000. Around that time Nancy and Chris got married and had their son Daniel. Chris' career continue to ascend during his time in WWE as he eventually won the world title in the main event of Wrestlemania XX. June 2007 It was the weekend going into the Monday Night Raw that was slated for June 25th, 2007 and Benoit was slated to appear. But no one had heard from Benoit in the days leading up to the event and missing performance dates was very out of character for him. Wrestler Chavo Guerrero spoke about cryptic voicemails and text messages he received from Benoit and reported it to WWE management. This was spoken about on the “Dark Side Of The Ring” documentary produced by Vice TV. Eventually police went to the Benoit home at the request from WWE to conduct a welfare check. Investigators in Fayetville, GA found the bodies of Benoit, his wife Nancy and his son Daniel. Nancy Benoit was killed by asphyxiation and her hands and feet were bound. His son appeared to have been sedated and was also killed by asphyxiation. Then Benoit eventually took his own life by hanging himself on a weight machine. Prior to police determining the cause of death and who was responsible WWE was put in a position on how to deal with the news publicly because Raw was about to go live. The “Dark Side Of The Ring” documentary shows Vince McMahon gathered all the performers together to break the horrific news to them. The show was essentially cancelled and turned into a tribute to Chris Benoit and his family. But as the hours went by later in the evening WWE learned the true horror of what had happened in the Georgia home and responded the next night. The following night WWE had the broadcast of their ECW show and at the beginning of the show McMahon gave a statement: “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Last night on Monday Night Raw, the WWE presented a special tribute show, recognizing the career of Chris Benoit. However, now some 26 hours later, the facts of this horrific tragedy are now apparent. Therefore, other than my comments, there will be no mention of Mr. Benoit's name tonight. On the contrary, tonight's show will be dedicated to everyone who has been affected by this terrible incident. This evening marks the first step of the healing process. Tonight, WWE performers will do what they do better than anyone else in the world: entertain you.” McMahon provided a similar statement later in the week on their episode of Smackdown. That was the last time WWE ever mentioned Chris Benoit. The company went to great lengths to erase him from all WWE material. While there is still Benoit matches in their archives that can be found on Peacock, there has been no content produced by WWE since 2007 where Benoit is included. Nancy Benoit's sister Sandra Toffoloni has spoken in depth about her thoughts on the crime and what exactly happened on the “Talk Is Jericho” podcast hosted by wrestling star Chris Jericho who was a longtime friend of Benoit. The public demands answers. No other scandal in the history of professional wrestling made mainstream headlines like the Benoit tragedy. Cable news networks led a large number of shows for days analyzing the murder-suicide. A lot of that had to do with beliefs that steroids may have played a role in the tragedy. Benoit's autopsy report showed he had a considerably high testosterone level in his body at the time of death leading many to speculate that “roid rage” may have caused the murders. Further investigation showed that he had been prescribed testosterone by his doctor. Many of those medications along with other prescription drugs were found in the home. It was later determined the testosterone was prescribed to supplement his levels due to years of past steroid use.

In this 3rd and final episode of "Vince McMahon's Ownership of Janel Grant, Jim dives deep aftermath of the shocking allegations against Vince McMahon, the owner of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), made by Janelle Grant.Grant, who had a meeting with McMahon in March of 2019, claims to have experienced sexual assault and trafficking during a three-year nightmare. She filed a lawsuit against McMahon, leading to a stir within the WWE and McMahon's personal camp. Both sides release statements while Grant's lawyer holds the WWE executives accountable for the abuse.Jim explores McMahon's family history in WWE, including Shane McMahon's departure from the company and the tension between Vince and Shane. It is speculated that Shane's departure may be related to his disapproval of his father's behavior, shedding a new light on the situation.Jim covers the rise in the organization of Vince McMahon's other daughter, Stephanie McMahon, who eventually became a member of the board in the company. Rumors suggest that Stephanie and her husband, Triple H (A wrestling superstar), were aware of the allegations against Vince and tried to prevent them from tearing apart the company.Allegedly, Stephanie eventually concluded that her father engaged in the actions mentioned in the current lawsuit, causing a rift between them. McMahon denies the allegations but resigns from his executive chairmanship and TKO board.We then delve into prior allegations against Vince, including the case of Nancy Argentino who is believed to have been murdered by wwe superstar Jimmy "superfly" Snuka, as well as the scandals surrounding Mel Phillips and his involvement with underage ring boys.Jim gives a deep overview of many allegations and controversies involving McMahon and the WWE, including other incidents of assault, harassment, and misconduct within the wrestling industry. Former wrestlers share their thoughts, with some defending McMahon and others remaining silent.This final episode in the McMahon saga will leave you wondering why and how this took so long to get out into the public eye. Exposed: Scandalous Files of the Elite drops every Monday at midnight, and is available wherever you listen to podcasts.Timestamps:0:02:21 Janelle Grant's Lawyer Accuses WWE Executives of Assault0:04:38 Vince McMahon Responds to Lawsuit with Denial0:05:25 Shane McMahon's Surprising WWE Departure0:05:56 McMahon Family Dynamics: Shane and Stephanie's Involvement0:07:24 Vince McMahon's affairs and Shane's attempt to intervene0:10:10 Triple H and Stephanie's knowledge of Vince's actions0:13:56 The Mysterious Death of Nancy Argentino0:15:24 Meeting with authorities regarding argentino's death investigation0:15:54 Vince McMahon's potential involvement in criminal activity0:20:38 McMahon's issues with sexual abuse allegations0:27:18 Vince McMahon's warning about sexual relationships in the Federation0:29:22 Sexual abuse allegations and the capacity to buy off complainants0:32:12 Sexual harassment lawsuit by Murray Hodgson against Vince McMahon0:36:23 Delay in Reporting Allegations Against Pat Patterson0:39:36 Murray Hodgson's Lawsuit and Disappearance0:46:51 McMahon's Retirement Announcement and Power Dynamics0:48:57 McMahon's Life as a Heel and Pro Wrestling MentalityLegal Note: This Case has not been adjucated and all persons discussed in this podcast are assumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The criminal or civil charges expressed in this podcast are taken from public record and not the direct opinions of the host or producers of this podcast.

Vince McMahon, the renowned figure in the world of professional wrestling and the chairman of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), has recently made a shocking decision to step down from his position amidst a storm of allegations surrounding sexual trafficking and abuse towards former employees. This unexpected turn of events has sent shockwaves throughout the wrestling industry and has left fans, employees, and stakeholders in a state of disbelief. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-shiels/message

Anthony Thomas and Kevin Castle bring a deep exploration of the recent developments and brewing controversies in the world of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). They dissect the unexpected Royal Rumble results, the implications of Vince McMahon's exit, and the allegations posed against him which put his legacy at stake. The duo also delve into the power dynamics and role played by McMahon within WWE. The discussion encompasses Triple H's management of tricky situations and the ramifications for the future of WWE including its announcing teams, amidst the recent company resignations and circulating media controversies.00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Greetings00:06 Post-Royal Rumble Discussion00:31 Analysis of Cody's Big Win00:48 Predictions and Surprises in the Royal Rumble01:17 The Element of Surprise in Wrestling01:32 Royal Rumble Match Structure and Duration01:49 Surprising Appearances in the Women's Royal Rumble02:03 Discussion on Jordan Grace's Performance02:22 Audience Reaction and Acoustics at the Venue03:54 Bailey's Win and Future Predictions04:27 Men's Royal Rumble Highlights05:08 Changes in WWE's Commentary Team10:06 Discussion on Vince McMahon's Scandal12:03 Impact of Scandal on Wrestling Community15:01 Speculations on Future of WWE37:50 Discussing Vince McMahon's Controversial Legacy38:07 Analyzing Eric Bischoff's Perspective38:30 Comparing McMahon to Other Wrestling Figures41:00 Reflecting on McMahon's Impact on Wrestling42:11 Debating McMahon's Business Practices43:57 Unpacking McMahon's Alleged Misconduct46:57 Questioning the Role of Other WWE Figures48:11 Exploring the Impact on Wrestling Fans49:41 Considering the Future of WWE53:53 Final Thoughts on McMahon's Legacy- Support Wrestling Soup on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingsoupSOCIAL CHANNELS ʕ̡̢̡ʘ̅͟͜͡ʘ̲̅ʔ̢̡̢Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrestlingSoupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrestlingsoup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingSoup/Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/wrestlingsoup:shirt: PRO WRESLTING TEES STORE :shirt: ／(=✪ x ✪=)＼https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/wrestlingsoupBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

In this episode of Exposed: The Scandalous Files of the Elite, Jim Chapman delves into the scandalous files of Janel Grant's alleged mistreatment by Vince McMahon's of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).We start with McMahon's initial interaction with Grant, where he offers her employment opportunities and invites her to his penthouse apartment. McMahon's behavior is a potential grooming technique, as he whispers in Grant's ear and touches her leg, gradually escalating his advances.We then explore McMahon's actions during subsequent encounters, such as giving Grant a tour of his condo, engaging in physical embraces, and exhibiting controlling behavior.McMahon's grooming tactics become more apparent as he ventures into inappropriate sexual acts, using his power and influence to manipulate Grant into complying with his demands.Jim uncovers a pattern of manipulation and provides graphic distressing experiences Grant endured, including coerced sexual activity, explicit text messages, and an unsettling encounter with McMahon defecating on her head during a threesome.This episode provides a deep exploration of the lawsuit against Vince McMahon and is a highly produced masterpiece from Envision Podcast Productions.Legal Note: This Case has not been adjucated and all persons discussed in this podcast are assumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The criminal or civil charges expressed in this podcast are taken from public record and not the direct opinions of the host or producers of this podcast. Chapters0:00:37 Janel's Grant's Tough Year and Tragic Loss0:12:20 Testing Her Reaction: A Slimy Encounter0:16:42 McMahon's Inappropriate Texts and VIP Treatment0:24:02 A Warning against Revealing their Relationship0:37:29 Coercion and Fear: Ms. Grant's Impossible Situation0:42:06 McMahon attempts to manipulate and control Ms. Grant at work0:53:14 McMahon Degrades Miss Grant and Inflicts Physical Injuries0:59:34 Miss Grant's Uncomfortable Sessions with Celebrity Doctor1:08:53 McMahon's Manipulative Tactic Leads to Bedroom Encounter1:10:36 Explicit Fantasies Unveiled: A Threesome Text Message1:12:23 WWE Scandal: Dropping the Bombshell EpisodeClick Here to See Our Family of Podcast at Envision Podcast Productions

In this week's podcast, Barry and Ernest, talk streaming and the Canadian Railroads. But first they discuss how one should behave in a bull market and talk about the valuations of stocks as we start 2024. Then it is the feature discussion on Netflix. They discuss the latest earnings report and the game-changing deal with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). In the final segment, the guys talk about a business that has a lot less drama; CN Rail. They also review CN's latest earnings results and the outlook for the company going forward.

El empresario Vince McMahon, fundador de la World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), la de los eventos de lucha libre, está siendo demandado por abuso y tráfico sexual. La victima es una exempleada. McMahon la utilizaba para asegurar acuerdos con luchadores. John Laurinaitis, exjefe de RRPP de la WWE también figura como cómplice. McMahon en 2022 renunció como director ejecutivo de la WWE, porque la junta directiva lo investigaba por por conducta sexual inapropiada.

“It's not how you fall, but it's how you get back up.” Rachel and Tracy are thrilled to welcome entrepreneur and former administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration Linda McMahon to Isn't it Lovely? for the ultimate conversation about resilience, creating opportunities, the dignity of work…and a little something about transforming World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) from an idea dreamed up at a kitchen table into a multinational public company. With grace and candor, Linda discusses the ebb and flow of entrepreneurship, including a brush with bankruptcy that included car repossession and a house auction in the midst of her second pregnancy, while celebrating the power of perseverance and the passion to rebuild new dreams. Linda also details the series of events that led to her path in politics and her sincere desire to make a difference, as well as the importance of understanding a life calling and reinventing opportunities. Linda and Tracy underscore the importance of women mentoring one another and honestly wanting each other to succeed, while Rachel and Linda explore what it means to “balance being out of balance” when it comes to work and family. Everyone agrees body-slamming is not exclusive to a WWE match, but is rather a recurring activity amongst our own children at home. Episode Mentions: Linda McMahon, 25th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Association https://www.sba.gov/person/linda-mcmahon Linda McMahon Instagram: @sbamcmahon Linda McMahon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindamcmahon/ World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) https://www.wwe.com/ WWE & UFC Merger https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/36066332/endeavor-ufc-wwe-merger-2023-explained Women's Leadership Live https://womensleadershiplive.com/ Sacred Heart University Women Can Have it All Series https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140403005881/en/CORRECTING-and-REPLACING-Sacred-Heart-University-to-Launch-%E2%80%98Women-Can-Have-It-All%E2%80%99-Series-Hosted-by-Linda-McMahon What Are You Loving: Linda: Family and life, especially spending time with grandchildren; English Mastiffs; her visit to South Dakota; Rachel Oglesby Rachel: New Directions Down Syndrome Association https://newdirectionsdsa.com/ Tracy: Shop Dog Boutique https://shopdogboutique.com/

Episode 35 of Season 5 on the California Sports Lawyer® Podcast with Jeremy Evans, discussing Endeavor's $21 billion dollar merger between Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), now called TKO Group Holdings (TKO), and what it might mean for the future of the entertainment, media, and sports industries. Copyright © 2023. California Sports Lawyer®. All Rights Reserved. (www.CSLlegal.com).

On this edition of Parallax Views, we dive into the wild world of pro wrestling, the parallels it has with politics, and even a diversion into Freemasonry with former pro wrestling manager turned political podcast extraordinaire Kenny "Starmaker" Bolin. Kenny Bolin worked as a heel (bad guy) manager in Ohio Valley Wrestling, the one-time developmental promotion for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) that produced such stars as John Cena, Dave Bautista, Rico Constantino, and Rene Dupree among others. In fact, Bolin was OVW top heel that irked the fans into buying tickets because they hoped to see him get his comeuppance after insulting the audience. Kenny's lived a fascinating life growing up on pro wrestling, becoming a talent in OVW, and making friends like billionaire investor Mark Cuban and former Trump appointed White House Director of Communications Anthony Scaramucci along the way. We begin the conversation by diving into the world of pro wrestling, how tickets are sold, the Memphis territory ran by the late Jerry Jarrett, the infamous feud that took place between comedian Andy Kaufman and wrestling legend Jerry "The King" Lawler in the squared circle, and much, much more. From there we delve into the world of politics, what politics has learned from pro wrestling, and Kenny explains his immense dislike of Donald Trump. Near the end we delve into Kenny background, his experience with Freemasons and racist family members (including a biological father that was a key member of the KKK), thoughts on evangelical Christianity and televangelists, and much, much more! 

Patrick Augers breaks down the $21 billion merger between World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) after Endeavor Group recently purchased WWE. Vince McMahon and Dana White will still as heads of their companies but what other changes could happen after the WWE sale? Will we see cross-promotions such as UFC fighters like Conor McGregor going to WWE or WWE Superstars such as Roman Reigns go to UFC? Patrick Auger breaks it all down using the help of newly released documents.Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(01:21) Breakdown of WWE + UFC Endeavor Investor Presentation Slides(31:19) Endeavor's plans regarding UFC and WWE purchase(41:10) UFC Media Rights & Streaming | ESPN, Disney, Netflix etc (59:02) Quick Hits: Grant Norris-Jones UFC Global Partnerships, Bareknuckle FC x Rumble(01:02:51) Outro

With Netflix losing some of its glow and reports of massive layoffs at Warner Bros. Discovery and Disney, is anyone making money at streaming? LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis withdrew a motion on Monday that would've declared LA County jails a “humanitarian crisis.” The plan drew backlash from law enforcement and criminal justice advocates.  House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is set to meet with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday at the Ronald Reagan Library. And China isn't happy about it. Many Black evangelicals have a complicated relationship with the church, and their white and politically conservative fellow congregants who are drawn to Christian nationalism. An LA-based company, which owns mixed-martial arts league UFC, is now acquiring World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). What will the new company look like?

Episode 13 of Season 5 on the California Sports Lawyer® Podcast with Jeremy Evans, analyzing the Endeavor (WME-IMG, UFC) purchase of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and what it might mean for the entertainment and sports industries.  Copyright © 2023.  California Sports Lawyer®.  All Rights Reserved. (www.CSLlegal.com).

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has been sold to Endeavor Group Holdings in a deal valued at $21bn. The merger of UFC, which is owned by Endeavor, and WWE is set to create a “global live sports and entertainment company”. The newly combined company is expected to have a collective fanbase of over a billion people. WWE shareholders are set to receive 49% of the new company, while Endeavor shareholders will own a controlling 51% stake. Vince McMahon, WWE's executive chairman, said the new company “will be well positioned to maximize the value of our combined media rights, enhance sponsorship monetization, develop new forms of content and pursue other strategic mergers and acquisitions to further bolster our strong stable of brands.” UFC's CEO, Ari Emanuel, will be the CEO of the new company, and the new company's board of directors will have 11 members, with six of them appointed by Endeavor and the remaining picked by WWE.

Coles has acquired two milk processing facilities for over $100 million to secure milk supply  TikTok owner, ByteDance, has pushed their new social media app to the top 10 on US app charts in preparation for TikTok's country-wide ban The parent company of UFC is in advanced talks to acquire World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in a major deal —-Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Axel Tischer, being positive helps you achieve great things. Axel Tischer is a German professional wrestler previously signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) on the NXT UK brand under the ring name Alexander Wolfe. In WWE, Wolf is a one-time NXT Tag Team Champion during his tenure from 2016 to 2019 with a partner known as Sanity, defending the title with members Eric Young and Killian Dain. He was also a member of Imperium between 2019 and 2021. Soon, Axel will be gracing our screens with his presence in Hollywood. Listen in and hear how being positive adds a lot of benefits to our lives. How Axel got into wrestling Axel's love for wrestling started when he was a child, but he had to put it on hold because of school. When he turned thirteen, he rekindled his love; this time round, he understood it better. He had a friend who got invited to wrestling training in their hometown, and he tagged Axel along. As we speak, he is a professional wrestler. Axel's inner superpower Axel believes his inner superpower is being optimistic. Growing up, his parents taught him that there is always light at the end of the tunnel regardless of how bad things are. He has made investments, and he believes that they will yield him great returns. Timestamps: [00:39] How Axel got into wrestling [04:11] What's the future of WWE [07:31] How Axel cultivates his mindset [13:00] Axel's wrestling goals for his wrestling career [16:38] Axels' business plan [22:15] Axel's inner superpower that has gotten him to this point Quotes: “There's always a light at the end of the tunnel, and If you fail at something, you must always make it your business to learn from your mistakes.” “Try to be a great human being and then the world will be better for you as well.” “If each individual were to be nice and kind to his fellow man, then I believe we can create a peaceful and happy life for every human.” “When we find any kind of success, our only focus should be on how we can serve the masses.” Connect Axel Tischer: Twitter: https://twitter.com/axeman3016 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/axeman3016wolf/   If you enjoy the content that we're bringing to you, then please feel free to drop us a review on the platform you're listening to us through. :)

I give Ryan Renyolds and Hugh Jackman an amazing idea for their new Deadpool movie. And now I wait.Do we need daylight savings time? A study found a 24% increase in heart attacks the Monday after daylight saving time started. I explain some of the pros and cons of DST.World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is reportedly having discussions with gambling regulators in Colorado and Michigan to legalize betting on the company's high-profile scripted matches. According to CNBC.A cruise line is offering a three year cruise for $30,000 per person - per year. Would you do it?NEW PRODUCT ALERT:Sunny D has a Vodka Seltzer.Reese's Pieces plant based oat chocolate confection and peanut butter. What was it made out of before?? I know the answer is milk, but I like to imagine they are secretly made with meat.I DON'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT:A guy complained because he was kicked out of a McDonalds for not wearing shoes. What adult doesn't know that rule?A woman found her husband's dead body in their home months after he vanished... I'm not saying she did it, but she probably did it.A $2.04 billion Powerball winner bought a $25.5 MILLION Hollywood mansion... like an idiot.Chris Rock hurt Will Smith's feelings.

In this episode of the podcast, Ace and Jake delve into the ongoing rivalry between All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). They explore some of the major issues that have been raised by the competition between the two wrestling promotions and what it means for the industry as a whole. The discussion kicks off with a brief overview of the history of AEW and its rise to prominence as a legitimate competitor to WWE. They then discuss some of the key factors that have contributed to the success of AEW, including the company's innovative approach to storytelling and its ability to attract top talent from WWE and other promotions. Next, Ace and Jake dive into some of the key issues that have arisen as a result of the competition between AEW and WWE. They discuss the ongoing debate over which promotion is better and how this has led to a fracturing of the wrestling fan base. They also explore some of the criticisms that have been leveled at AEW, including concerns about the company's booking decisions and its treatment of female wrestlers. Finally, the discussion turns to some of the recent wrestling news that has been making headlines. Ace and Jake discuss the upcoming WrestleMania event and what fans can expect from WWE's flagship pay-per-view. They also touch on some of the recent controversies surrounding WWE, including allegations of mistreatment of wrestlers and the ongoing lawsuit against the company by former WWE wrestlers. Overall, this episode offers a thought-provoking discussion of the ongoing rivalry between AEW and WWE and what it means for the future of the wrestling industry. Whether you're a die-hard fan of one promotion or simply interested in the broader trends shaping the sport, this episode is sure to provide plenty of food for thought. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quickpoppodcast/message

On episode 15, I had the pleasure of speaking with pro wrestler Neal Hargrove! Hargrove has wrestled for multiple companies such as the United States Wrestling Association (USWA), Smoky Mountain Wrestling (SMW), and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) as Reno Riggins. Hargrove talked about being the final wrestler trained under the legendary Tojo Yamamoto, getting signed by the WWE, and coaching youth baseball.You can find more about Neal here:https://www.facebook.com/neal.hargrove.3All images used with permission from Neal.Are you a pro wrestler and have done community service and/or charity work? E-mail the podcast at wrestlingwithheart@yahoo.com and tell us if you would be interested in being interviewed.Donate to my Patreon and subscribe to my content here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84502525Support the show

Shantelle Malawski is a Canadian professional wrestler. She is signed with Impact Wrestling, where she performs under the ring name Taylor Wilde - otherwise known as “The People's Witch.”Taylor was under a World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) contract from 2006 to 2007. She then joined TNA in 2008 and would go on to become a one-time TNA Women's Knockout Champion and also went on to become the inaugural and two-time TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champion while also becoming the first wrestler to have held both titles.After departing from TNA in December 2010, Malawski announced her retirement from professional wrestling and wrestled her final match in 2011. She then stepped away from wrestling for about a decade to become a professional firefighter. But the ring called her back, and she recently returned to wrestling with Impact Wrestling, unveiling her new, more authentic witch persona.Taylor has a podcast and YouTube show called Wilde On, and in addition to seeing her perform for Impact Wrestling, you can find her on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.On this episode, Taylor discusses how she embodies the witch both in and out of the ring, how witchcraft supports her role as a firefighter, and the ways that wrestling balances her feminine and masculine energies.Pam also talks about getting weird for Aquarius season, and answers a listener question about a spiritually diverging friendship.Our sponsors for this episode are Mithras Candle, BetterHelp, The Pretty Cult, and Black Phoenix Alchemy LabWe also have brand new print-on-demand merch like Witch Wave shirts, sweatshirts, totes, stickers, and mugs available now here.And if you want more Witch Wave, please consider supporting us on Patreon to get access to bonus Witch Wave Plus episodes, Pam's monthly online rituals, and more! That's patreon.com/witchwave

In this class, I am joined by Roger Palmer for the third time to discuss the year that Disney+ had in 2022, and issue facing the service moving into 2023 and beyond! We also talk about the streaming entertainment space, the move of more streaming platforms introducing ad-tier pricing, the role of live sports entertainment on streaming services, and our thoughts on the future of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE's) relationship with the Walt Disney Company. This was a lot of fun and it is always great to talk with Roger about all things Disney+ and streaming entertainment. Video of this visit is available at . I hope you enjoy! You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!

Market indexes keep going lower so is it time to lose hope? We visit some of the worst bear markets over the last 100 years for insights on how to handle bear markets and how they look as they turn around. We also spend a lot of time on the current market as it sets up for a potential follow-through day. Also discussed are the stocks bucking the market trend including: Western Midstream (WES), Southern (SO), and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). For more episodes, visit investors.com/podcast.

Maura Attardi serves as director of financial wellness at Money Management International, the largest provider of nonprofit financial counseling and education in the United States. She has a focus on athletes and has built a reputation as a trusted education partner in the field of professional sports. These partnerships have included a relationship with NFL Player Engagement, ongoing services provided to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), and collaboration with the National Hockey League. She is a former Division I women's soccer player and captain at Villanova University, and her areas of expertise include: athlete financial education, psychology of money, financial communication, organizational financial wellness, and financial wellness platforms. Amy Lins is Vice President of Enterprise Learning at Money Management International. Amy holds a Bachelor's in Curriculum and Instruction with a math and computer science teaching concentration and a Master's in Business Administration with a finance concentration. Amy has taught secondary math and computer science, worked in information technology at a Fortune 500 company, and for the last 19 years has served MMI in several capacities.

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is an American professional wrestling promotion. The company now operates through three segments: Media, Live Events, and Consumer Products. Listen as Brett and Ryan ask Nick questions about the company, its business model, and valuation. Enjoy the show! This episode is sponsored by Stream by AlphaSense, the highest quality expert network library. Sign-up here: https://streamrg.co/CCM Subscribe to 7investing with the code "Money" and get $100 off: https://7investing.com/subscribe/aff/4/ Want updates on future shows and projects? Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chitchatmoney Interested to see more of Nick's work? Find him on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/investingnick?s=20&t=p_m4HrpeohPY_Wn-BOPHPQ Contact us: chitchatmoneypodcast@gmail.com  Timestamps WWE | (4:10) Talent Risks | (16:13) Competition | (30:49) Disclosure: Chit Chat Money hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Brett Schafer and Ryan Henderson are general partners and portfolio managers at Arch Capital. Arch Capital and its partners may hold securities discussed on this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

81. Tara Collingwood - Nutrition to Fuel Your Mission “​​It's difficult to change some of those behaviors. Get into the why. Find out what's motivating you to make this behavior change. That's super powerful.” Guest Info: Tara Collingwood is a nationally recognized expert and spokesperson on nutrition, fitness, and health promotion and is quoted in a variety of media including television, radio, newspapers, magazines, and websites. Tara was the co-host of Emotional Mojo, a national television show where she was the resident nutrition and health expert from 2013-2015. She is a past National Media Spokesperson for the professional organization of 80,000 Registered Dietitians, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).  Tara appeared regularly as the “Diet Diva” on the national morning television show, The Daily Buzz for 10 years until the show ended in 2015. Tara is the author of Pregnancy Cooking & Nutrition for Dummies (2012) and co-author of Flat Belly Cookbook for Dummies (2014) and All In One Pregnancy (2016). Tara is currently the sports nutrition consultant to the United States Tennis Association (USTA), and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Tara is a nutrition and movement performance coach at the prestigious Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute where she teaches senior executives how to manage their energy. Tara was the team dietitian for the Orlando Magic NBA team for eleven years and University of Central Florida (UCF) Athletics for twelve years.                                                                                Tara owns Tara Gidus Nutrition Consulting, LLC in Orlando, FL. A dynamic speaker, she motivates groups large and small on various topics such as achieving a healthy weight, preventing disease, maximizing energy, aging well, enhancing sports performance, pregnancy nutrition, and creating a positive body image. As a consultant, she has worked with numerous companies including Walt Disney World, Rodale Publications, Tupperware, Canyon Ranch Spa, Rosen Hotels, Vijuvia Life Centers, United Behavioral Healthcare, and others. As the official nutritionist for runDisney for three years, she offered nutrition tips to runners on the runDisney blog as well as at the EXPO for all Disney races. Tara was a health blogger and the Healthy Eating Expert on the health information website www.healthline.com for five years.  Tara has previous experience improving the diets of senior executives through her work with the Rippe Health Assessment at Advent Health Celebration. She has also overseen numerous weight loss research projects. Tara graduated from Purdue University earning a Bachelor's Degree with a double major of Dietetics and Nutrition, Fitness, and Health. She continued on at Purdue, earning a Master of Science Degree (MS) in Health Promotion, specializing in health behavior and worksite wellness programs. She is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) in the state of Florida. Tara holds a Board Certification as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD). Tara is also a Certified Personal Trainer with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM-CPT).  Tara was inducted into the Purdue University Alumni Hall of Fame in the School of Nutrition Science in 2013 for her many accomplishments in the field of nutrition. Volunteering is something important to Tara as evidenced by her continued commitment to the Restoration Ministries for Women. For six years, Tara gave a lecture biweekly to a group of women who are on a six-month rehabilitation program after their release from prison. She taught them how to eat right and exercise in order to feel their best to beat their addictions and get their lives on the right track. Tara has served as the Co-Chair of the Silent Auction for the American Cancer Society's Orlando Chapter. She is a Past President of the Dietetic Association in Orlando and served as the Awards Chair for the Florida Dietetic Association. She has received numerous awards including the esteemed Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year from the Florida Dietetic Association. Tara appears frequently as an expert on various television stations and shows including ivillage Live, Orlando NBC, CBS, ABC, and Fox stations, Central Florida News 13, CW Network, Ivanhoe Broadcast News, and The Golf Channel. She has been quoted in over 1000 various print and online publications including the Associated Press, New York Times, and the Orlando Sentinel as well as various magazines including Women's World, Self, Fitness, Shape, Women's Health, Her Sports, Men's Health, People, Vegetarian Times, Runner's World, Club Business International, Cooking Light, Family Circle, Fit Pregnancy, American Baby, Prevention, and more. She has been quoted on various websites including webmd.com, ediets.com, aol.com, usnews.com, cnn.com, msnbc.com, and more. Tara is an avid runner and has completed one ultra marathon, eighteen full marathons including the prestigious Boston Marathon four times, as well as countless half marathons and other races. Tara lost her husband Stephen Gidus to cancer in 2012. She married John Collingwood in 2015 and they are busy raising her two sons, Basil (14), Levi (12), and two stepsons Maxim (18), and Samuel (16). Favorite Quote: "That which doesn't kill us makes us stronger." — Nietzsche R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: All of us have something to improve. It could be our physical fitness, emotional wellbeing, mental health or spiritual direction, meaning clarify about the purpose of our lives. What's something you really want to change or improve? What is the reason you want to change it or improve it? Your homework this week is to choose one thing, then ask yourself the “five whys”. Drill down to find the heart of the matter. Once you get there, write it down. Set your goals based on your “why”, your truth and your purpose. Do the planning and preparation needed to set up for success. Resources: DietDiva.net Coming Next: Episode 82: Our special guest is Kimberly Brown. Credits: Tara Collingwood, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

Former Washington Redskins/Commanders and NFL defensive lineman A.J. Francis joins us after his stint as a superstar in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) before he heads to Dallas, Texas for WrestleMania weekend.Plus, Ron Rivera isn't happy from the NFL Owners' meetings.Find and Follow Locked On Commanders:Apple: https://apple.co/2YHegGcSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3mHG7yeAudacy: https://bit.ly/2YDl7jEStitcher: https://bit.ly/3IcmdUKGoogle Play: https://bit.ly/34JEKKqLocked on Washington Commanders has the latest reaction, news, and player interviews from the organization with this daily podcast from DC & national sports personality, Chris Russell and co-host David Harrison. You can also catch Chris with his co-host Pete Medhurst on The TEAM 980 & the Audacy App (Washington Football Flagship Station) from 3-7 P ET, occasionally on 106.7 The FAN, and Warpath Magazine. In addition to covering Washington football, David can also be found covering the Washington Commanders for SI.Com (Fan Nation), on the Locked On Bucs podcast and on BucsNation.com.Follow Chris and David on Twitter, where they share the latest news and analysis about the Washington Commanders, and interact with fans of the team!Chris Russell: https://twitter.com/Russellmania621David Harrison: https://twitter.com/DHarrison82#WashingtonCommanders #TakeCommand #NFLTwitter Links

Former Washington Redskins/Commanders and NFL defensive lineman A.J. Francis joins us after his stint as a superstar in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) before he heads to Dallas, Texas for WrestleMania weekend. Plus, Ron Rivera isn't happy from the NFL Owners' meetings. Find and Follow Locked On Commanders: Apple: https://apple.co/2YHegGc Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3mHG7ye Audacy: https://bit.ly/2YDl7jE Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3IcmdUK Google Play: https://bit.ly/34JEKKq Locked on Washington Commanders has the latest reaction, news, and player interviews from the organization with this daily podcast from DC & national sports personality, Chris Russell and co-host David Harrison. You can also catch Chris with his co-host Pete Medhurst on The TEAM 980 & the Audacy App (Washington Football Flagship Station) from 3-7 P ET, occasionally on 106.7 The FAN, and Warpath Magazine. In addition to covering Washington football, David can also be found covering the Washington Commanders for SI.Com (Fan Nation), on the Locked On Bucs podcast and on BucsNation.com. Follow Chris and David on Twitter, where they share the latest news and analysis about the Washington Commanders, and interact with fans of the team! Chris Russell: https://twitter.com/Russellmania621 David Harrison: https://twitter.com/DHarrison82 #WashingtonCommanders #TakeCommand #NFL Twitter Links

Over a three-day period from June 22 to 24, 2007, Chris Benoit, a 40-year-old professional wrestler employed by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and living in Fayetteville, Georgia, murdered his wife Nancy and their 7-year-old son, Daniel, before hanging himself.Be sure to follow us on social media @thechocolatepod and email us your case suggestions to thechocolatemilkpod@gmail.com! 

Dr. Josh Belfer speaks with Dr. Joseph Maroon, a neurosurgeon who serves as the medical director of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Dr. Maroon discusses his path from youth athlete to neurosurgeon, the unique challenges that WWE wrestlers pose as a patient population, and what the WWE is doing to protect the health and safety of their wrestlers. Follow Dr. Maroon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drjosephmaroon (@DrJosephMaroon) Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/doctorsarepeopletoopodcast (@doctorsarepeopletoopodcast) Have a question, comment, or guest recommendation? Message us on Instagram!