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Hillbilly Jim Set To Enter WWE Hall Of Fame Class of 2018

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6 years ago

March 5, 2018

Add another name to the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2018 as WWE legend ‘Hillbilly’ Jim is set to be enshrined this year, according to Bleacher Report.

Jim began his WWE run in 1984 as just another fan in the crowd who caught the attention of superstars such as ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper and Hulk Hogan who would attempt to recruit him to join forces. Jim would ultimately side with Hogan, who served as his onscreen coach.

Jim was seen as a super-positive, always happy guy who happened to be massive and powerful. His character connected with fans.

“It turned out to be a really nice way to make your entrance,” Jim said. “The people seemed to have caught on to it and were captivated by it. It turned out to be a fairy tale that actually worked.”

“My character represents the people,” Jim explained.

“It was always a very doable and easy character to step into,” Jim said. “I’m from this part of the country. I know a lot of country people. I know what that translates to. I did the best I could to bring that to the ring.

“It’s a lot like I really am in person. I’m a happy, excitable kind of character. And I just wanted to denote happiness.”

“I want the fans to enjoy this,” Jim said of his Hall of Fame induction. “I’m a representative of you. That’s exactly what this is all about. This is part of your legacy.”

You can read the entire interview over at Bleacher Report.

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Former WWE Star Lanny Poffo Dies at 68

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10 months ago

February 2, 2023

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Former WWE star Lanny ‘The Genius’ Poffo has reportedly died at the age of 68, according to his close friend “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, although no cause of death has been given at the time of this writing.

Poffo made his in-ring debut with the All-South Wrestling Alliance back in 1974, and also wrestled for a number of promotions such as the National Wrestling Alliance where he won a tag-team title with his father, Angelo.

Poffo debuted for WWE back in 1985 where he would be known as “Leaping Lanny Poffo” and “The Genius.”

Poffo would return to WWE back in 2015 to induct his brother, ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage, into the WWE Hall of Fame in a touching induction ceremony ahead of WrestleMania 31.

“With a very, very heavy heart, I’ve been asked to let everyone know about the passing of our friend and colleague Lanny Poffo, The Genius,” Duggan said on Twitter.

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Braun Strowman Talks Brock Lesnar Shooting On Him at Royal Rumble

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11 months ago

January 18, 2023

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WWE superstar Braun Strowman has had a number of memorable moments during his career at WWE, but none are quite like the 2018 Royal Rumble where Brock Lesnar got upset with Strowman for catching him with a knee.

Lesnar didn’t take to kindly and immediately hit Strowman with a flurry of legitimate punches, including a right hand to his jaw.

“Shit got real” Strowman said, during an interview with BT Sport.

“I mean, at the end of the day it’s two scary guys, two dominant males, not wanting to give an inch to either one, and we took it from each other. Things happen. We’re not playing, we’re not ballet, we’re not badminton. We’re physical. He’s [Lesnar] 300lbs, of just unadulterated animalistic beast and I’m a 385lbs monster. Things happen. At the end of the day, we made one hell of a segment, that’s what really happened.”

“I pat myself on the back. I think I’m the only person in history to take an overhand right from Brock Lesnar and not get knocked out. Anytime you get in the ring with “The Beast” and mix it up, the bigger the challenge the better. If you’re not wrestling the best, then who’d you beat?”

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Ex-NJPW Star Karl Fredericks Signs with WWE

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11 months ago

January 11, 2023

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Former New Japan Pro Wrestling star Karl Fredericks has officially signed with WWE following the conclusion of his four-year tenure with NJPW. Fredericks announced on social media back in summer 2022 that he would not re-sign with NJPW.

Fredericks was initially linked to WWE last September, when he was reportedly spotted at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.

According to PW Insider, Fredericks has officially signed with WWE and will be a part of the NXT brand initially.