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Cartier’s ‘father-son’ Valentine draws derision in China
Beijing – French luxury brand Cartier is facing online mockery in China over a Valentine-themed advert which appears to show a gay couple who are described in a caption as depicting “father-son” love. Cartier posted a video on Chinese social media platform Weibo this week promoting its “Trinity” ring, which the brand described in the video’s caption as representing the “bond of love” — ahead of the late-August Qixi Festival, one of China’s traditional Valentine’s day equivalents. The video showed groups of people laughing and embracing each other, including a man and a woman holding hands, two women lying on the ground together, and two young men riding bicycles while…
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ACGC heads to state
Belgrade — After a three-year absence, the Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City Falcons are returning to the Class A Team State Wrestling Tournament after they edged two-time defending Section 5 champion Kimball 34-27 Friday in a jam-packed gymnasium at Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa High School. Click Here: Fjallraven Kanken Art Spring Landscape Backpacks The Falcons lost to Paynesville in 2010 and Kimball the last two years in the section title bouts, but this year ACGC hasn’t had much trouble racking up wins. ACGC has won 22 duals to just one loss and is the No. 2-ranked Class A team in the state. Continue reading at www.wctrib.com
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New Teaser from Bray Wyatt, How Old Is Nia Jax?, WWE Fury
– As seen below, the latest WWE Fury video looks at ugly landings: – WWE NXT Superstar Nia Jax turns 32 years old today while former WWE star Hornswoggle turns 30 years old today while ECW Original Steve Corino turns 43, Mean Street Posse’s Pete Gas turns 46, former WWE star Brian Kendrick turns 37 and former WWE star Samu turns 53. – For months there have been rumors of The Wyatt Family bringing the Sister Abigail character to life on WWE TV. Bray Wyatt posted this teaser this weekend: I make warriors of the unwanted For you Abby#TheReturn pic.twitter.com/AhURoTtYBZ — Bray Wyatt (@WWEBrayWyatt) May 28, 2016 Title Plans for…
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Triple H Confirms WWE NXT Takeover for SummerSlam Weekend
After much speculation over Ticketmaster pulling the event last month, the WWE NXT “Takeover: Brooklyn” event is now confirmed for SummerSlam weekend this August from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The event will take place that Saturday, August 20th. Tickets go on sale this Saturday at noon. Triple H tweeted the following today: #NXTTakeOver heads BACK to #Brooklyn on Sat. Aug. 20th Pre-sale starts Wed. at 10am On-sale Sat. at noon. #WeAreNXT pic.twitter.com/cyYFHvqtLo — Triple H (@TripleH) June 6, 2016 Find out when you can get YOUR #NXTTakeOver: Brooklyn tickets, as announced by @tripleh! https://t.co/MY93YkWntu pic.twitter.com/G9wpTBSOWH — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) June 6, 2016 Possible AJ Styles Title Plans, Major Tag…
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Tonight’s WWE TV Tapings, David Otunga Talks New Commentary Role
– As noted, David Otunga worked commentary for last night’s WWE Superstars taping in New Orleans with Tom Phillips. In the RAW Fallout video below, Otunga confirms that he’s no longer doing the RAW Pre-show and will now be doing Superstars and Main Event commentary. – Tonight’s WWE SmackDown tapings will take place from the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, MS with the final hype for Money In the Bank. Confirmed for tonight’s show is Cesaro, Dean Ambrose and Sami Zayn vs. Chris Jericho, Kevin Owens and Alberto Del Rio. If you’re attending tonight’s tapings and would like to help with live spoilers, please e-mail me. – As seen below,…
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Cody Rhodes Teases Another Match, The Dudleyz Talk WWE Draft
– WWE posted this video with The Dudley Boyz talking about the upcoming WWE Draft possibly splitting them up: – Lana and WWE United States Champion Rusev will be Jonathan Coachman’s guests on Tuesday’s ESPN SportsCenter “Off The Top Rope” segment. – It looks like Cody Rhodes wants a piece of Steve Corino in ROH. He tweeted the following today: You know on second thought…there was one other name I should have put on the list@ringofhonor pic.twitter.com/gWVxf7Z9ul — Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) June 21, 2016 Possible AJ Styles Title Plans, Major Tag Team Division Changes Coming?, WWE Ribbing Top Stars on TV, Vince McMahon Wants Famous Star, Title Plans for John…
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Cody Rhodes Headed to the UK, WWE CWC Promo, HOH Update
– Below is the interesting video from this week’s WWE RAW with Roman Reigns’ WWE Wellness Policy suspension being addressed: – The Undertaker and Michelle McCool celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary this past weekend. – The Rock was recently named to The Hollywood Reporter‘s 100 Most Powerful People In Hollywood list, ranking #54. They wrote: “The 44-year-old former pro wrestler had a rocky transition into film but has found his groove: a steady gig with the Fast & Furious franchise (Furious 7 grossed $1.5 billion) and plenty of work in disaster films (San Andreas and its planned sequel) and action flicks (he’ll star in Shane Black’s Doc Savage). BIG WIN…
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Alonso Indy 500 bid ‘impossible’ after return to F1
This month’s Indy 500 could be Fernando Alonso’s last chance saloon to win motorsport’s Triple Crown as the Spaniard won’t be racing at the Brickyard once he returns to F1 with Renault. Barring any unforeseen event that could pop up in the next week, Alonso will take part in the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 on August 23 as all 33 entrants have been guaranteed a spot on the grid. The 39-year-old will drive for Arrow McLaren SP, a solid outfit that heads to Indy well prepared, contrary to the ill-fated McLaren-Carlin effort that undermined Alonso’s bid at the Speedway last year. Prost trusts Alonso will return with changed…
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MN/USA Wrestling Kids and Cadets State Folkstyle Championships
MN/USA Wrestling Kids and Cadets State Folkstyle Championships results. March 8-10, 2013 at Rochester, Minn. Brackets/Results on TrackWrestling.com Pee Wee – A 1st Place – Timothy (Joel) Friederichs of Norwood 2nd Place – Chaise Willis of Rebels Youth Wrestling 3rd Place – Conner Aspenson of Chisago Lakes 4th Place – Owen Stuwe of Shakopee Mat Club 5th Place – Christian Jorgenson of Forest Lake 6th Place – Wyatt Wald of Rum River Wrestling 1st: Timothy (Joel) Friederichs (Norwood) won by pin over Chaise Willis (Rebels Youth Wrestling) (Pin 1:45) 3rd: Conner Aspenson (Chisago Lakes) won by pin over Owen Stuwe (Shakopee Mat Club) (Pin 2:37) 5th: Christian Jorgenson (Forest Lake)…
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Rusev and Lana Talk Independence Day, WWE RAW Notes, more
– This Fallout video from last night’s RAW features Lana and WWE United States Champion Rusev after his successful title defense over Titus O’Neil. Lana and Rusev knock the 4th of July before Rusev declares that no one can beat him. – As a reminder, the ratings for last night’s Independence Day RAW will be delayed until Wednesday due to the holiday. Some are expecting last night’s show to be the lowest-rated of all-time. Next week’s RAW also faces competition as the MLB Home Run Derby takes place. – Below is an anti-drinking & driving video from The Bella Twins for the 4th of July: DON’T DRINK OR DRIVE! Call…