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Dr. Martens collaborates with Keith Haring
British footwear brand Dr. Martens has unveiled a new collaboration with the socio-political artist, Keith Haring. The collaboration is a tribute to the New York-based artist who spent his life fighting for the oppressed and against convention, explained Dr. Martens in a statement, and will feature four distinctive styles. Haring’s recognisable cartoonish illustrations have been printed onto two original Dr. Martens silhouettes, the 1460 boot for adults and kids and the 1461 shoe, all detailed with two bright character lace charms. The 1460 boot is built from smooth leather enhanced with black graphic detailing across the upper and features a strip of Haring’s bold, colourful figures graphic on the heel.…
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AlphaTauri: Switch to Red Bull wind tunnel is ‘big advantage’
AlphaTauri team boss Franz Tost says the opportunity to exploit Red Bull’s 60 percent wind tunnel for the design of its 2022 car will offer “big advantages”. Red Bull’s sister F1 teams have tightened their alliance, within the confines of the sport’s regulation, and increased synerges are expected to be achieved this year. One such example of the closer coordination between the two teams will be AlphaTauri’s chance to develop its 2022 contender in Red Bull’s more accurate Bedford wind-tunnel facility, an opportunity that has come about though F1’s sliding scale system for aerodynamic testing. Tost believes the change will prove beneficial to AlphaTauri along with F1’s budget cap and…
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TNA Officials Losing Faith In Singles Star, Kurt Angle & Fiancé Expecting, More
— Hernandez has not been on hand for TNA events in recent months because he is on loan to the Mexican based AAA promotion due to a talent exchange. Management has lost faith in pushing him as a singles star because his ring work has not progressed at the rate they feel it should. — TNA Wrestling has announced that Bound For Glory, scheduled for Sunday, October 10, will be available in high-definition via DIRECTV’s satellite system. — Kurt Angle’s fiancé, actress Giovanna Yannotti, announced on her Twitter account that she and Kurt are expecting a child. See photos of Kurt Angle’s fiancé here -> sources: Pro Wrestling Torch, PWInsider.com
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Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas Returning to Ring of Honor
Ring of Honor sent in the following announcement on Tuesday: Ring of Honor is proud to announce that Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin, the World’s Greatest Tag Team, have been signed to appear at the ROH on HDNet national television tapings in Louisville, Kentucky December 9th and 10th. The events, “ROH–TWO NIGHTS ONLY”, will mark the first time ROH’s TV program has been taped outside Philadelphia, and was selected for two nights in a row in Louisville because of the tremendous demand for seats at the July debut event. Haas and Benjamin are both looking forward not only to returning to Ring of Honor, but to the city in which…
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Brooke Hogan's Weight Loss, HBK Getting A Hunting TV Show, Knucklehead
— In his latest blog over at JRsBarBQ.com, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross said that he spoke to former WWE star Shawn Michaels this week, who said he does not miss the wrestling business just yet. Michaels told Ross that he’s been busy working on a hunting show for the Outdor Life Network which will likely begin airing next year. — To follow up on the news that the early reviews were very negative for Big Show’s new WWE Studios movie, review compilation site RottenTomatoes.com has given the movie an 11/100. — Hulk Hogan’s daughter Brooke has been open about struggling with her weight and is back in bikini…
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WWE Vintage Collection Report (10/31/10)
WWE Vintage Collection Report: October 31st 2010 By Shaun Best-Rajah.com Reporter Hosted by: Mean Gene Okerlund Welcome aboard. Carrying on with a similar theme to last week’s show, this week we take a look back at some matches and moments that helped build towards some of the past Survivor Series matches we’ll see from next week onwards. Let’s begin. WWF Superstars: November 11th 1995 Barry Horowitz vs Rad Radford Horowitz, a former preliminary wrestler turned superstar was part of the “Underdogs” team, while the large, toned Radford (aka the late Louie Spicolli) was doing a grunge gimmick and was part of the opposing “Body Donnas” team. Skip and Sunny of…
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Knockout Announces She Is Leaving TNA Wrestling
Lacey Von Erich announced on her Twitter page this evening that she has decided to leave TNA Wrestling. “I decided to respectfully leave TNA today,” she wrote. “I want to try new things, like be a sports host or something 🙂 Love ya’ll!” She also noted the following on her Facebook page. “Let’s face it I was no Von Erich in the ring 🙂 But it was so much fun! I’m getting married, and would love to do something local, luckily I live in L.A. so it shouldnt be too difficult! :)” Von Erich joined the promotion in October 2009 to replace Angelina Love in “The Beautiful People” faction. See…
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Nash Criticizes The Miz' Title Win, Former WWE Stars Backstage, 20 Years Of Taker
— Kevin Nash, a former WWE Champion, remarked the following on Twitter regarding The Miz winning the WWE Championship on Raw: “WWE told the world that there sh*t is a work with the Miz as champ,” he wrote on Twitter. — Former WWE stars Haku and Harvey Wippleman were backstage visiting colleagues last night in Orlando, Florida. — The WWE website has added Gobbledy Gooker and Jake “The Snake” Roberts to its Alumni section. — This week marks the twentieth anniversary of the day The Undertaker debuted in World Wrestling Entertainment. WWE.com salutes his two decades of destruction with the following feature. See rare photo of Undertaker giving the finger…
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RAW Preview For Tonight & Orton Says He'll Be There, Del Rio-Mysterio News
– Tonight’s episode of WWE’s Monday NIght RAW will take place from the KFC YUM! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. WWE has been hyping tonight’s show as Sheamus’ first night as the King of the Ring and Michael Cole will explain his actions from last week. The Miz vs. Wade Barrett vs. Randy Orton is being advertised as the dark match main event. – Speaking of Randy Orton, the former WWE champion wrote on Twitter that he’ll be at RAW tonight and “has something” for The Miz. Orton is expected to challenge Miz for the WWE title at TLC later this month. Orton missed last week’s show and several live events…
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Jillian Hall Confronts Plastic Surgery Speculation, 2011 WWE Hall of Fame Update
— WWE has launched a Tribute to the Troops account on Twitter. — Next year’s WWE Hall Of Fame Ceremony will take place on Apr. 2 at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Ticket information is expected to be released soon. — Former WWE Diva Jillian Hall confronted speculation that she has undergone plastic surgery during an interview earlier this week with Diva-Dirt.com. She claimed that she has only had work done to her breasts and hair. The former WWE Divas Champion also noted that she’s taking a few months off before she decides her future in the wrestling industry. See photos of Jillian Hall wax figure taken on Saturday…