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WWE’s ‘Black Friday’ Releases Spark Immediate Backlash

On Friday, April 24, WWE released multiple wrestlers from its roster. The wave of cuts immediately sparked discussion online, with some fans and media referring to it as a “Black Friday” of wrestling releases, drawing comparisons to the NFL’s “Black Monday,” when head coaches are typically fired after the regular season concludes. The timing only added to the reaction, as...

First UFC Win, First Finish, First Big Moment: Jackson McVey Arrives at 185

Jackson McVey made sure people were paying attention at UFC Vegas 116. On a night that lacked finishes, McVey delivered one of only two stoppages on the card, submitting Sedriques Dumas in the first round and injecting real energy into an otherwise decision-heavy event. https://twitter.com/UFConParamount/status/2048183519914905671?s=20 The performance didn’t just earn him his first UFC victory, it also secured a Performance...