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Former wrestling star Hardbody Harrison was just declared guilty in his prostitution and sex trafficking trial in Atlanta just hours ago. He won't be sentenced until February and faces life in prison. There is a brief story here.During a press conference today it was announced that Fedor Emelianenko is confirmed to fight on New Year's Eve, but isn't necessarily facing Hong-Man Choi. They don't have an opponent yet. It's also not taking place on the HUSTLE show, but on the debut show for a new promotion put together by the former front office staff of PRIDE. They don't have a TV outlet, but the show will air on SkyPerfectTV.
MMAJunkie is reporting that the February 23rd Strikeforce show will be held at the Tacoma Dome.
Matt Hardy will be out one to three months after undergoing an emergency appendectomy last night. Good thing they dropped the tag belts last week. WWE is saying MVP may be in part responsible in storyline for the injury. Apparently they were lucky to get in there when he did because toxins were already poisoning his body.
Tyson Tomko also had surgery today for an unspecified muscle tear.
Due to Thanksgiving, I suspect the Thursday Figure Four Daily with Dave Meltzer will be delayed until later on in the week. Our BLACK FRIDAY guest will be Derek Burgan talking pro-wrestling books, DVDs, etc., that might make great Christmas gifts. This was a fun show last year and looks to be becoming an annual tradition.
Jarrypark.com is reporting that the December 29th IFL Grand Prix Finals will be airing on HDNet, which is owned by Mark Cuban.
Same site also has an interview with Larry Sweeney here discussing Lince Dorado's injury and his humbling at the hands of ME.
Chikara is doing an auction to help raise funds to help pay for Lince Dorado's recent hospital stay. There are seven-day Lince auctions here (for a mask) and here (another mask). They also announced that they were working with Penn State University to try to set up one more Chikara show for 2007 to make up for this past Sunday's show being cancelled prior to the main event.
Bryson Kamaka, who last competed on November 16 for StrikeForce, has tested positive for marijuana. He's suspended through February 14, 2008 and has been fined $500.
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K-1 fighter faces charges for 'road rage' beating of truck driver
SI.com article about UFC paydays
Brian Fritz interviews Mick Foley
UFC too violent for this country
Alex Marvez interviews the Briscoes
Interview with Kurt Angle. Some real doozies in this one.
Photos here of the Incredible Shrinking Lashley
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