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Ishilove:
Heck, even I thought wrestling was real until recently

goodvision12:
But i dont agree with that part of equally WWE to Hollywood movies.Its like making caricature of the efforts and manoveurs of the wrestlers.I agree that some fights are to entertain us but not all of them.WWE has endeavoured to give us interesting matches over the years that is why they still have numerous fans all over the world

Historic Moments in Wrestling part 6: Vince McMahon admits wrestling is predetermined
Friday 30 May 2014 14:15 BST|

In this week’s instalment of his series, Richard Hoy-Browne looks at the moment which shattered the illusion of millions.

Context

Let’s get this out of the way quickly – Professional Wrestling is predetermined. The winner is decided before the match, and the wrestlers involved by and large try their hardest to be safe and not injure their opponent. (Note that the word ‘fake’ has not been used; while the matches are scripted and the action choreographed, the physical impact is very much real).

While this is hardly news to those who tune in each week, there was a time where to doubt the validity of wrestling was akin to questioning whether the Pope was Catholic. The most famous investigation into the legitimacy of Professional Wrestling and the then World Wrestling Federation (WWF) came in 1984 when John Stossel, investigative reporter for the hit US show 20/20, confronted ‘Dr D’ David Schultz and flat out stated “I think this is fake”. With the 20/20 crew filming, Schultz, drunk on pride and aggression, proceeded to slap Stossel, asking, “You think this is fake, huh?”.

He would go on to slap Stossel again, and pursued him while Stossel tried to flee. 20/20 had a huge story, Stossel would go on to sue the WWF for $425,000 and Schultz would later be fired for trying to attack Mr T. For his actions toward Stossel however, Schultz was immediately suspended not by Vince McMahon, but by the New York State Athletic Commissioner, who watched the sorry incident unfold.

The Athletic State Commission of each US state would be at every wrestling event, would grant licences to the wrestlers, referees and timekeepers. It would also levy a tax on all wrestling events, with the percentage of the gate depending on which state the event was held. Ever the smart businessman, Vince McMahon decided that enough was enough. Having already torn up the wrestling landscape, he was going to do the unthinkable: he was going to come clean and reveal wrestling’s biggest secret.

‘Sports Entertainment’ is born

February 10 1989 was the day the facade died, as in front of the State of New Jersey Senate on a bill to remove Wrestling from the regulations that had been applied by the Athletic Commissions, Vince McMahon, representing the World Wrestling Federation, stated that professional wrestling should be defined as "an activity in which participants struggle hand-in-hand primarily for the purpose of providing entertainment to spectators rather than conducting a bona fide athletic contest."

With those words, everybody’s suspicions had been confirmed – wrestling was not in fact a legitimate sporting contest. As a result, the bill deregulating professional wrestling passed by a vote of 37 to 1.

What Happened Next?

Perhaps unsurprisingly, McMahon’s admission drew widespread derision from those within the wrestling community. With the curtain now fully drawn back, many felt that the mystique of the business was gone forever. McMahon himself showed little remorse for this, and was enamoured with his new favourite catchphrase for which to describe his company – ‘Sports Entertainment’.

It was a success not only for Vince but also Linda McMahon, who had lobbied tirelessly to get wrestling deregulated, to the tune of $400,000. It would be the first battle won by the McMahons against the State Commissions, with more lengthy, expensive and ultimately damaging battles to come.

With the regulations now lifted, wrestling events were no longer under the watchful eye of State Commissions, and as such were no longer required to have wrestlers cleared to participate or have an ambulance stationed at the event in case of injury.

In one of the more positive outcomes of the decision, the death of kayfabe actually led to the rise of the independent promotions, as many promoters could now afford to put on show without having to pay for licenses and the other red tape that had held them back. Out of this new world of independent promotions would come Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) out of Philadelphia, whose wild shows would revolutionise the ‘sport’ of professional wrestling.

But for some, it’s still real to them, dammit.

Proudlyngwa:
I nearly cried when I discovered that Wrestling was scripted, I remember staying all night to watch Shawn Michaels versus Triple H versus Chris Benoit in wrestlemania 20 or so,

That was the last wrestlemania or mainstream wrestling I took interest in, it was so realistic, so intriguing, only to discover it was Acting.

goodvision12:
yes the matches are scripted i agree for the good of the game.The script here represents many things in WWE.For instance not all wrestlers can fight in a cage fight like Hell in a cell.Before they go into this fights they sign an agreement that whatever comes out of it during or at the end of the match is binding on the wrestlers.In the insurers world we call it VOLENTI NON FIT INJURIA WHICH MEANS CONSENT TO INJURY OR CONTRACT.In WWE the script is designed for rules and guidelines of the game.Any wrestler who operates outside the script is penalized.

CloudResident:
Wait what about our own Power Uti, Mike Bamidele, Ladi the African Tiger..?

Proudlyngwa:
I nearly cried when I discovered that Wrestling was scripted, I remember staying all night to watch Shawn Michaels versus Triple H versus Chris Benoit in wrestlemania 20 or so,

That was the last wrestlemania or mainstream wrestling I took interest in, it was so realistic, so intriguing, only to discover it was Acting.

goodvision12:
sports itself is entertainment E.G football

goodvision12:
In as much as i appreciate and love this commentary on wrestling here not all wrestling matches are fake.Some of the matches i have watched in recent times are real.Take for instance the recent match between Roman Reigns and Brock lesnar.Can you tell me that match is fake if actually you watched it at wrestlemania?

goodvision12:
In as much as i appreciate and love this commentary on wrestling here not all wrestling matches are fake.Some of the matches i have watched in recent times are real.Take for instance the recent match between Roman Reigns and Brock lesnar.Can you tell me that match is fake if actually you watched it at wrestlemania?

Redman44:
I don't thinking holding wrestling competitions in Nigeria, even with foreign stars attending, will be exciting again. Nigerians are now very exposed and won't find live wrestling interesting or exciting. You know the way we are, Bruv .

I remember the Great Mulumba and his fetish way of doing things. He always spilled the blood of Cockrels and Chickens before fighting anyone. He was a very big man and he looked fierce. I remember all the wrestlers you mentioned. But I loved the Von Erich Brothers the most. There used to be one other wrestler like that, I don't think you mentioned him. He was a arch rival of the Von Erich Brothers. He had his own squad and they were mortal enemies of the Von Erichs. Their duels were always interesting .

phemmyfour:
you mean Superfly Sandoka

Redman44:
Some people called him 'Superfly Sandoka' while others called him 'Superfly SANUKA'. He was a very popular wrestler in the late 70's and 80's. I guess the Nigerian Fuji artiste called 'Fuji Sandoka' got his name from the wrestler.

fuckpro:
...von Erichs with one of them the second born I think David having the "iron claw"
...use to be my favorite deterrent against my immediate junior ...how time flies

fuckpro:
... remember Ivan poski the polish strong man

gentiles:
Is he the same as Cowboy Bob Orton, Randy Orton 's father?

Any Fulani that refuses to call @MBuhari's genocidal agenda what it is and declines to call Fulani herdsmen TERRORISTS is not worthy of our vote.The fight is not just about getting @MBuhari out but also about securing our freedom from Fulani aggression, violence and hegemony.

Bauchi govt signs agreement for supply, distribution of 500 tractors to farmers

April 21, 2018
Ishola Michael - Bauchi

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DETERMINED to reduce unemployment, rural-urban drift and diversify the economy through boosting agriculture, Bauchi state government has signed an agreement for the supply of 500 units of tractors for distribution to farmers through Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) system of government.


The State Governor, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar white signing the agreement explained that the epoch-making event for the supply of the 500 tractors was meant to boost agriculture and widen the opportunities for youth employment in the state.

A statement signed by the Press Secretary to the Governor, Abubakar Al-Sadique, contained that the tractors are to be distributed to registered farmers and farmers’ cooperatives on loan to be repaid over a period of three years.


The statement further contained that the agreement with Hakar Engineering Limited tagged “Subsidized Agricultural tractorization ownership programme,” involves the supply of 500, 75 horse power tractors, fully equipped with a plough, ridges, harrow and trailers which are to be sold to farmers.

The Governor also said that the supply of the tractors was the first time Bauchi state government is making such massive efforts to promote agricultural mechanization, in line with the APC manifesto and the campaign promises they made.

Mohammed Abubakar, however, observed that Nigeria, especially its Northern part, must make concerted efforts to engage its unemployed youth through agriculture, noting that his administration has embarked on the mechanization of the sector to attract other people to the sector.

naptu2:
The two dwarfs were Sky Low Low and Little Boy Blue.

I'll remember the name of the second cowboy in a minute.

And this is the song that you are talking about.

Dynasty - I've Just Begun To Love You (1980)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDJE168tDJc