Wrestling

Israeli MMA fighter Shimon Smotritsky earns unanimous decision win at 559 Fights 120 - interview

"When I fight like myself, freely, and without trying to entertain someone or try to hype the crowd up and do all this nonsense, I’m the best version of myself," Smotritsky says.

Shimon Smotritsky (left) and James Porter at the weigh-ins ahead of their match at the 559 Fights 120 event in Porterville, California.
WrestleMania signage on display the WWE Royal Rumble at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, US, February 1, 2025; illustrative.

WWE changes name of October 7 event after Israeli criticism for 'Invasion' name

JOSEF LEVITIS has dedicated himself to practicing and teaching Shuai Jiao, a martial art once known as performative wrestling for ancient Chinese emperors.

Wrestling with history: Bringing ancient Chinese martial arts to Israel

WrestleMania signage on display the WWE Royal Rumble at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, US, February 1, 2025; illustrative.

Disney subsidiary ESPN purchases WWE US streaming rights for $1.6b. over five year period


Iran wrestling champions praises Adolf Hitler

Iranian-Norwegian journalist: "Iranian Government has made Jew hate so normal that there is no limit to how far one can go!"

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Wrestling in Israel: A look at local pro wrestling scene and its history

Though its fan base is far smaller than in other countries, pro wrestling still holds a place in Israel with a small but passionate fan base - and with a surprising history in the country.

Israeli wrestler Yuval Goldshmit sets up the shooting star press on Cara Noir.

Purim Shpiel: Government falls, next PM to be chosen in battle royale

The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!

 PROSPECTIVE KNESSET members, including Benjamin ‘Bruiser’ Netanyahu, Arye ‘Dirty’ Deri and Naftali ‘Mysterioso’ Bennett, prepare to do battle.

Past Holocaust comments surface, Brian Kendrick pulled from AEW debut 

Kendrick, who has been a known name in wrestling circles since 1999, has since apologized for the comments. 

 Brian Kendrick and William Regal in Sydney, Australia 'RAW' house show on November 9, 2007.

US bans ‘Death to America' Iranian regime wrestler from match in Texas - report

Wrestler Alireza Dabir was denied a visa for entry into the US.

 Alireza Dabir of Iran waves his country's flag after winning the gold medal match in the 58kg category of the freestyle wrestling events at the Sydney Olympics October 1, 2000.

Fears for disappeared Iranian wrestler who supported Navid Afkari

"Several Iranian security agents went to the wrestling club and asked for him."

Vigil held for Navid Afkari, a wrestler killed by the Iranian regime, in Toronto, Canada

WWE drops trademark for Gunther Stark, a known Nazi

WWE repacked WALTER with the name Gunther, no last name added, when he debuted for NXT 2.0. However, it seems there were plans to name him Gunther Stark, who was a known Nazi.

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After 'Death to America' chant, Iranian athletes want to cancel wrestling match

An organization of world-class Iranian athletes is urging USA Wrestling to cancel a February match with Iran's squad after "Death to America" chants.

A portrait of Iranian wrestler Navid Afkari during a demonstration on the Dam Square in Amsterdam, Sept. 13, 2020.

Iran’s wrestling president says ‘Death to America’ before US match

Iranian-American athletes urge "American wrestlers and athletes to react to such incidents."

HOUTHI SUPPORTERS rally to denounce the US killing of Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani and Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi alMuhandis, in Sana’a, Yemen, on January 6. The placards read, ‘God is the greatest, death to America, death to Israel, Curse on the Jews, victory to Islam.’

Iran powerlifter defects to avoid wearing T-shirt of terrorist Soleimani

"Open secret in international sports circles that the Iranian government won't allow its athletes to compete against Israelis."

A supporter of the Houthis has a poster attached to his waist of Iranian Major-General Qassem Soleimani, head of the elite Quds Force, who was killed in an air strike at Baghdad airport, during a rally to denounce the U.S. killing, in Saada, Yemen January 6, 2020. The writing on the poster reads: "G