Wrestling Icon Antonio Inoki Dead at 79, Cause of Death Revealed

Wrestling Icon Antonio Inoki Dead at 79, Cause of Death Revealed

New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) founder Antonio Inoki has passed away. The wrestling icon was 79.

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Many wrestling fans either woke up early or stayed awake to watch New Japan Pro Wrestling's "Wrestling Kingdom 10" on Monday morning, but the action continues on "WWE Monday Night Raw" as the WWE World Heavyweight Championship will be defended.

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Also, Randy Orton and Wade Barrett set to return to action soon, Sheamus undergoes surgery, "NXT Takeover: R Evolution" card begins to flesh out, TNA Wrestling has a new television contract and Jeff Jarrett's Global Force Wrestling (GWF) looking to work with Ring of Honor (ROH).

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Also, El Patron Alberto, previously known as Alberto Del Rio, comes to an agreement with WWE, Rey Mysterio looking to get into acting and Jim Ross teams up with Jeff Jarrett's Global Force Wrestling (GWF) to do commentary for New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) "WrestleKingdom 9" pay-per-view.

WWE News & Notes 2014: Is Team 3D Heading to the WWE?

Also, the "Hell in a Cell" pay-per-view begins to take shape with the co-main events set for the card, Triple H announces when the next live NXT "Takeover" will take place and El Patron Alberto (Alberto Del Rio) set to compete at The Great Muta's 30th anniversary show in Japan.

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Also, Daniel Bryan possibly out of action for a longer stretch, Bray Wyatt may be paired with an NXT tag team after setting Luke Harper and Erick Rowan "free," Kurt Angle talks with WWE about a potential last run with the company, and Team 3D may head to Japan gunning for The Bullet Club.

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Also, NXT "Takeover" results, former Ring of Honor champion Kevin Steen heading to the WWE, Ronda Rousey possibly making an appearance at "SummerSlam" and the Von Erichs are the subject of an upcoming ESPN "30 For 30" documentary.

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Also, John Cena and Batista land movie roles, potential plans for Big E and The Shield's Roman Reigns, Prince Devitt signs with WWE with KENTA possible set to report to the WWE Performance Center, possible spoiler on Brock Lesnar's next match, Ric Flair's return to the WWE, update on CM Punk's-AJ Lee's wedding, and NXT prepares for "Takeover" live telecast.

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Also, update on Batista's time off from the company after "Extreme Rules" to promote the upcoming "Guardians of the Galaxy" movie, the "WWE Tough Enough" series will return on the WWE Network, changes are motion for NXT and NOAH's KENTA may be headed to the WWE.
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