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· Bryan Ke
Sika Anoa’i, WWE Hall of Famer and Roman Reign’s father, dies at 79
Samoan professional wrestling great Leati Sika Amituana’i Anoaʻi has died at 79, his nephew Jahrus Anoa’i announced in an Instagram post on Tuesday. Anoa’i described his uncle as a “celebrated figure whose contributions and legacy have left an indelible mark,” noting that his…
· Ryan General
Wushu champion Xia Li becomes the first Chinese woman to be part of WWE main roster
Wrestler Xia Li is set to make her debut as the first Chinese female superstar to compete on WWE’s main roster. “The Protector” rises: Li, born in Chongqing and an experienced practitioner of the Chinese sport of wushu, will make her first appearance on WWE television this…
· Bryan Ke
Jerry Lawler says his Akira Tozawa joke was not racist, got him banned from WWE
During a virtual signing with K&S Wrestlefest over the weekend, Jerry “The King” Lawler reflected on the controversial name he gave to a Japanese wrestler’s move that got him removed from his long-time role as commentator from “WWE Raw” in April 2020. What happened: Lawler, a…
· Bianca Gray
Dante Chen is the first Singaporean to ever wrestle in a WWE match
Dante Chen, whose real name is Sean Tan, is the first Singaporean to wrestle in a WWE match. A star is born: Tan, 25, made his WWE debut on Sept. 21 when he beat his opponent Trey Baxter, subsequently making him the first Singaporean wrestler to not only be a part of the WWE…
· Bryan Ke
WWE Star Asuka Recalls Racist Encounter at an Airport
Professional Japanese wrestler and WWE star Asuka expressed concerns about the surge of anti-Asian crimes happening in North America, recalling a racist incident she experienced at an airport in 2020. Racism: Speaking to ET Canada, Asuka, whose real name is Kanako Urai,…
· Ryan General
Even the WWE Can’t Tell Their Asian Wrestlers Apart
Asuka and Kairi Sane, the Japanese tag-team duo with the stereotypical-sounding name “Kabuki Warriors,” recently saw action during the Women’s Tag Team Title four-way on Raw. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WWEAsuka (@wwe_asuka) on Jul 31, 2019 at 2:28pm PDT
· Bryan Ke
Zeda Zhang Makes History as the First Female Asian American WWE Wrestler
Former model and singer Julia Ho, widely known by her ring name Zeda Zhang, kept her dream alive for years and became the first female Asian American wrestler for the WWE and all of Asia. Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, the 32-year-old fighter has become an icon to many…
· Bryan Ke
WWE Wrestler John Cena Officially Confirms He is Part of the BTS ARMY
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar John Cena has officially confirmed he is a fan of K-pop, stating for the record that he is part of the BTS ARMY! Cena made the epic confirmation during his recent talk with Metro UK for his 2018 American comedy movie “Blockers.”
· Laura Dang
Meet the First Chinese WWE Superstar
World Wrestling Entertainment is wooing China and it seems to be working. WWE, America’s popular wrestling entertainment company, is making moves on China after signing on its first Chinese pro-wrestler, Wang Bin, in June. The 22-year-old commenced training at the “performance…
· Laura Dang
John Cena Just Promoted WWE in Shanghai By Speaking Flawless Mandarin
John Cena, an American professional wrestler signed to World Wrestling Entertainment, recently gave a flawless three-minute speech in fluent Mandarin. Cena, 39, represented his company during the WWE press-conference in Shanghai, China on Thursday to announce a multi-year…
· Carl Samson
Oregon lawmaker Hoa Nguyen dies at 41 after battling cancer
Oregon State Rep. Hoa Nguyen, a Portland-area Democrat who dedicated her career to education equity and supporting at-risk youth, died Thursday morning of stage 4 cancer after fighting the disease for several months. What happened: Nguyen’s death came during her second term…
· Ryan General
Rising UFC star who is also a full-time doctor says parents unaware of her MMA career
Chinese fighter Ming Shi cemented her place as a rising MMA star on Nov. 23 at UFC Macau, when she delivered a spectacular third-round head-kick knockout to claim the Road to UFC Season 3 strawweight championship. Shi’s head kick, which left her opponent, Xiaocan Feng,…
· Bryan Ke
Portland amends odor code months after forced closure of pho restaurant
City Council members in Portland, Oregon, headed by Commissioner Carmen Rubio, voted to amend the city’s odor code on Nov. 13. The long-awaited move came in response to the forced closure of Vietnamese pho restaurant Pho Gabo earlier this year, which drew significant community…
· Ryan General
Trump spox calls Dave Bautista ‘stone cold loser’ after star’s mockery of ex-president
Dave Bautista’s scathing mockery of Donald Trump on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” has drawn a sharp rebuke from the Trump campaign, with spokesperson Steven Cheung labeling the actor a “stone-cold loser.” In a viral segment aired on Wednesday night, the 55-year-old actor and former…
· Ryan General
UFC champ Zhang Weili reveals why she avoided Mark Zuckerberg before match
UFC champion Zhang Weili prioritized focus over a meet-and-greet with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg ahead of her title defense at UFC 300 last month. Key details:
· Carl Samson
Portland pho restaurant owner gears up to sue city after forced closure
Pho Gabo owner Eddie Dong is reportedly planning to sue the City of Portland in Oregon for civil rights violations after the forced closure of one of his outlets due to enforcement of the city’s odor code. Key points:
· Ryan General
Portland Commissioner halts odor complaints after closure of pho restaurant
A city commissioner in Portland has paused odor complaints tied to restaurants after a Vietnamese eatery was forced to close due to fines. Driving the news: Pho Gabo, a popular Vietnamese restaurant in Northeast Portland, was forced to close after escalating odor complaints from…
· Ryan General
Pho restaurant in Portland forced to close after neighbor complained of smell
A Vietnamese restaurant in Portland was forced to permanently close after an 18-month battle with a persistent neighbor who complained about the smell of its cooking. Unidentified complainant: Pho Gabo, a restaurant with three locations in the Portland area, shuttered the doors…
· Ryan General
Dwayne Johnson joins TKO’s board, gains full ownership of ‘The Rock’ name
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has joined the board of TKO Group Holdings, the powerhouse conglomerate resulting from the merger of WWE and UFC. Power move: According to official documents filed on Jan. 23, Johnson also gains full ownership of his stage name, “The Rock,” which was…
· Carl Samson
Armed robbers target DC Asian restaurant diners in viral video
Police in Washington, D.C. are looking for five suspects in connection with an armed robbery that targeted diners coming out of an upscale Asian restaurant earlier this week. What happened: The robbery took place outside Philippe Chow in the 600 block of Wharf Street SW before…