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Mike Bennett is the new TNA X Division Champion after he defeated Eddie Edwards for the title on tonights episode of Impact Wrestling.
Bennett was granted a title shot after heand Maria hit the ring for a promo about Dixie Carter slapping Maria last week. Billy Corgan got involved and suggested in order to avoid a lawsuit, Dixie take a leave of absence, and he would take control of the show. Bennett said he wanted a title shot, and since next weeks main event was set, he could earn a title shot another way. Bennett then made a case for winning the X Division title first, then Corgan booked him in the match to face then-champion Eddie Edwards on the spot, with a chance at Destination X as well as the X title.
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Roman Reigns
PWInsider.com is reporting that Roman Reigns is not backstage at tonights WWE Smackdown tapings in Tucson, Arizona, and he has flown home following his suspension announcement earlier today.
It was also noted thatWWE will need to change the main event of the July 16th live event at Madison Square Garden; Reigns is eligible to return from suspension on July 21st, three days before the WWE Battleground pay-per-view.
Dedicated fans of the hottest stage musical ever to hit Chicago mingled with furtive entrepreneurs exchanging large envelopes of cash as Hamilton opened for intense ticket-selling business Tuesday at the PrivateBank Theatre in the heart of Chicago"s Loop.
It was not easy to tell the difference. The first man in line, recounted a touching story for the local news media about buying tickets for his wife"s parents as a gift as he cheerfully displayed his six-pack of precious Hamilton tickets for the cameras.
But after the TV cameras left, he could be seen interacting with another man handing out money to others as they also entered the theater to purchase tickets.
Hamilton, a hip-hop flavored retelling of a founding fathers life and death, has created a an enormous buzz. When tickets went on sale Tuesday morning for the Chicago run, the box office line numbered more than a thousand and online customers were left staring in frustration at the contours of Ticketmaster"s ticketlike hourglass icon.
In some cases for hours.
Melinda McMullen, of Chicago, said she had her computer trying to find "best available seats" for much of the morning. It was not her first time; she"d failed before, even though she thought she had prevailed.
"We made it all the way to the final step before checkout last time (before the system timed out)," she said in an email tapped out in frustration, "which was heartbreaking. And for such amazing seats!"
On Twitter, one potential customer, Bryan Hartman, complained of countless browser errors, timeouts and counting, concerns that were echoed widely on social media.
Others said theywere able to buy tickets online eventually, with some reporting that the Ticketmaster app seemed to work moreeffectively.
When the seven buy-in-person windows opened at 10 a.m. the PrivateBank Theatre box officethree at the regular box office and four temporary stations in the lobby more than 1,000 people stood in a line that circled the block, running west on Monroe Street, north on Dearborn Street, east on Madison Street and then south on State Street, wrapping around the theater.
"This," said Lou Raizin, president of the show"s happy landlord, Broadway in Chicago, "is beyond all of our expectations.
"The pressure on the system for this one show in Chicago ranks at the level of Adele"s national tour," Raizin said of Tuesday morning"s Ticketmaster complications. "Everybody is trying to get through the same pipe. It"s patience, patience, patience."
A total sellout in the next few days is unlikely. The initial block of tickets now on sale (for six months out of a planned two-year run, at the minimum) is far larger than for previous fast-selling shows like "The Book of Mormon." It"s not unusual for at least a portion of the ticket inventory to be held back for various reasons, meaning that tickets not available Tuesday may be attainable Wednesday and beyond.
The total inventory for that six-month block runs to well over 300,000 seats, though many were presold to groups and subscribers. Although Broadway in Chicago declined to reveal the total value of the inventory on sale, a very rough back-of-the-envelope calculation suggested that it was worth at least $20 million, and possibly a good deal more, given that premium seats were going for a minimum of $500. That inventory of premium-priced seats, "Hamilton" producer Jeffrey Seller told the Tribune in a previous interview, will account for, on average, about 10 percent of the house each night.
On the ticket resale site StubHub, the inventory of "Hamilton" Chicago tickets exploded Tuesday. Prices on Tuesday afternoon ranged from about $275 for poor seats in February to $10,000 for an average seat in the right mezzanine for the show on Dec. 23. Seller said in the previous interview that re-selling Hamilton tickets is not illegal in Illinois (which is true, provided a licensed broker is involved in the transaction), but it violates Broadway in Chicagos terms of purchase.
In-person ticket buyers were limited to six seats "per household," although it was not clear how that could be enforced, especially if more than one credit card was in use.
There were real fans in line Tuesday, whom Broadway in Chicago staffers tried to help outand humor even as they scowled at the obvious scalpers, who tended to be paying cash.
LaVonne Welker, 70, of Lindenhurst, said she had been in line since1:30 p.m. Monday, an arrival time confirmed by Broadway in Chicago staffers.She showed a reporter two sets of tickets one for the first night of performances Sept. 27 and one for Jan. 11, Alexander Hamilton"s birthday.
"I love the story of Alexander Hamilton, Welker said, "He was a genius. He was a visionary. He was tragically flawed. And his story is told by another genius who just writes the best lyrics.
Behind her was a younger fan, Bella Alcarese, 13, from suburban Westchester. She said she had been in line since 3 p.m. Monday along with her family and was running on three hours of sleep. She already had seen the show in New York but wanted to see it with her family.
I watched the Grammys and I really got into it, she said. "It seemed really cool.
Her favorite song? The Room Where It Happens, she said, breaking out into a smile.
Hope College student Cara Maas, 18, came from Grand Rapids, Mich., to brave the line.
We got a hotel and we were like, Well go at 5in the morning (Tuesday). But were going to check out the route to see where were going around 8:30 (p.m. Monday), she said. "So we get here and were like, theres a line. We need to get in line. So we just popped a squat and weve been here ever since.
Were obsessed with the show, and a chance to see it is gonna be the best day ever for us, she said before breaking into a rendition of Helpless with her friend.
Maas was among many others from as far away as San Diego popping a squat on the Loop sidewalk, many of them clutching phones and laptops as they tried simultaneously to buy tickets online.
Broadway in Chicago Vice President Eileen LaCario said she expected the line to diminish during the day, but it seemed clear that the box office would be busy until its closing time of 8 p.m., which was not expected to be significantly extended. By early afternoon, those who had lined up at dawn were finally reaching the box office windows.
PLAINS, Ga The news keeps getting better for former President Jimmy Carter.
Carter revealed Sunday that he no longer needs to receive treatment for cancer.
The 91-year-old made the announcement at the Sunday school class he teaches in Plains, Georgia.
Carter will continue scans and resume treatment if necessary, said Carter Center spokeswoman Deanna Congileo.
The former President first announced last August that a deadly form of skin cancer, melanoma, which was first found in his liver, had spread to his brain. Carter initially said he thought he had only weeks to live when he first learned of the diagnosis. He left his fate in the hands of G*d, whom I worship.
Carter was treated via surgery, radiation and a relatively new form of immunotherapy.
In November, Carters doctors at Emory Universitys Winship Cancer Institute in Atlanta said his treatment had gone well with no signs the cancer has spread.
Carter was declared cancer-free in December 2015.
He received cancer treatments from August through February 2016, according to Congileo.
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MESA, Ariz. As usual, star Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward made the smart play. He climbed the fence in center to avoid a swarm of bees.
The game between the Seattle Mariners and Chicago was delayed for several minutes in the top of the third inning Sunday when the bees gathered in center field.
Heyward kept swatting them, then jogged to several spots in the outfield trying to avoid the insects. The three-time Gold Glove winner even scaled the wall, hoping to get away.
At the end of the inning, Cubs relievers abandoned their bullpen in left field and joined the Seattle pitchers in the right-field bullpen to steer clear.
Roman Reigns Suspended By WWE ...Violated Wellness Policy
Roman Reigns Could Be Yanked From WWE Battleground Following Suspension
Roman Reigns was suspended Tuesdayforviolating the WWEs wellness policy and while the 30-day math allows for it, the superstarmay still not participate in the next big Pay-Per-View.
Real nameJoe Anoa`i, the wrestler will take his medicine for one monthas this incident was just a first offense, but that still places the current WWE Battleground main event in a bit of jeopardy or at least, some controversy.
Reignsis technically suspended from June 20 to July 20, meaning he is eligible to return to action on July 21. Battleground is set for Sunday, July 24, when Reigns was meantto scrap with both ex-Shield teammates Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose in a Triple Threat match for the covetedWWE World Heavyweight Championship.
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However, TheWrap has learned that WWE will weigh all creative options surrounding the booking. Though we received no further detail from our source, that clearly means the three-wayfight could go on as planned, or it might get changed over the next few weeks.
Perhaps itll simply end up as a straight Rollins-Ambrose one-on-one. After all, if Reigns cant wrestle, he cant promote the product between now and then. Plus, it might just be bad public relations optics if he did.
That said, Reigns was handpicked to be the next face of the company by owner Vince McMahon, who has a clear affinity for the former pro football player. Unfortunately for Reigns, despite being a three-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion, a loud faction of fans dont share McMahons love, and hes been booed loudly at live events for months now.
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Ambrose currently owns the companys top belt, which washeld at one point or another by all three former friends on Sunday evening. Reigns began the weekends pay-per-view as champ, before losing it to the returned Seth Rollins, who actually had to forfeit the same title last year due to injury.Immediately after their match, Ambrose cashed in his newly won title-shot contract, beating Rollins and take the strap. To get that guarantee, Ambrose won a Money in the Bank ladder match earlier the sameevening.
Last night, on USA Networks Monday Night Raw, Reigns and Rollins headlined with a No. 1 contenders match. A double count-out meant there was no winner, which is how the Triple Threat came about.
The WWE did not immediately respond to TheWraps request for clarification on when the company first found out about the Reigns violation.
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It was a tough evening for everyone on the U.S. national team in a 4-0 loss to Argentina on Tuesday in the Copa America Centenario. The Americans had exactly zero shots all night and overall played pretty poorly in the semifinal.
But even despite that, there were glimpses -- ever so briefly -- of why 17-year-old Christian Pulisic has been called the Next Big Thing of American soccer. In a match with few positives, Pulisic offered at least one: There"s no reason to think Pulisic won"t succeed with the USMNT and make the team better, and USMNT fans may not need to wait very long either.
While the Americans looked shaky and scared for stretches of Tuesday"s match, particularly at the beginning, Pulisic never looked out of his depth. He came on at the half and played without the fear that probably caused the American to concede an early third-minute goal from striker Ezequiel Lavezzi. Within his first few minutes, Pulisic was going shoulder-to-shoulder with Argentine defenders, trying to launch crosses into the box.
He earned the Americans their only corner kick of the evening in the 67th minute, collecting a slip-pass in the box and holding up play, dribbling with calm composure as he looked for options. He attempted a cross that was knocked out, one of a few attempted crosses he would see blocked, but it was a rare moment where the U.S. actually threatened Argentina.
On an American team that played badly across the board, Pulisic played a little less badly than many of his teammates. That"s not exactly a ringing endorsement, but the teenager looked like a player mature beyond his years in a match the U.S. were destined to lose.
It"s not a surprise to see Pulisic hold up under the pressure of an occasion such as the Copa America semifinal. For Borussia Dortmund, he plays in one of the most intense professional environments in the world. Since working his way into BVB"s first team earlier this year, his job has been to face some of the best players in the world at a home stadium that boasts Europe"s highest average attendance at 80,000-plus fans.
It"s in that environment where he has excelled and caught the eye of USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann. Take for instance his first goal for BVB. It started with him and ended with him on a clever run, composed cut around a defender and well-placed shot -- the kind of cool finish befitting of a more senior player:
The USMNT hype around Pulisic leading into Copa America, of course, was always too much. It dwarfed anything the still-developing player could possibly achieve for the national team at the tournament -- and his confident but ultimately unproductive appearance against Argentina may put that into perspective. But it"s also not difficult to see where the hype came from or why so many fans were clamoring for more of him at this Copa America.
As a kid who attended his senior prom before becoming the USMNT"s youngest-ever goal-scorer of the modern era, he represents a rare breed in American soccer: A young prospect who has already proven himself at a high level in big games. Players like Freddy Adu and even Julian Green were hyped as the Next Big Thing, but neither had achieved nearly what Pulisic has already.
But how soon could Pulisic be pushing for a spot on the USMNT?
Before answering that, it"s worth pointing out: While the Pulisic hype train driven by fans and pundits alike has been moving at full speed, his rise through the USMNT has been just as fast.
Just six months ago, most American fans had never heard of Pulisic. But in January, he earned his first start for Borussia Dortmund and the next month he earned first cap for the U.S. national team. Then came the goals -- in April, he scored his first goal in the Bundesliga and in May, he became the USMNT"s youngest goal-scorer in the modern era.
Pulisic"s rise has been quick, but there should be an immediate place for him on the USMNT"s flanks. The U.S. lacks depth on the wings, where Pulisic can make a case as a dynamic, creative player who can find the right angles to cut inside. Although his speed is a powerful tool for breaking in behind defenses, he has proven he can be physical and battle body-to-body with opponents, a skill that should only improve as he matures.
Just look at what he did against Ecuador in a pre-Copa America friendly. He stole the ball, bodied off a defender, turned, and threaded a pass under pressure up the field. That isn"t the play of an anxious teenager, but a multi-faceted attacker who can read the game well:
Though Klinsmann talks about proactive attacking soccer, it is Pulisic"s skillset and his creativity that can help the USMNT actually get there. With Copa America now over, except for a relatively inconsequential third-place game left to be played, Klinsmann may be ready to prime Pulisic for the 2018 World Cup in Russia now.
Pulisic won"t be an overnight star and he will have quieter outings like he had against Argentina, but it would be foolish to ignore the ability he shows. Though he is still developing, he has proven himself to be one of the most dynamic and creative attackers in the U.S. ranks -- regardless of age. But his age is also part of what makes him such an exciting prospect: He has years ahead of him and he should only get better.
Pulisic is indeed young, but as his composure against Argentina and for BVB has shown, he is as ready as any other American to lead the way. And that"s not hype -- that"s what Pulisic has proven for club and, now, country.
Oaklawn Press Release , KTHV11:37 PM. EDT June 13, 2016
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HOT SPRINGS, AR (Monday, June 13, 2016) Oaklawn has been forced to cancel the John Kay and Steppenwolf Concert Friday, June 17 due to the illness of lead singer John Kay. The concert will not be rescheduled and all tickets will be refunded.
This is just one of those things that was out of our control, Assistant Director of Marketing Brandon Scott said. This is the first time in the history of the Finish Line Theater that we"ve ever had to cancel a performance. We wish John Kay a speedy recovery and we"re looking forward to the rest of the acts on our schedule.
The next scheduled performance is the Monkees Friday, July 22 as part of their 50th Anniversary Tour. Tickets for the show go on sale Tuesday, July 5 at 9 a.m. and are $55 or $65.
