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WWE
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., is the largest professional wrestling promotion. It was founded as Capitol Wrestling Corporation in 1953. The wrestling matches are entertainment-based performances, which means the shows are scripted beforehand and carried out by trained professionals.
- Headquarter location: Stamford, Connecticut
- Founded: January 7, 1953
- Founders: Vincent J. McMahon or Vincent J. McMahon (for CWC), and Linda McMahon and Vince McMahon (for Titan Sports, Inc)
- Previous name: Capitol Wrestling Corporation Ltd. and Titan Sports, Inc.
- Events per year: 450+
- Most recent WWE champion: Bobby Lashley (March 1, 2021)
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‘Mr. Wonderful’ Paul Orndorff Was an NFL Draft Pick Before Becoming a WWE Hall of Famer

WWE Hall of Famer "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, who passed away on Monday at the age of 71, was a 12th-round NFL draft pick before beginning his career in professional wrestling.

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Ric Flair Breaks Down in Emotional Interview Regarding His Friend Steve McMichael

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Matthew Willig, Who Portrays WWE Legend Andre the Giant on ‘Young Rock,’ Played 14 NFL Seasons and Won a Super Bowl Ring

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