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Sydney, AU. February 1, 2012 – WWE (NYSE: WWE) announced today that boxing legend Mike Tyson will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.  The ceremony will take place at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, FL on Saturday March 31, 2012.

Tyson has a long history with WWE.  In 1998, after a face-to-face confrontation with WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin® on Monday Night Raw®, Tyson was named special enforcer for the main event at WrestleMania® XIV between Austin and Shawn Michaels. In that match, Tyson declared Austin the winner, and delivered a knockout punch to Michaels.  In 2011, Tyson made his WWE return when he guest starred on Monday Night Raw, teaming with Chris Jericho® against Shawn Michaels and Triple H®.  Tyson joins comedian Drew Carey and notable sports figures Bob Eucker, William “The Refrigerator” Perry and Pete Rose in the WWE Hall of Fame.   

“I am honored to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame,” said Tyson, “I was the youngest heavyweight champion of all time, but the most fun I ever had in the ring was with WWE.” 

As one of the most iconic boxers in history, Mike Tyson was the undisputed heavyweight champion and holds the record as the youngest boxer to win the WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles.  In addition to his in-ring accolades, Tyson is also a pop culture icon with roles in the blockbuster Hangover movies and the subject of the critically acclaimed biographical film Tyson.  His new app, Mike Tyson: Main Event, is currently available on iTunes.  For more information, visit his official website at www.MikeTyson.com

Tyson will be inducted alongside Edge®, The Four Horsemen, Mil Mascaras and others at the 2012 WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony Saturday, March 31 at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, FL.  Tickets can be purchased at the AmericanAirlines Arena box office, www.ticketmaster.com.au , Ticketmaster outlets or by calling Ticketmaster on 136100.  Additional inductees will be announced on WWE television over the coming weeks.

The 25th annual Royal Rumble is LIVE on Main Event Monday (January 30) at 12pm midday AEDT

Card so far:

30-Man Royal Rumble Match
John Cena vs. Kane
World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan vs. Big Show vs. Mark Henry (Triple Threat Steel Cage Match)
WWE Champion CM Punk vs. Dolph Ziggler (Special Guest Referee John Laurinaitis)

Almost three decades ago, the dream of WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon was made manifest with the birth of the squared circle’s most celebrated spectacle, WrestleMania. More than a quarter of a century later, 30 WWE Superstars will have the ultimate opportunity to realize their dream of performing in main event match at The Showcase of the Immortals.

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From news.com.au - "BRISBANE will host a unique UFC event late this year that will be broadcast worldwide and pump millions of dollars into the city's economy. Queensland's pioneering UFC fighter Kyle Noke (19 wins, five losses) will be among the show's headline acts and will probably fight England's star welterweight Michael Bisping, arguably the most hated man in mixed martial arts (MMA)".

The 11,000-capacity Brisbane Entertainment Centre at Boondall will host the event in October, November or December. That series will be dubbed "The Smashes" and pit 16 Australian fighters against 16 British fighters across two different weight classes to decide the best combat nation. Brisbane is the second city in Australia to host a UFC event, with Sydney holding its third show in early March.

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What is it about Ultimate Fighting Championship and mixed martial arts that Australians love?

From Sydney Morning Herald (smh.com.au) - "The past two UFC events to be held in Sydney were sold out shows, the most recent last year was the United States-based company's equal-fastest selling event ever. There's been a movie - Warrior, starring Australian Joel Edgerton - and the third UFC event scheduled for Sydney March is being heavily hyped. Here Down Under we seem to have embraced the theatrical nature of the sport - "The Octagon" fighting cage, the nicknames, the reality television feel - as well as its down-home aspects - men fighting barefoot and shirtless, just gloves, sweat and tears".

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IMPACT WRESTLING continues its strong growth in Australia. Fuel TV, Australia’s only dedicated 24-hour action sports channel have acquired new programming to complement the weekly screening of IMPACT WRESTLING Saturday Nights at 8:30pm.

“Xplosion” and “Greatest Matches” will join the line-up of weekly shows broadcast on Fuel TV. “Xplosion” will air every Saturday Night at 7:30pm AEDT starting January 14th with a special catch up episode airing at 6:30pm AEDT on January 14th.

"Xplosion" features exclusive interviews and matches with your favourite Superstars. Get caught up with all the news, results and upcoming matches on IMPACT WRESTLING and  monthly pay-per-views events. TNA’s GREATEST MATCHES will feature the very best matches from all the TNA Pay-Per-Views over the last two years and is set to start in February on Fuel TV!

For more information, visit facebook.com/impactwrestlingaus

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AUSTRALIA – XPLOSION AIRS SATURDAY NIGHTS AT 7.30PM ON FUEL TV (FOXTEL/AUSTAR CHANNEL 516)

AUSTRALIA - IMPACT WRESTLING AIRS SATURDAY NIGHTS AT 8.30PM ON FUEL TV (FOXTEL/AUSTAR CHANNEL 516)

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