Mixed Messages on Mixed Martial Arts

Last week on the “Grill Room” on Sun TV, one of the topics that we debated extensively, was the announcement from the Canadian Medical Association, calling for all provincial governments to ban professional Mixed Martial Arts. The statement they issued...

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Luna Vachon Found Dead

It is with a heavy heart that we here share the news that Montreal native, Luna (Gertrude) Vachon has passed away at the age of 48. Details surrounding her death are scarce at this point but we know that she was found by her mother in her mother's home...

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Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation Presents $32,000 To Charity

PRESS RELEASE: Tuesday, August 24th 2010 will mark an important day in history as the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation will present the Milton District Hospital Foundation a cheque with proceeds from the inaugural Tigers Wrestle Fest, which hit the Milton...

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No Dealing Damon From Detroit

I’ve mentioned many times over a number of years on the radio, and probably a time or two in this blog, that one of the nicer professional athletes to deal with from a media perspective, is Detroit Tigers DH, Johnny Damon. From the first time I met him,...

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Tha O Show: Episode 182

O-sters! Tha world's greatest online radio show hosts, Big Daddy Donnie and your bro Dan-e-o do it like no else can on the 182nd edition of "Tha O Show"! Along with "Fatty" Frank Fronte, tha boys deliver a true "banger"! This week's episode...

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Heyman To Sign With Strikeforce?

Paul Heyman may not re-enter the world of pro wrestling after all. Following Saturday night's show in Houston, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker said "we'll have an announcement probably in a couple weeks" in regards to a deal between Heyman and the MMA company....

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2010 NFL Season Preview

With the second week of NFL pre-season games almost wrapped up it's time for those who haven't already to start getting geared up for the 2010 NFL Season. It appears as though the NFL is geared to have a stellar seasons. There are several story lines...

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TNA = Trying New Approaches

TNA is doing all that it can to separate itself from that PG rated, globally traded zeppelin that hangs over the industry known as WWE.They have stepped their game up in so many ways, injecting a "shoot" backstage personality into their product with...

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Coaching And Cussing

So who was right, between New York Jets coach Rex Ryan and former Colts and Buccaneers coach Tony Dungy, as to whether or not it matters if a professional coach in any sport, not just football, uses foul language for any reason during practice or a game...

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Tha O Show Radio Program: Episode 181

O-sters! Your favourite radio show hosts, Big Daddy Donnie and your bro Dan-e-o are back to hit you with their 181th edition of "Tha O Show"!Episode 181 is here everybody! This one is short and sweet but still can't be beat! We've got some deep...

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Tha Raw Report

Before I say anything I would like to officially say that the new WWE Tag Team Championships are horrendous. It's one big gimmick. It's butterfly belt cringe worthy. I may be the only person that feels that way, but either way, it's bad, bad. Maybe...

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Tha Biggest Shocker Of Tha Summer

The entire Internet, or most of it either verbally stated they wanted, or secretly wanted Bryan Danielson/Daniel Bryan as the seventh member of Team WWE. We got what we asked for. Aside from the finish to the seven on seven elimination match the entire...

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MMA To Be Legalized In Ontario

Huge news will be broken later today as the Government of Ontario's Ministry of Consumer Services will announce that MMA will be legalised in the province with the first professional events to be held in 2011. This moves clears the path for companies...

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Lance Cade Dead at 29

Tha O Show has just received word that former WWE star Lance Cade (Lance K. McNaught) has passed away at the age of 29 due to massive heart failure. Cade was a 3 time WWE Tag Team Champion and an 11 year veteran, trained by Shawn Michaels. Cade...

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Maestro Publishes Book

Last night, I had the honour and privilege of attending the book release party of my idol and bredren Wes "Maestro" Williams. Better known to hip-hop fans as Maestro Fresh-Wes, his new book Stick To Your Vision has just been released, offering readers...

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Managing People - The Wrong Way

It’s amazing how often I’ve spoken with people who work for large corporations or are in positions of power with successful organizations, and how often accomplished individuals have pointed out that the largest part of being successful, is being able...

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Tha O Show: Episode 180

O-sters! Your favourite radio show hosts, Big Daddy Donnie and your bro Dan-e-o are back one day early to hit you with their 180th edition of "Tha O Show"! Episode 180 includes all the craziness you've come to expect from Tha Bros of O...plus...

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Lessons In Leadership

Do you fancy yourself as a leader, or have aspirations to become one? If so, some real life scenarios have just been played out, providing brilliant illustrations of some of the characteristics of what a leader does. Steven Gerrard, as captain of England’s...

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Tha Raw Report: Raw Is Nitro

I really hate to say this, but all "Raw" was missing tonight was a third hour, Mean Gene, Tony Schiavone and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. We saw a triple turn from one guy, a partial turn from another, and of course the "united front" against the Nexus...

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Tha Classics Part 2

Back in the day before the internet was good for anything (they say its existed for years but come on…) when someone showed up in wrestling you didn’t have any warning. They just appeared and either you said “Hey, I just saw this guy on ESPN” like I...

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Tha O Show: Episode 179

O-sters! It's that time of week again, as Big Daddy Donnie and your bro Dan-e-o hit you with their fangin' and bangin' 179th edition of "Tha O Show"!And with all the props in the world going out to The Vampire Warrior, this week's episode showcases...

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Athletes As Role Models

I remember as a 15 year old die hard Toronto Maple Leafs hockey fan, one of my heroes was Toronto tough guy Brian “ Spinner” Spencer. He was as intimidating as anyone from his era of NHL fighters. He would drop the gloves with anyone who wanted to try...

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Samoa Joe Suspended!

One of the patron saints of O, Samoa Joe has suspended by TNA. Apparently management is displeased with Joe's general attitude and the final straw was an incident that took place at the July 13th tapings for iMPACT!. Joe was working Jeff Hardy in a...

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LeBron Thanks Akron

LeBron James decided that certain people in Ohio, were deserving of some gratitude from him. So he took out a full page ad in the Akron Beacon Journal, thanking them for supporting him. There is no mention of Cleveland in his Akron thank you note. James...

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Outspoken Ozzie

Every now and then, White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen drops a figurative bomb, with serious allegations, but one that may also contain some important information, that might need to be investigated, or perhaps you may conclude that the sometimes controversial...

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Tha "Raw" Report

I said last week that I don’t like the fact that the “Raw” team is clashing because of the “Ego” thing. I also stated that the rumors of WWE being down on Jericho for “leaving” to go host “Downfall” may actually be true. I don’t know though if that’s...

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