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5 days ago
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Stephanie Vaquer Isn't Focused On The Past, Highlights Favorite Part Of The United States
Stephanie Vaquer is focused on the present. WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard spoke with Stephanie Vaquer, who was asked if there's a match or moment she would like fans to focus on more. 'La Primera' said she's not actually looking back at her past, but wants to focus on what she's doing in WWE now. Advertisement 'I have felt many people support me for a long time. And American people really know about wrestling, so many people know about my career before [I arrived in NXT]. And now, for me, the present is more important. So, my present is WWE. I work hard for a long year and now, I'm here [as champion]. So, the focus is in the present.' Stephanie Vaquer also commented on her favorite part of being in the United States. She said it was actually being welcomed by the US citizens. 'Here, people are really kind. [They've been] really good with me and help me a lot. I really feel at home here in America. So, I'm so happy to be here,' Stephanie Vaquer said. Watch our full interview with Stephanie Vaquer below: Booker T is proud to be wrong about Stephanie Vaquer Stephanie Vaquer made her NXT in-ring debut on October 15th, 2024. La Primera has seen nothing but success. She is the first female to hold the NXT Women's World and North American Championships at the same time. Recently, Booker T told Denise Salcedo that he initially did not believe that Vaquer would be the top star in NXT. However, Vaquer pushed herself and has done a great job. Advertisement 'But it's not for me, though, it's not for me. It's for Stephanie. It's to shine some light on her. Because she's so, she's so freaking awesome. You know what I mean? She's such a great talent. And she's doing such a great job in NXT. I didn't see her being the one. I thought it was going to be Giulia, you know, Zaria, one of those. 'But seemed like Stephanie Vaquer just slid in there, man. And she's done such a great job as far as her in-ring performance as well as her entertainment value as well. And I just appreciate as well as we did the Bad Bunny theme together. So, she's such a cool person, yeah,' Booker T said. Read More: Booker T Explains His Goal For Making Sound Effects During Stephanie Vaquer Matches The post Stephanie Vaquer Isn't Focused On The Past, Highlights Favorite Part Of The United States appeared first on Wrestlezone.
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31-01-2025
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Figure Skating Champion Dick Button Passes Away at 95
Reports about Dick Button's death are circulating online, and people want to know whether this is true. Button was an iconic athlete who won numerous accolades throughout his career, including two gold medals in Men's singles in consecutive Winter Olympics and five consecutive World Championships. Here are all the details of Dick Button's death. Richard Button died on Thursday, January 30, in North Salem, New York. The legendary figure skater and commentator was 95 years old. The official handle of U.S. Figure Skating on X (formerly Twitter) confirmed his death with the following post, 'U.S. Figure Skating mourns the loss of the legendary Dick Button,' the post reads. 'The two-time Olympic champion's pioneering style & award-winning television commentary revolutionized figure skating. His legacy will live on forever. We extend our deepest condolences to his family & loved ones.' Dutton is survived by his children, Edward and Emily, and his partner, Dennis Grimaldi. Originally from Englewood, New Jersey, Button was interested in skating since he was quite young, but it wasn't until he was 12 years old that he decided to give it serious attention. As mentioned above, he won Olympic gold twice, at the 1948 St. Moritz and 1952 Oslo, and World Championships five times, 1948 Davos, 1949 Paris, 1950 London, 1951 Milan, and 1952 Paris. He also won seven consecutive US Championships and three consecutive North American Championships. Further, he won the European Championship in Prague in 1948, a rare feat for an American figure skater. After retiring as a competitor, Button earned a law degree from Harvard and enjoyed a brief career as a performer in ice shows. He acted in various movies and TV shows, including Hans Brinker, Silver Skates (1958), and The Young Doctors (1961). Button also served as a commentator at various figure skating events. Notably, the news of Button's passing comes after 14 people associated with figure skating, along with others, were killed after an American Airlines jet had a mid-air collision with a US Army helicopter on Wednesday outside Washington, D.C. Originally reported by Tamal Kundu on ComingSoon. The post Figure Skating Champion Dick Button Passes Away at 95 appeared first on Mandatory.
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31-01-2025
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What Happened to Dick Button? Figure Skating Champion Passes Away
Reports are circulating about the death of the figure skating champion Dick Button, and people want to know whether this is true. Button was an iconic athlete who won numerous accolades throughout his career, including two gold medals in Men's singles in consecutive Winter Olympics and five consecutive World Championships. Here are all the details of Dick Button's death. Richard Button died on Thursday, January 30, in North Salem, New York. The legendary figure skater and commentator was 95 years old. The official handle of U.S. Figure Skating on X (formerly Twitter) confirmed his death with the following post, 'U.S. Figure Skating mourns the loss of the legendary Dick Button,' the post reads. 'The two-time Olympic champion's pioneering style & award-winning television commentary revolutionized figure skating. His legacy will live on forever. We extend our deepest condolences to his family & loved ones.' Dutton is survived by his children, Edward and Emily, and his partner, Dennis Grimaldi. Originally from Englewood, New Jersey, Button was interested in skating since he was quite young, but it wasn't until he was 12 years old that he decided to give it serious attention. As mentioned above, he won Olympic gold twice, at the 1948 St. Moritz and 1952 Oslo, and World Championships five times, 1948 Davos, 1949 Paris, 1950 London, 1951 Milan, and 1952 Paris. He also won seven consecutive US Championships and three consecutive North American Championships. Further, he won the European Championship in Prague in 1948, a rare feat for an American figure skater. After retiring as a competitor, Button earned a law degree from Harvard and enjoyed a brief career as a performer in ice shows. He acted in various movies and TV shows, including Hans Brinker, Silver Skates (1958), and The Young Doctors (1961). Button also served as a commentator at various figure skating events. Notably, the news of Button's passing comes after 14 people associated with figure skating, along with others, were killed after an American Airlines jet had a mid-air collision with a US Army helicopter on Wednesday outside Washington, D.C. The post What Happened to Dick Button? Figure Skating Champion Passes Away appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
