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The world of music is in a state of shock. Ozzy Osbourne, the godfather of heavy metal music, has left the world, amidst doubts and speculations of committing Euthanasia. He has inspired generations of musicians and fans who continue to cherish his name. Respects for the emphatic front man of the Black Sabbath have been outpouring globally.

Interestingly, Osbourne shares a special relationship with WWE. The prolific artist has featured in the WWE programming several times during the course of his career. Thus, his tragic passing is not only a setback for world music, but the professional wrestling community also shares the grief.

In light of his legendary career and appearances inside the squared circle, here are 4 moments in the WWE that have a special place in the hearts of fans and wrestling enthusiasts alike.

4. Remarkable Win Over the Dream Team as Manager of British Bulldogs at Wrestlemania 2 Ozzy Osbourne...

Welcome to our review of this year’s Ring of Honor Final Battle pay-per-view, the latest Roh PPV under the auspices of Tony Khan’s ownership. Roh still doesn’t have a TV, which is a crying shame but production continues apace on what some might say is the “Dark” to Aew’s main programming these days.

The show opened with the usual “Zero Hour” on YouTube that saw the Grizzled Young Veterans (James Drake & Zack Gibson) defeat Dark Order (Alex Reynolds & John Silver); Stardom’s Hanako beat Harley Cameron; The Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven & Mike Bennett) beat The Infantry (Shawn Dean & Carlie Bravo); and Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun & Toa Liona) defeat Leej (Lee Johnson & Ej Nduka). With that said, let’s see what went down on the rest of this show…

Match #1: Atlantis Jr. def. Mansoor The following is courtesy of ringofhonor.com:

Mansoor took down Atlantis with an inside wristlock takeover.

Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dynamite, which was broadcast from the Utilta Arena in Cardiff, Wales. We’ve got Excalibur, Taz and Tony Schiavone on commentary, so let’s get into the review!

Match #1: Chris Jericho def. “Dynamite Kid” Tommy Billington The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

Billington used an arm drag to take down Jericho. Billington hit Jericho with a shoulder tackle and a body slam. Billington connected with a dropkick. Billington whipped Jericho in the steel guardrail. As the ref was distracted, Big Bill rammed Dynamite Kid into the steel ring post. Back in the ring, Jericho landed a lionsault for a near fall. Billington fired back with a German Suplex. Jericho swept out Billington’s legs and applied the Walls. Billington managed to reach the ropes to force the ref to break the hold. Billington nailed Jericho with a snap suplex. He...

Welcome to this week’s review of Aew’s latest television show, Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights! We’ve got the commentary team of Tony Schiavone and Nigel McGuinness calling the action, so let’s get into the review!

Match #1: Konosuke Takeshita def. “Dynamite Kid” Tommy Billington The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

Takeshita shoved Billington to the mat. Takeshita booted Billington in the head, but Billington charged back with a shoulder tackle. Billington dropkicked Takeshita. Billington tried his luck again, but Takeshita dodged the second dropkick attempt from Billington. Billington tried for a running crossbody and both men spilled to the arena floor. Billington body slammed Takeshita on the arena floor. Billington climbed to the top turnbuckle, but Takeshita knocked Billington down and then blasted Billington with a brainbuster from the top rope. Takeshita and Billington traded forearms strikes. Takeshita whipped Billington into the steel ring post.

Welcome to this week’s review of Aew’s latest television show, Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights! We’ve got the commentary team of Tony Schiavone and Nigel McGuinness calling the action, so let’s get into the review!

Match #1: Blackpool Combat Club (Bryan Danielson & Claudio Castagnoli) def. Top Flight (Dante & Darius Martin) The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

Darius took down Danielson with an arm drag. Darius hit a shoulder tackle and then a back slide for a near fall on the “American Dragon.” Dante tagged in and he put Danielson in a wrist lock. Danielson managed to reach his corner and Claudio tagged in, blasting Dante with a European Uppercut. Top Flight used crisp tandem offense on Claudio. Danielson tagged in and put Darius in the Romero Special. Claudio tagged in and charged at Darius with a running European Uppercut as Danielson had Darius tied up.

British WWE legend Thomas Billington, aka Dynamite Kid has passed away. He was 60-years old. Billington's nephew, Davey Boy Smith Jr. confirmed the news on social media this morning, shocking the pro wrestling community. Billington shot into fame in the early 1980s as one half of the British Bulldogs alongside his cousin, Davey Boy Smith. Over the years, Billington had suffered a number of health issues and was relegated to a wheelchair in the mid 1990s. The wrestler died on what would have been his 60th birthday.

Dynamite Kid competed in the World Wrestling Federation, Stampede Wrestling, All Japan Pro Wrestling, and New Japan Pro Wrestling in the mid-to-late-1980s. He was born in Golborne, Lancashire and was around boxers through most of his young life. Both his father and his uncle were boxers and started training him early on. While in school, the future Dynamite Kid didn't really enjoy academics,...

The Dynamite Kid -- one half of the famed British Bulldogs tag team duo -- has died, his family announced Wednesday.  The wrestler -- real name Tommy Billington -- had been battling health issues for years though his exact cause of death has not been revealed. He turned 60 years old on Wednesday ... the same day he passed away.  Dynamite made his WWF debut back in 1984 and famously wrestled stars like Bret "The Hitman" Hart and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart.