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When Americans Bob "The Beast" Sapp and Jon Andersen took to the ring, the crowd of about 15,000 didn't seem to know how to respond.
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PYONGYANG,Cheap NBA Jerseys China, North Korea (AP) — North Koreans got their first look at pro wrestling in about 20 years on Saturday when an ex-NFL lineman and 20 other grapplers from around the world took to the ring for an exhibition put together by a charismatic former Japanese pro-wrestler who is now a member of parliament. |
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