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1/31/2012 12:40 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF

WWE Diva I Dropped a Few Pounds ... Out of My Uterus

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Everybody relax ... WWE diva Kharma did NOT wrestle pregnant Sunday night at Royal Rumble 2012 -- TMZ has learned, she gave birth to her baby a few weeks ago ... and she's already back in ass-kicking shape.

Kharma -- real name Kia Stevens -- announced her pregnancy 8 months ago before going on maternity leave from the wrestling company.

There had been no mention of the wrestler since -- so when Kharma made her surprise return Sunday night, there was some speculation she was still knocked up when she entered the ring.

Others thought there might have been some complication with her pregnancy because she only made the announcement 8 months ago ... a month less than it takes to hatch a kid.

But all is well -- sources close to the wrestler tell us, Kharma gave birth to a healthy baby boy named Jamie on December 31st.

Kharma and her wrestler fiance -- the guy who bought her that awesome wrestling-ring ring last month -- are set to tie the knot in June. Mazel tov!

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TMZ Sports1/30/2012 12:40 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF

Mike Tyson Being Inducted Into the WWE Hall of Fame

0129_mike_tyson_wwe_exMike Tyson can now boast that he's a member of not one, but two halls of fame -- because the legendary boxer is going to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame ... TMZ has learned.

Tyson will be inducted during the ceremony at American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL on March 31. As has become tradition, WrestleMania XXVIII takes place the following day.

Iron Mike tells TMZ, "I am honored to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. I was the youngest heavyweight champion of all time, but the most fun I ever had in the ring was with WWE."

Tyson's history with the WWE goes back to 1998 when, after a confrontation with Stone Cold Steve Austin on Monday Night Raw, Tyson served as special enforcer for the main event at WrestleMania XIV between Austin and Shawn Michaels (see above).

Tyson made his return to the WWE last year, when he hosted Monday Night Raw.

Other non-wrestlers in the WWE Hall of Fame include Drew Carey, Pete Rose and William "The Refrigerator" Perry.

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TMZ Sports1/27/2012 12:30 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF

WWE Star David Otunga Slams Competition in Return to Lawyer Life

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WWE superstar David Otunga took a break from his full time wrestling gig to return to his previous career -- attorney-at-law -- and much like his "Monday Night Raw" matches ... crushed the competition.

TMZ found out Otunga returned to court Thursday morning to represent a man who believes he was wrongfully terminated and denied unemployment benefits. Otunga tells us he was repping the man in his appeal to the NY State Department of Labor.

The proceedings took place before an administrative judge who heard witness testimony and arguments from both sides.

Otunga -- who graduated from Harvard Law School before wrestling -- told us he "smoked the witness during cross examination." The judge agreed ... Otunga's client won the appeal and will now get unemployment benefits.

Otunga says he enjoys keeping his legal skills sharp, and adds ... "If the outcome of the case is any indication of how I'll do in the Royal Rumble this weekend, then it looks like I'll be the winner."

By the way, Otunga didn't do it for the cash -- he took the case, pro bono ... By the way he's engaged to Jennifer Hudson.

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12/8/2011 2:30 PM PST BY TMZ STAFF

Vince McMahon Stealth Helicopter Drop ... In AFGHANISTAN!

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WWE honcho Vince McMahon strapped on some body armor ... grabbed some of his WWE Superstars ... and dropped in on the troops in Afghanistan last week ... and TMZ has the pics.

Vince -- along with the Bella Twins and tag team champ Kofi Kingston -- were escorted to a secret location to hang out with a bunch of brave men and women in uniform.

We're told the wrestlers hung out for a few days -- and everyone had a great time.

Vince wasn't scared about the outing -- since he's been visiting U.S. troops on various overseas military bases for the past 9 years.

Fun fact -- the photos are purposely framed so as not to reveal anything that might tip off where the American bases are located. 

Who knew the WWE was entrusted with war secrets?

12/6/2011 12:40 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF

WWE Diva My Fiance PROPOSED With a Wrestling Ring ... Ring

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Look closely ... WWE diva Kharma's new engagement ring is actually two in one -- a ring ... ON A RING -- and TMZ has obtained a pic of what might be the coolest piece of jewelry ever forged by man.

Sources close to Kharma -- real name Kia Stevens -- tell TMZ, the diva's fiance popped the question a few months ago ... and with a rock like that, it's no surprise she said yes.

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No date for nuptials has been set ... but we're told Stevens (left) -- currently on maternity leave from the WWE -- is planning to tie the knot in June.

And that, George Clooney, is how you propose to a diva.

TMZ Sports11/30/2011 12:30 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF

Ex-WWE Champ JBL Someone Jacked My Scooter ... From a Police Station!!!

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You can't count on cops in Bermuda -- at least if you're wrestling legend JBL, who just got his motorized scooter stolen in the British overseas territory ... from right in front of a police station.

The longest reigning WWE champion in history -- who lives on the subtropical island -- tells TMZ, he left the scooter parked in the police lot at the Bermuda airport, but when he returned to scoot back home ... the bike was nowhere to be seen.

Cops are on the case -- but sadly, we're told the scooter is probably already long gone ... stripped down for parts.

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TMZ spoke to the champ about the unfortunate incident, and he had only this to say ... "You can't steal a wrestling god's scooter, don't you know?"

Clearly, Mr. Bermudian Scooter Jacker didn't get the memo.

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11/29/2011 12:30 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF

WWE Twin Hotties Saluting the Troops ... In Stretchy Pants

Hot Bella Twins at West PointIn an effort to show their support for the troops, the WWE sent a pair of smokin' hot twins to West Point ... put them in super-tight clothing ... made them run a military obstacle course ... and it was awesome.

28-year old Brie and Nikki Bella rubbed elbows with the cadets at West Point military academy in New York on Tuesday for the annual "Tribute to the Troops" special on NBC.

But it wasn't some dumbed down cakewalk -- the twins had to race through the official course that cadets must complete in order to graduate.

Brie was the victor ... but the real winner ... was America.

11/2/2011 3:55 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

WWE Star Randy Orton GAPING Head Wound Stapled Shut ... On Tape!!!

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WWE superstar Randy Orton opened up a nasty wound on his head during a WWE "street fight" match last night .. and afterward, he let the cameras roll as a doctor STAPLED his noggin' back together.

Wrestling may be "fake" ... but that head wound is as real as it gets.

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10/29/2011 10:58 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

WWE Star Hornswoggle Follows Through on His Muppet Tattoo Promise

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Did you think WWE star Hornswoggle was kidding when he said he was adding three more Muppet tattoos to his body ... in honor of them hosting "Monday Night Raw" next week? Think again.

TMZ got a few pics of the new ink -- Fozzie, Statler, Waldorf and Gonzo -- joining his previous Miss Pigg, Kermit and Beaker tats.

Wocka wocka wocka.


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10/23/2011 12:30 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Former WWE Star Gnarly Elbow Injury In Motorcycle Crash

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Former WWE star Gangrel walked away from a terrifying motorcycle accident this week -- but suffered a gruesome elbow injury as a result ... and TMZ has the disgusting photo. 

Gangrel (real name David Heath) tells TMZ he was riding his motorcycle in Burbank when he turned a corner was struck by an oncoming car. Heath says he absorbed more of the impact than his actual bike.

He was eventually rushed to the hospital where doctors diagnosed him with a fractured elbow. The bike will survive too, but it needs about $4,000 in repairs.

Click the photo above to see Gangrel's elbow without that massive cast ... just remember, you can't unsee it.


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Celebrity Justice10/20/2011 2:20 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Wrestling Legend Scott Hall Tragic Twist After Documentary's Happy Ending

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WWE legend Scott Hall's emotional reunion with his estranged son at the end of ESPN's documentary about the wrestler was short-lived -- sources tell TMZ, Scott's drug problems have once again forced the two apart.

In case you missed it, ESPN aired a heartfelt documentary about Scott Hall last night -- chronicling the wrestler's drug-fueled fall from grace -- in which Scott  and his son Cody poignantly reunited after not speaking for years.

The documentary ended on a promising note (below) -- with the father-son duo working together to launch Cody's wrestling career.



But Scott's ex-wife Dana tells TMZ, the reunion in May barely lasted a month -- and once again, the two are no longer on speaking terms.

We're told Cody gave up on his dad due to "constant verbal abuse from Scott while he was binging" -- and he soon moved back home with his mom.

Dana tells us, Cody simply felt it was "too hard seeing his dad in that kind of state." We're told Cody has no current plans to continue wrestling. Scott's rep had no comment.