SA wrestler saves belt during fierce house fire

South African wrestling fans have kept wrestler Mega Mandla in their thoughts and prayers after reports of being caught up in a house fire.

WHAT HAPPENED TO SA WRESTELER MEGA MANDLA?

The National Wrestling Federation (NFW), a South African-based Sports and Entertainment Enterprise, reported about the incident on Wednesday, 8 November.

It is reported that Mega Mandla was with his referee brother during the ordeal.

“Our prayers is with our beloved NWF referee Calvin and his brother NWF champion Mega Mandla. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as their house tragically burned down,” the post read on Facebook.

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CAUSE OF HOUSE FIRE UNKNOWN AT THIS STAGE

The cause of the fire and the condition of the NWF champion are unclear at this stage. However, it seems the champ managed to walk out with his partially burnt title from the fire.

Mega Mandla was expected to defend his title when the NWF puts on a show at Tsakane Mall on Saturday, 18 November. The Superslam Tour is expected to feature the likes of local wrestlers Chris Kotze, Tamara, Gunslinger Jax, Kaira, The Dark One Crow and many more.

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RAND ORTON REMAINS OUT OF ACTION SINCE 2022

In international wrestling news, WWE superstar Randy Orton’s wrestling future remains in jeopardy after he was reportedly told by doctors not to continue wrestling.

The 44-year-old was injured in 2022 and hasn’t returned to action since. It is believed Orton underwent a back fusion surgery in November 2022.
His father Bob Orton told Sportskeeda that the medical staff told Orton not to go back to WWE. 

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“‘He’s training, so we’ll see what happens; I don’t know. If he feels like he’s ready to go back, I think he might, but again he’s pretty well taken care of. I don’t think he needs to.
“And I think the doctors have told him not to. But Randy will do what Randy wants to do,” Cowboy Orton added.

It appears as if WWE doesn’t have any long-term plans for the star at the moment, but it is believed he is still under contract with the company. 
During this year’s WWE Draft,  ‘The Viper’ was not available for selection which suggested he may be a long way off a return.

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