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WrestleMania 34 Results: The Undertaker brutalises John Cena

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WrestleMania 34 Results: The Undertaker brutalises John Cena

In the very building where The Undertaker’s Streak met its demise, The Last Outlaw rose from the abyss and laid John Cena to rest in quick and brutal fashion, giving the 16-time World Champion exactly the kind of legacy-affirming match he asked for — though, perhaps, not the one Cena had thought he’d get.

For Cena, the opportunity to face Undertaker was less about getting one over on the WrestleMania legend and more about putting on an epic, sui generis showcase that was free of politics or championship implications.

He got pretty personal in his attempts to bring Undertaker back, but The Phenom’s continued silence left Cena more disappointed than anything. It seemed that The Deadman was content to call it a day after losing to Roman Reigns at last year’s WrestleMania.

Cena, too, had resigned himself to the front-row seat he had initially chosen to take when The Deadman failed to respond to him.

And the arrival of Elias — a great hoodwink by the Raw Superstar — enraged Cena to the point that he had no choice but to punk him in the ring. And then The Deadman finally answered.

This was The Undertaker in perfect form, from the ghoulish theatrics — his duster and hat reappeared in the ring, then vanished in a bolt of lightning before the man himself arrived — to the epic entrance, to, especially, what happened inside the ring.

Quickly, it became apparent that Cena was not going to get the 12-round battle between living legends he was advocating for.

Here are all the WrestleMania 34 Results

WrestleMania 34 truly lived up to its reputation as the greatest WWE event of the year, with six new champions crowned.

Ronda Rousey’s in-ring debut as she teams up with Kurt Angle to battle Triple H and Stephanie McMahon at WrestleMania 34.

Universal Championship Match
Brock Lesnar (c) def. Roman Reigns

Raw Tag Team Championship Match
Braun Strowman & Nicholas def. Cesaro & Sheamus (c) – NEW CHAMPIONS
WWE Championship Match
AJ Styles (c) def. Shinsuke Nakamura

Raw Women’s Championship Match
Nia Jax def. Alexa Bliss (c) – NEW CHAMPION

Tag Team Match
Daniel Bryan & Shane McMahon def. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn

The Undertaker def. John Cena

SmackDown Tag Team Championship Triple Threat Match
The Bludgeon Brothers def. The Usos (c) and The New Day – NEW CHAMPIONS

Mixed Tag Team Match
Kurt Angle & Ronda Rousey def. Triple H & Stephanie McMahon

United States Championship Fatal 4-Way Match
Jinder Mahal def. Randy Orton (c), Bobby Roode and Rusev – NEW CHAMPION

SmackDown Women’s Championship Match
Charlotte Flair (c) def. Asuka

Intercontinental Championship Triple Threat Match
Seth Rollins def. The Miz (c) and Finn Bálor – NEW CHAMPION

Naomi wins the First-Ever WrestleMania Women’s Battle Royal (Kickoff Match)

Cruiserweight Championship Match
Cedric Alexander def. Mustafa Ali to win the WWE Cruiserweight Championship (Kickoff Match)

Bray Wyatt helps “Woken” Matt Hardy win the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal (Kickoff Match)

WrestleMania 34 breaks records

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WrestleMania 34 breaks records

WWE announced tonight that WrestleMania 34 broke the record for the Mercedes-Benz Superdome’s highest-grossing entertainment event.

WWE’s annual pop-culture extravaganza grossed $14.1 million, surpassing the venue’s previous record of $10.9 million set by WrestleMania 30 in 2014, as a sold-out crowd of 78,133 fans from all 50 states and 67 countries converged on the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

As part of the week-long WrestleMania celebration, WWE will host five consecutive nights of events at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and the Smoothie King Center.

“New Orleans was extremely proud to make WrestleMania Week part of our Tricentennial celebration,” New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu said.

Raw Women’s Championship Match, as Alexa Bliss defends the title against her former best friend Nia Jax at WrestleMania 34.

“It was so exciting to host WWE fans from around the world who travelled to experience the grandeur of WrestleMania and all that our beautiful city has to offer. Thank you to everyone who makes it possible to stage such an epic event.”

“WrestleMania’s return to New Orleans once again delivered record results,” WWE Executive Vice President of Special Events John Saboor said.

“This would not have been possible without the tireless support of Mayor Landrieu and our Local Organizing Committee partners throughout New Orleans. We now look forward to a historic WrestleMania 35 celebration next year in New York and New Jersey.”

WrestleMania 35 takes place on Sunday, April 7, 2019, from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Ticket information will be announced later this year.

Top Ten All-Time Attendance Records at WrestleMania:

  1. 101,763: WrestleMania 32, AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, April 3, 2016
  2. 93,173: WrestleMania 3, Pontiac Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan, March 29, 1987
  3. 80,676: WrestleMania 29, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, April 7, 2013
  4. 80,103: WrestleMania 23, Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan, April 1, 2007
  5. 78,363: WrestleMania 28, Sun Life Stadium, Miami, Florida, April 1, 2012
  6. 78,133: WrestleMania 34, Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, LA, April 8, 2018
  7. 76,976: WrestleMania 31, Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California, March 29, 2015
  8. 75,245: WrestleMania 33, Orlando Citrus Bowl, Orlando, Florida, April 2, 2017
  9. 75,167: WrestleMania 30, Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, LA, April 6, 2014
  10. 74,635: WrestleMania 24, Orlando Citrus Bowl, Orlando, Florida, March 30, 2008

Carl Joshua Ncube brings Comedy Kings to HIFA

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Carl Joshua Ncube brings Comedy Kings to HIFA

The HIFA COMEDY FESTIVAL is back with an exciting lineup according to trailblazing comedian Carl Joshua Ncube.

This is is the fourth time the comedian has produced stand up comedy shows at HIFA and explains that this year’s lineup is about positioning Zimbabwe stand up comedy on a global stage.

The lineup includes comedians with television credits on some of the top media platforms in the world.

Countries represented are Malaysia, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe. According to Ncube the comedians coming to Zimbabwe have two roles firstly to make people laugh but also give insight into what it is like to be on platforms like NETFLIX, performing in sold-out Arenas and navigating the broadcasting space in South Africa.

“The comics are amazing but we also need to position ourselves as a country on international media platforms to grow the comics and also the demand for comedy specials across the continent,” said Ncube.

The 6-day HIFA comedy program produced and directed by Carl Joshua Ncube will feature Kavin Jay from Malaysia, Salvado from Uganda and Nqoba Ngcobo from South Africa.

FEEL GOOD AFRICA

The launch of the stand-up comedy program begins with Carl Joshua Ncube introducing some of his friends in an ensemble show with Kavin Jay from Malaysia, Nqoba Ngcobo from South Africa. This comedy show will introduce audiences to some of the talent coming out to perform at HIFA.

SALVADO

All the way from Uganda comes Salvado Idringi a juggernaut of African comedy comes to Zimbabwe for the very first time to tell you the rib cracking story of a village called OMBOKOLO. This amazing comedian has performed in sold-out arenas like the Hammersmith Apologetics’s and even more impressive Wembley Arena.

KAVIN JAY

Fresh from his first ever NETFLIX Special EVERYBODY CALM DOWN is the stand-up comedy genius of Kavin Jay from Malaysia. This inciteful observant and terribly honest comic is set to light up Harare with a very relatable and international brand of stand up comedy did we mention he has just come off the recording of his NETFLIX special? We did? Well, it is SPECIAL!!!!

NQOBA NGCOBO

Zimbabwe will this year welcome the talented comedian with the hardest name to pronounce Nqoba Ngcobo will be right at home in Zimbabwe with his razor sharp wit, politically incorrect depictions of Africa and rib cracking comedy set to have you laughing your A@#$ off late in the night in Harare. Come through to get a taste of South Africa, Zimbabwe and the world in an awesome set of jokes.

CARL JOSHUA NCUBE

This is the year he turns 39 and Carl Joshua Ncube is super frustrated that he is not old enough to run for PRESIDENT and will be delivering the MANIFESTO that never was in this rib cracking and direct take on the last days of Robert Mugabe and the advent of the bullet trains and many other exciting political promises the 115 political candidates are giving the electorate because after all, WE COUNT!!!!

The Second Edition of The High Tea set for this April

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The Second Edition of The High Tea set for this April

The second edition of The High Tea will be hosted in Zimbabwe on 28 April 2018 at the beautiful Organikks in Chisipite.

The venue which has a picturesque view has a timeless beauty and famously known for its mouth-watering delectable food.

Organikks is a perfect venue for a summer high tea where guests will enjoy a great afternoon with a various selection of teas, coffees, juices, soft drinks and wines accompanied by a delectable classic High Tea menu of savoury and sweet finger foods prepared by the in-house Chef.

Every detail has been deliberately looked into boasting of a powerful all-female speaker line-up of Tendai Madondo [Media Fundi], SapiBachi [MD TBWA], Thato Moagi [Agriprenuer], Mellany Msengezi [GM Marketing-Econet] and Rebecca Kano- Munyuki [Business Leadership & Motivational Speaker].

There will also be great entertainment, a finance panel to help women who are in or aspire to be in business, exhibition booths and so much more. If last years’ High Tea debut is anything to go by, this year will be mind-blowing.

The High Tea is about bringing like-minded women together for a common purpose which is to empower, motivate and encourage harmony and interdependence among women from different nationalities, backgrounds and races.

The High Tea targets women in business, aspiring female entrepreneurs, leading women in communities and careers and any woman looking to be among other women in hopes to gain knowledge, unity, support and resources across a wide range of industries & interests.

Behind The High Tea are two dynamic ladies who hail from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Bonnie Chimanikire an entrepreneur and business coach is the Founder & Creative Director whilst her partner is Ntombizodwa Sibanda is an Attorney, thought leader and Co-Founder of The High Tea.

The High Tea is also excited to join Maud Chifamba in her campaign to purchase building material for her former school. Maud Chifamba was the youngest university student in Africa.

Maud was born in 1997 in Zimbabwe and was accepted to the University of Zimbabwe to study for an accounting degree at the age of 14.

In December 2012, Chifamba was 5th on Forbes’ list of Top 100 Youngest Powerful Women in Africa. She was entered in the book of African Records as the youngest university student in the continent.

Tickets are $80 and available from www.clicknpay.africa and for media queries or interviewsplease kindlyemail: info@thehightea.co.za

Zoe+27 73 882 8214  Bonnie: +27 61 029 8933 www.thehightea.co.za

Killer T Album Launch : The Crowning of a Prince

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Killer T Album Launch : The Crowning of a Prince

It is such a huge weight to carry the hopes of a generation on your shoulders one that looks up to you for spiritual guidance through your musical prowess.

Minister Kazembe, Benjani, Killer T and Ginimbi

Such is the expectation that Killer T had when he stepped into an overly packed 1+1 Club at LongChen Plaza.

Since his announcement of the launch of the New album – Mashoko Anopfuura, for a whole period of time the conversations on the streets of social media and Zimbabwe changed to one subject – Killer T.

Indeed these young ghetto chanters have become the prophets of our time, whether, by design or divine calling, the dancehall boys have bent the world to their inspiration.

And so they gathered at the club for the crowning of a Prince and the heavens agreed and decided to open its womb and drop some showers – showers of blessing for the Ceremony.

Inside the club was probably a combined net worth running into millions as the likes of Ginimbi, Boss Albert, Tinashe Mutarisi (Nash Paints), Mahwindo, former Warriors Captain Benjani Mwaruwari and many other rich boys of Harare descended to the launch.

Even Hip Hop was represented, The likes of Tehn Diamond and Stunner who also gave a magical performance bore witness to the occasion.

Stunner and Carlos Green

Celebrities such as ZiFM’s Misred, Cindy Munyavi, Carlos Green amongst others, added the glitz to the VVIP Section which was also graced by Minister Kazembe Kazembe.

To have the brand power to summon such heavyweights for an album launch, there should be something special about you.

You need to have royal blood running through your veins, and for Killer T this was the first time the star had such a gathering inside one room.

Ginimbi called for a challenge to the stage for anyone who could outbid him. And there were no takers.

At this point Benjani had pledged to buy the CD for $2000 before Boss Albert outbid him and put $5000, the former Manchester City striker then upped his bid to $10 000.

As the money tussles went on, the boys returned to their VVIP seating.

Mahwindo took a microphone with her and as soon as the crew settled, she started announcing figures that shocked the fans and the thousands watching from various facebook live streams

She said as the Liquor Boys Ginimbi will be buying the Album for a cool $US 50 000. And with that, the hammer dropped.

Probably Killer T and his management underestimated their brand power as the venue proved to be too small, as by 12 midnight there were still queues of people paying their way into the venue.

Killer T must have realised how much a big artist he is because his live performance has improved immensely, he looked energetic and determined to prove that this was his crowning moment.

You see, there exists a vacancy in the Big Five, the places are occupied by Jah Prayzah, Winky D and Oliver Mtukudzi and maybe Alick Macheso.

Could Killer T stake his claim among the big boys? This album will tell.

Midway into his performance, Nash Paints Boss, Tinashe Mutarisi nicodemously breached the security barricade and started dropping new, crispy clean US dollar notes on Killer T.

There were in various multiples, of tens and fifties.

We were not able to count how much Mutarisi was splashing but all we saw was that the notes rained on Killer T’s ginger hair until it literally turned green with the dollars.

And with those acts, we witnessed the crowning of a prince – A dancehall Prince.

Andy Muridzo, Sam Dondo ready to rumble at the UK SAMA Fest

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Andy Muridzo, Sam Dondo ready to rumble at the UK SAMA Fest

Musicians Andy Muridzo and Sam Dondo will for the first time in their careers perform at the SAMA Fest UK, one of that country’s most anticipated shows.

Sam Dondo and Any Muridzo

With indications last night showing that tickets were almost running out, the two young artists will have a test of their artistry in front of a full house.

Some of the acts include Oliver Mtukudzi, Winky D and Mafikizolo.

The Festival runs from today Friday 30 March with the London show taking place at Oasis while the Saturday one happens in Coventry at Sky Dome Arena.

An ecstatic Andy Muridzo told Zimbuzz that he was bringing all the firepower to Great Britain.

“I have come with full force”, he said. “People should expect a mixture of volcano and tornado.”

“The SAMA Fest is my opportunity to show Zimbabweans living in the UK what I am capable of”, he added.

Muridzo has been teasing his new song Munondo from the upcoming album and UK fans might be lucky to hear the full version of it.

For Sam Dondo the SAMA Fest is as much a test as it is for his compatriot Andy.

The musician has pulled a big collaboration with Casper Nyovest and told ZimboJam that he was excited about his project.

From his tone, the singer looks determined to cross the great divide into Pop culture.

“I am really excited about this collaboration, this venture brings a new element to my music when I looked at the two albums I have released the past two years, I realised that my style appealed more to the senior folks but with this collaboration, I will also appeal to the youths,” he said.

Sam Dongo has had some releases in the past two years that have longer shelf life than they actually lasted and the UK show might be that magical moment that fans will get to know of them.

Again those attending the SAMA Fest might be lucky to get a sample of Sam Dondo’s new album which is set for release end of May.

This year’s festivity is sponsored by Impala Car Rental and it seems the company have already an International success story under their belt after bringing Casper Nyovest to Harare in 2017.

Speaking at the SAMA Fest press conference the Impala Car Rental  representative Alex said it was a momentous occasion to be partnering with the UK SAMA Fest

He also said the company is growing both in their mainline business and by doing an international show and have captured 46% of the market share, with every second car leaving Zimbabwe being an Impala Car

 

Honorary Doctorate for Alick Macheso?

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Honorary Doctorate for Alick Macheso?

Imagine its a cool Wednesday afternoon at the Universiy of Zimbabwe and degree candidates are gathered in their caps and gowns at UZ grounds where the graduation ceremony will be held and amongst them is the country’s most famous bassist.

And on the morrow, the papers and the blogs will be referring to him as Dr Alick Macheso.

All this could become a reality as Nash Paints Group took it upon themselves to gather at least 20 000 facebook likes on a post so as to take the petition to the country’s highest learning institution to confer Alick Macheso with an Honorary Doctorate.

 

We want the university of Zimbabwe to award Macheso an Honorary Doctorate Help Nash Paints achieve this by liking and…

Posted by Nash Paints Group on Tuesday, March 27, 2018

 

That Macheso has made outstanding personal contributions to the work and development of Zimbabwe’s social, economic or cultural growth is not a debate.

As a Sungura artist Macheso, many feels deserves the conferment of the honorary degree in recognition of his insightful work exploring and questioning contemporary issues through music.

The Nash Paints Campaign was launched on Tuesday 27 March 2018 and by the time of publishing this article Friday 30 March, the post had gathered the 20 000 likes that the company had targeted.

Macheso was at one point the brand Ambassador of Nash Paints.

No doubt that his fans would jump on the like button…But the big question though is whether the University of Zimbabwe will see the Sungura maestro befitting of such an honour.

A doctorate is the highest degree conferred upon a person. You can apply or be nominated for an honorary degree from a university or college without spending tuition or years in the classroom.

The task that Nash Paints Group faces is pretty much standard, it will require some or all of the following:

Macheso

Format of Nominations for most Universities

 

Nominations should be submitted on the forms provided by the Secretary to the Committee:

(a) a completed nomination form

(b)(i) a supporting submission which contains an introductory statement setting forth the principal grounds for the distinction;

(ii) a brief chronological, narrative account of the nominee’s life and work;

(iii) an outline of the nominee’s most significant academic or other achievements;

(iv) an assessment of his standing on a basis of international comparison or in the life of the nation;

(v) University connection or link (here provide evidence of what benefit has been received within the University or the City); and

(vi) any other information the proposer would wish to bring to the attention of the Committee.

(c) nominations should be accompanied by details of the nominees’ published works in an Appendix.

 

This is a developing story and Zimbuzz will keep you updated on the progress made

Tendai Ndoro ordered to stop playing for Ajax CT, Matter referred to FIFA

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Tendai Ndoro ordered to stop playing for Ajax CT, Matter referred to FIFA

The South African Football Association (SAFA) have ordered Ajax Cape Town striker Tendai Ndoro to stop playing immediately following an arbitration hearing earlier this week.

Tendai Ndoro Pic – SAFA

Arbitrator Nassir Cassim SC has ruled that the Tendai Ndoro matter be referred to the world football governing body, FIFA arguing the PSL’s Dispute Resolution Chamber (DRC) does not have jurisdiction over the matter.

Orlando Pirates and Polokwane City had lodged a protest with the PSL arguing that Ajax Cape Town had contravened FIFA rules by fielding the player. The player played for Pirates before signing for a Saudi Arabia side Al Faisaly before returning to the PSL to join Ajax.

FIFA rules prohibit a player to play for three different clubs in a single season. He also ruled that in the meantime, the player should stop playing for Ajax.

In his ruling on Wednesday, 28 March 2018, Cassim SC referred the case to FIFA saying it was because the matter involved an overseas/international club.

Murape Murape Joins ZiFM Sport

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Murape Murape Joins ZiFM Sport

Dynamos longest serving player and former captain Murape Murape has joined the ZiFM Sports team adding his flare to the already richly assembled panel.

One of the show’s sportscasters Mike Madoda announced the news on his Instagram account.

Wrote Mike Madoda: “Help me welcome the newest member of our team at @ZiFMSport – Murape Murape. The former Dynamos captain and six-time championship winner joins myself, Barry Manandi, Marc Pozzo, Alois Bunjira, Chriss Grey, Simba Pfupajena and Sean Tafirenyika on the BIGGEST Sports Show on Zim Radio.”

Murape, Chriss grey and Mike Madoda Pic by Mike Madoda

Commonly know as Monya Murape Charles Murape was born on 1 June 1980 in Harare and attended Churchill Boys High School where he was inducted into the Dynamos Juniors/Reserves team in 1994.

According to Pindula Murape Murape made his first appearance for Dynamos in 1997 when he also went on to win the league title.

In 1998 he was part of the rare breed at dynamos that reached the champions league final when he also played alongside his former coach Callisto Pasuwa.

In 1998 Murape suffered a career-threatening knee injury that heavily affected the way he walks and runs. Murape was voted the Soccer Star of the year in 2007 for the first time, it was also the year he was instrumental in the run to win the league title.

After seeing himself serve Dynamos for close to 10 years he found himself moving to play in Swaziland in 2009 to play for Mbabane Highlanders were he only played 2 matches, a decision he feels was his worst ever decision. He made a return to Dynamos in 2009 as a free agent

Here are the Zim Winners for the DStv Eutelsat Star Awards

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Here are the Zim Winners for the DStv Eutelsat Star Awards

Winners of the national stage of the DStv Eutelsat Star Awards competition for 2017 have been named, with students from schools across Zimbabwe winning accolades for their entries in the poster and essay sections of the competition.

Poster winner Takunda Nyambuya with his Art teacher Mr Pedzeni 3

 Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the competition was run at international level, attracting entries from a large number of African countries, as well as at national level, with winners and runners-up in the two sections at both levels receiving prizes.

The Zimbabwean country winners will now have their submissions judged at international level.

“We were delighted with the number of entries received for 2017 and judging of submissions from across Zimbabwe has now been completed,” she said.

 In the essay category, the 2017 winner is Einstein Mubemi (14) of St Columba’s High School in Bulawayo while the runner-up is Kudzai Kafesu (17) of St Ignatius High College near Harare. In the poster category, Takunda Nyambuya (17) of Mutare Boys High School was named winner, and the runner-up is 17-year-old Gabriella Makandidze of Matopo High School near Bulawayo.

“We are pleased that the prize winners come from a number of schools across the country and we are hopeful that they will do well in competition against the other countries’ national winners, as their submissions have now gone for consideration at international level,”  said Ms Dziva.

Essay Winner Einstein T Mubemi with Teacher Mr T Toro at Physics lab

“We would especially like to commend Mutare Boys High School, which has provided a regular set of quality entries over the years, particularly in the poster category.

We had entries from newcomers, including Harare High School, Mbare. It was interesting to note that St Columba’s won the essay category  in the previous competition when the winner was Andile Dube.”

 The competition is hosted each year by leading pay-TV operator MultiChoice Africa and satellite company Eutelsat and is aimed at encouraging students to take an interest in science and technology in general and at satellite technology in particular.

Since the competition was launched in 2011, Zimbabwean students have fared well at international level with poster and essay sections having been won by Zimbabweans against stiff competition from peers across the continent.

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