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The arse-kicking history of Irish Superstars: photos2 [7 k, w$ K( Y: P8 M; K- S
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Sheamus became the first Irish-born WWE Champion in 2010.# w1 x# `& B; n$ q& P0 Y9 M. O; {
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Irish-born Danno O'Mahony was the most popular competitor in America in 1935.2 L. z+ R+ z% q6 x" B# H+ h; F
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Few Superstars have been as tough as "The Belfast Bruiser" Finlay.
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In 1986, Velvet McIntyre beat The Fabulous Moolah to win the Women's Title.
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Danny McShain was one of the ring's most hated men during the 1940s and '50s.3 e* a, q }: x5 x
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He was never a big star, but wrestling fans in Detroit might remember "Irish" Mickey Doyle.4 e! @* B2 B$ R6 s
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Davey O’Hannon was considered to be vastly underrated by many wrestling pundits.
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“The Duke of Dorchester” Pete Doherty took his share of beatings, but he never stopped fighting.
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