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In an unexpected twist that left fans both amused and nostalgic, former WWE star Gene Snitsky made a surprise backstage appearance on RAW, delivering a moment that was both bizarre and reminiscent of his time in the spotlight.

The WWE Universe was treated to a surprise when Gene Snitsky, known for his memorable and often quoted catchphrase, “It wasn’t my fault,” appeared backstage at WWE RAW.

This unexpected encounter occurred at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania, Snitsky’s home state, adding a personal touch to the already intriguing moment.

Chelsea Green’s Unanticipated Encounter on WWE RAW

WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Chelsea Green found herself in a humorous standoff with Snitsky.

The former superstar didn’t miss the opportunity to recite his famous line, which seemed to catch Green off-guard and left her walking away in a huff, perhaps not quite in the mood for a trip down memory lane.

The Unpredictable Nature of WWE

This incident serves as a perfect example of the unpredictability that fans love. The world of professional wrestling thrives on such surprises, blending current storylines with the return of familiar faces from the past.

Snitsky’s appearance was a reminder of the spontaneity that keeps the WWE Universe engaged and always guessing.

The Impact of Nostalgia

For long-time followers of WWE, Snitsky’s appearance was more than just a bizarre incident; it was a moment that brought back memories of his tenure and the storylines that once captivated audiences.

It’s these moments of nostalgia that enrich the viewing experience, connecting the past and present of WWE’s storied history.

What It Means for WWE Fans

To the delight of fans, the company continues to find ways to innovate and entertain, ensuring that every episode of RAW is filled with potential surprises….

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It’s November, peeps! How was everyone’s Halloween? We service industry workers had a bit of a chill and regular one, but it was a blast anyway! Thanks for checking out another concert calendar. Hope you’re having a relaxing Tuesday and are getting ready to make this a November to dismember. Take a look at some of the early pre-holiday shows that are happening and listed by me this week. Hope you check out Suffocation and Tool on tour now!

2023’s not done yet, ya’ll.

-Ian

November 7th – November 12h:

Tues. Nov. 7th, 2023: Suffocation, Incantation at the Baltimore Soundstage in Baltimore, MD

Wed. Nov. 8th, 2023: Suffocation, Incantation at Reverb in Reading, PA

Thurs. Nov. 9th, 2023: Suffocation, Incantation at Warsaw in Brooklyn, NY

Fri. Nov. 10th, 2023: Krieg at the Kingsland in Brooklyn, NY

Fri. Nov. 10th, 2023: Tool at the Mohegan Sun Arena in CT

Sat. Nov. 11th, 2023: Ne Obliviscaris at the Brighton Music Hall in Boston, MA

Sat. Nov. 11th, 2023: Tool at the Mohegan Sun Arena in CT

Sun. Nov. 12th, 2023: Goatwhore, Withered, Spiter, Cruel Bomb at Dingbatz, NJ

Sun. Nov. 12th, 2023: Katatonia at Warsaw in Brooklyn, NY

Tags: Goatwhore, Incantation, Katatonia, Krieg, Ne Obliviscaris, Suffocation, Tool

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WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins were defeated by the Belleville Senators in overtime, 3-2, on Saturday night at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza.

A goal from Jacob Larsson gave the Senators the comeback victory halfway into the extra session. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (5-4-1-0) still gained a point in the standings thanks to a lights-out performance by its special teams.

A first-period power-play goal from Austin Rueschhoff put Wilkes-Barre/Scranton ahead, 1-0. Rueschhoff tipped in a thundering slap shot by Xavier Ouellet at 7:24, to give the Penguins power-play goals in six of their last seven games.

That lead for the Penguins persisted until late in the second period, when Senators forward Angus Crookshank tallied off a faceoff win.

Colin White conjured another man-advantage marker for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton with under five minutes left to play. White launched a wrist shot off the crossbar and in, putting the Penguins in a 2-1 lead.

However, the Senators tied the game with an extra-attacker goal with 33.6 seconds remaining in regulation. Garrett Pilon swept in a loose puck, sending the contest to overtime.

Penguins goalie Taylor Gauthier made two strong stops on odd-man rushes in OT, but a rebound collected off his pads by Pilon was ushered back to the blue line for Larsson. Larsson found the back of the net, ending the game.

Gauthier, who was making his season debut for the Penguins, stopped 26 shots. Senators netminder, Leevi Meriläinen, made 27 saves for the Senators.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton is back on the ice Friday, Nov. 10, to take on the Syracuse Crunch. Opening faceoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Upstate Medical University Arena. The back-to-back, home-and-home set with the Crunch returns to Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza on Saturday, Nov. 11. Saturday’s rematch will begin at 6:05 p.m.

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Monday Night RAW: WWE’s Mohegan Sun Showdown © WrestleTron/YouTube

WWE’s flagship spectacle, Monday Night RAW, is poised to deliver an electrifying performance in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, on November 6. The Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, managed by ASM Global, will play host to an unforgettable night of high-octane wrestling action, commencing at 7:30 p.m.

This marks the final WWE appearance in the area for the year, promising fans a spectacle filled with athleticism, drama, and showmanship. The roster features a constellation of WWE superstars, headlined by Cody Rhodes and Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley.

The event also showcases the formidable partnership of Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn, and the unparalleled World Heavyweight Champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins. Fan favorites such as Becky Lynch and Matt Riddle will be there, alongside “The Ring General” Gunther & Imperium, the charisma of Shinsuke Nakamura, and the infectious energy of The New Day.

The aftermath of Crown Jewel is set to unfold, adding an extra layer of suspense and intrigue to the event. Furthermore, fans will be at the edge of their seats during the Fatal 4-Way Match, where competitors will clash to establish the #1 Contender for the Intercontinental Championship.

WWE Legends Return

WWE events are renowned not just for their spectacle but also for their value. Tickets offer an accessible gateway into the world of WWE, with prices starting at just $20, plus fees. Those looking to enhance their experience can opt for Ringsider packages.

Both are available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com or in-person at the NBT Bank Box Office at Mohegan Sun Arena. Adding to the excitement, rumors swirl about a special appearance by a WWE Legend, heightening anticipation for what is already expected to be a blockbuster…

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UNCASVILLE, Conn. — One of the most unique groups in the history of rock music is still touring in their seventh decade.

Jethro Tull, with their distinctive sound, performed Sunday night at Mohegan Sun Arena as part of their latest global tour.

Led by flutist/singer/songwriter Ian Anderson, 76, the show was broken down into two parts.

A mix of new material and old, including several rarer tunes, from an array of albums, filled the song sets.

The legendary British progressive art rock group, whose music touches on folk, classical, blues, and jazz, has always been theatrical, and songs were accompanied by video on a large screen behind the band.

Anderson was his usual animated self, shuffling around the stage playing his flute, an instrument he introduced to rock ‘n roll and still remains rare for the genre.

Jethro Tull came out with a new album in April and the first two songs in the concert were “Nothing is Easy” and a new version of “We Used to Know,” that the Eagles — which at one time opened for Jethro Tull — used some chords from for “Hotel California.”

“Heavy Horses” was a folky tune, and “Sweet Dream” was an appropriate song for Halloween, with clips of horror characters on the screen.

“Hunt by the Numbers” and an early Christmas number, “Holly Herald,” were followed by another new song, “Wolf Unchained.”

Then came “Mine is the Mountain,” which depicted God on the 2022 album, and “Bourree,” a Bach cover that saw Anderson jamming with bassist David Goodier, who co-sang on the lengthy “Farm on the Freeway.”

After another new number, “The Navigator,” about gods and sailors, was “Zealot Gene,” which is about social media and was on that titled album from two years ago — the group’s first studio album in nearly two decades.

Anderson warned…

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The New Kids on the Block are back. The now middle-aged pop stars have been a perennial crowd pleaser at Mohegan Sun, but the latest tour, which runs from mid-June to late August 2024, will instead bring them to Hartford’s Xfinity Theater at 7 p.m. on Aug. 2, 2024, the band announced Monday.

The Magic Summer 2024 Tour continues the tradition of bringing other pop stars of the 1980s or ‘90s on the road with the band that includes Joey McIntyre, Jonathan Knight, Jordan Knight, Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Wood. This time, the tourmates are Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff.

New Kids on the Block has played Mohegan Sun Arena 13 times in the past 15 years, including back-to-back nights in July 2022. Before their successful reunion tour in 2008, they hadn’t played Connecticut since a Toad’s Place gig in 1994, a comedown from when they filled New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum for a show five years earlier.

NKOTB have performed together since they were in their mid-teens (or in McIntyre’s case, 12 years old) and attending school in Dorchester, Massachusetts. They were guided by the Boston-based producer/songwriter Maurice Starr, who’d had an earlier success with New Edition.

All the band members have had solo careers, with McIntyre recently performing at Mohegan Sun in January. Wahlberg also has an impressive film and television acting resume.

Ticket prices have not yet been announced for the show. Presale opportunities are available starting Wednesday, and general on-sale begins Friday at 10 a.m. Details are available at livenation.com.

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UNCASVILLE, Conn. — One of the most unique groups in the history of rock music is still touring in their seventh decade.

Jethro Tull, with their distinctive sound, performed Sunday night at Mohegan Sun Arena as part of their latest global tour.

Led by flutist/singer/songwriter Ian Anderson, 76, the show was broken down into two parts.

A mix of new material and old, including several rarer tunes, from an array of albums, filled the song sets.

The legendary British progressive art rock group, whose music touches on folk, classical, blues, and jazz, has always been theatrical, and songs were accompanied by video on a large screen behind the band.

Anderson was his usual animated self, shuffling around the stage playing his flute, an instrument he introduced to rock ‘n roll and still remains rare for the genre.

Jethro Tull came out with a new album in April and the first two songs in the concert were “Nothing is Easy” and a new version of “We Used to Know,” that the Eagles — which at one time opened for Jethro Tull — used some chords from for “Hotel California.”

“Heavy Horses” was a folky tune, and “Sweet Dream” was an appropriate song for Halloween, with clips of horror characters on the screen.

“Hunt by the Numbers” and an early Christmas number, “Holly Herald,” were followed by another new song, “Wolf Unchained.”

Then came “Mine is the Mountain,” which depicted God on the 2022 album, and “Bourree,” a Bach cover that saw Anderson jamming with bassist David Goodier, who co-sang on the lengthy “Farm on the Freeway.”

After another new number, “The Navigator,” about gods and sailors, was “Zealot Gene,” which is about social media and was on that titled album from two years ago — the group’s first studio album in nearly two decades.

Anderson warned…

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What is it about the last week of October in Connecticut that is so gorgeous and bittersweet?

The warmth after the chill, the soft air after cold breezes, the greens, golds and reds and oranges of the leaves that blend perfectly like a well-rehearsed choir, becoming more brilliant before they are gone. I always wonder why the oaks trees lose their leaves last? Somehow every year right before Halloween, the earth gives us one more peek at springtime-just enough to hold us over until next April. It’s a tease, but a wonderful one.

The sunsets are amazing – with raspberry pinks and violet blues swirling in fuzzy stripes at twilight. For the last month we here in northeastern Connecticut have taken the brilliant natural display for granted. Now it is nearly over, and we remember to cherish it. Bringing in the plants from outside that can’t make it through the winter, mowing the lawn and raking the leaves, saying goodbye to the hummingbirds.

Yes, there are sports events, and apple cider and the holidays to anticipate. But right now, the mad rush of holidays has not begun. We can breathe for a moment, reflect on how fast the year has passed, and give thanks for the mini break from winter heating challenges.

My pony’s reddish coat is fuzzy – he is growing a wispy beard on his chin and furry “stockings” on his short legs. The cat hangs out on the back of the couch near the picture window soaking up the sun on her soft charcoal fur. I put a lawn chair out one last time to catch the slanting light in the late afternoon. Houses are decorated with cornstalks, pumpkins, ghostly spider webs and beautiful chrysanthemums in magenta, yellow and purple.

Chrysanthemums symbolize friendship, trust, joy, optimism, longevity and fidelity in the language…

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Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (MTGA), the US tribal casino operator currently developing integrated resort Mohegan Inspire in Incheon, South Korea, has said Thursday it has entered into a Third Amendment to a 2021 credit agreement, this time revealing a change of lender and new revolving facility.

The Third Amendment, which follows on from previous amendments in May 2021 and February 2023, sees Fifth Third Bank, National Association replace Bank of America, N.A. as Swingline Lender while also extending to MTGA a revolving line of credit of US$5 million.

The line of credit is to be used for “temporary borrowings from time-to-time”.

MGTA’s Second Amendment to the original credit agreement, announced in February, saw the company granted an extension to the maturity date of its commitments and loans under the facility until 1 November 2025.

Mohegan announced a week later that it had committed to contribute up to KRW185 billion (US$142 million) in additional funding to ensure completion of its Korean integrated resort project. Such funding was completed in September, with the IR schedule to open its non-gaming elements before the end of the year.

Once fully operational in 2024, Mohegan Inspire will boast three hotel towers with a combined 1,200 rooms, an arena, a foreigner-only casino, dining, retail, convention and entertainment options, a year-round indoor water dome experience and an outdoor family park.

It will also become the second integrated resort to open in Incheon after Paradise City – the latter being a joint venture partnership between Korea’s Paradise Co and Japanese gaming firm Sega Sammy Holdings.

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