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BOMBSHELL REVELATION TIME ...

Pro wrestling legend Bill Goldberg is lifting the shroud off one of the WWE's most famous gimmicks ... saying "Stone Cold" Steve Austin was more spit then swallow when it came to beers in the ring.

We got Goldberg out in L.A. -- promoting his new movie "Check Point" -- when we talked to him about rumors of a comeback match between him and Austin. So, we had to ask about Steve's infamous beer bash celebrations and if the dude really pounded brews.

That's when Goldberg broke the bad news and the UNFORGIVABLE news ... saying that not only is no match between him and the rattlesnake imminent ... but that Austin NEVER REALLY DRANK THE BEERS.

Watch and see for yourself ... R.I.P. to your childhood.

To the victors, GO THE BELT!!!!

The Royals should probably clear some extra space in the trophy case, 'cause Vince McMahon is sending some hardware to K.C.

Vince's right-hand man, Triple H, tweeted out ... "Congrats to the 2015 @MLB World Series Champions the Kansas City @Royals! #HeadedYourWay #DontGetChampagneOnTheTitle."

WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka has pled NOT GUILTY to murdering his girlfriend back in 1983 ... but says his mental health is so bad nowadays, he doesn't know what day it is.

72-year-old Snuka appeared in court in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania -- where he is accused of killing then-girlfriend Nancy Argentino during an altercation in her hotel room before a wrestling match.

Snuka pled not guilty to 3rd degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.

During the hearing, Snuka made some shocking claims -- including saying he never went to school and can't read or write English.

He also told the judge he suffers from early onset dementia and didn't know where he was today or what day it is.

They're both scary Irish guys ... but WWE superstar Sheamus says there's no question he'd dominate Connor McGregor in a real fight because, "I can kick anybody's ass."

Sheamus would definitely have the size advantage -- he's 6'4" and 267 lbs ... while Conor's 5'9" and 145 lbs.

Still, Conor is Conor ... violent.

There's more ... since Sheamus is especially proud of his drinking ability, we asked how many Guinnesses he could take down in one sitting.

"I lose count after about 15."

DRINKING FUN FACT -- Andre the Giant once claimed he put down 117 beers in 1 night (kids, don't try this at home).

If Ronda Rousey ever wants to go full-time in the WWE, she's already got support from one of the biggest stars in the sport -- Kane.

Couple of things about this clip ... first off, real-life Kane's a super nice guy who talked college football with our guy (he's a big University of Tennessee fan who still hates Lane Kiffin).

Then we brought up Ronda -- who's flirted with the idea of doing the wrestling thing -- and that's when she got huge props from the lord of the choke slam.

As for Rousey, she appeared at "WrestleMania 31" earlier this year -- and this week she was asked about doing more with the WWE in the future.

"After getting a taste of it I'm definitely going to find a way to get back in there," Rousey said.

"I don't know how or when but I don't think any true wrestling fans would want to know anyway. They'd want to be surprised. I've got to get back in there somehow."

WWE legend Booker T isn't dropping elbows anymore ... but he's got a brand new challenge ... creating the next pro wrestling superstar out of one of Tom Brady's ex-teammates.

TMZ Sports spoke with Brennan Williams ... who's decided to call it quits on a 3 year NFL career as a lineman for the Texans, Jaguars, and Patriots so he can take a shot at pro wrestling.

Brennan tells us that he won't be stepping into the ring blind 'cause he's gonna have Booker T -- a WWE hall of famer -- showing him the ropes (and turnbuckles) of the grappling game.

"He’s got a school in Houston called WXF that I’m joining (along with) his promo company."

Williams says he and Booker T have a vision ... one that involves him locking arms with the big boys very soon.

"I’m looking to get my feet wet while training with Booker and shooting for a contract with the WWE in January. That’s my plan."

We also spoke with Booker T himself who says Williams has all the tools to do what The Rock, Goldberg and Ahmed Johnson did ... that is go from big time football to the WWE.

"Brennan definitely fits the profile and athletic protocol of a WWE Wrestler. He fits the build perfectly."

He goes on to say Brennan might have an advantage over those guys ... cause he actually has a deep love and understanding of the sport.

"Most of the time with NFL players, wrestling is a sort of last resort but Brennan was actually a fan before anything. I’m more than glad to help him out."

There aren't a lot of people who can make Vince McMahon feel poor ... but Jerry Jones is definitely one of those people.

The two moguls came face-to-face behind the scenes at WWE's 'Monday Night Raw' in Dallas last night ... and as our good friends at BSO pointed out, it was the meeting of some HUGE bank accounts.

Question is ... who's got the bigger wallet?

Well, according to Forbes, it ain't even close -- with the Dallas Cowboys owner reportedly worth about $5 BILLION and Vince worth somewhere in the $1 billion range.

Bigger isn't always better ... especially when it comes to muscles -- so says WWE legend Batista who tells TMZ Sports he's found being super jacked can be a huge turn-off with the ladies.

For the record, Batista was HUUUGE in his heyday ... but says being ultra-jacked rubbed chicks the wrong way because it terrified women.

Of course, he doesn't have to worry about that anymore ... Batista just married his longtime GF and he's pretty pumped about it.

WWE star Rusev might be a tough guy in the ring but he's a softie for his real-life girlfriend Lana ... because he asked her to marry him.

Sources close to the couple tell TMZ Rusev proposed to his WWE manager gf last month at their Nashville home. We're told Rusev proposed in the couple's swimming pool and filmed the whole thing.

Judging by the size of the rock ... we're guessing it was pretty easy for Lana to say yes.

It's interesting, Rusev recently got engaged to WWE Diva Summer Rae on SmackDown but we're told it was just for the show ... Lana takes the title as his real life fiancé.

He's battled Hulk Hogan and the Ultimate Warrior ... but the Iron Sheik's next opponent could be Jimmy Fallon -- 'cause Jay Leno says the WWE legend could totally make it as a late night host!

He may have a point ... The Sheik is super entertaining, very VERY opinionated ... and topical when ranting on Twitter. For example:

Sheik On Matt Barnes:
"MATT BARNES SUPLEX THE DERRICK FISHER BACK"

Sheik On the Philadelphia Eagles:
"CHIP KELLY BIG TIME JABRONI"

Sheik on His Place in WWE History:
"HOLY F*CK I AM THE LEGEND"

Sheik On Mondays:
"F*CK THE MONDAY FOREVER"

Sheik On Uzo Aduba:
"UZO ADUBA NO JABRONI #EMMYS "

Sheik On Spoiler Alerts:
"SPOILER ALERT: GO F*CK YOURSELF"

Sorry ladies, ex-WWE superstar Dave Bautista -- aka Drax from "Guardians of the Galaxy" -- is officially off the market ... courtesy of one of the most accomplished pole dancers on the planet.

Bautista tied the knot to his longtime girlfriend Sarah Jade -- a professional competitive pole dancer ... who competes all over the country.

In fact, before she turned pro ... Sarah Jade took 2nd place in the USPDF Amateur Nationals in 2012!

As for the wedding, there were a bunch of WWE superstars in attendance -- including Chris Jericho, William Regal and MVP.

Congrats!!

Forget Ben Stiller or Andy Warhol (yes, seriously) ... the greatest WWE celebrity cameo EVER was executed (painfully) by Jon Stewart ... so says WWE legend Scott Hall.

Stewart was famously SLAMMED to the mat by John Cena during "Monday Night Raw" back in August -- earning him TONS of respect from the wrestling faithful.

And when we saw Hall leaving the Opie and Jimmy show in NYC ... along with Diamond Dallas Page and Jake 'The Snake' Roberts ... they all seemed to agree the former 'Daily Show' host became a WWE legend himself that day.

Lindsay Kay Hayward says a guy with a gun has made her life miserable and she needs a judge to protect her from harassment and harm.

Lindsay -- the nearly 7 footer on TLC's "My Giant Life" -- claims her manager has guns, practices shooting them and has "joked that the only way to 'put an Amazon down' is to shoot them."

The former WWE professional wrestler says it's not just about her safety ... she says former manager Brad Konia is on a campaign to destroy her personally and professionally. She says Konia has contacted her employers and potential employers and slandered her. She says he's done the same on her website.

She humble brags a bit, telling the judge she's especially worried Konia will sully her upcoming guest spot on "Grey's Anatomy."

For his part ... Brad tells TMZ he's never threatened to harm Lindsay ... not even jokingly. He believes Lindsay's gripes stem from an ongoing lawsuit he filed against her over money.

The judge didn't buy the emergency and rejected Lindsay's petition for a temporary restraining order.

1:00PM PT -- A Carbon County judge set Sytch's bail at $2,000. She is still in custody. Sytch is due back in court in early December.

Tammy Sytch, better known as former WWE diva Sunny, got nailed by cops again ... this time for skipping court dates from her last arrest.

Sting is recovering at home Monday, after sustaining a serious neck injury ... so serious doctors are not able to give a long-term prognosis, TMZ Sports has learned.

Sting was seriously hurt Sunday night in the WWE championship match against Seth Rollins. We're told he was injured several times during the match, the most serious being the powerbomb against the turnbuckle which caused the neck injury.

Our wrestling sources tell us, doctors did a CAT scan at the hospital Sunday and thankfully there were no fractures. Sting was released Monday afternoon and is on his way home. He's able to walk but is in significant pain.

Sting's manager says the wrestler is in "remarkable health and resiliency," especially for his age ... 56.

The manager says, "The greatest damage to his body took place before the match was over, but being the true professional he is and among the hardest workers to ever step foot in the ring, he insisted to see the match through to the end."

If Donald Trump makes it to the White House, he better hold a seat at the inauguration for WWE legend Virgil ... who says the Donald got his over-the-top persona from talking to him.