(ATR)The United World Wrestling Championships wrapped up in Las Vegas over the weekend. The spectacle came complete with thrills, tears -- and showgirls.
Around the Ringswas on-the-scene for the six-day tournament at The Orleans Hotel and Arena that began September 7.
The tournament featured performances by wrestlers from 99 countries in three different disciplines: men's Greco-Roman, men's freestyle and women's freestyle.
The 11th edition of the event went off without a hitch with over 800 matches throughout the tournament.
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