Sunday, May 19th, 2013

As much as wrestling can actually be called ‘reality’ television, a new reality wrestling show starring “little people” will air on truTV.  And the brawn behind the project is none other than Terry “The Hulk” Hogan.  According to RadarOnline:
The superstar pro-wrestler is taking on a new role in a TruTV reality show that’s in production [...]

We’re used to wrestlers always having something bad to say about potential opponents.  It keeps the allure.  It implies that the animosity and physical confrontations are actually real even though we know they’re not.  So when “Stone Cold” Steve Austin gave Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson a thumbs up regarding his return to the ring and [...]

Arizona State’s, Anthony Robles, has just won the National Wrestling Championship in the 125lb weight class.  What makes this feat a big deal?  Anthony only has one leg.  USA Today reports:
Born with one leg, Robles took the 125-pound title Saturday night with a 7-1 win over defending champion Matt McDonough of Iowa. Robles’ [...]

Health officials in West Virginia are reporting that wrestlers competing in the state high school tournament were exposed to herpes gladiatorum.  It’s also known as herpes rugbiorum or “scrumpox”.  No, I’m not making this up, those are the actual names.
The strain is common among athletes, particularly those in contact sports.  Hence the telling latin monikers.  [...]

Yeah, that’s right.  The name’s Stevo.  And if you’re less than 5′8″ and weigh under 150 lbs, don’t even think about getting on the mat with this guy.  As far as wrestling champions go, Stevo Poulin from Schuylerville, NY is on his way to being the best…and he’s only eight.

Check out this serious wrestling clinic [...]

Above: Iowa State wrestler Cassy Herkelman with her father Bill
Iowa high school wrestler, Joel Northup, has a problem.  He wants to be the best at his sport, but he’s not willing to take on girl to make that happen.  Two young women, Cassy Herkelman and Megan Black made Iowa history by qualifying for the state [...]

For a while there during the late 90s, I have to admit, I watched WWE wrestling.  It was usually Thursday nights before my weekly D&D game – yeah, that’s right punk.  Is there a problem?  And the one persona I have never and will never forget is “The Rock”.

Check out this video and the screaming, [...]