PRO WRESTLING
WWE star John Cena takes a stand against bullying 
Most people wouldn’t dare call chiseled WWE superstar John Cena any names, let alone “a bowl of Fruity Pebbles.” But in the lead up to their WrestleMania 28 “Once in a Lifetime” match Sunday in Miami, that’s exactly what The Rock told Cena he looked like. Instead of getting upset, Cena said he turned the situation around by contacting the cereal maker, now he’s on “three million boxes of the stuff.”
By John Carucci , April 01, 2012
WWE comes to Fargodome Saturday
The wrestling that will be on display this weekend is at least known for being able to get its audience invested in its characters and what happens to them, just like any other television show would. And WWE’s television program is undeniably popular.
By Sam Benshoof , January 18, 2012
Long past 'Killer' and 'Krusher' days, Stan Kowalski, 85, goes to mat for causes
The man who says he's met kings and dictators and was Ronald Reagan's guest at the president's California ranch is anything but bashful. And he's surely not the villain he once played in wrestling rings.
By Paul Levy , October 05, 2011
Wrestling star Randy 'Macho Man' Savage killed in car accident
Randy "Macho Man" Savage, the professional wrestler known for his raspy voice, the sunglasses and bandanas he wore in the ring and the young woman named Miss Elizabeth who often accompanied him, died in a car crash Friday in Florida. He was 58. Scroll down the article to see a video report on the death of Randy 'Macho Man' Savage.
By Associated Press , May 20, 2011
Olympic gold medalist-turned-pro-wrestler Angle arrested near Thompson, N.D.
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Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle, now a pro wrestler who's in Grand Forks for an event Friday night, was arrested after he reportedly was found drunk early Friday morning, sitting behind the wheel of a vehicle near Thompson, N.D., according to North Dakota Highway Patrol Capt. Kevin Robson.
March 25, 2011
Wrestling's McMahon, NBA's Bradley lose elections
Pro wrestling's Linda McMahon was taken down in Connecticut and two former NBA centers went before voters on an Election Day when sports and politics crossed paths.
By Fred Lief , November 03, 2010
Verne Gagne's granddaughter charged with sex with student
The granddaughter of former pro wrestler Verne Gagne is accused of having sex with a student while she was a teacher at Cretin-Derham Hall high school.
By Associated Press , December 03, 2009
OBIT: Lou Albano, 76, pro wrestling 'Captain' in 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun' music video
ith his trademark Hawaiian shirts, wiry goatee and rubber bands hung like piercings from his cheek, Lou Albano was an outsize personality who, in a career spanning nearly five decades, was known as much for his showmanship as for his talent in the ring.
By Associated Press , October 15, 2009
Wrestling CEO to seek GOP nod for U.S. Senate seat held by Dodd
Linda McMahon, 60, formally announced her candidacy this morning. She said Washington is ``out of control' and Sen. Christopher Dodd has ``lost his way and our trust.'
By Associated Press , September 16, 2009
Bad boy Lesnar entertains, but UFC isn’t laughing
North Dakota's Brock Lesnar is well on his way to becoming mixed martial arts’ biggest name. As he showed in UFC 100, he’s already its biggest jerk.
By Associated Press , July 12, 2009
OBIT: 'Playboy' Buddy Rose, 56, former Minnesota, WWF pro wrestler
"Playboy" Buddy Rose, a professional wrestler who gained national fame in the 1980s, has died at his home in Vancouver, Wash. He was 56.
By Associated Press , April 30, 2009
Coroner: Death of man, 97, reportedly pushed by Gagne a homicide
The Hennepin County medical examiner's office is calling the death of a 97-year-old man who was reportedly pushed by Minnesota wrestling legend Vern Gagne a homicide.
February 25, 2009
Wrestling legend Gagne implicated in death
Former wrestler, alleged victim were in Bloomington, Minn., memory loss care unitMinnesota wrestling legend Verne Gagne has been implicated in the death of a fellow nursing home resident, who died a few weeks after he was injured in an altercation with Gagne.
February 19, 2009
Doctor to late pro wrestler pleads guilty in drug case
The personal doctor to a professional wrestler who killed himself, his wife and their 7-year-old son in 2007 pleaded guilty today to illegally distributing prescription drugs to patients, one of whom died.
By Dionne Walker , January 29, 2009
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