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Wrestling Star Helps Raise Money for Family of Late Sheriff

Bob DeSantis met the late Sheriff Gary Clark soon after he moved from Florida to Caldwell County. DeSantis was shocked when he learned Clark died from cancer on Feb. 2. He knew ... Read More

Massive Lineman Fought Cancer

Ernie Ladd, the 6-foot-9, 325-pound colossus of the Chargers' defensive line of the early 1960s, died yesterday in Franklin, La., where he was serving as a pastor. He was 68. H... Read More

Don't Push Me Around! Referee of the Year Demands Respect!

He's short. He wears thick glasses. And he's the authourity in the ring. When the 2006 Oklafan Referee of the year, Rob Justice, was called to take charge of the action during s... Read More

Goldberg Opportunity

Former pro wrestler Bill Goldberg acknowledges that many fans miss seeing him in the ring, but he says there are plenty of chances to see him in action elsewhere. "I do car sh... Read More

Mick Foley Interview Recap from Between the Ropes

On Wednesday night, March 7, hardcore legend and three time WWE Champion Mick Foley joined hosts Brian Fritz, Dickerman, and Vito DeNucci live on Between The Ropes on Central Flori... Read More

Big Cat's heart was as big as his body

Ernie "Big Cat" Ladd, remembered as both literally and figuratively larger than life, died Saturday night after a long bout with cancer. The former football and wrestling... Read More

Fans Turn Out to See Pro Wrestler

A dirty sock was his hero's signature career move, but on Sunday, a professional wrestling fan at Borders walked away with his hero's John Hancock on a toothbrush. "I was ... Read More

Cancer Claims "Big Cat" Ernie Ladd

Ernie "Big Cat" Ladd, who made his mark in the worlds of professional football and professional wrestling, passed away Sunday after a three-year battle with cancer. L... Read More

Professional wrestlers come to city

TORRINGTON - More than 1,000 people attended a sold-out pro wrestling show the middle school Saturday night to benefit the wife of a city police officer. "It was a great ev... Read More

Ernie Ladd: 1939-2007. Jesus Loves You...

I must admit that I have been thinking a lot of "The Big Cat" lately... Over the period of the last few years, I've had an opportunity to meet and get to know som... Read More

World Wrestling Star Comes for Book Signing

World Wrestling Entertainment Star Mick Foley took pictures with fans and signed his latest autobiography at Borders Bookstore in Hagerstown, MD. His book, "Hard Core Diar... Read More

Jerry Lawler Interview Recap

This week's 60 minute edition of JG's Radio Free Insanity is on the air and available in flash and for download right now at WorldWrestlingInsanity.com. This week's guest is the co... Read More

Ernie Ladd Passes Away

Ernie Ladd, a talented football player who made his name nationally as a wrestler, died overnight, according to family members. Ladd, 68, had battled cancer--first in his colon,... Read More

Mick Foley Interview Recap

On March 6th, Wrestling Weekly hosts Doc Young and Les Thatcher were joined by former WWE World Champion and New York Times best selling author, Mick Foley. Wrestling Weekly airs e... Read More

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