By Josh Nason, WrestlingObserver.com As a follow-up to his appearances on Wrestling Observer Radio (here and here) last week, we are happy to report that Chris Hero indeed survived a three-hour+ gauntlet Sunday in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, for Smash Wrestling. He ran the gauntlet in order to raise money for ALS, successfully raising $3440 which … Continue reading "Chris Hero successfully runs the Infinity Gauntlet"

By Paul Fontaine, WrestlingObserver.com Welcome to tonight’s live coverage of Bellator MMA: Kimbo vs. Shamrock, kicking off on Spike TV at 9 PM EST. The main event is a fight that was supposed to happen nearly seven years ago when former UFC star Ken Shamrock battles mainstream star Kimbo Slice. This is the first MMA … Continue reading "Bellator MMA – Kimbo vs. Shamrock live results & recap: Michael Chandler returns, featherweight title fight"

By Brian Hoops, WrestlingObserver.com 1923 – In St. Louis, Missouri at the Polish Hall; Wladek Zbyszko defeated Ivan Orloff in 2 straight falls. Also, Jack Kelly defeated Barney Kuczma. (Wladek Zbyszko was billed as the World Greco-Roman wrestling champion). 1939 – In St. Louis; Warren Bockwinkel beat Swede Swenson, Joe Stecher defeated Joe Millich and … Continue reading "On this day in pro wrestling history (June 28): legendary Mankind vs. Undertaker Hell In A Cell match, Ken Shamrock vs. The Rock"

US and European airline regulators on Friday ordered emergency inspections within 20 days of nearly 700 aircraft engines similar to the one involved in a fatal Southwest Airlines engine blowout earlier this week, citing risks of a similar mishap. The directives by the US Federal Aviation Administration and the European Aviation Safety Agency for inspections of CFM56-7B engines, made … Continue reading "Europe orders emergency checks on engine type that exploded in fatal Southwest Airlines incident"

The 800-year-old heart of Dublin’s patron saint has been recovered by police, six years after it was stolen from a cathedral in the city. The relic – the heart of St Laurence O’Toole – was taken from Christ Church Cathedral in 2012. It has no monetary value but is "a priceless treasure" for the church, the cathedral’s Dean, the Very … Continue reading "Stolen heart of Dublin’s patron saint recovered six years after theft"

The British owner of a wildlife sanctuary in South Africa has been severely mauled by a lion he hand-reared from a cub in an attack witnessed and filmed by his tourist clients. Michael Hodge, who is 71, was attacked as he walked into the enclosure of the Marakele Animal Sanctuary’s star attraction, a male lion named Shamba. Video footage … Continue reading "British safari park owner attacked by lion after entering South Africa enclosure in front of tourists"

By Doug Wolter WORTHINGTON — Fresh off hip replacement surgery and after 17 years on the job as the Minnesota West Community and Technical College head wrestling coach, Bob Purcell looks like a new man. Maybe his national award has something to do with that. Just before the 2014 national tournament finals in Spokane, Wash., … Continue reading "Bluejays’ Coach Purcell honored by Man of the Year Award"

Andre The Giant is one of the greatest wrestlers of all time and he is even known as “The Eight Wonder Of The World.” Weeks prior to the premier of the documentary HBO and the WWE created about him, trailers were being shown. His documentary premiered not to long after and there was even a … Continue reading "Andre Docu Viewership, Details on Sammartino’s Viewing & Funeral"

Several Minnesota high school wrestlers were honored in the May 30th issue of Wrestling USA Magazine. 2014 Wrestling USA All-American Teams All-Americans Tommy Thorn – 126 pounds – Saint Michael-Albertville Seth Gross – 138 pounds – Apple Valley Larry Bomstad – 145 pounds – Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City Nathan Rose – 195 pounds – Sibley East Sam Stoll – … Continue reading "Minnesota wrestlers receive Wrestling USA Magazine recognition"

With the Greatest Royal Rumble event set to take place later today in Saudi Arabia, WWE has been attempting to pull out all the stops for the show over the past few weeks. Given that the show will be headlined by a 50-man Royal Rumble match, it makes sense that the company would go out … Continue reading "Shawn Michaels Turns Down GRR, Impact Departure, Undertaker News"