Category: The Sporting Connection

Translated ‘Kings of Wrestling’ a major contribution to wrestling history

Posted by Nathan Hatton | Sep 8, 2024 | Featured Home Page, Gary Howard Memorial Library, The Sporting Connection

If your reading goes a little further afield than wrestling history to include ‘aligned’ interests...

Wrestlers’ Court: Olympics a reminder to live in the moment

Posted by Jonathan Schwartz | Aug 9, 2024 | Opinion, The Sporting Connection

I am not an Olympics fan, but I live with someone who is. My wife particularly loves gymnastics,...

Jim McMillen found success in many fields

Posted by Richard Vicek | Aug 1, 2024 | Classics, Interviews, The Sporting Connection

In the professional wrestling world of the 1930s, one of the biggest box office draws was the...

Mark Henry a powerful A&E Biography

Posted by Gio Alvarez | Jul 21, 2024 | Documentary Reviews, Hollywood Headlock, The Sporting Connection

When approaching the A&E Biography, I was interested to see what else could be expanded upon...

Don Frye a man of few words, many accomplishments

Posted by Alex Podgorski | Jul 17, 2024 | Interviews, The Sporting Connection, Tragos/Thesz HOF

Don Frye has always been a man of action and not words; as such, don’t expect much of a speech...

Rousey’s ‘Our Fight’ might be best book on WWE’s machinations yet

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 15, 2024 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, The Sporting Connection

By now, a lot of the more salacious and condemning aspects of Ronda Rousey’s second...

WWE hires ESPN announcer

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Jul 9, 2024 | News, The Sporting Connection

The WWE is adding a new announcer to their team. The New York Post is reporting that ESPN...

Mayes McLain was a gridiron legend turned wrestling star

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jun 21, 2024 | Classics, Hollywood Headlock, The Sporting Connection

Editor’s note: Problematic language may remain in vintage quotations and has been kept to...

Ken Patera’s book is weighty and ribald

Posted by Caleb Smith | Jun 18, 2024 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, The Sporting Connection

Ken Patera is a unique figure in the microcosm of professional wrestling. He seems to always be...

Khans embroiled in own ‘Plane Ride From Hell’ lawsuit

Posted by Slam Wrestling | May 27, 2024 | News, The Sporting Connection

The Shahid Khan owned Jacksonville Jaguars, of which Tony Khan holds an executive position, are...

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