Category: The Sporting Connection

WWE tagging with Big 12 football

Posted by Bob Kapur | Nov 16, 2023 | News, The Sporting Connection

In a press released issued on Thursday, WWE and the Big 12 Conference announced a collaboration...

Before the Iron Claw: The origins of Fritz Von Erich

Posted by Steven Johnson | Oct 30, 2023 | Interviews, News, The Sporting Connection

Jack Adkisson was at a crossroads. He left college early despite his prowess as a discus thrower...

Russ Francis dies in plane crash

Posted by Greg Oliver | Oct 2, 2023 | Obituaries, The Sporting Connection

Russ Francis, who was both a Super Bowl-winning football player and a pro wrestler, has died in a...

Hometown honors Highlander Robbie

Posted by Greg Oliver | Sep 25, 2023 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, News, The Sporting Connection

It was a pretty special weekend for Derek Couch, who reached wrestling’s top tier in WWE as...

Bronko Nagurski book super… for the football

Posted by Greg Oliver | Sep 7, 2023 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, The Sporting Connection

Just as Bronko Nagurski was a two sport star, in football and pro wrestling, I came away with two...

Muhammad Ali joins WWE Champions

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Jul 31, 2023 | Grappling with Gaming, News, The Sporting Connection

He is floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee in WWE Champions. Muhammad Ali is joining...

Dan McDonald: The forgotten Canadian medalist

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 1, 2023 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Classics, The Sporting Connection

Competing in two Olympic Games is a special feat, and Toronto’s Dan McDonald did just that,...

‘Droz’ Darren Drozdov dies

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jun 30, 2023 | News, Obituaries, The Sporting Connection

Darren Drozdov, a football player turned pro wrestler, who was paralyzed during a match in October...

Mat Matters: Gibby’s wrestling love

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 11, 2023 | Opinion, The Sporting Connection

As the Toronto Blue Jays home opener approaches in the revamped Rogers Centre tonight, I know...

Darren McCarty to battle Bully on Impact

Posted by John Powell | Mar 25, 2023 | News, The Sporting Connection

NHL legend Darren McCarty will be looking for revenge on Impact this Thursday night. The a...

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