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Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Philly Wrestler ‘Living the Dream’ He’s Had Since Childhood

April 2, 2015

Contrary to the impression viewers might get from primetime television every Monday night, professional wrestling is not a self-sustaining job. Beyond the television screen are thousands of independent wrestlers across the country, each with their

A Special Report on John Perzel

Arts and Entertainment: Ring of Honor Commemorates 12 Years

March 11, 2014

Jay Briscoe has pile-driven almost every grappler to step between Ring of Honor’s ropes over the company’s past 12 years. Although he and his brother Mark have become the most decorated tag team in the

Lawncrest

Lawncrest: Pro Wrestler Turns to Stand-Up Comedy After Brain Surgery

March 28, 2012

James Goins, otherwise known as “Cory Kastle” to wrestling fans across the United States, was getting ready for one of his biggest shows ever when his life took a sudden turn for the worse. On

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