| So you want to be a wrestler? Life of a wrestler on the independent circuit is an interesting journey. Local shows drawing small crowds with young wrestlers trying to gain experience and exposure list throughout the country. No big arenas, television cameras or paydays during this road trip. miamiherald.com |
Funk's corner: Remembering The Golden Greek John Tolos The preacher said, ``I now pronounce you man and wife; you may kiss the bride.'' Pastor Macready was standing in the ring with a packed house at the Amarillo Sports Arena in Texas. This was my first time to witness a marriage inside a pro wrestling ring. miamiherald.com |
Solie responsible for wrestling announcing greatness Since the late 1800s, professional wrestling has developed many high-profile stars, but one of the most well-known personalities ever wasn't even a wrestler. miamiherald.com |
WWE SmackDown scores high for MyNetwork WWE Friday Night SmackDown on Dec. 11 on MyNetwork TV equaled its highest HH rating of the season, tying the Oct. 2 season premiere.<p/> The 2.2 HH rating is a 10-percent increase over the previous week. SmackDown had 3.65-million viewers, and it was watched by more males, younger than 55, than any program on broadcast television. miamiherald.com |
WWE survives tough economy With millions of dollars of economic impact on the line, Miami city officials and representatives made a strong pitch for World Wrestling Entertainment's pay-per-view Super Bowl -- WrestleMania 27 in 2011 -- but Atlanta won that battle. miamiherald.com |