| Wrestling 101: the indie scene Hopes and dreams. They can make a person do strange things. None stranger than trying to become a professional wrestler. Of the thousands of grapplers aspiring to reach the big time -- World Wrestling Entertainment -- the chances are less than minimal he or she will land on one of WWE's three weekly, primetime television shows. miamiherald.com |
Grandmother of 'The Rock,' promoter Veteran pro-wrestling promoter Leah Maivia -- widow of ''High Chief'' Peter Maivia and grandmother of Dwayne ''The Rock'' Johnson -- died Sunday at her (South Florida) Davie home of a heart attack. She was 77. miamiherald.com |
Big Ben on WWE Raw Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback Ben Roethlisberger takes control of WWE Monday Night Raw on the USA Network live at 9 p.m. EST/8 p.m. CST on Oct. 5 from the Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. miamiherald.com |
Lashley to debut for Strikeforce in South Florida Bobby Lashley, a TNA pro wrestling star and former WWE champ, has signed a multi-year agreement with Strikeforce, and he will make his debut for the stellar MMA promotion on Saturday, Jan. 30 at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise. miamiherald.com |
WWE to honor South Florida student-athletes World Wrestling Entertainment and The Miami Herald are joining forces to recognize three South Florida youngsters who display very good or improved grades in school along with a positive attitude, good character and sportsmanship. miamiherald.com |