wrestling

In Mexico, The Crowd Loves To Hate Pro Wrestler Who Plays Trump Supporter

4:30pm February 07, 2017

by James Fredrick

For Sam Polinsky, a Pittsburgh wrestler who performs as a loud Trump supporter, the enraged reaction his character elicits from Mexican audiences is exhilarating. He aspires to be Mexico's Hulk Hogan.

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Actor Aamir Khan plays former wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat, training his on-screen daughters in the art of wrestling, in the film Dangal.

Unexpected Heroines Of An Indian Box Office Hit: Female Wrestlers

11:29pm January 20, 2017

by Julie McCarthy

'Dangal" is a Disney film that tells the story of India's Phogat wrestling family. It's broken the record for ticket sales for a Hindi language film. And it's in theaters in the U.S. too.

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Sakshi Malik takes a break in the gym where she trains.

The Irony And The Ecstasy Of India's First Medalist In Rio Olympics

5:33pm August 18, 2016

by Chhavi Sachdev

Sakshi Malik — a 23-year-old woman from a patriarchal state — wrestled her way to a bronze medal.

Neetu trains nearly 8 hours a day at a wrestling facility in Rohtak, India. Her coach says, "She doesn't take a break for even one minute."

A Child Bride At 13, She's Turned Herself Into A Prize-Winning Wrestler

9:38am April 23, 2016

by Julie McCarthy

On the wrestling mat, this young woman from an unassuming Indian village fights back against patriarchy and prejudice.

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Sumo wrestlers serve up chanko-nabe at Musashigawa Sumo Stable in 2007 in Osaka, Japan.

Sumo Breakfast Of Champions: Bowls And Bowls Of Clay Pot Stew

3:17pm August 07, 2015

by Abbie Fentress Swanson

Many sumo wrestlers adhere to a rigid diet centered around a traditional Japanese dish called chanko-nabe. Champions say they count on the stew's balanced nutrition paired with lots of rice to win.

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper, clad in his trademark kilt, speaks in 2009 at the WrestleMania 25th anniversary press conference at Hard Rock Cafe in New York City. Piper fought in the main bout at the first WrestleMania in 1985, losing a tag-team match to Hulk Hoga

Sports

Professional Wrestling World Mourns Longtime Star 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper

11:51pm July 31, 2015

by Christopher Dean Hopkins

The Canadian entered the WWF as a villain and fought Hulk Hogan and Mr. T in the first Wrestlemania event. The career gave the often-bekilted grappler many chances to show off his bagpipe skills.

Wrestler Dusty Rhodes, The American Dream, Has Died

5:37pm June 11, 2015

by Bill Chappell

A veteran of hundreds of matches during his wrestling career, Rhodes acted as a stand-in for the common man, pitting his bulldog physique against chiseled rivals such as Ric Flair.

WWE fighter Bray Wyatt, "The Eater Of Worlds," jumps on fighter "Dean Ambrose."

Former WWE Fighters Suing Over Alleged Brain Damage

7:12pm January 23, 2015

by Jasmine Garsd

The wrestlers say World Wrestling Entertainment downplayed dangers in the ring. The WWE says it has "never concealed any medical information related to concussions."