Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Pro Wrestling: DDP a Decade Later

Diamond Dallas Page provides rare proof that there can be life after pro wrestling.

The 54 year old former World Championship Wrestling heavyweight champion spends his time spreading the word about his workout regimen called "YRG" or "Yoga for Regular Guys."

Page, along with ex-wife and business partner Kimberly Page, demonstrated one of the workouts to a group of attendees recently at the Promolast wrestling convention in Atlanta, Georgia.

 

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Sunday, May 30, 2010

PCW Episode 5: Konkrete Gorillaz

Promoted as the scariest tag team in professional wrestling, the Konkrete Gorillaz evoke a divisive image and an "in your face" approach to deliver their message.

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Sunday, May 16, 2010

Competitive Eating: Hot Dog Qualifier

Ever wonder what it takes to get invited to the 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest on Coney Island?

With the Hot Dog Eating Championship on the horizon, title hopefuls descend on Newnan, Georgia to earn a coveted spot in the competition.  By devouring 28 hot dogs in 10 minutes, Tim "Gravy" Brown grabs a place in the "Super Bowl of Competitive Eating" at Coney Island coming up on the 4th of July where he will challenge the likes of Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi.

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Saturday, May 15, 2010

PCW Episode 4: The Goth Saga

Controversy follows the wrestler known as "Goth."

Second generation wrestler Logan Price joins the Platinum Championship Wrestling stable but not without a measure of resistance.

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Monday, April 19, 2010

PCW Episode 3: Referee Authority

The importance of a good referee can not be overstated in Platinum Championship Wrestling.  Stephen Platinum explains why he thinks his top ref, Duke Korey, is the best in the business and why his organization uses officials in ways that are different than WWE, TNA, and others.

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Sunday, April 11, 2010

Augusta: Dennis Walters Golf Show

Dennis Walters combines golf and life lessons in a traveling show that spans more than three decades.  A trip to Augusta the week of the Masters helped raise more than $10 thousand in conjunction with a charity golf tournament.  The money will assist the Walton Foundation in funding camp and golf programs for disadvantaged children.

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Monday, April 5, 2010

PCW Episode 2: TNA Invasion

PCW has crowned its first heavyweight champion but Stephen Platinum is concerned about the inevitable lull following such a big event. He brings in former TNA star “Consequences Creed” to bring a spark to the show. The stakes increase as Platinum tries to position the promotion for a television distribution deal.

Posted via web from Dan Sheldon