wrestling
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Off the Ropes Studio and the athleticism of wrestling
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Before entering the ring at the Registry Theatre in April for Off The Ropes Studio’s “The Masters of the Registry” event, “Roughhouse” Jeff Black took the microphone to vent his frustrations about the young students of his wrestling school refusing to take his mentorship seriously. After hearing this verbal onslaught, Poppa Squatz leapt into the…
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The wild west of the pro-wrestling world
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Pro-wrestling goes through phases, not only within the on-screen product but also within wrestling’s broader appeal in the mainstream. It may be hard to believe, but there was a time not long ago when wrestling went mainstream. The masses frequently discussed weekly wrestling episodes, sharing their thoughts on recent happenings in a fictitious wrestling universe.…
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AEW is the next great wrestling empire
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When people think about professional wrestling (rarely as that may be) three letters usually come to mind: WWE. World Wrestling Entertainment has long been the only major wrestling promotion in North America — and largely the rest of the world. This has been the case for decades but recently, a rival promotion has risen that…
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Why professional wrestling deserves more attention
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Pro wrestling is the greatest made-up sport that has ever existed. It’s fake, it’s exaggerated, it’s silly and sometimes pretty stupid — but it’s always entertaining. Unfortunately for me, a lifelong wrestling fan, sometimes I am taunted for my admiration for liking such an odd form of entertainment. And yes, it’s fake — very fake.…
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Kitchener author wins Governor General book award
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Local Kitchener author, Erin Bow, is headed to Canada’s capital as the recipient of a prestigious award, the Governor General’s Literary Award. The Governor General’s Literary Awards are one of the oldest standing awards in Canada and some of the most prestigious and celebrated in the literary realm. Each year, there are 14 recipients in…
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