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Who Knew Wrestling Could Be So Violent?
Iowa won the Division I wrestling championship yesterday, but not without a little drama, a little disappointment, and a little controversy. Oh, and a porn star....

Mickey Rourke Loves Being In Russia
Mickey Rourke, ever in character, at the premiere of The Wrestler in Moscow today. I don't often advocate this, but look what Mickey's doing at crotch level....

Whatever You Do, Don't Let Go
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap....

And Here's Another Wrestler Whose Life Suddenly Has More Meaning Thanks To Mickey Rourke
Mickey Rourke's performance in "The Wrestler" has not only been a boon for his personal acting career, but it's also helped freelance writers and broken-down wrestlers everywhere stay afloat....

Now With Even More Rick Majerus!
If you have a chubby fetish or simply like your sports in extra-large helpings, here's the blog for you. (NSFW banner ad) [Chubby Sports]...

The Rather Sad Tale Of Minnesota Wrestling Icon Verne Gagne
Verne Gagne, an 82-year-old wrestling legend who feuded with Hulk Hogan and was an all-conference football player at the University of Minnesota, is being investigated in the death of his 97-year-old roommate....

It's Official: Baseball Is Worse Than Professional Wrestling
Well, that's if you listen to former Minnesota Governor and feather-boa'd wrestler, Jesse "The Body" Ventura, who wondered why the Feds aren't going after Bud Selig like they did Vince McMahon....

Actually, That Bronze Isn't Looking So Bad Right About Now
Sweden's Ara Abrahamian, who tossed away his Olympic bronze medal in disgust because he thought he had been cheated out of the gold, now, um, wants the bronze back. [The Local]...

Naked Nebraska Wrestler Doing Just Fine At New School
Remember those Nebraska wrestlers who occasionally liked to take their clothes off for gay porn sites? It turns out that they also like to wrestle! One of them is pretty good at it, too....

Roberto Alomar's Accuser, Ilya Dall, Is A Pro Arm Wrestler?
According to this article in The Village Voice, Ilya Dall of Whitestone, Queens is “an impressive female arm wrestler.” Or at least she once was....

Chris Jericho Vs. Canadian Chick In The Parking Lot ... It's On!
Pro wrestling is great, if you're 12. Otherwise it's kind of pointless ... unless the action is occurring in a parking lot, and the wrestler is launching real haymakers at heckling female fans....

Um, Can This In Any Way Be A Good Idea?
Randy "The Ram" Robinson ... er, I mean Mickey Rourke, to participate in WWE's Wrestlemania 25 in Houston on April 5. His opponent? Possibly Chris Jericho. [Access Hollywood]...

Raise Your Hand If You Know The Lyrics To "Grab Them Cakes"
Writer with extremely large brain and embarrassing music collection does an amazingly thorough job analyzing the genius and nuances of "The Wrestling Album". [Mental Floss]...

Mickey Rourke And His Hair Net Get Oscar Nomination For 'The Wrestler'
Meanwhile, that Benjamin Button drivel gets the nod over Dark Knight, which really chaps my hide. [Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences]...

I Will Not Read A Pro Wrestling List Which Doesn't Include Sting
The Top 10 pro wrestlers of all time. I have no earthly idea why. [SunSentinel]...

Finish Your Anabolic Steroids Or There Will Be No Cartoons
Simply being hearty and cornfed is no longer enough of an edge for young Iowa athletes. Some dads feel that they've got to add a little something extra to their sons' morning Count Chocula....

Did Mickey Rourke Juice Up For 'The Wrestler'?
I saw The Wrestler on Sunday, the feel-good hit of 2009 that makes steroids fun again. And speaking of steroids, rumor has it that Mickey Rourke took a lot of them....

That's Not Even Allowed In Fake Wrestling
Springfield, Ohio’s Cody Fields takes a bite out of 140-pound opponent Justin Sloan. Well, 139 pounds now, judging by the size of those choppers. [News-Sun]...

Boys Squandering Easy Way To Get To First Base
North Carolina high school girls kicking boys' asses in wrestling. Hilarity ensues. [News & Observer]...

York College Being Sued for Giving Wrestlers Herpes
York College has been sued by three former wrestlers for letting a herpes type 1 carrier wrestle on the team and spreading his special gift to everyone....