Plum enjoyed a successful career until she had a long string of injuries. and it was worth doing the studies." While it cannot be proven definitively, it is possible that brain damage led to the wrestler's homicidal and suicidal actions. He told him, "I thought brain injuries may have played a role in what happened. According to ABC News, Chris Nowinski of the Sports Legacy Institute got in touch with Michael Benoit, Chris Benoit's father. Rather, he was the strong, silent type, a straight shooter who won the fans' respect by virtue of his work in the ring, sans gimmicks." At the time of his death in 2007, he was beloved by fans around the world, but that love turned to disgust when it was revealed that Benoit had died by suicide after murdering his wife, Nancy, who was also a wrestler, and his seven-year-old son, Daniel.įans, families, and colleagues had a hard time reconciling the family man, friend, and hero they once knew with the man who could commit such a treacherous crime. According to the Calgary Herald, "Benoit was never a larger-than-life cartoon personality, like the famous Hulk Hogan. Think you could give the wrestler's a run for their money? Here's our guide to London's best alternative fitness classes.įind more weird and wonderful things to do in London this month with our May guide.In 2000, Benoit joined the WWF. The Greatest Show of Lucha Libre takes place at The Roundhouse on Saturday May 11.
‘The London School of Lucha Libre at the Resistance Gallery in Bethnal Green is without doubt the best place to learn and find out if you can make it in the ring.’ Where can Londoners learn more about Lucha Libre? They are not superheroes – we are!’ Cassandro El Exótico And cyclists who wear lycra and think they can run over anyone. Which type of London commuter would you want to chokeslam? It’s popular with male and female wrestlers and it’s a pain in the backside!’ Metallico ‘“La Tapatia” (Surfboard) because it’s old, authentic, exciting, fast and you feel on top of one another. We get Lucha Libre wrestlers’ takes on the capital Silver King
El Hijo del Santo, the world-famous ‘Silver Masked Man’, will be in attendance, as will Cassandro El Exótico, ‘The Liberace of Lucha Libre’. Go to see bad guys (‘rudos’), who employ underhand tactics to break the rules, and good guys (‘técnicos’), who use complex and spectacular moves to fly through the air and smack into each other at high speed.Ĭonsidered superheroes in Mexico, some of the country’s most famous Luchadores will be joining the over-the-top night of free-fighting. Now, the sport’s finest fighters are turning The Roundhouse into a Mexican arena worthy of the greatest Luchadores. Lucha Libre became a cultural phenomenon in Mexico in the early twentieth century (it’s the most popular sport in the country after football) and has since half-nelsoned hearts across the globe.
Forget WWE, this is Mexico’s version of pro-wrestling where masked fighters beat seven shades of burrito out of each other while dressed in flamboyant spandex. Get ready to feel a palpable energía in the air around Camden this week as it plays host to a night of high-flying manoeuvres, terrifying leg drops and tornillo twists.
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