Wrestling fighting its way back into Texas culture

University Wire | June 15, 2006| | Copyright

Jason Deuterman
University Wire
06-15-2006
(The Battalion) (U-WIRE) COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- The spandex-clad giant climbs into the ring; the crowd cheering his name, louder and louder with every breath. Yet as he takes his first step, there is no time to react as the ladder comes crashing down, broad-siding him in the face. The mat embraces his large body as he is knocked to the ground. The 300-plus crowd looks on at their champion with horror as the next competitor prepares to enter the ring.

As brutal as this may sound, it is only an average fight for the wrestlers of River City ...

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