The billionaire wrestling fan bankrolling an Olympic dream

The billionaire wrestling fan bankrolling an Olympic dream

He was a university champion as a young man in Canada and now Jack Cowin wants to help Australian wrestlers win a medal in Paris.

  • byRoy Masters

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WA premier pleads with The Rock to visit Perth this weekend

WA premier pleads with The Rock to visit Perth this weekend

The state stands ready to assist The Rock in making “magic” happen and provide logistical support,so he can respond to “outrageous trash talk,” says its premier.

  • byHamish Hastie
I don’t care if you think wrestling is fake. The WWE’s storytelling is insane
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Opinion

I don’t care if you think wrestling is fake. The WWE’s storytelling is insane

Australia’s about to host its biggest WWE event ever – Elimination Chamber at Perth’s Optus Stadium on Saturday – and I,for one,welcome our new wrestling overlords.

  • byRoby D'Ottavi
Wrestling icon Vince McMahon resigns from WWE after sex-trafficking claims

Wrestling icon Vince McMahon resigns from WWE after sex-trafficking claims

The resignation of the most recognisable face at WWE for decades came a day after lawsuit accusing him of serious sexual misconduct.

Power,endurance,skill and flexibility:Life as a sumo

Power,endurance,skill and flexibility:Life as a sumo

Sumo wrestling has landed in Sydney,and there’s more to it than you might think.

  • byJonathan Drennan
Wrestling royalty set to rock Perth in WWE blockbuster

Wrestling royalty set to rock Perth in WWE blockbuster

Recently returned WWE superstar CM Punk is heading to Perth for the Asia-Pacific exclusive Elimination Chamber at Optus Stadium next month.

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The Magic Ticket:A free pass to the best moments in Sydney sporting history
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City life

The Magic Ticket:A free pass to the best moments in Sydney sporting history

Willy Wonka gave out Golden Tickets,but we’ve handed out Magic Tickets to give our journalists the Christmas gift of a free pass to any sporting event ever held in Sydney.

Japan’s latest export is a mad fusion of women’s wrestling and fashion

Japan’s latest export is a mad fusion of women’s wrestling and fashion

Sukeban athletes combine theatrical,hard-hitting punches and clever defences with fashion to tell a story with their moves and costumes.

  • byKatie Van Syckle andAlyson Krueger
‘WA’s worst-kept secret’:Perth’s Optus Stadium lands major WWE event

‘WA’s worst-kept secret’:Perth’s Optus Stadium lands major WWE event

YouTube star Logan Paul could be set to return to Perth as the state government confirmed long-held speculation US World Wrestling Entertainment would bring its ‘Elimination Chamber’ to Optus Stadium.

  • byJesinta Burton
From the Archives,1974:Andre the Giant is a mighty big crowd puller

From the Archives,1974:Andre the Giant is a mighty big crowd puller

A genial 28-year-old Frenchman named Andre,better known as Andre the Giant,laced up his wrestling boots for a special night at the Hordern Pavilion in 1974.

  • byJames Cunningham
Women of wrestling:Stamina,strength and the ability to lift a human over your head

Women of wrestling:Stamina,strength and the ability to lift a human over your head

Forget GLOW:these women of wrestling come in all shapes and sizes,and their performances are dangerous and entertaining.

  • byMelinda Houston