Jul 21 - By Associated Press
Police have detained a woman in the deaths of two professional wrestlers who were found drugged in a low-rent hotel in the Mexican capital, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Jun 25 - By Greg Bluestein, Associated Press Writer
A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that Hustler Magazine didn't have the right to publish decades-old nude photographs of the wife of wrestler Chris Benoit, who killed the woman and his young son before committing suicide two years ago.
May 12 - By Walter Putnam, Associated Press Writer
The personal doctor to a professional wrestler who killed himself, his wife and their 7-year-old son was sentenced to 10 years in prison Tuesday for illegally prescribing painkillers and other drugs to patients.

Apr 2 - By Paige Newman, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
If tonight’s “CSI” seemed reminiscent of “The Exorcist,” it’s because the director of that famous film, William Friedkin, directed the episode. It was easy to see his touches in the scary opening victim-stalking scene and in the creepy ritual. We may not have gotten a “French Connection”-style car chase, but he kept those wrestling scenes pretty lively. Happy 200th, “CSI”!
Mar 20 - By Associated Press
Arizona State sophomore Anthony Robles has lost in the semifinals of the NCAA wrestling tournament.
Mar 14 - By Associated Press
Authorities say former professional wrestler Andrew Martin, who was known as "Test" and "The Punisher" to fans, has died at his Tampa home. He was 33.
Mar 12 - By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Writer
No charges will be filed against an elderly former pro wrestling champion in the death of a fellow dementia patient whom he attacked, prosecutors said Thursday.
Mar 5 - By Associated Press
A former pro wrestler suffering from Alzheimer's disease who apparently attacked an elderly fellow resident at the nursing home where they lived assaulted residents at least twice in the months leading up to the clash, a newspaper reported Tuesday.
Feb 25 - By Associated Press
The death of a 97-year-old man who was reportedly pushed by former pro wrestling star Verne Gagne (GAHN'-yuh) has been called a homicide.

Feb 25 - By Thomas J. Sheeran, Associated Press Writer
Terence Haynes kept alive a decades-old dream by shedding 200 pounds and earning a spot to wrestle against collegians half his age.
Feb 19 - By Tom Hays, Associated Press Writer
The actor who played a steroid dealer in the Oscar-nominated film "The Wrestler" was charged Thursday with being the real thing: Authorities arrested him in a large steroid bust that culminated in a violent chase.

Feb 4 - By Michael Ventre, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Most observers of the Academy Awards probably remember “It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp” from the 2005 film “Hustle & Flow” as representing either the nadir of the Oscar best song category — or as evidence that voters from the music branch are open-minded and have eclectic tastes.
Jan 29 - By Dionne Walker, Associated Press Writer
The personal doctor to a professional wrestler who killed himself, his wife and their 7-year-old son in 2007 pleaded guilty Thursday to illegally distributing prescription drugs to patients, one of whom died.

Dec 16 - By Alonso Duralde, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
To look at Mickey Rourke’s face is to see a road map of bad decisions. Who knew that the destruction of his beautiful mug — via boxing, plastic surgery and plain old hard living — would bring him to one of his greatest performances?

Dec 14 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
Talk about a comeback; Mickey Rourke returns from obscurity with a much-buzzed about performance as a washed up wrestler who wants a second chance in The former boxer obviously drew on his personal experience for the role, which may end up earning him an Oscar nomination. (Opens Dec. 17)
Aug 14 - By Associated Press
Former Pan American Games wrestling medalist Wilson Santiago Rojas was shot to death when he tried to prevent his cousin from being robbed inside a Santo Domingo electronics store.
Jul 21 - By Associated Press
A gathering for professional wrestlers at a suburban New York City restaurant ended with the arrest of a wrestler known as "The Sandman."
Jun 9 - By Associated Press
The personal doctor to a pro wrestler who killed himself, his wife and their 7-year-old son has pleaded not guilty to a new 175-count indictment charging him with conspiracy and improperly dispensing drugs.
May 29 - By Harry R. Weber, AP Business Writer
The personal doctor to a pro wrestler who killed himself, his wife and their 7-year-old son last year was charged Thursday in a new 175-count federal indictment with conspiracy and improperly dispensing drugs.

Apr 10 - By Associated Press
In a hot-pink Mohawk haircut and leotard to match, he pirouettes before taking down his muscle-bound enemies with a swift kick to the groin.
Mar 25 - By Associated Press
A former wrestler was found dead in his home after suffering an apparent accidental drug overdose, his father said.
Nov 21 - By Associated Press
A federal jury on Wednesday convicted a former pro wrestler known as "Hardbody Harrison" of charges that he kept eight women as sex slaves in his two north Georgia homes.
Nov 19 - By Harry R. Weber, AP Business Writer
A doctor for a pro wrestler who killed his family and himself wants a judge to ease his bail conditions so he can work while fighting charges of overprescribing medication.

Oct 8 - By Harry R. Weber, AP Business Writer
The amount of testosterone prescribed to pro wrestler Chris Benoit far exceeded the normal amount for a hormone disorder he was purportedly being treated for, federal prosecutors said in new court papers.

Jul 17 - By Associated Press
Pro wrestler Chris Benoit had more than 10 times the normal level of testosterone in his system when he killed his wife and young son and hanged himself, but investigators could not say if it played a role in the killings.