Benjamin’s Rise To The Top
By Mike Mooneyham July 31, 2005 Second of three parts To current WWE sensation Shelton Benjamin, Ron Donlick has been a coach, role model, best friend and father figure, all rolled into one. But it’s just part of the job for the longtime Mount Pleasant resident and new Berkeley High School wrestling coach. Most of [...]
A Better Road For Benjamin
By Mike Mooneyham July 24, 2005 First of three parts Every youngster needs someone to look up to. Someone who guides them through difficult times, someone who teaches them right from wrong, someone who cares enough to make a difference in their lives. Ron Donlick, new head wrestling coach at Berkeley High School, was just [...]
Wrestling Set For Sizzling Summer
By Mike Mooneyham July 17, 2005 The wrestling world is heating up faster than the waters along our coast. Firings, hirings and controversial angles have marked the business in recent weeks, and all signs point to a sizzling summer for the industry. Matt Hardy’s worked shoot last week on Raw was reminiscent of the late [...]
Book Explores World Of Tag Teams
By Mike Mooneyham July 10, 2005 They say two is better than one, and if you don’t believe it, check out the latest pro wrestling tome to hit the bookshelves. “The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Tag Teams” takes an enjoyable and scholarly look at one of the sport’s most colorful dimensions. Tag teams [...]
Angle: Flair Greatest Ever
By Mike Mooneyham July 3, 2005 Kurt Angle recently made it known that working with Ric Flair was on the short list of things he wanted to do before he retired. Monday night he got his wish. “I was so happy to have wrestled Shawn Michaels, because I think he is by far the best [...]