10 Ridiculous Wrestling News Stories You Won't Believe

There's no business like the wrestling business!

Even if you completely adore it, nobody can deny that the professional wrestling business is pretty darn wacky. The industry itself is almost set-up to be bonkers, which only heightens the appeal for many people! Attracting life's more colourful characters has long been a hallmark of wrestling - where else would one experience people with stage names like Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, The Ultimate Warrior, or even more modern examples like Dolph Ziggler? There's something seriously endearing about the fact that the grappling world lures such figures into its clutches, and that resonates over to the fans. Wrestling fans are looked upon by the rest of the world as a curious breed - whilst highly critical of the thing we love, we're also fiercely loyal should anybody from the 'outside' attack it. It's a strange brew indeed, but a wonderful one. Pro wrestling has been no stranger to controversy over the years. The age old debate of whether or not the in-ring action is 100% legit may be dead now, but that didn't stop a wrestler by the name of David Schultz from slapping the hell out of a news reporter - John Stossel - in the 1980s for daring to question how real wrestling is. Such news stories are part and parcel with wrestling, and almost come with the territory, but what are some of the most unique and bizarre stories to emerge from the business down throughout the years? Some of these will have your head spinning, others will have you laughing, and some will have you wondering which one is more wacky, wrestling or the real world.
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