10 Wrestling Facts We Didn't Know Last Week (Feb 3)
Learn what Charles Robinson went through during Royal Rumble main event.
Growing up in Marieville, a small Canadian city just east of Montreal in the province of Quebec, Kevin Owens spoke French as his first language. A chance encounter with pro wrestling changed all that, though. A fascinating story pins down this week's article and reveals how the then-WWF helped Owens learn English.
Other facts revolve around the likes of Sgt. Slaughter, Marty Jannetty, 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper and even AJ Lee. The former WWE Divas Champion had a truly compelling upbringing, making for one story you definitely don't want to miss.
Elsewhere, there's also an in-depth look at the WWE Title bout between AJ Styles and John Cena from the recent Royal Rumble pay-per-view. That bruising encounter didn't only affect the wrestlers; referee Charles Robinson also sustained some damage as the match was in full flow. Unfortunately for the official, there was no long term damage.
Tales of mental illness, freak injuries, pre-match rituals and personal goals aplenty permeate this list.
As we do every time this week, let's delve deep into the internet and look at the facts...
10. Pat Patterson Pressed Shawn Michaels On Using A Superkick
The career of one Shawn Michaels could have been very different, had he not been able to rely on his patented Sweet Chin Music move. That Superkick is now synonymous with Michaels; even when performed by others, the kick acts as little more than a tribute to the Heart Break Kid's own use of the move.
Speaking on the Sam Roberts Wrestling podcast, a reflective Michaels recalled one conversation with Pat Patterson that changed the course of his singles career. Breaking free from long-time tag partner Marty Jannetty, the fresh-faced villain embarked on his own rise up the rankings.
Desperate to use a Teardrop Suplex as his main finishing hold, Michaels was cornered by Patterson and asked to start using the Superkick more often. Patterson believed the kick was more impactful than the Suplex, something that's hard to argue due to the suddenness of the strike.
Although initially not keen, the impressionable Michaels was willing to try anything he could to get over and draw attention. Establishing that kick as his main move worked wonders for the man, and it was all down to Pat Patterson's perseverance.