Nick Busick may have most-famously portrayed a growling, stomping, cigar-smoking “Bully” on World Wrestling Federation (WWF) television, but that’s the only showboating he has ever done. In a strong, genuine and authentic voice, Nick Busick wants his fans to know that he is not looking for empathy in announcing that he has esophageal cancer. He’s battled tougher opponents in and out of the squared circle, and in no way feels he is a victim of this disease. “More than anything, I want everyone ... Read More
The squared circle: Sammartino honored his champion on Mother’s Day
Wrestling legend Bruno Sammartino made the rounds prior to Mother’s Day, championing the uncontested World Champion of his life, his late mother, Emilia. As Sammartino tells the story, his mother frequently took day-long journeys from the mountains, high above Pizzoferrato, Italy into town below in a search for food. Bruno, his older brother Paul and sister Mary oftentimes didn’t know if she would make the 24-hour trip back. The small Italian town had fallen under the control of Germany and ... Read More