Yes... legitimately Iranian and legitimately a former Olympian as well as a Pan-Am games gold medalist (after moving to the USA) as an amateur wrestler.

Drugs of all sorts -- crack, painkillers, etc -- and alcohol abuse are what make him act so crazed and loony. This documentary was filmed when he was sober, and it's a whole different person.


- bmeltzer

I will check that video out when I get home. It's really a shame to see what has become of wrestling icons like Scott Hall, Jake Roberts etc... I don't think people realize the type of lifestyle these guys live. On the road 300 days a year. People think because wrestling is "fake" that it's not taxing. Couldn't be further from the truth. The outcomes are scripted, but the physical aspect of professional wrestling is far from fake.

I wonder if John Stossel regrets asking David Schultz if wrestling was fake.

Have a look at the Sheik's pants at the 6:00 mark


- jmatchett383

Thats disturbing to say the least!

I will check that video out when I get home. It's really a shame to see what has become of wrestling icons like Scott Hall, Jake Roberts etc... I don't think people realize the type of lifestyle these guys live. On the road 300 days a year. People think because wrestling is "fake" that it's not taxing. Couldn't be further from the truth. The outcomes are scripted, but the physical aspect of professional wrestling is far from fake.

I wonder if John Stossel regrets asking David Schultz if wrestling was fake.
- PLindbergh31

Just because it's scripted doesn't mean these guys can't murder you with a flick of their wrists.

Thats disturbing to say the least!
- BiggE

He was REEAALLLY excited for the clutch.

Just because it's scripted doesn't mean these guys can't murder you with a flick of their wrists.
- jmatchett383

Yep. Imagine if a guy like Andre got his hands on someone? Forget about it.

Yep. Imagine if a guy like Andre got his hands on someone? Forget about it.
- PLindbergh31

He could literally crush a man with his hands

He could literally crush a man with his hands
- jmatchett383

Zac Rinaldo would knock him out with one punch!

Zac Rinaldo would knock him out with one punch!
- PLindbergh31

Who would you take in a fight? 12/13 Rinaldo or 08/09 Cote?

Who would you take in a fight? 12/13 Rinaldo or 08/09 Cote?
- jmatchett383

Wasn't Cote like 220-225? He's much bigger than Rinaldo. But then again Shelley is much bigger than Dereyk Engelland.

Wasn't Cote like 220-225? He's much bigger than Rinaldo. But then again Shelley is much bigger than Dereyk Engelland.
- PLindbergh31

He's got the size, but Rinaldo has quicker hands and I think is a better tactician.

He's got the size, but Rinaldo has quicker hands and I think is a better tactician.
- jmatchett383

Yeah. I never thought Cote was that good of a fighter. For whatever reason, Rinaldo is able to handle himself vs just about anyone.

He's got the size, but Rinaldo has quicker hands and I think is a better tactician.
- jmatchett383

I feel Rinaldo throws too much with his his head down which is why similar size guys like Mike Brown would eat him alive. He punches with good power, but technique could be better.

I love his willingness and intensity though

He's got the size, but Rinaldo has quicker hands and I think is a better tactician.
- jmatchett383

those hands sure dont show up with a stick in his hands.


AMIRIGHT?!?!?!

Kind of a funny/cool what if type piece here..

http://grantland.com/the-...ne-million-repercussions/

those hands sure dont show up with a stick in his hands.


AMIRIGHT?!?!?!
- stayinthefnnet

I hope you stub your toe in the middle of the night tonight after you get up to take an emergency poop because the Thai food you ate at the American restaurant gave you ebola's cousin Toilettebola (which gives you intense cramping and unimaginable poops) because they didn't properly prepare your food because the owner is a Flyers fan and you had on a Pens shirzey even though grown men shouldnt wear shirzeys and here I go being politically inccorect (and now grammatically) pissing people off because the world is so PC and what have you.

I hope you stub your toe in the middle of the night tonight after you get up to take an emergency poop because the Thai food you ate at the American restaurant gave you ebola's cousin Toilettebola (which gives you intense cramping and unimaginable poops) because they didn't properly prepare your food because the owner is a Flyers fan and you had on a Pens shirzey even though grown men shouldnt wear shirzeys and here I go being politically inccorect (and now grammatically) pissing people off because the world is so PC and what have you.
- jak521

I feel like the ultimate resulting pox wished upon me there in the form of the stubbed toe would be the least of my concerts in that situation.

The last 3 pages tell me we won last night.

The thread is always on tangents after a win.

The last 3 pages tell me we won last night.

The thread is always on tangents after a win.
- FlyersGrace

Very few appearances from 2real and Winning as well

nice game last night, it was very pleasing to watch and entertaining...coody had his best game imo thus far this year was nice to see him on the rush.

still cannot figure out what bschenn brings to the table though

nice game last night, it was very pleasing to watch and entertaining...coody had his best game imo thus far this year was nice to see him on the rush.

still cannot figure out what bschenn brings to the table though
- mydoglicks

B Schenn has played pretty well the last 3 games.

I feel like the ultimate resulting pox wished upon me there in the form of the stubbed toe would be the least of my concerts in that situation.
- stayinthefnnet

I wouldnt have anything to do with that other poop.... literally and figuratively

I watched it regularly in middle school. I would tape it if I couldn't watch it that night. My friend and I accidently taped over his little brother's Bar Mitzvah video. I'll never forget sitting down with his family to watch his brother's Haftorah only to press play and see X-Pac delivering a Bronco Buster.
- PhillySportsGuy

i appreciate this post.

I wouldnt have anything to do with that other poop.... literally and figuratively
- jak521

haha yeah certainly not.

B Schenn has played pretty well the last 3 games.
- MJL

He's been ok. But I won't cry if others get a shot next to G or if he gets traded.

I was thinking about this earlier and I figured I'd post since it's a slow day. My all time favorite and least favorite Flyers in line combos. Very fitting.

Favorites
LeClair - Lindros - Giroux
Gagne - Forsberg - Recchi
Richards - Briere - Simmonds
Kapanen - Primeau - Lappy

Pronger - Desjardins
Timonen - Johnsson
Pitkanen - Carle

Cechmanek
Boucher

Least favorites
Calder - Harry Z - Zherdev
Carcillo - Nodl - Asham
Eager - Rinaldo - Rosehill
Shelley - Boulerice - Tibbetts

Hatcher - Rathje
Lilja - Parent
Eminger - Walker

Leighton
Hackett