GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. -- Minnesota wrestling legend Verne Gagne passed away Monday at age 89. Longtime AWA and WWE personality Gene Okerlund confirmed the news via his Twitter page saying, "Sad to hear ...

AWA founder Verne Gagne is a legendary figure in the world of pro wrestling, who trained Ric Flair, promoted Hulk Hogan, and did many other things during the days of territory wrestling to lay the ...

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MINNEAPOLIS -- During his glory days as a pro wrestler, Verne Gagne shared the spotlight with other burly men in trunks, guys with names like Killer Kowalski, Mad Dog Vachon, The Crusher and Baron Von ...

Verne Gagne was an American amateur and professional wrestler, football player, wrestling trainer, actor, tv host and wrestling promoter. He was the owner and promoter of the Minneapolis-based ...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former pro wrestling champion Verne Gagne won’t be charged in the death of a fellow dementia patient he attacked, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said Thursday. Freeman said ...

MINNEAPOLIS-- The Minnesota wrestling team honored its 2023-24 squad at its recent awards banquet. Senior Isaiah Salazar took home four awards to lead the team, including being named the J Robinson ...

MINNEAPOLIS -- Verne Gagne, one of professional wrestling's most celebrated performers and promoters, has died. He was 89. Gagne died Monday at his daughter's home in the Twin Cities area, according ...

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