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Old 03-12-2004, 08:51 AM   #1
Cerek the Barbaric
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Join Date: October 29, 2001
Location: North Carolina
Age: 62
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Do any of you remember an incident back in the early 1980's when a professional wrestler attacked a TV reporter who asked him if pro wrestling was all fake? The wrestler became very angry at the question and slapped the man in the side of the head with his open palm. The blow was strong enough to knock the reporter to the ground. When he stood back up, the wrestler hit him again with the other hand, knocking him to the ground a second time. The assault also caused some permanent hearing damage to the reporter, who filed suit against the wrestler and his organization both.

This would have been around 1981-1983 and I've heard that the wrestler in question was either Hulk Hogan or Sid Vicious. Does anybody remember this incident? If so, who was the wreslter - and more importantly - can you tell me where I could find video of the actual interview. Since this was a fairly significant event as wresltling was beginning to experience a new surge of popularity, I would guess the vides HAS to be archived somewhere on the internet.

Any help would be appreciated.
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