Star wrestler says he feels 'absolutely free' after heading home over pay dispute with WWE chairman Vince McMahon.

The tragic reality about the final stages of former wrestling star Chyna's life has been revealed by her manager.

One of the pioneers in women's pro wrestling in the late 1990s and early 2000s - real name Joanie Laurer - has died.

Blind grappler Clinton Davies is fighting for a shot to compete on the world stage next year - and against athletes who can see.

Wayne Rooney put a WWE superstar firmly in his place, hitting him in front of thousands of fans.

Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan is continuing to plead with fans for their forgiveness after he was caught on tape using a racial slur, insisting the controversial comments were made at the "lowest point" of his life.

Hulk Hogan says WWE is still his "family".

There are goodies and baddies, set moves with exotic names, lashings of slapstick and massive overdoses of bravado.

Incredible photos of an IPW Impact Pro Wrestling event in Manurewa.

It was a tough slog to the top of wrestling entertainment for two lads who became the most famous sardine-eating, head-licking larrikins of all time.

The Cricket World Cup is a life changing event for young and old. It will be remembered fondly for many decades to come.

Start arm-swinging: Kiwis Luke Williams and Butch Miller awarded professional wrestling's highest accolade.

While other children are playing video games or going the movies, one group of young Aucklanders are spending their school holidays learning to be professional stunt wrestlers.

Two burglars decided to rob the wrong person when their attempted housebreak was foiled by former WWE world heavyweight champion Daniel Bryan.

Luke, of New Zealand's legendary Bushwhackers, headlined the Impact Pro Wrestling event 'Rival Turf' in Auckland.

Bushwhacker Luke is one half of New Zealand's most successful wrestling duo. Last weekend, he returned to Auckland to be honoured at an Impact Pro Wrestling event. With upcoming star Travis Banks, and New Zealand heavyweight champion Kingi, Luke tells nzherald.co.nz what it takes to wrestle here and overseas.

A federal judge has ruled that a snippet of Hulk Hogan's recently released sex tape can stay online - for now.

Hulk Hogan insists he "never laid a hand" on his ex-wife following her domestic abuse claims.

Frank Liew discovers the history and hysteria of a Tokyo sumo wrestling tournament.

A quick word with WWE diva Eve, a beauty among the many brawny and beefy beasts of the American wrestling roadshow coming to town next month.