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Cradle Gear's Interview Archive Update click titles for links Audio Interview: Eddie Goldman Jun 18, 2014 06:53 pm Eddie Goldman read more      Video Interview: Jake Roberts Jun 18, 2014 03:37 pm Aurelian Smith, Jr.[5] (born May 30, 1955) is a semi-retired American professional wrestler, the son of former wrestler Aurelian "Grizzly" Smith. He is best known by his ring name of Jake "The Snake" Roberts, and often brought snakes into the ring, most famously a python named Damien. Roberts was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by Diamond Dallas Page on April 5, 2014. Roberts is best known for his two stints in the World Wrestling Federation. He wrestled in the National Wrestling Alliance in 1983, World Championship Wrestling in 1992, and the Mexico-based Asistencia Asesoría y Administración between 1993 and 1994 and again in 1997. He appeared in Extreme Championship Wrestling during the summer of 1997, and made appearances for read more      Video Interview: Alex Clemsen Jun 18, 2014 03:25 pm Mizzou head wrestling coach Brian Smith announced the addition of head assistant coach Alex Clemsen to his coaching staff today, June 13. A native of Moberly, Missouri, Clemsen returns to Columbia after five years as the head wrestling assistant coach at the University of Virginia. "I've known Alex for a long time, going back to my first years at Mizzou when he came to our camps," head coach Brian Smith said. "I've watched him compete, very successfully, at the collegiate level and I've watched him grow as a coach, first at Oregon State then at the University of Virginia. I also had the opportunity to mentor him through the NWCA Leadership Academy, and he has really matured into one of the elite coaches in the nation. Not only that, read more      Takedown Radio June 14, 2014 Jun 14, 2014 03:34 pm Hour 1 Hour 2 Interviews Mark Palmer Steve Garland Joel Allen Kerry McCoy Scott Goodale Chris Bono read more      Video Interview: Noel Thompson Jun 13, 2014 08:04 pm Noel has been selected by Fila to run for 1 of the 6-8 seats that will be available on the Fila Bureau. Fila is the international governing body of the sport of wrestling. Noel was born in Kingston Jamaica and serves as the Secretary General of the sport of Jamaica and on the Board of Trustees of the United States Olympic and Para Olympic Foundation which funds Team USA. With his background in Leadership in Wrestling as Club Leader, Team Leader, Board Member and Athlete Noel will be able to help create wrestling culture in the nation of Jamaica along with his fellow board members. Which will bring all the benefits that the sport of wrestling bring self discipline. comrade and sportsmanship. Noel will help bring Marketa read more      Video Interview: Jeff Breese Jun 13, 2014 06:10 pm Buena Vista University Director of Athletics Christyn Abaray has announced the hiring of Jeff Breese as its new head wrestling coach. Breese takes over for Sevond Cole, who had held the position for the last six years. "I am excited to have Coach Jeff Breese joining our department as the new head wrestling coach," says Abaray. "Jeff brings with him his experience competing at the Division I level and coaching at both Divisions I and III levels, from upstarting a program to training All-Americans. Knowing we are here to develop future leaders, Jeff has shown that he sees the holistic development of the student-athletes as the main priority. I am thrilled to have him on board and look forward to the growth of our wrestling program." read more      Wrestling fans- Click here: to Watch the Latest Episode of TDRTV.  Click here: to Listen to the Latest Radio Episode. Check your TV Guide for showtimes, our side column for local listings.

Japanese Grand Prix Tournament Put On Hold Til Mid July

It was released last night that the highly anticipated Japanese no-holds barred full contact fighting tournament has been postponed until July 21.  The reason for the postponement is because Japan’s own and tournament favorite Ikuhisa Minowa had sustained a rotator cuff injury during training. 

 

Mark Buckton of the Japanese Times reported that the tournament was put on hold because Minowa has been the biggest draw in recent years, and a major player in terms of bringing top corporate and ‘made’ men from around the world to the prestigious tournament.

 

This tournament is held in the highest regard of its kind as inside resources claim there will be some of the biggest multi-millionaire tycoons and various underground players present.  It is comparative to providing an entertainment allure of “Mardi Gras” for the two week fight period.

 

Unlike traditional tournaments held across the world, the Japanese Grand Prix features top fighters from various disciplines, each competing in a 3 fight, single elimination tournament where the final two fighters will compete for an estimated purse of $1 million. 

 

Although a complete list of competing fighters is yet to be disclosed, at this time we have been told that representing France is renowned Savate champion Miletic; from the United States, world bare knuckle boxing champion Gunn; from Argentina, Muay Thai champion Bosch, and countless other fighters to be named later.

 

This event has received international recognition as it is a giant forum for some of the best fighters in the world, competing on the grand stage in a winner take all tournament. 

 

In addition to the purse, the winner of the Japanese Grand Prix champion will be deemed “Full Contact Champion of the World”, and have availability to enter any pro fighting tournament within the 2012 calendar year.

 

The 2012 Grand Prix tournament will be held from July 20-31 at the Yokohama Areana in Kawasaki.