John Smith Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I remember watching Verne wrestle with the Bruiser, Crusher, Baron von Raschke and others. Pro wrestling legend, 82, investigated in nursing-home roommate's deathFebruary 19, 2009 10:31 AM | 21 Comments Former pro wrestling star Verne Gagne, a legend of the sport's golden era in the 1950s and '60s who frequently wrestled in Chicago, is under investigation in Minnesota in connection with the death of a fellow nursing-home resident, TwinCities.com is reporting. Police said Gagne, 82, threw his roommate, Helmut R. Gutmann, 97, to the floor on Jan. 26, breaking his leg and injuring his head, according to KMSP-TV. Gutmann was treated for his injuries, but was later rehospitalized, the station said, and died Saturday. The men lived at Friendship Village, a care facility for people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Both had Alzheimer's-related dementia, the station said. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 maybe he was taking shit about how bad Greg was in the ring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JUDE Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I'm suprised he didn't just hire the Iron Sheik to take him out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I'm suprised he didn't just hire the Iron Sheik to take him out.I once did the camel clutch on my brother and almost broke his back. He still cries about it today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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