Editor’s note: This column originally appeared on http://slam.canoe.ca and was written by Patric Laprade.
On Sunday, the world of amateur wrestling breathed a sigh of relief as the International Olympic Committee voted to reinstate the sport to its roster. Given the rich history of amateur stars turning professional, it was only natural for a few to speak their minds.
“It was a huge mistake. How a founding sport could not be part of the Olympics?” asked Gerald Brisco, who is in charge of scouting the amateur ranks for potential WWE superstars.