‘I just love pro wrestling’: The divine nature of Canada’s independent scene
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‘I just love pro wrestling’: The divine nature of Canada’s independent scene
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World Series: Blue Jays bounce back in Game 4 as Guerrero Jr. hits 2-run homer vs. Ohtani
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‘They came through:’ Barger’s history-making gland slam leads Blue Jays to Game 1 victory
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‘Just madness’: Blue Jays on the atmosphere inside Rogers Centre during 9 run 6th inning
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‘I just love pro wrestling’: The divine nature of Canada’s independent scene
Description
April 21, 2024
While a devout group gathering regularly during evenings at a church in Cambridge, Ont. might not seem out of the ordinary, this group comes together to worship an unexpected idol… professional wrestling. “I just love pro wrestling with every fibre of my being," coach and Cross Body Pro Wrestling Academy (CBPW) founder (Big) Ben Ortmanns said. "For me, it's been one of those things that has been a genuine, legitimate life saver.”
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‘I just love pro wrestling’: The divine nature of Canada’s independent scene05:51 | April 21, 2024 -
Canada announces major funding boost for women’s sports league02:05 | November 15, 2025 -
112th Grey Cup: Fans descend on Winnipeg as Saskatchewan faces Montreal01:43 | November 14, 2025 -
Saint Mary’s Huskies set to host the Uteck Bowl02:05 | November 14, 2025 -
Two MLB pitchers indicted over allegations they took bribes from gamblers01:51 | November 10, 2025 -
Trump gets boos, cheers at NFL game00:43 | November 10, 2025 -
‘I’m truly sorry’: Prince Harry apologizes to Toronto for wearing Dodgers hat, blames bald spot01:46 | November 7, 2025 -
Blue Jays 50/50 jackpot winner worth $25M from World Series run from Oshawa, Ont.00:35 | November 4, 2025 -
What’s next for the Blue Jays after their World Series heartbreak?01:57 | November 3, 2025 -
Blue Jays lost Game 7 but won Canada’s heart02:59 | November 2, 2025 -
LA Dodgers beat Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 to win World Series in dramatic Game 7 finale10:57 | November 2, 2025 -
World Series: Blue Jays fans push hope to ‘next year,’ reflect on ‘unreal’ season01:12 | November 2, 2025 -
World Series: Blue Jays were ’30 guys that truly believed each other, truly loved each other’01:45 | November 2, 2025 -
World Series: Blue Jays’ Clement says ‘lot to be proud of’ this season, thanks ‘awesome’ fans02:28 | November 2, 2025 -
‘Very sad’: Blue Jays fans react following Game 7 World Series heartbreak loss to Dodgers01:18 | November 2, 2025 -
World Series Game 7: Blue Jays face Dodgers in final showdown02:46 | November 1, 2025 -
World Series heads to winner-take-all Game 709:01 | November 1, 2025 -
‘Jays in 7!’: Fans remain hopeful after heartbreaking Game 6 loss on Halloween night02:02 | November 1, 2025 -
‘No better guy to have on the mound’: Jays’ Max Scherzer gets 2nd World Series Game 7 start01:19 | October 31, 2025 -
World Series 2025: Bandwagon grows as Blue Jays inch closer to title02:12 | October 31, 2025 -
Blue Jays look to win World Series for first time in 30 years03:08 | October 31, 2025 -
Blue Jays one win away from first World Series since 199302:23 | October 30, 2025 -
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World Series: Blue Jays bounce back in Game 4 as Guerrero Jr. hits 2-run homer vs. Ohtani05:59 | October 29, 2025 -
Dodgers beat Blue Jays in marathon 18-inning Game 3, take 2-1 lead in World Series01:25 | October 28, 2025 -
Blue Jays in Los Angeles for Game 3 of the World Series01:52 | October 27, 2025 -
Blue Jays, Dodgers tied 1-1 in World Series07:50 | October 26, 2025 -
Dodgers even World Series with Game 2 win07:11 | October 26, 2025 -
Blue Jays fall 5-1 to LA Dodgers in Game 2 of World Series00:23 | October 25, 2025 -
Fans ecstatic as Toronto Blue Jays shift attention to World Series Game 202:19 | October 25, 2025 -
‘They came through:’ Barger’s history-making gland slam leads Blue Jays to Game 1 victory02:02 | October 25, 2025 -
‘Just madness’: Blue Jays on the atmosphere inside Rogers Centre during 9 run 6th inning05:48 | October 25, 2025
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‘I just love pro wrestling’: The divine nature of Canada’s independent scene05:51 | April 21, 2024
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Canada announces major funding boost for women’s sports league02:05 | November 15, 2025
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‘I’m truly sorry’: Prince Harry apologizes to Toronto for wearing Dodgers hat, blames bald spot01:46 | November 7, 2025
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Blue Jays 50/50 jackpot winner worth $25M from World Series run from Oshawa, Ont.00:35 | November 4, 2025
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What’s next for the Blue Jays after their World Series heartbreak?01:57 | November 3, 2025
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Blue Jays lost Game 7 but won Canada’s heart02:59 | November 2, 2025
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LA Dodgers beat Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 to win World Series in dramatic Game 7 finale10:57 | November 2, 2025
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World Series: Blue Jays fans push hope to ‘next year,’ reflect on ‘unreal’ season01:12 | November 2, 2025
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World Series: Blue Jays were ’30 guys that truly believed each other, truly loved each other’01:45 | November 2, 2025
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World Series: Blue Jays’ Clement says ‘lot to be proud of’ this season, thanks ‘awesome’ fans02:28 | November 2, 2025
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‘Very sad’: Blue Jays fans react following Game 7 World Series heartbreak loss to Dodgers01:18 | November 2, 2025
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World Series Game 7: Blue Jays face Dodgers in final showdown02:46 | November 1, 2025
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World Series heads to winner-take-all Game 709:01 | November 1, 2025
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‘No better guy to have on the mound’: Jays’ Max Scherzer gets 2nd World Series Game 7 start01:19 | October 31, 2025
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Blue Jays one win away from first World Series since 199302:23 | October 30, 2025
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World Series: Blue Jays 1 win away from title as Yesavage pitches 6-1 past Dodgers04:07 | October 29, 2025
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Blue Jays fall 5-1 to LA Dodgers in Game 2 of World Series00:23 | October 25, 2025
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Fans ecstatic as Toronto Blue Jays shift attention to World Series Game 202:19 | October 25, 2025
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‘They came through:’ Barger’s history-making gland slam leads Blue Jays to Game 1 victory02:02 | October 25, 2025
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‘Just madness’: Blue Jays on the atmosphere inside Rogers Centre during 9 run 6th inning05:48 | October 25, 2025
‘I just love pro wrestling’: The divine nature of Canada’s independent scene
Description
April 21, 2024
While a devout group gathering regularly during evenings at a church in Cambridge, Ont. might not seem out of the ordinary, this group comes together to worship an unexpected idol… professional wrestling. “I just love pro wrestling with every fibre of my being," coach and Cross Body Pro Wrestling Academy (CBPW) founder (Big) Ben Ortmanns said. "For me, it's been one of those things that has been a genuine, legitimate life saver.”
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