Chris Nowinski

Former WWE wrestler Chris Nowinski issued a memo to PWTorch today listing several former WWE wrestlers who have agreed to donate their brains following death to aid the research of brain trauma from repeated blows to the head. "Over 20 wrestlers have already enrolled or recently pledged to join the study, including Rob Van Dam, Matt Morgan, Lance Storm, Ken Kennedy, Molly Holly, Tony Garea, Antonio Thomas, Dawn Marie, Kevin Fertig, and other big names who at this point choose to remain anonymous," Nowinski said in a memo. "The only group of professional athletes so far with a greater commitment to this research is ... Read Full Story

Matt Morgan stated the following on his twitter page: “I’m now an official member of Chris Nowinski’s Sports Legacy Institute! I have signed on to donate my brain to this very earnest, admirable cause. Concussions is a very serious topic that desperately needs more addressing so I’m proud to be part of something that will def help future wrestlers and other athletes for yrs to come. I've noticed more & more, that wrestlers are starting to see the ramifications that concussions can cause. Its leading to more guys to take more self-preventative measures when in the ring. I know it has for me! I ... Read Full Story

The Sports Legacy Institute, which is co-chaired by Chris Nowinski, who played college football at Harvard and wrestled professionally for WWE (and whose wrestling career ended due to a concussion), studies the degenerative neurological condition these football players have experienced, which is called Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). Through the study, Nowinski says his group will get an idea of the risk factors, how the disease progresses, the symptoms and potential treatments. He is also calling for change in the professional wrestling business: "The idea of going off the top of the cage into the ring may actually be as stupid as it looks," Nowinski ... Read Full Story

In the first educational presentation ever provided on the Benoit murder/suicide, the Sports Legacy Institute (SLI), founded by former WWE pro wrestler Christopher Nowinski, details what SLI found, what it tells us about the tragedy, and how this information will change the professional wrestling industry forever. Hosted by SLI founder and President Christopher Nowinski and SLI Athlete Advisor Booker T. The 20 minute presentation will be followed by 10 minutes of Q&A.; Christopher Nowinski will also sign autographs for anyone attending the seminar. Admission Fee: $20 100% of proceeds will benefit the Sports Legacy Institute and Booker T Fights for Kids, both 501(c)(3) charitable ... Read Full Story

How should Florida respond to Tim Tebow's concussive brain injury? Click here . source: slate.com Read Full Story