http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/ Community News and Information Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:18:40 PST en-us http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/In_the_Black_42/An_Interview_with_Slyk_Wagner_Brown.shtml In the Black His name is Slyk Wagner Brown, a professional wrestler for the past 10 years, both on the independent circuit, and appearing in both the WWE and TNA. It's always good to talk to him, and he gives a few thoughts on his career, and speaks to his fans, old and new. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:57:00 PST http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/In_the_Black_42/An_Interview_with_Slyk_Wagner_Brown.shtml http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/In_the_Black_42/In_The_Black_Spotlight_Jonathan_Coachman.shtml In the Black Jonathan Coachman is one of the only success stories behind the scenes in professional wrestling for African-Americans. His transformation from college basketball prospect to one of Vince McMahon's most trusted talents should not go unnoticed, at least not by Korbid Thompson. Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:55:00 PST http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/In_the_Black_42/In_The_Black_Spotlight_Jonathan_Coachman.shtml http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/In_the_Black_42/Chris_Benoit_Lived_and_Died_by_the_Sword.shtml In the Black Within the shadows of World Wrestling Entertainment, Chris Benoit was a technician in the wrestling ring. In the end, the only forces that could outgrapple him were his own personal demons. Benoit was found dead at his home in Fayetteville, Georgia as the result of a suicide after strangling his wife and youngest son on June 25, 2007. He was 40 years old. Thu, 05 Jul 2007 21:54:00 PST http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/In_the_Black_42/Chris_Benoit_Lived_and_Died_by_the_Sword.shtml http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/In_the_Black_42/AAWOTY_2006_Did_I_Snub_King_Booker_2755.shtml In the Black It seems that like most of my comments on this column, my choice for the best of '06 was not a popular one. What else is new? There was one other candidate that I didn't mention in my decision, and his name is currently King Booker. Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:59:00 PST http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/In_the_Black_42/AAWOTY_2006_Did_I_Snub_King_Booker_2755.shtml http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/In_the_Black_42/Our_2006_African-American_Wrestler_Of_The_Year_2741.shtml In the Black His college and military pedigree that preceded him has carried him well into the professional ranks. For some reason, I think that he's not done winning championships, as he won two in 2006. His name is Bobby Lashley. Sat, 06 Jan 2007 21:48:00 PST http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/In_the_Black_42/Our_2006_African-American_Wrestler_Of_The_Year_2741.shtml