Drunk Driving Incidents Stun Pro Wrestling and Boxing Worlds
May 1, 2008 by Michael Sedor
Filed under MMA-UFC
Image details: Boxer Scott Harrison Released From Spanish Jail served by picapp.com
OK, maybe stun isn’t the right word. I mean, who doesn’t like to celebrate May Day? Evidently not the jovial Italian (OK, Canadian) pro wrestling heel Santino Marella (real name Anthony Carelli) and former WBO featherweight champion Scott Harrison. Both have been pulled over in the past week on suspicion of drunk driving.
The Wrestling World News reported that Marella was arrested outside Tampa, Florida at 2:57 a.m. His blood alcohol level was reportedly a paltry .061, .02 lower than the legal limit. With a good lawyer Marella shouldn’t …read more
Paul Spadafora’s Roller Coaster Ride Continues
April 30, 2008 by Michael Sedor
Filed under MMA-UFC
Image details: Paul Spadafora served by picapp.com
Last week here at jabandgrapple.com we remembered the “Pittsburgh Kid” Paul Spadafora and wished him luck on his second comeback to the ring. His Friday bout in Erie versus punching bag Shad Howard went well.
Spadafora, now sporting longer hair, many more tattoos and, according to the Meadville Tribune, a torn knee ligament destroyed his overmatched opponent outscoring Howard 80-72 on all three judges scorecards in the eight round bout. Click here for a snazzy audio slideshow of the fight.
Sadly Spaddy didn’t have much time to enjoy his victory. Four days later he was …read more




