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Behind the Iron Curtain

By Rollie Peterkin | October 20, 2008

“Don’t let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy.” - The Eagles, Take it easy
I’ve been watching a lot of film of Saitiev lately, and I dig his style. Buvaisar Saitiev is a Russian wrestler who is arguably one of the best and most dominant wrestlers of all time. His résumé reads [...]

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Trust Your Gut (And Other Notes to Self)

By Rollie Peterkin | October 10, 2008

The other day, I was watching one of my all-time favorite matches, and I made a few mental notes. The match is Kendall Cross (USA) vs. Shamil Umakhanov (Russia) in the 1997 World Cup. Kendall is a very entertaining wrestler, and he takes his art form to a high level.

Maintain your composure under fire
Early in [...]

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  • My name is Rollie Peterkin. I’m originally from Massachusetts, but currently wrestle at the University of Pennsylvania. My life—like my wrestling style—is a little unorthodox, and I tend to look at things differently. I hope to share my musings with anyone who will listen.

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