Once his elementary school classes let out for the day, a young Ben Johnson recalls having 10 minutes to rush to his Minneapolis home before his favorite pro wrestling show started on TV. Johnson ...

Gophers coach Ben Johnson was a big wrestling fan growing up — and his favorite wrestler was the Ultimate Warrior. That helped him come up with an idea to motivate his players. The Gophers honor their ...

Gophers guard Cam Christie holds the Big Warrior Belt after Minnesota’s 59-56 win over Michigan State at Williams Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2024. The replica professional wrestling belt goes to the ...