The former wrestler who wants your brain
After an accident cut his wrestling dreams short, Chris Nowinski swapped brawn for brains, and his studies into head trauma led to a scientific breakthrough.
Former Harvard athlete Chris Nowinski turned WWE star after a reality TV show catapulted him into the world of pro wrestling. Performing as the obnoxious villain Chris Harvard, he worked alongside superstars like Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, John Cena, and Hulk Hogan. Chris lived the dream, until one fateful match left him suffering from post-concussion syndrome. With his career seemingly at its end, Chris began researching sports-related head trauma and convincing athletes to donate their brains. His work helped usher in a scientific breakthrough and uncovered an epidemic affecting thousands of athletes.
Archive used from World Wrestling Entertainiment (WWE)
Presenter: Asya Fouks
Producer: Tommy Dixon
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(Photo: Chris Nowinski. Credit: Chris Nowinski)
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