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World Service,07 Jan 2025,40 mins

The former wrestler who wants your brain

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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 Get in touch: [email protected] or WhatsApp +44 330 678 2707 (Photo: Chris Nowinski. Credit: Chris Nowinski)

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