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From Court to Ring: Ben Crenca's Wrestling Journey

9/19/2025

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Story summary

Ben Crenca, a former University of Vermont basketball player, now wrestles as "Big Trouble" Ben Bishop.
He was inspired to pursue wrestling after meeting WWE wrestler Duane Gill in 2019.
Crenca's wrestling persona draws from Kurt Russell's character in "Big Trouble in Little China."
Despite a WWE tryout setback, he performs on the independent circuit and explores acting.
His former coach, John Becker, commends his work ethic and ties to the Vermont program.

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Story summary

Ben Crenca, a former University of Vermont basketball player, now wrestles as "Big Trouble" Ben Bishop.
He was inspired to pursue wrestling after meeting WWE wrestler Duane Gill in 2019.
Crenca's wrestling persona draws from Kurt Russell's character in "Big Trouble in Little China."
Despite a WWE tryout setback, he performs on the independent circuit and explores acting.
His former coach, John Becker, commends his work ethic and ties to the Vermont program.