Big John Studd. A basketball star in his youth, Big John Studd entered professional wrestling under the tutelage of fellow giant Killer Kowalski in the mid-70s. A legitimate 7-foot-1, Studd had the mass of an NFL linebacker with hands like baked hams.
Peyton Manning to retire a champion. Peyton Manning of the Denver Broncos addresses the media during Super Bowl XLVIII media availability on January 30, 2014, in Jersey City, New Jersey. ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Peyton Manning surveyed the landscape of his brilliant career and called one last audible. He's retiring a champion.
His statement was confirmed by the chants from the audience for Bryant before he began to speak. The retired NBA star then joked about the Los Angeles Lakers' not-so-successful past season. âAbby decided to retire after a compelling World Cup victory. Peyton hung up his cleats after yet another Super Bowl win.