Former WWE Star Shelton Benjamin Calls This Wrestling Legend His Biggest Inspiration
Shelton Benjamin grew up watching Jim Crockett Promotions, and there was one star he gravitated toward over the likes of Ric Flair and other legends.
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Shelton Benjamin grew up watching Jim Crockett Promotions, and there was one star he gravitated toward over the likes of Ric Flair and other legends.
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