Former MU student finds success with WWE

Bright white and blue lights flash throughout the arena. The voice of an air traffic controller blasts from loudspeakers, queuing the 20,000 in attendance to start cheering. A video flashes the name Evan Bourne on the large video screen above the entrance ramp.

Fast-paced metal music starts playing while the fans continue to cheer, waiting for the arrival of Bourne, a World Wrestling Entertainment hero. WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia makes the introduction as Bourne races to the top of the entrance ramp.

"And from St. Louis, Missouri, weighing in at 183 pounds ... Evan Bourne," Garcia shouts.

"It's one of the biggest adrenaline rushes you can have," Bourne said by phone. "It's a really special feeling to go out and perform in front of the fans."...More?

source: columbiamissourian.com