Meet Power Slap Striker Vern Cathey, Ex-Highland Games Athlete

Vernon Cathey is a Highland Games phenom whose freakish combination of strength and athleticism makes him one of the most dangerous people in Power Slap. 

"The Highland Games is a traditional Scottish strongman competition," Cathey explains … "A bunch of big guys come together, wear kilts, drink beer and have a great time."

Cathey dominated during his 6 year run on the U.S. Highland Games circuit, being named one of the Top 20 Highland Games athletes in America. 

Before that, the Kansas native was a high school track star who had a friendly rivalry with one of the best athletes to ever come out of the Sunflower State, NFL wide out Jordy Nelson. 

"I was a sprinter and I ran against Jordy Nelson for 4 years of my life. I used to beat him! It wasn’t very often, but it happened!"

Cathey is also a veteran of the USAWA power lifting circuit and says he’s still obsessed with pushing his body as hard as he can.

Power Slap debuts Jan 11th on TBS at 10 PM et/pt.