January 2008
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Made in the USA
My shadowy acquaintance known only as McCheese found an overlooked piece of wrestling history on Wikipedia:
after Hulk Hogan’s departure from the company, Luger had taken the nickname “Made in the USA” and transformed himself from a heap to a mega-face. On July 4 he took parts in a memorable event where he arrived (by a red helicopter) on the dock of the USS Intrepid (CV-11)|...
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Here he comes! ... There he goes!
I remember this match, but I don’t remember it for the bell-to-bell action. I remember it for the Warrior leaving in the middle of his ring entrance:
Vince, as ever, plays it cool. “Here he comes! … There he goes!”
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The Antibodies of Hulkamania?
A common criticism of today’s wrestling product is that it’s too scripted, that there’s no spontaneity left and that workers (and, by extension, fans) are so painfully directed that there’s little soul left in the final production. I tend to agree with this, though to be fair, going in the other direction can have its problems too. Exhibit A is, of course, the Ultimate...
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Is There a Smoking Ban in Parts Unknown?
If my kids ever start hanging out with the wrong crowd, I know who to send them to: