There’s a lot going on in the world. Certainly, there’s a lot going on in my world. I’m just trying to take it all in, stay sane and live my own life. But as I sit back and try to stay on track, I see a lot of stuff that I want to share. So, I’m going to run through some news-bites and tidbits of really cool stuff that I’ve witnessed, noticed or just happen to come across.
Let’s take a look at the past week, shall we? Oh, and be sure to click the links to get the stories! (more…)
I’m glad I’m not the only one who has thoughts on this topic. To me, it really hits hard at home. Steve McNair, to me, has and always will be looked at as one of the best of the best. Quarterbacks who sit out because of stubbed toes, nowadays, and he’s out playing with a cracked sternum. Not only that, but to never hear a bad word about the guy… until he DIES.
It makes me think of one word: TYPICAL.
But it’s a hot topic to many of you, as well. I’m glad to see that. Man, there were some great comments. You all look at it in a different perspective. It gives me a little bit of a different view, as well. Some I agree with and some I do not agree with. Let’s take a look, in case you missed it: (more…)
A legend in the National Football League. A legend on the field… and a legend OFF the football field. I’m shocked at not only Steve McNair’s passing, but the way he was taken from the world. It’s a tragedy in every sense of the word. For one of the toughest football players who ever lived to die the way that he did, it certainly tarnishes his legacy a bit.
Let’s take a look at this for a moment, shall we?
I would assume that many of my readers are male. Wrestling fans equals males. Right? On the other hand, many of my readers are female. How do I know this? Well, take a look at some of the comments. Also, I hear most of my questions and compliments on my blog from my female audience. Very interesting, to say the least. Female readers usually have a different perspective on things than the males do. Does this go without saying? Yes. Certainly it does. We all have different points of view.
Steve McNair was known for his on the field toughness. Known for being an MVP caliber player. The guy tied in MVP voting with Peyton Manning. He went to the Super Bowl and was ONE YARD from forcing overtime. McNair played with a CRACKED STERNUM. He couldn’t even practice because of the pain… but he was on the field playing week after week, proving how tough and how great he really was. In addition to his on the field play, McNair was known for his generosity off the field. (more…)
That’s the only word I can think of to describe the happenings of the last week or so. I’m simply devastated. Look at all the great people we have lost. All the entertainment we’ll never have again. I can not remember a single period in my life where so much has happened in so little of time. From my personal life, my business life, people dying left and right in the real world… what in the heck is going on here?
Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Billy Mays and now Steve McNair. I apologize for leaving anyone out – but these are the ones that come right to mind. The greatest entertainer of all time and a music genius. The infommercial king, whom recently had his own reality television show. Farrah Fawcett, the lady of many men’s wildest dreams. Steve McNair – arguably the toughest quarterback to ever play the game of professional football. (more…)
Remember, everyone – today at 1PM in West Memphis, AR at Jerry Lawler’s Fireworks there is a wrestling show! I will be there in action and look forward to seeing all the geat fans of Arkansas and Memphis! Come out and say hello!
See you there and HAPPY 4th of JULY!
The big moment is here. I climb into the ring and here comes the man they call STING. A million things are running through my mind right now. First and foremost, this is STING talking to me right now! I don’t care who you are, you’d have to admit that Sting is a legend in the wrestling business and it’s an honor to be speaking with him.
Sting and the director of the movie discuss a few scenes with us, but there’s one specific spot they want to see. They have the camera framed up to catch it just the way they want to see it. Sting explains that he remembers one of his first episodes with watching wrestling featured a guy slamming his opponent’s head into the turnbuckle. After he slams his head, he clawed the opponent’s face… then, delivered a devastating forearm shot right across the face! Sting remembered that spot after all these years and wanted to put it in the movie. So, here we are. We’re going to make that happen for him.
We shot the scene. It was a little stiff, I have to admit. But luckily, I was the one slamming, forearming and clawing at Ken’s face. So, he got the worst of it. They had us go through this a few times until we had it spot on. Pretty easy day, huh? I actually get PAID to do THAT? How awesome?
After everything’s done, Sting requests that we have a match. Ten minutes or so. Back and forth match – and he requested that we put that same spot within the match somewhere. So, I went from doing a very small part – to wrestling a full-on wrestling match! I was thrilled! This was going to be BIG for my career! Not to mention, I’ll be in the ring… and STING will get to see me work! (more…)
I don’t think I’ve ever officially blogged about this experience before. So, now is as good a time as any. Especially, considering teh fact that my fanbase has grown so much over the years – and this site is receiving more hits than EVER. I thank you all for reading. Whether you’ve heard about this part of my career or not, I certainly would like to share it.
Back several years ago (maybe four or five years), I received a call from Bert Prentice about appearing in a movie. Bert has booked wrestling shows all over the Mid-South, as well as booked talent for music videos for years and years. He was a well-known wrestling manager in the area for many years, as well. So, when he called, I was thrilled.
I quickly accepted the offer and had to shoot the following day with Ken Wayne. Everything was looking great except for knowing thta I’d have to hear a million stories on the way to Nashville with Ken Wayne (Sorry, Ken!) My mind raced on what part I would play, throughout the entire trip! What part would I play? Surely, I would wrestle. But how much? Would I have a great role as a former NWA or WCW wrestler? Would I wear a costume? (more…)
What are YOU doing to celebrate 4th of July? Along with the long list of things to do, you can add another right on top. Only difference is, this event is in the afternoon! Come celebrate 4th of July with the STARR’s (pun intended!) of Memphis Wrestling in West Memphis, AR! With the event, you can kill two birds with one stone. You can watch your favorite wrestler (me!) and buy your fireworks for the night -AT THE SAME TIME!
Memphis Wrestling will be putting on a wrestling show at Jerry Lawler’s Fireworks just across the bridge. I’m hoping there will be a tent to hide me from the heat. But I have a feeling that I will be in trouble regardless. It is HOT in Memphis. When I say hot, I mean HOT! I will choose my ring attire very wisely.
Word has it that Jerry Lawler, Derrick King, T@2, Kevin White, Johnny Dotson, among others will be performing on Saturday at 1PM. No word on who I will be wrestling but there’s several on the list that I would like to get my hands on. I look forward to working in front of the Memphis fans again. Haven’t seen them since my ECW match with WWE at FedEx Forum. I love the Memphis fans.
For those of you who won’t be able to make it out to watch live, be sure to watch the action on My Network Channel 50 the following week at 11AM. They will be featuring matches from the 4th of July in West Memphis, as well as matches from Minglewood Hall that takes place later that same night.
Be on the look out. Five Starr is running wild, baby! Who knows? Maybe I will ride the big bottle rocket out of West Memphis on the 4th! (ala the old Jerry Lawler Fireworks commercial!)
Well, there was quite a bit of interest in the evaluation topic. Quite a few comments. Some of you requested more names. And we will get to that. But first, it’s my turn to evaluate.
I have quite a few fans who just can’t wait for a topic to come up like this. They love seeing what it is that I will say. Many feathers get ruffled in these situations. This time should be no different. Afterall, I am my own worst enemy. Or so I hear, anyway.
So, let’s cut to the chase. I know all five guys very well. In fact, a few of them are like brothers to me. My eddishes, if you will. Another is considered to many to be my father (most claim that I am his son and he’d hate to hear it!!) if you can’t shoot straight with your boys, who can you shoot straight with?
Let’s get started: (more…)
We have lost one of the greatest performers of all time. One of the most famous people to ever live. Whether you’re a fan of his or not – he’s arguably one of the most well-known celebrities in the world’s history. A man who is more recognizable than Hulk Hogan (IMO).
Michael Jackson has passed away at age 50.
What were you thinking when you heard this news? Were you like me? You thought it was a publicity stunt? False reporting? Just thought that it couldn’t be real? Shocked? All of those thoughts went thru my head at the same time. Then, I thought I would cry – but wasn’t sure if it were even true.
The death was confirmed on TMZ.com but not anywhere else. I believe TMZ went out on a limb… It supported the weight of the major news. They were right. When everyone else was being optimistic, they called it right off the bat. I read TMZ and texted Derrick King, my dear friend and fellow MJ-mark. He quickly corrected me. CNN wasn’t confirming the news because The King of Pop was indeed still alive!
Sorry, DK. I hated it as much as you. But Michael was dead all along.
Like Elvis Presley, The King of Rock n Roll, Michael Jackson had a roller coaster life. Just like that of an old-school wrestling veteran. (more…)
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