Michael Jackson Dies

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. 

Coming Up This Week

What a weekend it has been.  It was very newsworthy inside and outside of the ring.  This coming week, I’ll do the best I can to cover as many topics as I can.

Leading the long list of things to talk about is none other than the death of the King of Pop.  I can not believe that one of the greatest performers in history has passed away.  And after reading the autopsy that leaked to the net (more on that in the blog), I’m dumbfounded when I think about the type of life this guy had to be living.  It’s very scary when you think about the way Elvis passed… and now, Michael Jackson.  Two icons rising and falling alike.

I absolutely HAVE to touch on the Coach’s Corner column that Brian Tramel posted, last week.  He dug a hole, threw Eric Wayne in it.  I was surprised.  Especially, considering the backlash he may receive from daddy-dearest and NEW as a whole.  Great column though.  I have a few things to add and a few things to correct, as well.  Be on the look-out for it.

Are you ready for my one-word evaluations of the names I gave last week?  Many of you posted your own comments regarding those wrestlers.  I want to go into a little detail about how I feel.  I think I have a better perspective than most because I’ve actually wrestled everyone on the list.  So, I’ll be following up on that, this week.

I also had a big weekend of wrestling.  Went 2-0, this weekend.  Not bad.  But I was more proud of the promos, progress of stories and being able to teach a younger wrestler a few things about being inside the ring.  Strides were made. Video and pictures will be posted.

Check back later this afternoon / tonight for the first official blog of the week.