The Iron Sheik Is Not Happy With Josh Morgan
Not sure if the Sheik is a Redskins fan or if he just had a bet on them minus the points? Either way, it seems as though he wants to put Josh Morgan in the camel clutch.
Cheers and Hail
Posted by fatpickle Date: Sunday, September 16, 2012
Categories: Redskins
Tags: josh morgan, the iron sheik, wrestling
The Backyard Wrestling Association
With Wrestlemania 25 coming this week, it got me reminiscing about the love affair that I had with the sport as a child. There was a window in time where professional wrestling was bigger than any other sport for me. This era of time also represented the biggest growth the sport of professional wrestling ever saw.
When I first started to watch wrestling, it was just a Saturday morning show in syndication. This was your only opportunity to watch wrestling. The only other update you could get during the week was from George Michael. He always had highlights on Wrestling Wednesdays. In fact, it was here that I learned that Hulk Hogan was the new WWF Champion. Hulkamania ran wild, and the next thing you know wrestling was everywhere. Saturday Night’s Main Event, Wrestlemania, Royal Rumbles, and Summer Slams.
So what does a 13 year old kid who watches wrestling all the time do in his spare time?
#1. He practices all his wrestling moves on his 7 year old brother. My brother Steven was piledrived, figure 4 leglocked, and camel clutched until he screamed bloody murder.
#2 He and his friends create the BWA. The Backyard Wrestling Association.
The BWA was comprised of Artie (the only person I could bodyslam or piledrive) Mike, Adrian, Bigboy(the One Man Gang of the crew) and myself. I cut an imposing figure when I entered the squared circle at the age of thirteen. And in this corner… standing 5’5″ and weighing in at 105 lbs (according to my baseball card.) My wrestling attire consisted of a pair of O.P. shorts, Air Jordan high tops, and the most beautiful mullet you’ve ever seen. I came into the ring to “Wanted Dead or Alive” by Bon Jovi. It’s all caught on tape, we filmed the whole thing including our “promos” during the week.
Like my baseball/football card collecting, wrestling faded out of my life as I grew a little older and started making out with girls. Other than a brief period of time where I followed The Rock and Goldberg, wrestling faded away a long time ago. But it still reminds me of an awesome summer of my life spent in the backyard….
…and it’s the reason I got excited a few years ago when I learned that Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake were at my work. Hulk Hogan was a different kind of celebrity to meet. When you meet someone who was on your lunchbox and had his own action figure, it’s a little different. So as I stood there toe to toe with Terry (definitely not 6’7′, maybe not 6’4″) I shook his mammoth hand and I said “hey Hulkster” and he replied “What’s up bruuthhherrrrr?”
Whathchoo gonna do?
Cheers and Hail
The Backyard Wrestling Association
With Wrestlemania 25 coming this week, it got me reminiscing about the love affair that I had with the sport as a child. There was a window in time where professional wrestling was bigger than any other sport for me. This era of time also represented the biggest growth the sport of professional wrestling ever saw.
When I first started to watch wrestling, it was just a Saturday morning show in syndication. This was your only opportunity to watch wrestling. The only other update you could get during the week was from George Michael. He always had highlights on Wrestling Wednesdays. In fact, it was here that I learned that Hulk Hogan was the new WWF Champion. Hulkamania ran wild, and the next thing you know wrestling was everywhere. Saturday Night’s Main Event, Wrestlemania, Royal Rumbles, and Summer Slams.
So what does a 13 year old kid who watches wrestling all the time do in his spare time?
#1. He practices all his wrestling moves on his 7 year old brother. My brother Steven was piledrived, figure 4 leglocked, and camel clutched until he screamed bloody murder.
#2. He and his friends create the BWA. The Backyard Wrestling Association.
The BWA was comprised of Artie (the only person I could bodyslam or piledrive) Mike, Adrian, Bigboy(the One Man Gang of the crew) and myself. I cut an imposing figure when I entered the squared circle at the age of thirteen. And in this corner… standing 5’5″ and weighing in at 105 lbs (according to my baseball card.) My wrestling attire consisted of a pair of O.P. shorts, Air Jordan high tops, and the most beautiful mullet you’ve ever seen. I came into the ring to “Wanted Dead or Alive” by Bon Jovi. It’s all caught on tape, we filmed the whole thing including our “promos” during the week.
Like my baseball/football card collecting, wrestling faded out of my life as I grew a little older and started making out with girls. Other than a brief period of time where I followed The Rock and Goldberg, wrestling faded away a long time ago. But it still reminds me of an awesome summer of my life spent in the backyard….
…and it’s the reason I got excited a few years ago when I learned that Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake were at my work. Hulk Hogan was a different kind of celebrity to meet. When you meet someone who was on your lunchbox and had his own action figure…it’s a little different. So as I stood there toe to toe with Terry (definitely not 6’7′, maybe not 6’4″) I shook his mammoth hand and I said “hey Hulkster” and he replied “What’s up bruuthhherrrrr?”
Whatcha gonna do?
Cheers and Hail
Sheriff Cooley
(This post originally appeared at The Cooley Zone)
I’d recognize that tallywhacker anywhere, it’s Cooley poking thru again!
When I first heard that Chris was up for the part of the Sheriff in Ghosts Don’t Exist, my immediate thought was of Alex Karras in Porky’s. Karras was an ex-NFL player who parlayed his NFL career into a 20+ years of acting, a Monday Night Football gig, plus a few years as a professional wrestler. He played the role of the crooked Sheriff in Porky’s (the original American Pie.)
So while Chris may not think he’s great in front of the camera and may not have big aspirations for his one line in a movie, I would remind him that Karras got his start by grunting a line or two in Blazing Saddles. “Mongo straight, Mongo like candy.” In fact, if they ever remake Blazing Saddles, Chris should read for Mongo, he’d be awesome. And if that role led to a remake of Webster with CC in the dad’s role, well then that would be priceless.
Now, on to the wrestling. We all know CC won a State championship as a high school wrestler, so faking a few moves in the squared circle should be gravy. He might want to go legit and do a little MMA action (Michael Westbrook needs better competition), but I recommend the WWE. Vladimir would make a great manager!
So, now it’s time for you to get involved. Answer these 2 questions in the comment section.
If you could remake a movie, what roles would you put Chris in?
My picks: Mongo from Blazing Saddles, Irwin “Fletch” Fletcher, and Oger from Revenge of the Nerds.
If CC was a professional wrestler, what would you name him? (Capt. Chaos we all know)
My picks: Crouching Tiger Hidden Cooley, The Sharter (the finishing move is brutal,) The Leesburg Joker
We will review your comments for the best roles and names for the next 5 days. The winners will receive:
1rst place = 8 x 10 autographed photo of Fatpickle
2nd place = 8 x10 autographed photo of Vladimir
3rd place = something signed by CC
Cheers and Hail
Posted by fatpickle Date: Monday, March 2, 2009
Categories: Fatpickled, Redskins
Tags: cooley, Greatest Movies, Vladimir, wrestling
