USC AD Recruited Flair At Minnesota
An article by Mike Mooneyham (Published 1999) “Nature Boy” Ric Flair, who has most definitely made his mark on the world of professional wrestling, might have been a star on the gridiron had not fate, or more specifically grades, intervened. Flair, the son of a Minnesota gynecologist, was heavily recruited as a football player out [...]
Joke Backfired On Shawn Stasiak
An article by Mike Mooneyham (Published 1999) Shawn Stasiak was looking forward to a promising career in the World Wrestling Federation until a practical joke backfired. Not only did it cost him his job, it left him wondering whether he had a future in professional wrestling. Stasiak, the son of late wrestling great Stan “The [...]
Chris Jericho Made Right Decision
An article by Mike Mooneyham (Published in 1999) Chris Jericho made the biggest decision of his professional career earlier this year when he turned down a lucrative offer from WCW in favor of a chance to display his considerable skills in the WWF. Jericho, however, now finds himself embroiled in controversy and the target of [...]
JR Parody Bottom Of Barrell
An article by Mike Mooneyham Published in November 1999 Jim Ross hasn’t seen it. Doesn’t want to. WCW reached into the bottom of a tasteless barrel last week on Nitro when new booker Ed Ferrara impersonated Ross in a parody that mocked not only Ross’ announcing style, but also a disability that has plagued the [...]