Former WWF Champ Yokozuna Dies

An article by Mike Mooneyham Published in October 2000 The wrestling world is mourning the loss of Rodney Anoai, better known as two-time WWF world champion Yokozuna, who was found dead in a Liverpool, England, hotel last Monday. The 600-pound Anoai, who had been participating on a tour of the United Kingdom, died in his [...]

The Kodiak Bear: Klondike Bill

An article by Mike Mooneyham Published October 12, 2000 EDITOR’S NOTE: Bill Solowekyo passed away on Oct. 3, 2000, at his home in Charlotte. This tribute to Bill was written several weeks before his death. Few individuals were ever more suited for a gimmick. The image of a bear of a man aptly named Klondike [...]