Hogan To Return To WWF?
By Mike Mooneyham Sept. 30, 2001 They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. But could that possibly apply to Hulk Hogan and the World Wrestling Federation? With prospects for Hogan’s involvement in the much talked about (mostly by Hogan) Universal Studios promotion all but dead, there has been an increasing amount of speculation that [...]
Kurt Angle The Right Man For The Job
By Mike Mooneyham Sept. 23, 2001 The Rock and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin may be the two biggest stars in the wrestling business today, but Kurt Angle’s not far behind. It’s true. Angle, a 1996 Olympic gold medal winner, looms as one of the most patriotic babyfaces in the world of sports entertainment. Angle has [...]
Tragedy Puts Wrestling Into Perspective
By Mike Mooneyham Sept. 16, 2001 Nobody called asking about the ratings for Raw. There was little buzz concerning the upcoming Unforgiven pay-per-view. Hardly a word was uttered about The Rock or Stone Cold Steve Austin. Professional wrestling, like nearly everything else, took a back seat last week to the real-life horror that struck the [...]
DDP Slumping In WWF
By Mike Mooneyham Sept. 9, 2001 Just a few months ago Diamond Dallas Page was looking forward to a nice run in the World Wrestling Federation. His home- based World Championship Wrestling, where he had been a three-time world champion, was folding and options were limited for the 45-year-old performer. Either stay home and collect [...]
Andersons Deserve Spot In Hall
By Mike Mooneyham Sept. 2, 2001 Watching the “Minnesota Wrecking Crew” work in a ring was like staring at the face of professional wrestling. From their rugged looks and their machine-like precision to their ability to stir crowds to a state of frenzy, Gene and Ole Anderson were the proverbial “well-oiled team” by which future [...]