Wrestling Lost Memorable Names In 2002
By Mike Mooneyham Dec. 29, 2002 They touched our lives in many ways. For those of us lucky enough to see them perform, we will never forget them. Pro wrestling lost some of its greatest performers and personalities during 2002. Many represented an era that will forever be etched in the memories of longtime fans. [...]
Steiner-Triple H Angle Sparks Interest
By Mike Mooneyham Dec. 22, 2002 For months the WWE has been looking for a matchup that would get its fans talking. What transpired at the end of Monday night’s Raw accomplished just that. Scott Steiner’s face-to-face confrontation with Triple H was an exceptional angle that should lead to a lucrative program. The pairing of [...]
Remembering George “Two Ton” Harris
By Mike Mooneyham Dec. 15, 2002 As a wrestler, he rarely moved beyond preliminary and mid-card status. But as a manager, he was a main-event act. George “Two Ton” Harris, who died Nov. 29 at the age of 75, leaves behind a wealth of enduring memories in the Carolinas, where he achieved his greatest fame [...]
Passing Of “Mr. Wrestling” Leaves Big Void
By Mike Mooneyham Dec. 8, 2002 The trademark white mask, white trunks and white boots spoke volumes about the man. But it was his name – Mr. Wrestling – that told the story. From collegiate champion to professional wrestling star, Tim Woods embodied the spirit of the game – so much, in fact, that he [...]
Lawler’s Crass Comments Draw Fire
By Mike Mooneyham Dec. 1, 2002 The WWE, which has come under intense fire in recent months for a number of controversial storylines, drew more heat last week over remarks made by announcer Jerry “The King” Lawler during Monday night’s broadcast of Raw. Lawler delivered the crass comments as part of an angle between Tough [...]