Nature Boy Brings Flair To Raw
By Mike Mooneyham May 25, 2003 For seven and a half minutes Monday night, Ric Flair made us believe. He made us believe that a 54-year-old legend, with 31 years in the ring and 16 world titles to his credit, could overcome the odds and defeat a performer 20 years his junior and the reigning [...]
The Nature Boy Back In The Saddle
By Mike Mooneyham May 18, 2003 Ric Flair may be 54 years old and a 31-year veteran of the wrestling business, but don’t try telling that to the Nature Boy. His performance last week on Raw was vintage Flair and the highlight of the show, which posted its best rating in months, a 4.4 highlighted [...]
Problems Mounting For Lex Luger
By Mike Mooneyham May 11, 2003 Lex Luger, whose chiseled physique and “Total Package” gimmick propelled him to fame and fortune in the wrestling business, now faces an uncertain future in the wake of his live-in girlfriend’s death and multiple drug charges. Authorities say the death of Liz Hulette, 42, is not being treated as [...]
Investigation Continues In Liz’s Death
By Mike Mooneyham May 4, 2003 She had style and grace, all wrapped up in a pretty package that enthralled a new generation of wrestling fans. She was a pioneer who helped pave the way for women in what had been almost exclusively a man’s business. And, more than just eye candy and window dressing, [...]
Miss Elizabeth Dead At Age 42
By Mike Mooneyham May 2, 2003 Liz Hulette, known to a generation of pro wrestling fans as the lovely “Miss Elizabeth,” died early Thursday morning after being rushed to the hospital from an Atlanta area home she shared with veteran wrestler and longtime companion Lex Luger. Rescue workers had responded to a 5:30 a.m. 911 [...]