Pez Whatley Was Entertaining Character
By Mike Mooneyham Jan. 23, 2005 “Pistol Pez” Whatley, one of the South’s most entertaining wrestling characters during the ’80s, passed away Tuesday at the age of 54. Whatley, who had battled heart problems in recent years, died due to kidney failure in a hospital in his hometown of Chattanooga, Tenn., where he had been [...]
Laurer Continues Downward Spiral
By Mike Mooneyham Jan. 16, 2005 It appears that the on-again, off-again relationship between one of pro wrestling’s most dysfunctional couples has hit the rocks yet again. The split, though, is merely a backdrop for the meteoric fall from grace of the woman once dubbed “the ninth wonder of the world.” Sean “X-Pac” Waltman recently [...]
Bad Start For JR In 2005
By Mike Mooneyham Jan. 9, 2005 It’s been a tough week for good ol’ JR. Jim Ross, who complements his day job as a WWE executive vice president with being the best wrestling announcer in the business, started off last week on an ominous note. Most folks get toasted on their birthdays – unless they [...]
WWE Banking On Orton, Cena
By Mike Mooneyham Jan. 2, 2005 Coming off a generally disappointing year, World Wrestling Entertainment will be looking to stir the pot in 2005, hoping to come up with the right formula that will get the company back on track. The establishment of Randy Orton and John Cena to head their respective divisions is one [...]