Molly, Maven Provide Special Perspective
By Mike Mooneyham Nov. 24, 2002 Few would argue that professional wrestling doesn’t exact a heavy toll on the mental and physical state of its performers. The rules are fast and hard, and the ax can fall heavily upon those who don’t keep pace. Far too often those in the business become jaded, cynical and [...]
Vince Shaking Things Up In WWE
By Mike Mooneyham June 22, 2002 It was Vince McMahon who once proclaimed that “anything can happen in the World Wrestling Federation.” Never has that saying rung truer than during the past week as the wrestling world seems to have spun off its axis. Over a seven-day period, old bonds have been broken and new [...]
More Problems For Scott Hall
By Mike Mooneyham Nov. 17, 2002 Scott Hall, whose wrestling career has been in a tailspin over the past several years as a result of his erratic behavior outside the ring, is back in the news again. Pro wrestling’s self-proclaimed “Bad Guy,” Hall has been no stranger to controversy over the past decade. The volatility [...]
Another Flair Makes Sports Headlines
By Mike Mooneyham Nov. 9, 2002 Yet another “Flair” is making sports headlines these days. “Nature Boy” Ric Flair’s youngest daughter, Ashley Fliehr, recently led Charlotte’s Providence High School to the North Carolina 4A state championship in volleyball. Ashley, a 5-10 sophomore, registered 10 kills from her middle hitter position in sparking Providence to an [...]
Graham, McMahon Mend Fences
By Mike Mooneyham Nov. 3, 2002 Superstar Billy Graham, one of pro wrestling’s most enduring legends, received countless calls from well-wishers leading up to his live-saving liver transplant two weeks ago. Many of his former wrestling and bodybuilding colleagues simply called to convey their thoughts, while others held the former WWWF heavyweight champion up in [...]