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RIP: Paul Bearer
Mar 06, 2013
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WWE.Com has reported that long time performer; Paul Bearer has passed away at the age of 58. Born William Moody, Bearer first gained significant traction as a wrestling manager named, Percival Pringle III in WCCW and later the USWA. He would move to the then named World Wrestling Federation, and adopted the Paul Bearer name as the manager of the Undertaker in early 1991.
It was a perfect fit, as Moody was actually a licensed mortician, and he played the creepy manager perfectly. Bearer would manage the Undertaker for five years, before turning on him at Summer Slam 96 and aligning with Mankind. Bearer would later form an association with Vader, but would engage in another program with the Undertaker, when he unveiled Kane, who was the younger brother of the “Dead Man”. Kane would later be revealed to be Paul Bearer’s son, and the three would remain intertwined in various storylines for years to come.
Over the last ten years, Bearer would appear infrequently on WWE television, and occasionally for other promotions. Unfortunately, Bearer would not be in the best health, as his weight had reached well over the 500 pound mark, though he did have gastric bypass surgery to lose weight.
We offer our condolences to the family of William Moody, and will remember the years of entertainment he gave us.
It was a perfect fit, as Moody was actually a licensed mortician, and he played the creepy manager perfectly. Bearer would manage the Undertaker for five years, before turning on him at Summer Slam 96 and aligning with Mankind. Bearer would later form an association with Vader, but would engage in another program with the Undertaker, when he unveiled Kane, who was the younger brother of the “Dead Man”. Kane would later be revealed to be Paul Bearer’s son, and the three would remain intertwined in various storylines for years to come.
Over the last ten years, Bearer would appear infrequently on WWE television, and occasionally for other promotions. Unfortunately, Bearer would not be in the best health, as his weight had reached well over the 500 pound mark, though he did have gastric bypass surgery to lose weight.
We offer our condolences to the family of William Moody, and will remember the years of entertainment he gave us.
The 1966 Hockey HOF Class is up
Mar 04, 2013
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Our work on the existing Hockey Hall of Fame Classes continue. We have now made our way to 1966. The class before the 1967 NHL Expansion gives us an excellent group worthy of a good look. This bunch includes:
Babe Pratt
Butch Bouchard
Clarence Campbell
Elmer Lach
Frank Brimsek
Ken Reardon
Max Bentley
Ted Kennedy
Ted Lindsay
Toe Blake
Gang you know the drill. Check it out, and cast your votes and let us know whether you think they deserved their Hall of Fame induction. Look for upcoming classes soon!
Babe Pratt
Butch Bouchard
Clarence Campbell
Elmer Lach
Frank Brimsek
Ken Reardon
Max Bentley
Ted Kennedy
Ted Lindsay
Toe Blake
Gang you know the drill. Check it out, and cast your votes and let us know whether you think they deserved their Hall of Fame induction. Look for upcoming classes soon!
Rolling Stones exhibit at the RRHOF
Feb 28, 2013
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We may have to plan another trip to Cleveland.
On May 24, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will open a new exhibit dedicated to the “Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World”. “Rolling Stones: 50 Years of Satisfaction” will encompass two and half floors of the Cleveland based Hall, and will be open until March of 2014.
The Rolling Stones were inducted into the Hall back in 1989, and may have performed more concerts than any other five inducted acts combined. The exhibit will showcase the British band in a way that we are sure will bring fans from around the world. We would not bet against the Rolling Stones from being around in twenty five more years to see a 75th anniversary retrospective; especially Keith Richards as in the event of a nuclear holocaust, he is likely to be the one to survive. Seriously, it is Keith and the cockroaches who will outlive us all.
On May 24, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will open a new exhibit dedicated to the “Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World”. “Rolling Stones: 50 Years of Satisfaction” will encompass two and half floors of the Cleveland based Hall, and will be open until March of 2014.
The Rolling Stones were inducted into the Hall back in 1989, and may have performed more concerts than any other five inducted acts combined. The exhibit will showcase the British band in a way that we are sure will bring fans from around the world. We would not bet against the Rolling Stones from being around in twenty five more years to see a 75th anniversary retrospective; especially Keith Richards as in the event of a nuclear holocaust, he is likely to be the one to survive. Seriously, it is Keith and the cockroaches who will outlive us all.
Donald Trump to the WWE HOF
Feb 26, 2013
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The WWE has announced its latest entrant to the WWE Hall of Fame, and the defacto member of this year’s celebrity wing. Billionaire, Donald Trump will be entering the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2013. Trump hosted Wrestlemania IV and V at his Atlantic City casino, and he made an appearance at Wrestlemania VII in the crowd. Of greater note, the star of NBC’s “The Apprentice” appeared at Wrestlemania XXIII in the corner of Bobby Lashley, who took on Umaga, with Vince McMahon in his corner. The loser (which of course was McMahon) had his head shaved. Trump as also appeared on multiple episodes on Monday Night Raw, and McMahon himself was a guest on the Apprentice. We had Trump ranked #5 on our list of Celebrity Inductees and are much happier with this celebrity inductee as opposed to Drew Carey.