one of the most beloved matches of all time...the Ricky Steamboat vs. Macho Man match for the IC title at WM 3. And of course him eating the turnbuckle was always hysterical.
Great memories of him wrestling. Lovd the wild look in his eyes as he looked around the arena after chewing the turnbuckle. Him and Ivan Putski were my favorites.
he was my guy in 1982 or 83 right before the WWF blew up .One of the only legends I did not have a chance to meet that was still alive .Had a chance in 2013 or 2014 at one of the legends of the ring conventions but he cancelled his appearance due to travel issues
I'd heard the story of him being a teacher when not in "character", but didn't realize till I just looked him up that he went to Michigan State to play football. Apparently football career ended due to knee injury
when our WWF heroes are dying. Loved George. He was awesome. It's just like yesterday.
USA Network, Sunday at noon, spaghettios on my tv tray, Dad chilling on the couch watching with me. Some of the greatest moments and memories of my life.
And, nobody is a close 2nd (for me) ... loved that look of astonished bewilderment on his face when he was in the ring ... only to have it change to extreme rage when he would attack his opponent.
I wonder why the refs could never find his "candy cane" ...
Ironically, he was a very smart and well spoken guy. A college professor, I believe.
R.I.P.
He actually had a master's degree in education before he became The Animal.
wrestling back then always did a good job with the little details. Like saying a guy was from "parks unknown". That always killed me.
RIP
Math teacher by day, legendary turnbuckle eater by night! RIP
USA Network, Sunday at noon, spaghettios on my tv tray, Dad chilling on the couch watching with me. Some of the greatest moments and memories of my life.
Man it goes by fast.
I wonder why the refs could never find his "candy cane" ...
RIP!
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