Cyber Farrier wrote:
I dibs black with yellow and red flames. Guys better start chooseing your colors before only pink is left.

George Geist wrote: Wouldn't be a fair fight. Old age and treachery always win over youth and skill. Therefore I'll concede victory to the elder Thomas - either of them.

Dibs on the Popcorn concession!

now, where the hell did I put my stretchy pants?

didn't think y'all wanted me in my sumo rig!

Jeff throw me into the popcorn concession stand. We may have to practice that one a few times. Need to get Gary in on the action, he can't always get away with eating popcorn.

What a trip down memory lane! Thanks, Bruce.

In 1965(+/-) I was fortunate enough to be in attendance at Madison Square Garden when Cowboy Bob Ellis(resplendent in spotted steerhide trunks and matching boots) challenged Nature Boy Buddy Rodgers(whose sartorial splendor was second to none) for the Heavyweight Championship of the world. Unfortunately for Cowboy Bob, his Bulldogger Headlock was not enough to overcome the Nature Boy's submission hold, the Figure Four leg lock, and the Nature Boy successfully defended his title and retained his belt.

Cowboy Bob Ellis, Nature Boy Buddy Rogers, Sailor Art Thomas, Antonino Rocco, The Bruiser, The Crusher, Gorilla Monsoon, The Iron Sheik, Jimmy "Super Fly" Snuka, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, Jessie "The Body"(errr, make that "The Guv")Ventura, the incomparable Andre the Giant, and of course, the poet Laureate of the Squared Circle, The Magnificent Maurice whose life advise of "Win if you can, Lose if you must, but always Cheat..." is with us still today......

Edited to add: One of our own, Mr. Bucky Hatfield, enjoyed success in the squared circle, operating under the nom de guerre' of "Cowboy Franky Lane"

And, as a member of a group of aficionados, led by Honest JoelG, the wrestler's attorney, I have, as Luscious Ricky Buttons, aka: The Champaign(sic) Man; The Lush, faced such notables as Pretty Boy Doctor Moe, The Masked Neil, The Little Lush, Sir Nunzio and others.

And so, as Michael Buffer might say, "Lets get ready to Rummmmmble......."

tbloomer wrote: Phew .... I'll tell Susan her tights are safe

Thomas_Ride&Drive wrote: Since my quick thinking got both of us out of this androgynous fashion adventure . . . you owe me, Thomas!

Gary Hill wrote: Gary, all concessions (as well as parking and access to the rest rooms) is strictly controlled by the Resource Center Union. You may want to apply for a permit from Guido (no last name known). I'd advise against unauthorized activities, as Guido and his assistants keep a fresh supply of Portland Cement and large wash basins on hand at all times.

Baron

Baron you spoil sport! It's getting harder and harder to make an easy buck on the side? Waiting for my Patent on the East Texas Glue on! :cool:

Rick--lest we forget Killer Kawowski & Ivan putski, the polish hammer

But my favorite was bruno Sanmartino. he was the man until I believe his back was broke. Actual accident or not, he was the man.

I remember all the others like it was yesterday. A bunch of names on the tip of my tongue but can't retrieve them from my memory bank yet.


If I recall, nature Boy Buddy Rogers was before the long time Nature Boy Rick Flair's carreer.
Blonde hair and all.

vthorseshoe wrote: Heaven forfend I forget these stalwarts.Yes, I agree. And, for your personal viewing pleasure, and as a "get well soon" inducer, I offer you this web site: http://www.wrestlingmuseum.com/pages/bios/halloffame/brunobio.htmlAbsolutely. And with Style, Panache, Bravado and a certain Je ne sais quoi that made you love to hate him!

great article !! Totally unrivaled by any before or after.

Do you go far enough back to remember Edwardo Carpontie' ?

Awe man dont I feel left out. I had my wrestling underwear packed and ready to go.

I am not wearing any darn tights.