Thursday, February 24, 2000.
The story on everybody's mind? What's up with the STINGER and MR. T? Well, we can now confirm that these two big-name stars will make their PWL debuts at WRESTLERAMA 14, live from St. Louis April 2. The PWL had some rather tough negotiations taking place in the past week, but everything has fallen into place, and appearance of these two top names in the wrestling business will definitely cement the PWL's position at the top of the professional wrestling pile.
The main event for WRESTLERAMA has been announced: World heavyweight champion THE TERROR will defend his title against possibly the greatest World champion in PWL history, THE TRAIN. Though some are questioning the choice of The Train as challenger for the World title at the PWL's biggest event of the year, the majority of PWL fans believe it to be a combination of nostalgia and drawing power. Additionally, a win by The Train would only add to the opinion of those who believe him to be the best PWL champion ever. On the other side, a win for The Terror would further his role as a PWL giant killer, having defeated many of the PWL stars, past and present. Now, if he could only erase that loss against GENE WEST last year...
The Suits are impressed with BIG SID SMITH, so look for his push to continue. Speaking of pushes, SKELETOR will jump-start his shortly, despite some recent setbacks. Losses to COOLEROY and FAT ALBERT aren't really considered setbacks, though.
Speculation now is that JOE THE GIANT will make a wrestling appearance at WRESTLERAMA. No word yet on possible opponents.
Look for M. KLEATS and FOOT to team up from time to time, in addition to their singles' exploits. Manager MONDO MBAMBA has already dubbed his tandem LONG SWEET LIPS. Rumors have Foot being placed in the World cruiserweight title picture. Kleats should be back in the North American title scene, either at or shortly after WRESTLERAMA. As a team, they have been mentioned by the Suits as future North American tag title contenders.
Still no follow-up on the promise that THE FABULOUS HORNER BROTHERS would be adding to their family.
Last week's appearance by GRIMACE was only a one-shot deal, but communication is on-going between The Purple Menace and the Suits.
The Monday night shows will continue to run at the Plinko Hall in St. Louis, and the Friday night shows in Du Quoin, until WRESTLERAMA. After that, the PWL may once again branch out to other locations from time to time.
With Rudy re-packaged as Foot, this leaves BILL as the only Fat Albert Gang member who has not undergone a gimmick make-over (Fat Albert, of course, needs no such change to get over). Mondo Mbamba is still working with Bill, and he hopes that we will see a new, improved Bill in the near future.
That's all for now. Thanks to everybody from around the world who has stopped by PWL ONLINE!