Archive for the ‘Memories’ Category

Memories From The Park: When Lance Storm Was Born

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

It was on this day 39 years ago that the leader of the Storm Troopers was born. Here's to you Lance! I always enjoyed Lance's work (partially because he hailed from Calgary...Alberta...Canada) and couldn't help but feel a little sad for him when he retired from World Wrestling Entertainment without fully ...

Memories From The Park: When WCW Officially Took The Plunge

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

We all heard the news that Vince McMahon purchased WCW one fateful Friday in March of 2001 but it was on this date seven years ago that it was all set it stone. The final episode of WCW Nitro aired on TNT and when the telecast opened with Mr. McMahon ...

Memories From The Park: When The Hammer Knocked Out Goes From His Knees

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

It was on this date seven years ago that Mark Coleman defeated Allan Goes via TKO at PRIDE 13. The win was Coleman's sixth in a row but it kicked off a rough four fight stretch in which he lost three of his next four bouts. Although consider the fact ...

Memories From The Park: When The Pacman Attacked Early And Often

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

In case you haven't been paying attention, this weekend will mark the fifth-straight Saturday in which a highly-anticipated boxing match(es) will be contested. First came, Pavlik-Taylor II on 2/16, then Klitschko-Ibragimov on 2/23, followed by Marquez-Vazquez III on 3/1 and, finally, Haye-Maccarinelli/Maskaev-Peter on 3/8. We can also throw in Carlos ...

Memories From The Park: When Muhammad Met Gorilla

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

Let's forget about everything that happened on the RAW following No Way Out up until last night, ok? None of it occurred, it was all just a dream. Last night's Mayweather-Show segment - while not as good as the one that started it all - got me excited all over again ...