There’s nothing wrong with being athletic. In a pseudo-sport like pro wrestling, it’s kind of expected of wrestlers to be athletic. And if you happen to wrestle for Vince McMahon, it’s especially helpful to look the part. Some wrestlers happen to be naturally gifted when it comes to their physical attributes that it becomes part of their character. This is particularly the case with several black wrestlers. There was a funny video that came out about the three characters black wrestlers are allowed to play on TV. One particular gimmick that falls into the “happy black wrestler” category is the amazingly talented, naturally athletic black wrestler.
Tag: WWE
Jimmy King
Medium: Film
Title: Ready to Rumble
Bio: Despite lacking a wrestler’s physique, or any kind of athletic physique, Jimmy King rose to prominence in a parallel WCW universe. During his reign as world champion, Jimmy King battled through some personal demons. It eventually led to him losing the world title to Diamond Dallas Page in controversial fashion. All seemed lost until two marks in their late twenties decided to help get King back in shape. Jimmy King ultimately defeated DDP to win back the WCW World Title.
Signature Move: Diving double axe handle.
Captain Insano
Medium: Film
Title: The Waterboy
Bio: Captain Isano is an all-American giant that’s known more for his mic work than his in-ring skills. His greatest rival is the mysterious Herculon.
Signature Move: Cutting scathing promos on 30-year-old virgins.
Bonesaw McGraw
Medium: Film
Title: Spider-Man
Bio: Bonesaw is a ruthless wrestler who usually sends his opponents home in a stretcher. A throwback of sorts, Bonesaw also issues $3,000 challenges to anybody who can last in the ring with him for three minutes. He isn’t above using a steel chair or a lead pipe as a weapon. Probably has a fear of spiders.
Signature Move: Flying elbow drop.
Create-A-Wrestler: The Battling Bailiff
Medium: Television
Title: Night Court
Bio: The Battling Bailiff was a newcomer to the New York wrestling territory and was scheduled to make his debut at Madison Square Garden. He had previously worked as a nighttime courtroom bailiff. Some say he was the second cousin of the Big Boss Man.
Signature Move: Bailing out of a match.
Create-A-Wrestler: Klondike Butcher
Medium: Television
Title: Night Court
Bio: Not much is known about the Klondike Butcher, other than he fears little old ladies. Instead of beating the crap out of fans who get involved in matches, like most wrestlers do, the Klondike Butcher takes them to court for physically assaulting him.
Signature Move: Taking little old ladies to court.
Revolting Blob
Medium: Film
Title: Billy Madison
Bio: The Revolting Blob was one of the most vile wrestlers. He would hit senior citizens and sit on his opponents’ heads. In 1983 he completely disappeared from the wrestling scene after killing one of his opponents. Eventually, he became the principal of an elementary school that allowed guys in their late-twenties to enroll.
Signature Move: Sitting on opponents’ heads and making passes at Billy Madison.
Create-A-Wrestler: Number Five
The X-Files
“Fight Club”
Season 7, Episode 20
5/7/2000
With a week into its revival on Fox, I figured it was as good a time as any to look at that one wrestling-themed episode of The X-Files that Rob Van Dam made a cameo in.
Royal Rumble Final Four
The Royal Rumble is upon us once again to help make Roman Reigns look even stronger. Last year, I took a look at the best #1 and #2 entrants. This year, I decided to showcase the top ten final four competitors. Because as fun as the Rumble is, everyone knows the best part is when it’s down to the last four wrestlers.
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