Unbelieveable, but it has already been nine years since the great Owen Hart died in a pre-match mishap inside the Kansas City Kemper Arena. Mr. Mal grew up watching Owen from his earliest matches in Calgary’s Stampede Wrestling and watched with great excitement as he progessed through the WWF (as the Blue Blazer) and eventually sans mask, prior to reviving the gimmick in parody form that, invevitably, led to his demise.

Owen was always “my wrestler” given that I watched him come up. Seeing him achieve success in the WWF was very much well-deserved, as he managed to outlast even his time wearing those ridiculous pantaloons drawers with Koko B. Ware as High Energy. Yeesh. Good as a face but even better as a smark aleck, chicken heel, Owen Hart was a  true pro’s pro.  The impact he made on Mr. Mal’s pro wrestling fandom will never be forgotten, nor will the man himself. Rest in peace, Owen, and God bless you and your family.

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Is there anyone out there who gives a you-know-what that the most overhyped, untalented pro wrestler in history (otherwise known as the Ultimate Warrior) looks like he’s ready to return to the ring? Word has it he will be working in Spain, of all places, and has been working with Rob Van Dam to prepare for his comeback. Mr. Mal wouldn’t walk across the street to see this man perform, let alone tune in to a TV show just because he was scheduled to be a part of it, but, the pro wrestling world does not rise and set simply because the evil eye says it to be so (as tragic as that might be).

My question to you, my fine readers, is this: Does the Ultimate Warrior possibly signing with TNA make you salivate at the mere mention? Would it get you to watch? Or, are you like Mal, and remember this malcontent from his WCW days where, frankly, he was an outright embarassment to the industry both with his in-ring “work” and backstage shenanigans. Perhaps you fondly remember him in the WWF? Are you an Ultimate Warrior fan? Or not? Let me know. Drop me your comments and let chat about it. Thanks for visiting pro wrestling’s most-opinionated and fastest-growing site — WrestlersRamblings.com!

- Mr. Mal

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I have been asked to write about my favorite Wrestlemania moment.  This is a very hard decision for me.  There have been so many great moments, from Hogan slamming Andre to Austin winning the WWE Title for the first time against Shawn Michaels. I thought of all these great moments and settled on WrestleMania 6 when the “Immortal” Hulk Hogan took on the Ultimate Warrior.  It was the Intercontinental Champion vs. WWE Champion.  Title for Title.  It was the first time in history that two babyfaces headlined Wrestlemania and it was the first time two titles were on the line.  Hulk Hogan was the main draw for the WWE for 5 years and here came this wild, colorful, almost superhero-like character in the Ultimate Warrior to try to push him off his mountain.  You had everything you could ever want in this match.  The crowd was on hot; you had the two biggest superstars go at it, for two of the most honored titles in history.  As a kid, this was so cool.  My heart skipped a few beats when Hogan went for the Leg Drop and the Warrior moved and went for the Warrior Splash for the win and the title.  This match was much better then any of the smart wrestling fans would have expected.  This propelled my enjoyment of wrestling to a whole new level.  That match caused me to become obsessed with wrestling. (For better or worst)
-Wrestling Love

We all have our preferred Wrestlemania moments. What makes it such an amazing event is that at the end of each ‘Mania we are all left with that one defining moment we think about for an entire year! Whether it’s Hulk Hogan slamming Andre the Giant, or Edge winning the ‘Money in the Bank’, these moments irrevocably alter the business for the better or the worse, and that is what sets WWE’s Wrestlemania ahead of all the others shows out there! I’m sure the other writers will name a more ‘important’ event then I will. The fact of the matter is, my Wrestlemania memory isn’t that great history altering moment that I should have picked. My moment, my great Wrestlemania memory is a more recent match. A match that in my mind, helped reshape the career of a modern great. That match took place at Wrestlemania 22; Mick Foley vs. Edge in a hardcore match. I remember watching this match and thinking to myself, “wow, Edge really is a great wrestler”. I had been on the fence about his heel turn for quite some time, however it was after this match that I remembered why I at one time had considered myself an ‘Edge Head’. I’m lucky enough to have this match on DVD, and I have watched it several times since.  It really represents what ‘hardcore’ pro wrestling should have been. It told a story. Edge’s struggle to keep up with the ‘Hardcore Legend’ turned to glory after he realized he could take the abuse. He rose to the challenge and showed the world why he is the top star he has become! I will always believe this match epitomises both hardcore wrestling, and Edges rise to success!
-Hugo

Wow there are many great moments. Hugo and WrestlingLove both mentioned the “Slam heard around the world” when Hogan slammed Andre to the mat. There also Austin vs HBK with Mike Tyson as the special guest referee. I would also put Hugo’s choice; Edge vs Mick Foley in my top 10 moments.But when it comes to what moment I remember the most after over 20 years as a fan I would have to agree with WrestlingLove. Hogan vs Warrior was one of the most anticipated WWE matches of all time. Two babyfaces going at it. I remember the build up…. Both Warrior and Hogan saving each other. It was one of the few times that true sportsmanship was shown in the ring. It was the passing of the torch. Before that moment I didn’t know that one man could hold two titles. And before anyone asked…. Yes The Eagle marked out for the Warrior and wanted him to topple the “Immortal” one.
-The Eagle 

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