I saw this last week but forgot to share it with you. Bam Bam Bigelow died. That's right another wrestler dies young. I swear that these guys are dropping like flies. CLICK HERE to read an article about the struggles Bam Bam was having in Florida. These guys lived hard and fast and when the career ends they just can not shut it off. Too bad, they provided a lot of entertainment for me as a kid growing up. So when I hear of one of these guys, who were indestructable on TV every Saturday, dying it is tough to hear.
CLICK HERE and CLICK HERE to read a few articles about his death.
I saw Bam Bam wrestle a couple of times. I believe that the he was ont the card the day that Nick Chase called Curt Henning a pussy. Mr. Perfect is no longer with us also. Bam Bam was a big dude but what stood out about him over the other big men in the sport was his quickness and acrobatic ability. He could sky off the ring ropes and defy gravity. He always was one of my favorites and always will be.
Here is what the WWE site had to say about his death....
Bam Bam Bigelow passes away
Written: January 20, 2007
WWE.com has learned that former WWE Superstar Scott "Bam Bam" Bigelow has passed away in Florida.
Kevin Doll, the Public Information Director for the Pasco County Sheriff's Office confirmed that Bigelow was found dead early Friday morning in his home in Hudson, Fla.
"We can confirm that Scott Bigelow was found in his home this morning. At this time the cause of death is unknown," Doll told WWE.com.
Doll also confirmed that the Pasco-Pinellas Counties medical examiner has taken the body and an autopsy will be performed.
Bigelow, 45, worked for WWE, ECW and WCW extensively throughout his 20-year sports-entertainment career. A former ECW Champion, ECW Television Champion and WCW Tag Team Champion, he is perhaps best known for his rivalry with Lawrence Taylor that culminated in the main event of WrestleMania XI in 1995.
Bam Bam RIP
Terry 'Bam Bam' Gordy
Whilst I was searching for news on Bigelow I found out that another 'Bam Bam' passed away awhile back. Terry Gordy of the Freebirds passed and I did not even know about it. The Freebirds were one of the greatest tag teams ever and you knew a beat down was about to happen when you heard that song blast in an arena. Man I loved to hate those guys.
CLICK HERE to read about Gordy.
Last but not least I read an article about Rick Steiner the other day. He is not wrestling too much any more but has a new gig. He is selling Real Estate. Really. How much would that rule to buy a house from The Dog Faced Gremlin? Almost as great as getting a loan from Ric Flair.
If you are in the market for a house in Georgia, CLICK HERE and buy your house from Rick Steiner.
