10 Years After The MWA
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10 years have passed since the MWA opened doors in the summer of '02. For the most part, the roster was full of young upstarts ready to earn their place in the world of professional wrestling. MWA has since closed down those same doors in 2005. So where are they at now? Here's what your favorite MWA superstars have been up to.
Well for starters the chairman of MWA Marcus Wellman had some serious denial issues following the death of MWA. He shortly thereafter started up a fake MWA with fake Turbulance, Lazer, Wiz, etc. His dillusions were quite sad actually, he put no money into the project. Even cutting corners to the point of not hiring cameramen, and just putting the camera on a ladder! Needless to say Fake MWA only lasted 2 short months due to lack of interest of course. Having a weekly PPV isn't exactly the best way to start up a company (Oh wait a minute!). He now is resting comfortably in a nursing home- the best damn nursing home money can buy of course!
Young Samuel isn't so young anymore, but he isn't much wiser. He purchased several yachts on which he parties 8 days a week. He tried taking his good buddy Frank N. Stein with him a few times, to which a discovered that a big green monster isn't the best way to pick up chicks. When asked about his wrestling career he replied, "I'm retired baby!"
In the same vein, MWA commentator Prince has made floozies his middle name. Many nights he is seen out on the town with 3 or more "Princesses" at his side. Having accomplished much in the south many years ago, he too is now retired from "most" extracurricular activities.
His partner in crime RJ has a never-ending thirst for the business. He saw something he liked in a young company called ROH, and has been an on-air manager, and a backstage agent for them since MWA closed. He loves the lighter schedule, and the hungry young athletes he works with.
Also in ROH is the last MWA champion Lazer. He didn't fit the traditional strong style mold of ROH, but it was a great way for him to get heat, by being more of a "sports-entertainer". He now is teaming with Mike Bennett, who credits Lazer for inspiring him initially.
Frank N. Stein was immediately signed up to WWE's developmental, and debuted on the new ECW. Only to be fired within weeks along with the Zombie and the other ridiculous gimmicks they tried to use. He now mainly wrestles in Mexico feuding with Vampiro.
Wiznewski found his true calling in Chikara Pro. He fits right in with the tomfoolery there.
Mitchel Hole was signed by WWE as an on-air goofball. He was then released when Santino got over big because they "didn't need two comedic presences". He now travels the Indy circuit.
Mimic wrestles all over the indies filling various roles as needed. If someone needs a "fake" Booker T, he will do that. Or he just does his own shtick. He doesn't foresee himself ever being on national TV, but doesn't mind.
Tornado returned to Japan where he is an icon. He only has a few years left, but is considered one of the greats in the Land of the Rising Sun.
The Assistant Coach dabbles in various jobs in the indies. He has managed, commentated, booked, and worked as an agent all over the country.
VIP was in WWE developmental, but was released during their massive "springtime cleaning" firings. He made a name for himself acrossed the country, before TNA finally noticed and signed him up. After little success at the beginning, he now is the current Television Champion.
Jaguar was also in TNA during the prime of the X-Divison a few years back. Unfortunately he was just another face in the crowd due to poor booking, and was released when most of the other X-divisioners were let go.
Turbulance was a pet project for the WWE developmental system. He however with his laid-back attitude couldn't stand the politics and knew it would only get worse when he was called up. So he left for TNA. Again, he didn't get much TV until lately which he is now pushed as a major heel, which is a change from his normal gimmick, but is surprisingly refreshing for him.
Maverick suffered a serious knee injury one year after MWA closed. He was forced to retire. He caught the eye of WWE management with his comedic timing, thus hiring him first as a manager, then he made his way up to the permanent "stooge" for whoever is running Raw and/or Smackdown. He questioned why he was needed when Santino was still there, and his buddy Mitchel Hole got released because he wasn't needed for that same reason. He was asked, "Who is Mitchel Hole?" Maverick replied, "These sumbitches are stupid. But this is a damn good job, so I'll take 'er!" Some things may change, but Maverick never will.
And of course Big Bang and Sweet Sensation are still enjoying their retirements, occasionally showing up at indy shows giving the, "It's great to be back in Chicago," speeches.
10 years have passed since the MWA opened doors in the summer of '02. For the most part, the roster was full of young upstarts ready to earn their place in the world of professional wrestling. MWA has since closed down those same doors in 2005. So where are they at now? Here's what your favorite MWA superstars have been up to.
Well for starters the chairman of MWA Marcus Wellman had some serious denial issues following the death of MWA. He shortly thereafter started up a fake MWA with fake Turbulance, Lazer, Wiz, etc. His dillusions were quite sad actually, he put no money into the project. Even cutting corners to the point of not hiring cameramen, and just putting the camera on a ladder! Needless to say Fake MWA only lasted 2 short months due to lack of interest of course. Having a weekly PPV isn't exactly the best way to start up a company (Oh wait a minute!). He now is resting comfortably in a nursing home- the best damn nursing home money can buy of course!
Young Samuel isn't so young anymore, but he isn't much wiser. He purchased several yachts on which he parties 8 days a week. He tried taking his good buddy Frank N. Stein with him a few times, to which a discovered that a big green monster isn't the best way to pick up chicks. When asked about his wrestling career he replied, "I'm retired baby!"
In the same vein, MWA commentator Prince has made floozies his middle name. Many nights he is seen out on the town with 3 or more "Princesses" at his side. Having accomplished much in the south many years ago, he too is now retired from "most" extracurricular activities.
His partner in crime RJ has a never-ending thirst for the business. He saw something he liked in a young company called ROH, and has been an on-air manager, and a backstage agent for them since MWA closed. He loves the lighter schedule, and the hungry young athletes he works with.
Also in ROH is the last MWA champion Lazer. He didn't fit the traditional strong style mold of ROH, but it was a great way for him to get heat, by being more of a "sports-entertainer". He now is teaming with Mike Bennett, who credits Lazer for inspiring him initially.
Frank N. Stein was immediately signed up to WWE's developmental, and debuted on the new ECW. Only to be fired within weeks along with the Zombie and the other ridiculous gimmicks they tried to use. He now mainly wrestles in Mexico feuding with Vampiro.
Wiznewski found his true calling in Chikara Pro. He fits right in with the tomfoolery there.
Mitchel Hole was signed by WWE as an on-air goofball. He was then released when Santino got over big because they "didn't need two comedic presences". He now travels the Indy circuit.
Mimic wrestles all over the indies filling various roles as needed. If someone needs a "fake" Booker T, he will do that. Or he just does his own shtick. He doesn't foresee himself ever being on national TV, but doesn't mind.
Tornado returned to Japan where he is an icon. He only has a few years left, but is considered one of the greats in the Land of the Rising Sun.
The Assistant Coach dabbles in various jobs in the indies. He has managed, commentated, booked, and worked as an agent all over the country.
VIP was in WWE developmental, but was released during their massive "springtime cleaning" firings. He made a name for himself acrossed the country, before TNA finally noticed and signed him up. After little success at the beginning, he now is the current Television Champion.
Jaguar was also in TNA during the prime of the X-Divison a few years back. Unfortunately he was just another face in the crowd due to poor booking, and was released when most of the other X-divisioners were let go.
Turbulance was a pet project for the WWE developmental system. He however with his laid-back attitude couldn't stand the politics and knew it would only get worse when he was called up. So he left for TNA. Again, he didn't get much TV until lately which he is now pushed as a major heel, which is a change from his normal gimmick, but is surprisingly refreshing for him.
Maverick suffered a serious knee injury one year after MWA closed. He was forced to retire. He caught the eye of WWE management with his comedic timing, thus hiring him first as a manager, then he made his way up to the permanent "stooge" for whoever is running Raw and/or Smackdown. He questioned why he was needed when Santino was still there, and his buddy Mitchel Hole got released because he wasn't needed for that same reason. He was asked, "Who is Mitchel Hole?" Maverick replied, "These sumbitches are stupid. But this is a damn good job, so I'll take 'er!" Some things may change, but Maverick never will.
And of course Big Bang and Sweet Sensation are still enjoying their retirements, occasionally showing up at indy shows giving the, "It's great to be back in Chicago," speeches.
Like a cheap steak this was very well done! You captured the heart and soul of the MWA and everything that happened. I expect a top ten MWA matches will soon follow? ;)
ReplyDeleteMWA being a cheap steak is probably the best analogy i've heard all year.
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