I Remember this so well.
“How can we get Dizz-aff involved? Hey Dizz-aff,...you did gymnastics right??”
Birth of the “frankenSCREAMER”
- no politics, no worries, just a few kids enjoy each and every moment!
Fun times forever cherished.
We were all just enjoying the ride❤️
One of the most enjoyable and fun times of my career was working with Shannon at my side. We had *FUN* Neither of us could believe the blessing that we were given - the opportunity to perform on the grand stage of WCW.
Each and every moment was appreciated by us.
If I was not released, then NOT signed by WWE, I never would have met my wife, started my business, had my 2 wonderful children-
and now be able to wrestle for the pure love of the game with zero pressure
It may not be clear at the moment, but
#WWEReleases
God has a plan for you
20 years since WCW...
Dare to dream, ignore the naysayers, pursue what you love.
Thank you to
@TonyKhan
snd everyone at
@AEW
who made this possible.
And huge...HUGE thank yous to the man
@JANELABABY
- You’re the best my brother👊🏻❤️💪🏻
#Timeless
Lots of JOBS, lots of content, a place for current stars to morph and develop and a place for future stars to learn and better themselves.
Everyone (especially those IN wrestling) should be rooting for the success of AEW for the good of fans, crew, referees and wrestlers alike.
A Long time ago,
I’m a galaxy far, far away…
Crowbar wrestled
@JohnCena
Over 20 years later - I am beyond grateful and excited to be able to show my kids this match with this legend courtesy of
@maskedwrestlers
(Earned a few cool points with the kids!)
Thank you for this
I’m sure this is an unpopular take…
⭐️⭐️STOP DOING THESE⭐️ ⭐️
- Extend your career -
These are DESTROYING your cervical discs
- similar to how full sit ups destroy your lumbar discs!
Without sounding braggadocious…
It’s 2023 and I’m still doing all these things and honestly even more,
Just better, safer, in away that makes more sense.
Bring on the young lions!
There’s no 30+ year veteran currently performing ⭐️At the level that I do⭐️
- grateful for this
And we tried to make every moment *FUN*
She truly lit up a room and brought smiles to everyone around her.
These memories have and always will be cherished and hold a special place in my heart. Rest In Peace, God bless and love you my friend. 🙏🏻
Huge reminder -
#AEW
#WWE
#IWC
No matter how great of an athlete you are, there’s no GIVE on the floor, even w/ a mat on it.
Johnny the bull was a huge, strong, freakishly athletic guy.
He fractured his pelvis + tore his urethra on this move. Nobody jumped in to tell him it was
Retweeting to see if I can get an opinion from
@HamillHimself
- Master a Skywalker himself...I’ll lose it if he does.
This question truly rocks!
In addition to holding 3 WCW titles - I’m a huge Star Wars nut!
DEEP STAR WARS THOUGHT...
If Vader lived + Luke managed 2 get Anakin off the Death Star 2 - would Anakin have stood trial + been jailed 4 all the lives he destroyed OR do the think Luke would have put him into some kind of witness protection program??
- how bout Kylo
#StarWars
Shannon sent this to me in June - when she was going through old photos.
In the limo during our filming of the wacky NYC skits for 5/10/2000
with David and
@THEVinceRusso
.
These skits were so much fun -great memories
Same move, Same corner
Daffney’s 1st time in a live match
@kaylarossi_
1st time doing it in a live match.
Subtle, perfect tribute in Philly for
@AEW
- 🙏🏻 miss you!
Miss
@screamqueendaff
- incredible person who always saw the best in everyone + gave of her time very generously to her fans. We spoke frequently- she shared many ideas/ little tweaks for “Crowbar” which I was initially resistant to…
RIP my friend -
I usually Love Yokos work/matches- but taking liberties w/ enhancement talent is bullshit- (especially to this degree)
I know this guy - he was injured badly he never spoke up because he wanted to be asked back
This goes beyond a “stiff shot”/receipt - could have killed the guy.
I was a young, naive 19 year old indy green guy - agreed to take this (assuming he wouldn’t ask if he couldn’t do it safely) - almost broke my neck The risk / reward curve on this one is terrible. 49 y/o me wouldn’t take it from Scott in his prime
Lots of room for error.
Getting to do THIS!
with THIS GUY:
@BlueMeanieBWO
!
and IN PHILLY ! - WOW!
I’m the worlds biggest wrestling fan, absolutely LOVE this crazy thing I do and I am beyond grateful to
@TonyKhan
and everyone at
@AEW
that made this possible. Thank you 🙏🏻
#Timeless
🍷
You cannot find a more unlikely duo than this...but in some crazy way.....yeah...this just worked!
So cool being paired with this wonderful guy. Great time
@BlueMeanieBWO
, love u dude 🍷....2021...never saw this coming!
Prototype (
@JohnCena
) vs Devon Storm - (
@wcwcrowbar
) WWF dark match from Philadelphia - April 10, 2001.
Seeing Cena in the OvalTron days is pretty wild
Devon Storm briefly used this really cool finisher on Saturday Night, where he’d weaken someone with the Dragon Sleeper and then knock them out with the reverse DDT.
So great catching up w/
@EBischoff
- he signed me to my first WcW contract, which gave me a great head start in life - which enabled me to do many things I otherwise may not have been able to.
Always grateful, never forgotten, forever appreciated by me + my family. Thank you -
RIP EDDIE
gave me the honor of THE BEST ⭐️WRESTLING⭐️ match of my entire career at the historic Queens Elks lodge
On this evening my wife was in my corner had a few spots w/ Eddie as well - we speak of this often and how honored and privileged we are for this.
- always grateful
As I do paperwork, my ADD/ ADHD brain often wanders - he may be unconventional, unorthodox, etc…But no “younger” talent has MADE more local companies and REINVIGORATED veterans (like myself) His contributions early on in its existence truly helped elevate AEW to where it is now.
⭐️ why I say get rid of SIT UPS ⭐️
Many wrestlers get out because their backs are SHOT!!
In my PT practice, as summer approaches we see many low back issues pop up as people pursue the flat belly for summer. As in the wrestling bridges The trunk flexion can cause the inside of
Chris and I just “gelled” so well. I was always excited to see our names across from each other on a lineup. Chris was amazing. First wrestling on NWA Nj Indy’s in my very early years and then in year later for WcW years later was surreal.
Chris Candido & Crowbar going absolutely wild on Thunder. It’s time to shift the Final Years WCW conversation away from executive & creative mismanagement and talk about the wrestlers who were still going out and putting on matches like this every night. (2000) 🌟
Highlights from the only WWE match
@screamqueendaff
and I did together in Philly Vs Mike Bell.
- courtesy of
@maskedwrestlers
Thank you so much for this footage!
#wwereleases
A sobering look at the immense number of talents released + free to go wherever
A competitive job market loaded w/ incredible athletes + a limited number of spots in spite of there being many companies
I’ve preached pursuing a degree or a trade w/ a good job market
I was a huge fan of Terry Funk, became an even bigger fan watching him in ECW.
Having a program with him - for a title that included a match at STARRCADE is as surreal NOW as it was THEN.
Thank you for giving me this impossible memory and experience Legend
Rest in Peace Terry 🙏🏻
“Bitter and corny” - because he brings up legitimate concerns about safety?
I have evolved, and at 50, still work very hard, perform in matches that LOOK athletic, violent / dangerous. But I make an effort to try to select moves and spots that can be performed more safely than
DON’T Just ASSUME:
Great example of experts assuming certain big men “back in the day” couldn’t WRESTLE or “go”
Hogan knew his schtick, what worked for the WWF/WCW audience and did it.
He clearly had a few tricks up his sleeve and could do things the average USA fan didn’t see.
I woke up to Owen Hart showing the entire business and
#IWC
#WWE
#AEW
fans how to do a suicide dive as safely as possible-courtesy of
@GrappleClips
That slight sideways turn is everything !
Lands on his hands and knees to protect both him/ opponent
DON’T LEAD w/ YOUR HEAD+NECK
20 years ago - If I was not released from WCW, I would have never met my wife or had my 2 wonderful children
Great things can come from seemingly terrible situations
Keep ur head up all the
#wwereleases
Your release may be the best thing to happen to U - U just don’t know it yet
3:07 is a long time to watch on X,
but if you’re inclined here’s 3:07 of me doing things they say I shouldn’t be able to after 32 years. There is no 30+ year veteran performing at the LEVEL that I do anywhere
#IWC
- find me one.
You won’t.
Over the years
Me, my son and one of if not theeeee NICEST people on the planet Norman Smiley. Wish we lived closer.
Had some of my best in-ring memories with this guy - so much fun!
19 yrs ago - at a
@ECWA1967
wrestling show we met.
Had WWE picked me up after WCW - I would not have been there, we would have never met, started a family or business.
In the worst of times always remember God has a plan. 🙏🏻
Love you baby!❤️
Just an idea.
Many youth / HS / college Football and other sports coaches and trainers are trained to do a basic concussion screen.
The closest person TO the action (besides wrestlers) are referees.
Why not ⭐️properly train the referees and regularly test for competency⭐️
@WWE
AEW’s Jon Moxley calls for a major change in the industry after suffering a concussion in the ring last month.
Moxley’s proposed vision for a system on how to better protect wrestlers: “Maybe a really experienced wrestler & a really experienced doctor, who are trained to see
TIMELESS TIP: Many from the older wrestling generation stop wrestling because of low back issues Their style was less extreme w/ less bumps than today’s style. I own no stock in this company - but if you care what a 25 year physical therapist in his 32nd year of pro wrestling -
22 y/o,botching/hurting people /making bad decisions - all on ME
⭐️ non of the outside moves should have been done on that stage⭐️
(Kanyon hurt on the moonsault)
I was told to get sharper, stop doing unsafe 💩 and to get better.
I was sloppy, reckless and dangerous - and making
Kevin did so much for me throughout my career including bringing me to WCW Nitro as Devon Storm. We remained close friends up until his passing and he was very instrumental in offering ideas for my current “timeless” incarnation. We literally would BS and brainstorm for hours and
THE DISCO INFERNO
Just the truth - what I saw first hand.
Not defending anyone - just stating facts
Being ⭐️objective⭐️ and not ⭐️emotional⭐️regarding the in ring persona and work of Disco Inferno.
22 years ago today in the
@ECWA1967
locker room, just popping in to say hey at one if the main places I cut my Indy teeth at and visit Jim Ketner unbeknownst to me I would meet the love of my life, future wife and mother of our children…wow
@DinaFordRDN
Wrestling couples CAN
One of my 1st matches was an outdoor show in August- 90+ degrees He could have just squashed the new green kid, + had an easy day He worked his ass off and let me shine
I was nobody - He let me shine
Great to see
@gangrel13
last night for
@80sWrestling_
@ISPWWrestling
signing🍷
⭐️Make better choices⭐️
Today’s wrestlers are WITHOUT QUESTION the most athletically gifted generation of wrestlers - ⭐️EVER⭐️
This guy clearly has AMAZING athleticism and could have chosen an EQUALLY AMAZING - but SAFER maneuver that would have gotten just as great of a
RIP Legend
⭐️ Hated him as a child / wrestling fan
⭐️ Was in absolute awe meeting him as
a green wrestler
⭐️ Made me laugh countless time as a
fellow wrestler
Meeting + sharing a locker room w/ him was what seemed to be an unachievable goal. 🙏🏻Thankful &
2014: after over a year off + seriously considering walking away, I saw this kid work and was blown away. I HAD to work w/ him. That match renewed a passion + love I thought that was fading and reminded me of why I F’n love this so much. Now he knows - thank you
@JANELABABY
❤️🙏🏻
Newer fans will never appreciate how much fun it was to legitimately HATE this guy growing up.
Master class in managing
Master class in commentating
Master class in being an all around on air personality (PRIME TIME Wrestling, TNT etc..,) TRUE LEGEND!