Rockin’ and Wrestlin’
Friday, September 5th, 2008
Well, it’s about that time …
In just a few, I’ve — er, The Rock Relic’s — gotta head back up to the tall timbers of Kentucky for an appearance at the Ohio Championship Wrestling show.
Actually, it’s not a bad gig at all, since wrestling and rock-n-roll shows are pretty much the same: fever-pitch excitement, music, performances by some of the greats in their field, etc.
And a lot of these indie (for “independent” … ie, non-WWF or TNA) wrestlers have made their mark on the Charlotte circuit as well. In fact, former WCW star, Bobby Blaze (now OCW Commissioner) was proud to tout the Queen City as his home.
But wait … first, they had to meet the one requirement for my alter ego to appear (well, other than a little reimbursement for expenses): If you want The Rock Relic to appear at your show, you’ve GOTTA BE FAMILY-FRIENDLY!! Bottom line, and ’nuff said!
Fortunately, they are non-offensive (I know … a rarity in the “sport”, right??). But, believe me, these cats do pull the crowds each time they put up that “squared circle”!
So, given that last sentence, maybe there’s hope for pro wrestling after all!
(Oh … for you fans: The wrestler ya see in the pic up there is my friend, Damian Adams. He, as with the great Mason Raige, are the future of the sport (and two of the finest and most talented gentlemen you’d ever wanna meet!)
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Man, I said I wasn’t gonna do it again, but …
Memorial Day. To many, it’s a “day off from work.” But to the countless thousands who’ve lost loved ones in service to our country, it’s a sacred holiday, an honorable tradition.
People, if there was ever a true slogan, it’s the one below that pic, right??
WHY PLAY UP CRAIG FERGUSON HERE? Well, there are two answers to that one: First, his show’s extremely popular around here; secondly, the man has mentioned Charlotte in a recent one! Seems he remembered his first ice-skating experience as being right here in the Queen City (I’m assuming Eastland, but I could be off a bit).
WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO FIND GOOD CLUBS OR ENTERTAINMENT VENUES HERE? Okay, time to take notes: First of all (and most importantly), make sure it’s a venue that has a good, solid reputation. Check its safety record — for both building and customers, inside and out.
Not enough could ever be said for our area’s veterans, whether it be of the Iraqi wars, Vietnam, Korea … or of The Second World War (what some say was our last justified war). They sweat, cried, ached, bled and died for what they believed in — freedom from tyranny!
There’s very little mileage left in this clunker of an ‘07 model — but, before we push it into the dealership for trade-in on a brand-new 2008 model, we’ve got one more thing to do:
Y’know, we’re so busy shopping for last-minute presents, wrapping, partygoing and watching the upteenth broadcast of It’s A Wonderful Life (so, sue me … I can never get tired of watching it! Interesting fact: It actually debuted during the summer of 1946. It was also the only movie parodied by the late, great Beavis and Butthead!).
Don’t get me wrong; I like the blogs on the
It’s been said there’s nothing sadder than a little child who wakes up excitedly on Christmas morning, rushes into the living room where the tree is … and finds nothing underneath. But that’s what’ll happen to many children and their parents this year … unless you and I get involved in the 2007 Empty Stocking Fund.
This one’s gonna have to be a quickie, concerning the Relic’s workload for Thursday … but it’s a vital one.
Roll up … for the Not-So-Mystery Tour!
Wanna have some safe Halloween fun on Wednesday? No need to go batty; these things spook for themselves! So don’t be so grave about it — they’re all “clean” (no bier or other rotten stuff). So, after goblin your supper, head on down to one of these! And, if you’ve got a cold (like the Relic’s been fighting) just take something to control your coffin and check these out:
First, there’s the Haunted Mill, at 6325 Wilkinson Blvd. in Belmont. Now in its eighth year, this walk through the “darkside” is definitely not for the faint-of-heart! You have hardcore scares, the Mirror Maze, the Dark Maze and the not-so-romantic Tunnel of Torture. Now, if it’s a little too scary for you, there’s also a blacklight mini-golf course and a horror museum. Bloody good fun, no matter how you slice it. The Mill runs nightly through Wednesday. Tickets are $14 for the Haunted Mill, $7 for mini-golf, $3 for their museum, while combo tickets are $19. And you get discounts for ages 9 and younger (if they’re impressionable, just proceed to the mini-golf. Trust me.).
Of course, the traditional “trick-or-treat” posses will be out, dressed as witches, goblins, and all sorts of characters and waiting for the candies to be dropped into their little buckets. Now, while some businesses, like shopping centers and malls, will have a time and place for these little rascals to collect, a few parents might opt to let their kids go “door-to-door”. With that being said, PLEASE read the following CAREFULLY:
What better way to start your Thanksgiving than by having a visit from The Police?
And it’s official: The Motown legend, Stevie Wonder, will be bringing his “A Wonder Autumn Tour” to the Bobcats Arena on November 28 — kicking off the holiday season in a grand way!