WFS
"Words from Strozilla"
column by Stro formerly WCW's Maestro
November 2005
"Eddie
Guerrero: Champion of Champions"
Hello everyone. My heartfelt prayers, thoughts, and
condolences go out to the Guerrero family for the passing of
Eddie Guerrero. Words can't describe the shock I felt when I
got the call from my friend Bam yesterday after attending a
church sevice. " No, not Eddie!" was running
through my head as my heart sank instantly. Eddie has been
such an inspiration to me. Seeing him overcome all of his
obstacles helped me get through some of my own tough times.
Through the years, I would always hear great things about
Eddie and the Guerrero family. When I was in Mexico with
Jake Roberts for AAA, Eddie and Art Barr were very much
talked about and used to be amazed by their stellar matches.
Upon arriving in WCW, I had the pleasure of having my tryout
match with Chavo Guerrero Jr. Being accepted by Chavo,Hector,
and Eddie in the lockerroom was such an honor and meant so
much that we would pray together at some of the events.
Hector would always give me good advice about being real to
yourself in the business and inspire others just as Eddie
has done. His training dedication and his matches with the
likes of Rey Mysterio, Chris Benoit, etc. would amaze me.
What was more amazing was that he turned his life around
from drug addiction to being one of the greatest pro
wrestling superstars ever. He got his life straight with his
family and went to the top of the WWE winning the WWE
championship from Brock Lesnar in a match that I wanted to
cheer right there with the fans who attended. When Eddie and
Chris embraced at Wrestlemania the night that both of
represented the best in the company, I was wishing to God
above I was right there celebrating with my friends. Eddie
is now smiling down being a champion in heaven just as he
was on earth. Eddie, I will never forget you brother.
Thank you to Ward Family Promotions for having me back again
this year for their annual "Night of Superstas"
legends show to help the UVA Children's Hospital a few weeks
ago in Waynesboro, Virginia. It was great meeting all the
fans and the ovation the maximum capacity crowd gave me that
night meant so much. it was great to catch up with old
friends and meet new faces in the business such as Dusty
Rhodes, Jerry Lawler, the Steiners,Kip(formerly Billy
Gunn),Bob Orton Jr. Roddy Piper, Ivan and Nikita Koloff,
Jimmy Valiant, Bill Dundee, Bill Apter, Al Snow, Maven, etc.
Was honored to find out from Jimmy Valiant himself that I am
in his new book set to be released everywhere the first of
December. Thank you once again to the great folks of WF
Promotions and the UVA Hospital as I hope to return again
next year.
Had a great show this past weekend in Salemsburg, North
Carolina at the legends show for ACPW. Nice to see Buff
Bagwell, Rick Steiner,The Midnight Express, and Ivan Koloff
again. Looking forward to returning there at Lakewood high
School Thanksgiving night November 24th as one of the big
matches will be myself and Tre- G as team USA defending the
ACPW tag team champions against the Barbarian and "the
Queen of Pain" Naudia in a street fight. You can check
out the ACPW website at http://www.geocities.com/acpwarena
.
Gearing up for a big week this week as I will in the
Spindale , North Carolina area from Thursday through the
weekend attending autograph signings, being a special guest
at the EPWT seminar http://www.epwt.com
along with Les Thatcher, Dr. Tom Pritchard, and Harley Race,
and also wrestling the Barbarian in a grudge match friday
night at the Spindale House in Spindale, North Carolina for
NGW (you can email NGW for more information on the event at ngwmatt@yahoo.com).
I plan on dedicating my match that night to the late Eddie
Guerrero. So stop by if you are in the area.
Tales from the Lair
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A few weeks ago I was having dinner with Dusty Rhodes, Jerry
Lawler and his girlfriend in along with female pro wrestler
Naudia in Waynesboro , Virginia. We were all chatting over
dinner about various topics when Naudia and Lawler's
girlfriend were conversing about a match that Naudia had
recently. Naudia was telling her about a nasty clothesline
she took during the match. Lawler's girlfriend misunderstood
her and said "You have nasty toes?". I
thought Dusty was going to roll out of his chair laughing as
did Lawler, myself, and everyone there. "No nasty
clothesline"..lol. Speaking of Naudia, the 6 ft.
competitor got to take on both formerly Ivory and Jazz
the next night. You can check her website out at http://www.geocities.com/naudiaweb
Stro Mailbox
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I got to meet you for the first time at Waynesboro VA this
past weekend. I was taken back somewhat to see so many
friendly wrestlers. You guys get a lot of bad rap.
A few bad apples spoil it for the rest. So thank you
for coming.
Heaven
Stro: You are very welcome Heaven! As far as I know, I am
not scheduled for the April show. Please give everyone my
best and hope to be back at next years "Night of
Superstars" show.
Was great to see you Stro this past Saturday in Salemburg.
Going to go to the Thanksgiving show and watch you and Tre
get revenge on Barbarian and Naudia.
Will
Stro: Thank you Will! It is going to be wild in that
street fight..lol.
Stro, When will you be coming back to the west coast?
Harry T.
Stro: I am currently in talks about coming to a show in
Oregon around December. Will let everyone know as soon as I
get more information.
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Thank you guys for taking the time to read my column. I hope
you guys have a great weekend! Please remember our brave men
and women soldiers who risk their lives for all of us. You
all take care of yourselves and GOD bless!
Stro/formerly WCW's Maestro
"Nobody can go toe to toe with the Stro!"
http://www.thestro.com
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