#steve mongo mcmichael

[blueonwrestling]

NEVER MIND THAT SHIT, HERE COMES MONGO!

ah lads, i love this, as someone who purely knows mongo from wrestling/botchamania, i fucking love the guy, i know he's a legendary football player whatever who cares.

IT'S HORSEMEN BUSINESS BABY

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I’m aging myself but I remember Steve “Mongo” McMichael’s WCW debut. And now he’s dead.

I remember Sabu and Taz’s first ECW match. And now Sabu is dead.

They both did some questionable things in their personal lives but you can’t deny their contribution to pro wrestling.

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[84reedsy]

Just gonna keep posting Mongo today

Congratulations on the induction into Canton!

[xenagabrielleforever]

Steve "Mongo" McMichael RIP

[rebelkelley0219]

The fallen horseman

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Rest In Peace Mongo

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Book It! Four Horsemen A Timeline History by Dick Bourne, published by Mid-Atlantic Gateway Books

Book It! Four Horsemen A Timeline History by Dick Bourne, published by Mid-Atlantic Gateway Books

Robert Segedy When  you think about the various groups that have been formed in pro wrestling, one that stands out far above all others is that of the Four Horsemen. The group that formed naturally against a singular enemy became the premiere heel faction of all time. To understand the greatness that was captured at the time, we need to trace the roots of the group at its start. At first, they…

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4-23-25 Wrestling Update

Former NFL great and WCW US Champ STEVE "MONGO" McMICHAEL passes away at 67.

MASTER P appears on AEW Dynamite in New Orleans.

MLW sells out in Chicago!

BRON BREAKKER is now a Paul Heyman guy.

[blueonwrestling]

aw man, after all this time battling ALS for a long time Steve "Mongo" McMichael has finally passed away.

I know nothing about his american football career, but as a wrestling fan i'm all about Mongo, LET'S GET DOWN TO SOME HORSEMEN BUSINESS.

HORSEMEN FOREVER!

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Madusa aka Alundra Blayze returned to WCW in 1995 after being in the WWF for two years. As a part of the storyline created by Eric Bischoff , Madusa appeared with the WWF Women’s Championship on the December 18,1995 episode of ‘ Monday Nitro ’. She would throw the championship into the trash can as Steve ‘ Mongo ’ McMichael , Eric Bischoff , and Bobby ‘ The Brain ’ Heenan looked on. Madusa would also have a feud with Sherri Martel after attacking her during her wedding , which led to a match with Madusa losing. Thus , her longtime rival , Bull Nakano , would sign with WCW and they would continue their rivalry.

My Thoughts:

Watching Madusa throw the WWF Women’s into the trash is an iconic moment not only in Women’s Wrestling, but pro wrestling in general.

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WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT/FEDERATION MAGAZINE: May 2008

ECW INTERVIEW 

O.M.G.!

ECW’s resident mouthpiece, Joey Styles, weighs in on “new” versus “original.” the making of Stone Cold Steve Austin and gross-out classic matches he just can’t bring himself to rewatch.

BY MATT CHRISTENSEN PHOTOGRAPHY BY BOB CROSLIN

“I'M NOT GOOD WITH GORE. I DIDN’T EVEN WATCH SEE NOT EVIL!”

[“The room service here is dreadful.”]

“New ECW.” “Original ECW.” When are people just gonna say “ECW” and leave it at that?

Absolutely never. Diehard “Original” ECW fans still exist all over. Whenever I'm noticed in the Northeast, it’s rarely due to my involvement with the new ECW.

Would the ECW stars of today be able to thrive, or even survive in the original ECW?

There are plenty of Superstars now who would’ve fit in perfectly in the old ECW. Guys like CM Punk, Chavo Guerrero, Shelton Benjamin and Elijah Burke would have thrived. They would’ve just been doing more hardcore things, maybe two times a week, instead of having spectacular athletic matches five times a week.

Is the revamped ECW the reason we don’t get as many “OH MY GOD!?!”’s?

No, I save it for special moments. At WrestleMania 23, when the ECW Originals defeated The New Breed, that was special. It was career validation for those four guys. Only RVD had competed at WrestleMania before, and his teammates, Sabu, Sandman and Tommy Dreamer, probably never, ever expected to do so. It was a very special night, so I leaned into Tazz and said, “There’s only one thing left to say…’OH MY GOD!’

What ECW matches made even you gag?

There are two classic matches that I never, ever need to watch again–one at Born To Be Wired, which featured Sabu vs. Terry Funk in a ring with barbwire instead of ring ropes. And Beulah McGillicutty vs. Bill Alphonso in 1997; I’ve never seen that much blood in my life. Fonzie actually had to be rushed to the hospital to get more blood put in him. And with Sabu and Funk, Terry almost lost an eye. I’m not good with gore. I didn’t even watch See No Evil! 

Which Superstar are you most proud to say that ECW “discovered”?

Guys like Rey Mysterio, Tazz and Chris Jericho really broke out and made an impact on the wrestling world in ECW. But I'm specifically proud that ECW is where “Stunning” Steve Austin became “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. It’s where he began picking up the microphone and being himself. Mick Foley was also held back in WCW because he didn’t fit its image of a champion, but he could spellbind an entire viewing audience. ECW let him do just that. 

Are there any underutilized Superstars in ECW today?

Up until very recently, people had given up on Tommy Dreamer and Stevie Richards. Maybe because they were perceived as being too old, or maybe because people were trying to forget about the old ECW. But those two have so much to offer, and they’re finally getting the credit they deserve. 

As a commentator, who are your role models? And please don’t say Mongo McMichael…

I’ve learned a lot from Michael Cole since joining WWE, actually. But I grew up listening to two people–Vince McMahon doing WWE commentary and Jim Ross working with NWA. I always aspired to be a combination of the two by fusing Vince McMahon's enthusiasm with Jim Ross’s credibility and knowledge. 

Best piece of advice from Good Ol’ J.R.? 

When I first started, JR sat down with me for five straight hours [HOLDS UP ALL FIVE FINGERS ON HIS HAND] and helped me understand what being a WWE announcer was about. Initially, I couldn’t grasp the style, and he didn’t hesitate to help educate me. Without Jim Ross’ help, I wouldn't have lasted more than a few weeks in WWE.

How does two-man annoying compare to the one-man show you rain in the original ECW? 

It’s been my life-long dream to be a professional wrestling announcer. I’m most proud of ECW’s first pay-per-view–Barely Legal. That was the first time I ever did live television. We had some Japanese wrestlers on the card, and I actually asked them to put me in some of their signature holds, albeit lightly, so that I'd know what to look for during the match. After the show, I was in years. I knew that night was going to make or break my career.

Is the passion still there after 15 years in the business?

When your dream becomes your job, sometimes you become numb to it. But, without question, the road to WrestleMania always makes me feel like a 13-year-old kid again. For the entire WrestleMania weekend, though I'm privileged to be calling the action, I’m there as a fan. 

SPEED ROUND

Styles rates famous sports catchphrases

“BOO-YAH!” - STUART SCOTT

It definitely distinguished him on ESPN. When it’s forced, it’s obvious, but when it’s genuine, I think it’s great.

“HE COULD…GO…ALL...THE…WAY!” - CHRIS BERMAN

I love it. Chris Berman is the voice of ESPN.

“IT’S AWESOME, BABY!” - DICK VITALE 

This one is probably a bit overused. And “Awesome, with a capital ‘A’” is definitely too much. But hey, it’s Dick Vitale, so who am I to critique him?

“DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES?” - AL MICHAELS 

This is one of those lines that will live forever. I actually stole it when Mikey Whipwreck won the ECW World Heavyweight Championship in 1995.

“BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP!” - JIM ROSS

It’s such a distinct sentence; it lets you know that something’s about to happen. In fact, every time I say, “Things are getting more interesting by the moment,” It’s my homage to JR’s signature phrase.

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Steve “Mongo” McMichael Laid to Rest in Private Ceremony

Steve “Mongo” McMichael was laid to rest in a private service on Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Chicago. The emotional farewell was reported by WGN, who confirmed that close family and friends gathered to honor the life and legacy of the NFL and WCW legend following his passing from complications related to ALS. McMichael’s impact on the sports and wrestling worlds was undeniable. A cornerstone of…

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