The group mostly consisted of wrestlers from the former W*ING promotion, who held Atsushi Onita and FMW responsible for ending the promotion and had formed the alliance to bring the demise of FMW just like W*ING suffered its demise. Love you forever.". He had been a sales associate for Coldwell Banker in the Tampa area. After high school, he worked as an iron worker on numerous downtown Tampa highrises. Alfonso moved on to Japan, joining Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling (FMW) in September 1990 and using the name The Gladiator. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. The ECW toy series manufactured by Original San Francisco Toymakers released a Mike Awesome action figure in 2000. By Mike Mooneyham Feb. 25, 2007 Mike Awesome had, what they call in the business, "the look." . The last two years had been particularly difficult for him both . Riley 16, Brady 12, Colby 10, and Eleanor 8 years old. This partnership led the two to form a tag team which lasted nearly three years. People make mistakes in life, make wrong moves, and its fine. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a6e3881bfb7a7510dcc2a157f04f1cc3" );document.getElementById("eb9a12dd6e").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. But if you guys really look up to him, use his death as a lesson. And Im happy I did it., Tazz insisted that there wasnt any bad blood between him and Awesome. In 1990, he debuted in the Frontier Martial Arts Wrestling league Japan and at 6'6 290 pounds, became known as The Gladiator. Mother-in-law of Brett and Karen. Michael Dale Resene, the son of Merlin and Lorilla (Whiting) Resene, was born on <a href . We made history that night, Tazz told SLAM! (Getty Images) Archbishop Justin Welby told the 2,000 mourners in Westminster . Last modified on Mon 13 Dec 2021 00.25 EST. } In an shoot interview released by Highspots in 2003, Awesome conspired that the infamous incident between Vince Russo and Hulk Hogan at Bash at the Beach 2000 may have been one of the underlying reasons as to why he was plagued by a string of unfavorable gimmicks. After Rhyno Gored Test against a wall and pinned him he stood celebrating his new title only to be attacked by Awesome wielding a metal pipe. He will be missed greatly by all of his family and friends. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Weve updated the security on the site. nipun, he was truely a god amongst men. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Heyman, an astute follower of international wrestling, had been following Awesomes career in the Far East, first brought Awesome to ECW on February 5, 1994 when he wrestled J.T. The Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home in Cherokee is assisting the family with arrangements. Sorry! Please try again later. Burton was born in Owatonna, Minnesota, to George and Blanche (Christianson) Knutson on August 13, 1934. Michael Dale Resene of Cherokee, 60, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2014, at his residence. Feb 17, 2023. Steve Keirns Pro Wrestling School of Hard Knocks, Watch a Tribute to Awesome Posted on YouTube. Pastor Richard Arndt will officiate and burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery . I Met him one time he was the sweetest man. I was crying when i found out that he was dead but you will be missed and you were AWSOME Rest In Peace. On Wed night Casey was messaging with her husband around 7:30pm, They joked about Ice . Sadly passed away 8 November 2013. 1965-2007 (age 42) You have to be a confident person to choose "Awesome" to be part of your wrestling name, and in the ring, Mike Awesome, or Michael Alfonso, definitely carried himself with confidence. In 2001, he won the WWF Hardcore title and was the first wrestler to be presented on television as the World Championship Wrestling star. He must have been in a very sick situation to do something like this but at the end of the day You are one guy to be remembered and YOU ARE AWESOME!!!! He was 42 years old. R.I.P AWESOME. Mike Bell - Dead at 37. it was sad to here that mike is dead.i miss him from wcw days when wwe taken over that time in india the both shows were stopped.i really missed him and his move which was carrier killer.awesome rest in peace RIP Mike Awesome. Greg Oliver has been writing about pro wrestling since 1985, and is the author of wrestling books: The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Storytellers (with Steven Johnson), The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: Heroes & Icons (with Steven Johnson and Mike Mooneyham); The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Heels (with Steven Johnson); The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Tag Teams (also with Johnson); The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Canadians; SLAM! They married in 1991, and have two children, Casey and Carissa. PAMELA BARRY MEMORIAM. you were always totally awesome. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. [20] cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He was taken by Covid 19. Michael Lee Alfonso, a wrestler who was twice named the Extreme Championship Wrestling World Champion, committed suicide on Feb. 17. Learn more about merges. Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Yankton, S.D. He was best known for his appearances with the American professional wrestling promotions Extreme Championship Wrestling, World Championship Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment under the ring name Mike Awesome and for his appearances in Japan with Frontier Martial-Arts . Mike Awesome came to the ring and was showered by chants of "you sold out!" Moments later, Taz made his illustrious return to the ECW promotion and was greeted by a hero's welcome. Burton George Knutson, age 88, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, Minnesota. He suffered a knee injury in the fall of 1995, which forced him to vacate the title on January 5, 1996. Hes long been ignored by promoters in the U.S. WWE Hall of Famer "Ravishing" Rick Rude was an amazing individual in and out of the ring. Gladiator and Titan were defeated by Sambo Asako and Mr. Gannosuke at Summer Spectacular. [13] In a shoot interview released by Highspots in 2005, Awesome expressed that he would have rather faced off with his former ECW and WWE colleague Rhyno and suggested that they could have put on a more entertaining match regardless of the circumstances and the manner in which he had left ECW.[14]. [10], On the September 6, 2000, edition of Thunder, Awesome's gimmick was changed to "That '70s Guy" (a reference to the TV series That '70s Show), for which he dressed in 1970s-inspired attire and hosted the "Lava Lamp Lounge" interview segment. cemeteries found in Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Demetrius was born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 4th, 1972. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Michael John "Andy" Andersen December 20, 1960 - May 23, 2022 Tacoma, Washington - Mike was born the youngest of four boys (brothers Rick, Dan and Tom) to Kathleen and John "Jack" Andersen at Swedis For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. You would not believe the backstage politics. To use this feature, use a newer browser. He wrestled several matches for the promotion before leaving in May 2003. A WCW action figure of Awesome was released by Toy Biz in 2001. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. The feud continued when Edge introduced his tag team partner Christian into the rivalry. Michael R. Sonksen President Bob Bergthold Vice President. January 24th, 1965 February 17th, 2007. In 1993, Gladiator formed the first villainous faction in FMW called Team Canada with Ricky Fuji, Big Titan, Horace Boulder, Dr. Luther and Dr. Hannibal after The Sheik and Sabu turned fan favorites and formed an alliance with Atsushi Onita. I did not employ the services of a business manager during my career. Antonia W. "Toni" Larroux. Fearing for her life, his wife called the police, and Alfonso was arrested and charged with domestic abuse. He wrestled in Japan and with a number of otherpromotionsfor brief periods of time. Michael Kennedy Ward, 75, died on June 11, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. [11], Due to concerns over legal issues WCW refrained from having Awesome appear on their television shows with the ECW belt. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Mike Awesome commits suicide. He was booked to win the Grand Slam Tournament in September, in which he defeated Hayabusa in the tournament final on September 26 to win the company's top title, the vacant Brass Knuckles Heavyweight Championship and cemented his place as the company's top villain. I saw Mike Vs SpikeWas ok. And then I witnessed a brutal matchMike Vs Tanaka. He was best known for his time with World Championship Wrestling in 1992-2001 and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in 2005-2009. He left the company due to disagreement over Kodo Fuyuki's style of booking. RIP, What do I say about Mike Awesome. [18], After the March 2001 purchase of WCW by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), Awesome became part of The Invasion storyline in the WWF. Obituary. Mike Awesome was anything but a coward, you didnt know him, so shut up..Life is very hard for some people, OK? Obituary Example for a Blended Family Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.greenwoodfuneral.com. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? On May 11, 1991, he married his high school sweetheart Delisa Diann Bowers in Hillsborough, Florida. Have a comment about Mike Awesome? Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Mike is survived by his parents; two brothers, Matthew (Maureen Rieff) Gulatto and Peter (Jamie Toepfer) Gulatto; beloved . Gladiator and his allies would join The Sheik and Sabu to resume the feud with Onita and his allies throughout 1992. Try again later. Mickie Jay Henson, was the American professional wrestler and referee from Tampa, Florida. whooooo you rock. That turned out to be former champion, and WWE employee, Tazz. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. We have set your language to Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. [8], In 1993, Alfonso appeared in NWA Eastern Championship Wrestling (ECW) for a short period (as "Awesome" Mike Awesome), he was convinced to do so by Sabu, whom he befriended during their time in Japan. Michael A. Alfonso debuted in FMW as a monster villain on September 20 in a street fight with Mr. Pogo against Atsushi Onita and Jimmy Backlund, which Alfonso's team won. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Friends may pay their respects at St. Michael's Chapel, 800 N. 18th St., Boston, MA on October 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. Sound off in the comments section below! [19][20] Awesome was the first "Invader" to gain gold in the WWF, stealing away with the Hardcore belt before any WWF wrestlers could catch him. The service was exceptional. [5] Alfonso trained for about one year along with former professional wrestlers, Dennis Knight (Mideon, Phineas Godwin) and "Big" Al Green before making his debut. behavior: 'all' At 3rd Anniversary Show, Big Titan, The Gladiator and Horace Boulder defeated Sambo Asako, Ricky Fuji and The Great Punk in a street fight stretcher match. [10] Awesome then faded into the background, mostly helping Storm in his battles against Ernest "The Cat" Miller. Competing in the main event of ECWs Anarchy Rulz PPV from Chicago, Mike Awesome captured the ECW Heavyweight title, outlasting Taz and Masato Tanaka in a three way dance. Michael "Mike" G. Gulatto, 47, of Peoria passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. based on information from your browser. William "Freddie" McCullough. His second Brass Knuckles Heavyweight Championship reign from 19961997 was the longest reign in the title's history, lasting for 489 days. Awesome continued to be a major factor in ECW early in 2000, including teaming with Raven to beat Tanaka and Tommy Dreamer for the ECW World Tag Team Championship. On April 14, 2000, Mike Awesome returned to ECW to defend his championship during a house show in Indiana. The match had the fans chanting This match rules., On his website, StormWrestling.com, Lance Storm said that Tanaka-Awesome stole the show at the initial One Night stand. I wish he didnt do it, of course, but dont sit there and pass judgement on him. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Apr 16: Impact Rebellion During this time, Gladiator was inspired by Damian's lucha libre videos on travels, which led him to adopt a high-flying style despite his big size. Alfonso was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and trail bike riding with friends and his son. } 's tertiary show, for the next few months jobbing to wrestlers such as Faarooq, Bull Buchanan, Mark Henry and Funaki. ). TROY SPIERS OBITUARY. He was 42 years old. Michael Lee Alfonso (January 24, 1965 - February 17, 2007) was an American professional wrestler.He was best known for his appearances with the American professional wrestling promotions Extreme Championship Wrestling, World Championship Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment under the ring name Mike Awesome and for his appearances in Japan with Frontier Martial-Arts . You were the best. Flowers are accepted, however, those who wish may donate in memory of Michael to The American Diabetes Association 4902 Eisenhower Blvd. Reportedly, Michael Alfonso got into a heated dispute with his wife after she said she wanted a divorce. Alfonso wrestled as The Gladiator for a brief period in All Japan Pro Wrestling in 1998 and 1999. [24], From 2002 to 2006, Awesome competed on the independent circuit in the United States and Japan where he returned to All Japan Pro Wrestling as "The Gladiator" once again. Start the day smarter . 6. new TWTR.Widget({ Your love is still our guide. Smith's back was folded backwards against the guard rail during the impact. In May 2000, Awesome threw Kanyon off the top of the first level of a triple cage onto the entrance ramp, which started his "Career Killer" gimmick. ALFONSO, Michael Lee, 42, of Tampa, passed away on February 17, 2007. WWE acknowledged his death on the February 20 broadcast of ECW on Sci-Fi with an "In Memory" graphic at the opening of the program, and two days later his family received friends at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home in Riverview, Florida. Check out our awesome funeral selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. BARRY, Pamela Irene (Pam). Mike Awesome Was An ECW Champion . Gladiator won a rematch at Summer Spectacular, before finally losing to Titan on September 7 to end the rivalry. Following Terry Funk's departure from FMW, Funk Masters (FMW) of Wrestling began to cripple as Atsushi Onita denounced himself as a FMW wrestler and formed ZEN on September 30, 1997, to feud with FMW. [7] They successfully defended the title against Atsushi Onita and Sambo Asako in a street fight on March 29 and then lost the title to Mr. Pogo and Hisakatsu Oya in their second title defense on April 21. Express your sympathy by sharing this obituary with family and friends. I had never heard of a wrestler by this name until I saw BlooD Sport..Most Violent ECW matches. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. version: 2, I watched professional wrestling as a teenager, Awesome said in Thom Loverros book, The Rise and Fall of ECW. They later divorced. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Please enter your email and password to sign in. The world has lost a great son, brother, husband, father, and leader. While he was still in jail, his wife visited him and told him that she was going through with the divorce and taking their two children. }).render().setUser('blogofdeath').start(); Your email address will not be published. During the course of his 17-year career, the heavyweight won the ECW World Heavyweight Championship twice and the WWF Hardcore Championship twice. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? On Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019, Demetrius Malik Smith was called home at the age of 47. The ECW World title win was actually Awesomes second world title reign. I was so happy when I was told I was gone". Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 2. Antonia W. "Toni" Larroux died after a battle with multiple illnesses: lupus, rickets, scurvy, kidney disease and feline leukemia. His matches with Masato Tanaka were always fantastic. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Apr 1: WWE WrestleMania He talked about how he enjoyed pushing his daughter on the swing in their back yard, wrote Storm. Michael Neal James. He was 42. Verify and try again. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. In the fall of the year, Gladiator and Titan participated in the World's Strongest Tag Team Tournament to determine the inaugural WWA World Martial Arts Tag Team Champions, but were eliminated from the round robin stage with total six points. He worked for Pro Wrestling Noah from 2004 to 2005. Mike was born in Casper on December 6, 1946, to Bruce Kennedy Ward and Nancy Pauline Ward. He seemed really happy and content with his life. 6:00PM to 8:00PM on Thursday, February 22nd, 2007 at Serenity Meadows, Services: A Celebration of Life for Laura Shaw will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at the Seed and Supply Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Rod Coulter officiating. background: '#000000', You are given the most precious gift there is and you give it back? I had a problem with the way he did business. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Actor: WCW Monday Nitro. He was born on October 18, 1965 in Frankfort to Thomas J. Lawler and Barbara (Imel) Davies. > Collectibles By Mike Rickard on August 5, 2018 / Blog / Leave a comment. My partner TJ Smart and I . At some point soon after, he hung himself, most likely because he was facing criminal charges and had lost his family. He did an Awesome Bomb through a table and pinned Tanaka on the floor of the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Later at the event, Mr. Pogo turned on W*ING Alliance by blowing a fireball on Yukihiro Kanemura after Pogo and Kanemura lost their match, which led Gladiator, Boulder and Hisakatsu Oya to follow Pogo and join Lethal Weapon. 8 Things You May Not Have Known About Rick Rude. We have estimated Mike Awesome's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets. another great warrior falls again He would combine doing that with doing Hindu squats by doing a squat between each push. Under Review. Rest In Peace Mike. Required fields are marked *. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? You left us beautiful memories. Smith. shell: { Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful shared the news that Daria Berenato, also known as WWE, WWE NXT ResultsFebruary 28, 2023Report by Lovell Porter for Wrestlezone.com The show kicks off with most of the locker room, Chris Jericho says that he doesnt want to leave AEW and return to WWE. Paul Mann Mad River Union HYDESVILLE - At a Saturday afternoon funeral service, Pastor Michael Delamarian III of Hydesville Community Church compared the grief inflicted by the hit-and-run deaths of two teenagers near Fortuna to the misery that engulfed Newtown, Conn. in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre at Christmastime in 2012. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 7 years before his death: Mike Awesome manhandles Kevin Nash inhis WCW Nitro debut on April 10, 2000, Awesome hits Kid Kash with a top rope Awesome Bomb at ECWs Living Dangerously (2000) photo: wwe.com. The audience went wild. However, there was , Weve profiled 40 wrestlers who sadly, didnt make it to see age 40, including many enhancement talent names of the , Heart Attack / Heart Failure / Heart Disease, Comprehensive Deceased Wrestlers List (text-only), Comprehensive Deceased Managers List (text-only), 8 Things You May Not Have Known About Rick Rude. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Hardwood reveals how MJF shunned Tully Blanchard, The final years and legacy of Seelie Samara, NWA POWERRR: Its a hard Knox life for Bully Ray, NXT: Dolin Shines as Hayes Makes his Case, MLW Underground: Hennigans cheapest, most rigged victory yet, Chris Jericho: I have zero interest in ever going back to WWE. Born Michael Alfonso, he broke into the business in the 1980s learning his trade in the Pro Wrestling Federation. On December 11, 1996, Awesome defeated Wing Kanemura for the FMW Independent World title, holding it nine months before dropping it to arch rival Masato Tanaka. "It is with the utmost regret that we inform you of the passing of . Could of.. Should of.. Would of. color: '#ffffff', Queen Elizabeth 's eldest granddaughter, Zara Tindall, and her husband Mike Tindall comforted one another following the monarch's funeral service at . Former ECW World Champion Mike Awesome (real name Michael Alfonso), was found dead in his home on Saturday evening. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. He held the title for nine months before losing it to his arch rival, Masato Tanaka. The two had many bitter brawls, taking the level of Japanese garbage wrestling to new heights. On the final Nitro on March 26, 2001, Awesome and Storm were defeated by Chuck Palumbo and Sean O'Haire in a WCW World Tag Team Championship match. [10] Awesome's hardcore reign came to an end a few weeks later on the July 12 edition of SmackDown! At Crossing the Line Again the following month, he lost to Louie Spicolli, departing ECW once more thereafter. You have no idea what he was going though when he made the choice to end his own life. This is a carousel with slides. Michael J. Lawler, 56, passed away on December 22, 2021 at Witham Health Services in Lebanon, Ind. A system error has occurred. He graduated in 1953, from Blooming Prairie High School. SPIERS, Troy Daniel. A visitation will be held for Mike on Monday, February 13, 2023 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Linnemann Funeral Home, 1940 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005. Michael Lee Alfonso, a wrestler who was twice named the Extreme Championship Wrestling World Champion, committed suicide on Feb. 17. You have to be a confident person to choose Awesome to be part of your wrestling name, and in the ring, Mike Awesome, or Michael Alfonso, definitely carried himself with confidence. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm 8:00 pm Thursday, February 22, 2007 at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home, 6919 Providence Road, Riverview, FL 33569. He was born on March 17, 1946 to the late Walter and Helen (Patterson) Simon in Toledo, Ohio. 2007 at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home, 6919 Providence Road, Riverview, FL 33569. He is from United States. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm 8:00 pm Thursday, February 22, 2007 at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home, 6919 Providence Road, Riverview, FL 33569. Gladiator became a free agent after ZEN's dissolution on May 5. It's a shame he didn't get a run on a national level federation. Flowers are . 33 And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. #295 Tampa, FL 33634. Press on dont give up!!! Later at the event, Atsushi Onita lost a match to TNR member Kodo Fuyuki, which forced Onita to end ZEN. "Mike" Schmidt. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. The WWE placed a tribute article about the wrestler on their website. Michael was a lifelong Clinton County resident, 1984 graduate of Clinton Central . I thought you might like to see a memorial for Mike Awesome I found on Findagrave.com. We talked about it, and it got me interested in it., On the Coldwell Banker real estate site, where Awesome sold real estate under his real name, he addressed his wrestling career in his biography: I wrestled the majority of my 17 years in Japan, as The Gladiator. I have no problem with Mike Awesome. loop: false, Jericho worked for WWE for many, WWE is reportedly returning to Saudi Arabia in May. Find awesome listings near . Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. The match that transpired only lasted minutes long and . Because his uncle, Hulk Hogan, became a popular wrestler while we were in high school, my cousin got interested in it. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. You were getting stabbed in the back constantly. Awesome grew up in Tampa Bay, and attended King High School, where he would meet his future wife, Delisa Bowers. photo: wwe.com. Diana then visited him and jail and said she planned to go through with the divorce. Name:Michael Lee Alfonso Date:January 24th, 1965 - February 17th, 2007 "Mike" Schmidt, 59, Catharine, died Friday, November 25, 2022 at HaysMed. Year should not be greater than current year. He was reported to have grabbedher by the throat and to have slammed her into a wall. He would then tour with ECW, where he became a two-time World Heavyweight Champion. A celebration of Michael's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 23, 2007 at Serenity Meadows. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Mike Eugene Kubena Obituary. Sometimes the way you remember your loved one isn't all rainbows and butterflies. Alfonso injured his knee during the match and went on a hiatus, during which he returned to United States and toured with Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) for the rest of the year. It is also possible that he did not find the career in real estate that he launched after his retirement to be satisfying. Michael had a successful 17 year career as a professional wrestler in Japan and the United States. Awesome battled both ICP members in a handicap match on an episode of Nitro, during which he hit Shaggy with a powerbomb on the roof of the bus that caused Shaggy to fall to the concrete floor below.[16]. I hated it. Net Worth in 2022. Jay Nazaroff Care Center Assistant . I just found out a second ago by looking up his matches on YouTube. Celebrities including Meryl Streep, Whoopi Goldberg and Natalie Portman flocked to the Upper East . [25] On the independent circuit, he had a short stint with Major League Wrestling (MLW) where he won the MLW World Heavyweight Championship from Satoshi Kojima, only to lose it ten minutes later to Steve Corino[10] (Kojima's employers, AJPW would not allow him to drop the title to an employee of a rival company Zero-1).[26]. After Bash at the Beach in July 2000, his gimmick was tweaked, with him becoming infatuated with heavyset women and calling himself "The Fat Chick Thriller" and feuded with Scott Steiner and Lance Storm for the WCW United States Championship. Aged 11. Gladiator was Pogo's ally who feuded with Onita and competed with Pogo against Onita and his partners. The success of the tournament led Alfonso to work full-time with FMW. 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