Allan
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#OnThisDay in 1985: Robata Yaki in Hakodate, Hokkaido:

Bruiser Brody painting Antonio Inoki's face on a large pumpkin
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She set an impossibly high bar. I got such good energy from her.
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Whatever she's been up to since 2020 (when her Twitter went dark), I hope she's living the best life.

She was too good for pro wrestling anyway.
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Crazy that it was 8 years ago when myself and others got invited to the wXw Academy (Tim's house) for a Q&A and to observe a training session.
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I miss Kris Wolf. I had her pegged as a superstar / cult favourite.

Her and I back in October 2018 at wXw's World Tag Team League
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Lovely feedback, I'll take that! Thanks for taking the time to read and comment. 🙏
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Sputnik is inspirational, even for non-wrestling people
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A pro wrestling heel helped change Memphis seating habits. I’ve written about Sputnik Monroe’s case for the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame, and how wrestling can bend civic life in surprising ways.

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Sputnik Monroe
The wrestler who sold the hottest ticket in Memphis and then told the city where to sit.
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A pro wrestling heel helped change Memphis seating habits. I’ve written about Sputnik Monroe’s case for the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame, and how wrestling can bend civic life in surprising ways.

allancheapshot.substack.com/p/sputnik-mo...
Sputnik Monroe
The wrestler who sold the hottest ticket in Memphis and then told the city where to sit.
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I heard it over the weekend as I worked on my piece. It's great audio.
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allancheapshot.bsky.social
A pro wrestling heel helped change Memphis seating habits. I’ve written about Sputnik Monroe’s case for the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame, and how wrestling can bend civic life in surprising ways.

allancheapshot.substack.com/p/sputnik-mo...
Sputnik Monroe
The wrestler who sold the hottest ticket in Memphis and then told the city where to sit.
allancheapshot.substack.com
allancheapshot.bsky.social
A pro wrestling heel helped change Memphis seating habits. I’ve written about Sputnik Monroe’s case for the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame, and how wrestling can bend civic life in surprising ways.

allancheapshot.substack.com/p/sputnik-mo...
Sputnik Monroe
The wrestler who sold the hottest ticket in Memphis and then told the city where to sit.
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Beautiful and very Dutch. That works right?
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You're 100% correct, I do know I'm incredibly lucky and privileged where I can go around the world and people are now used to the fact I'll speak to them in my native tongue and expect them to understand.
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It would have been heavenly. Immensely jealous.
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I'll stick it on after this has finished and report back. Likely teary eyed.
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They stole the TV and radio for free. That's the trade off they agreed to.
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Den Bosch is really called 's-Hertogenbosch but Den Bosch is easier to say.

I love Holland, the fifth country of the UK. 😅
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Looks like I'm going to the world's biggest record fair in Den Bosch, Holland next month. Something I've wanted to do for years, and as it happens my dad is coming along, and we're getting the ferry from Hull to Rotterdam. The old sea dog (my dad) is ex merchant navy, so he's so hyped for the ferry.
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#NowPlaying
Pink Floyd
Division Bell

1994 original pressing with all its clicks and charm. On its day it's my favourite Floyd album, where David really felt comfortable as the band leader.

My first proper intro to Floyd as a teenager is probably why I hold it in such high reverence.
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This bootleg I have is so so so good, even if they spelt his name Gilmore.

From 1984, I just wish he toured his 1978 solo debut.

#MusicSky
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Ah yes! Needle in a (giant) haystack!
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Hopefully we can say hi! I say this but then wading through 8,000 other fans can be a challenge!