Wednesday, October 18, 2006

The Total Package

So I don't know about ya'll, but Wiki Karmel's favorite wrestler of all time is Lex Luger. Why, you ask? Because apparently the "Total Package" or "Narcissist" (as he is sometimes referred to as) hails from Orchard Park, New York and went to Orchard Park High School (GO QUAKERS!).

In 1988, in one of the most hyped-up wrestling matches ever, Luger had former friend Ric Flair in a Human Torture Rack (his signature finishing move). Flair was about to submit when the ref stopped the fight and delcared Flair the winner because a cut had developed on Lugers forehead and was disqualified due to Maryland State Athletic Competition rules. So sad....

Luger was named rookie of the year in 86, wrestler of the year in 97, and in 03 was named the 20th greatest wrester of all time.

Other famous Orchard Parkians are Dave Hollins, an all star third baseman for the Phillies in 1993 and Rick James (weird, right?)

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