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September 10, 2010

Jamie Jones: Anvil's actions a 'cry for help'

Here are the notes and news from the week in pro wrestling: “The Anvil” has been hit hard. Former WWE wrestler Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart was arrested this week in Florida on drug and theft charges.

A gas station worker watched as Neidhart caused a scene, then spilled and took several pills when he stopped to fill up his car. He was found with Oxycontin and methadone. He is the son-in-law of renowned wrestling trainer Stu Hart and has a daughter, Natalya, currently wrestling for WWE.

Jenni Neidhart, “The Anvil’s” oldest daughter said her father has had a drug problem for years and told “The Calgary Sun” the incident was a “serious cry for help.”

• She was eccentric. She was a little bit frightening. She was intimidating. But she was one of the most talented female wrestlers of the past 25 years. Luna Vachon (Gertrude Elizabeth Vachon) died last week of a suspected drug overdose. She was 48.

Luna, the niece of the legendary “Mad Dog” Vachon, had a 22-year career and held several titles. She was trained by The Fabulous Moolah and herself had an impact on the careers of many female wrestlers.

• Hulk Hogan was hospitalized with serious back pain this week. He injured himself after picking up seashells. Yep, that’s the same man who once body slammed Andre The Giant. No word if seashells have been added as the 10th Wonder of the World.

The Local Corner: TWA will hold its annual “Foot-Brawl” game tonight. That’s right. Football meets wrestling in this unique match.

TWA Friday Night Brawl runs at 8 p.m. on Friday nights at the TWA Arena off Reed Road in north Whitfield County, about three miles north of the bypass. The TWA Action Zone runs at 8 p.m. on Saturdays. Tickets for both shows are $5 for adults and $3 for kids ages 6 to 12. Kids younger than 6 are admitted free. Any military member with proper identification will also be admitted free.

Action continues at DCW.

DCW runs at 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays at the DCW Arena at 1243 Cavender Road. Tickets are $5 for adults, $2 for kids and children 5 and younger are admitted free.

Trivia Teaser: How did Jim Neidhart earn the nickname “The Anvil”?

Check back next week for the answer.

Last week’s question: Pistol Pez Whatley was from what city?

Chattanooga.



Jamie Jones is all out of “Arrogance,” his favorite fragrance. You can reach him at jamiejones@daltoncitizen.com or (706) 272-7723.

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