The Eighth Wonder Of The World
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 08: The logo for the WWE Network is displayed on a screen after it was announced during a news conference at the 2014 International CES at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The network will launch on February 24, 2014 as the first-ever 24/7 streaming network, offering both scheduled programs and video on demand. The USD 9.99 per month subscription will include access to all 12 live WWE pay-per-view events each year. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
I have made no secret about this, my (Charlie) whole life I have been an unabashed professional wrestling fan. My mom once described it as sweaty soap operas for men. Who knows, she may be right.
I do know that when my family was going through some dark times when I was growing up, watching “Mid South Wrestling” on Saturday night provided me with a couple of much needed hours of escapist entertainment.
The biggest star, both literally and figuratively, in wrestling history was Andre The Giant. Most of you know him-even if you’re not a wrestling fan-from his role as “Fessick” in “The Princess Bride.”
On April 10, another wrestling fan, Bill Simmons, will unveil the documentary he’s produced on Andre on HBO. From the looks of it, he got cooperation and participation from EVERYONE in his life.
I can’t wait to see this.
Charlie Nance is the Afternoon Drive co-host (along with his wife) of "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The couple have been with the radio station since 2006. Charlie has won the prestigious CMA (Country Music Association) Award for Radio Personality of the Year and has been a finalist for the Country Radio Hall of Fame four times. Prior to his time in Charlotte, Charlie (along with Debbie) spent more than a decade hosting successful morning radio shows in Greenville, SC; Augusta, Ga; and Birmingham, Al. As a content creator for Country 1037, Charlie writes about dream lottery windfalls, sports, restaurants and bars, and travel experiences in North and South Carolina.
