Thursday, June 5, 2008

Rest in Peace, Amanda Jo Savell

As all of you probably know, Amanda Savell was found dead this morning in Dallas. I found out this by MusclePhone and was in shock. Words can't begin to show the sadness most of us have right now. We can all point the blame at whoever and whomever (I've been doing that; still am), but none of that is gonna bring her back. She's free from all misery and pain; she's in the hands of our Lord Jesus Christ now. All we can do as true fans is to remember her life and her career, as well as pray for her loved ones.

She will be remembered as one of the top competitors in all of IFBB figure. I never got the chance to meet her, but she was truly a competitor who loved her fans very much. She responded to each and every one of my MySpace messages and emails in near-record time. Over the next several days, I will be redoing the fan group that I made nearly a year ago dedicated to Amanda (with her blessing) and turning it into a tribute group that will do its absoulte best to celebrate her life and career. Please, I encourage you all of you out there to add any pics, vids, stories, whatever you want to, of her as we pay tribute to one of the most incredbile and fiery athletes the IFBB has ever had.

The new address of the group is:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tribute_to_amanda_savell



Also, Please keep all family members involved in this in your prayers as they need all the support of the female muscle industry and beyond as they deal with this unreal tragedy. There are several people in the community that are doing tributes for her. I know that Issac is doing one, as well as BodySport. Feel free to post the links on the group so all can experience the woman we've all come to know, love, and respect.

There will be several figure competitors that will come and go, but there will be only one Amanda Jo Savell. Thank you Amanda for everything you gave to the sport...May you rest in peace.

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Trish Stratus vs Gina Carano...A Wrestlemania 25 Dream match waiting to happen?!?!

This post won't be near as long as the previous postings...I'd thought I'd bring this to your attention.

This week, I was checking out the Youtube website, like many people do. As a wrestling fan, I check to see what vids are posted about my favorite past and present wrestlers. Well...one video definitely caught my attention this week.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHWAiTLul5o

This is a clip of former fitness model and WWE Diva Trish Stratus practicing Muay Thai for her upcoming travel show set to debut on the Travel Channel and Discovery HD. Most WWE fans can't deny the impact this woman has had on women's wrestling, and how much she is truly missed in the industry. I've posted this clip at a few boards, and it got me to thinking...could she hang with the Queen of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Gina "Conviction" Carano, aka Crush on NBC's American GladiatorsI mean Trish is a born fighter, and she was training in the same style of marital arts that Gina started in. Hmm...kinda scary if you ask me.


Anyway, Here's a clip of Gina's life and career:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Sdy32p0_SA

So...with that being said, I have a little proposal for the WWE, if you are interested...


The Golden Girl of Modern Pro Wrestling against the Queen of MMA. Stratusfaction vs Conviction. The Best against the Best.

I've also got a poll up now, wanting to know if you think a showdown between these two beautiful yet tough women would be something you would like to see.

That's it...told you this would be a shorter post! LOL!

One last thing...THIS IS JUST A THOUGHT. THIS IS NOT MEANT TO START ANY CRAZY RUMORS; JUST DISCUSSION. I'M NOT EMPLOYED IN WWE NOR DO I HAVE ANY CONNECTIONS TO EITHER TRISH OR GINA. JUST THOUGHT I'D MAKE THAT CLEAR.