At 6th Anniversary Show, Gladiator and Horace Boulder lost to Katsutoshi Niiyama and Masato Tanaka. I talked to Mike a lot that night and was very happy for him. He made ECW to me. R.I.P AWESOME. 3. He returned the United States, joined the Eastern Championship Wrestling league and won the ECW World Title in 1999. Alfonso was trained to wrestle by Steve Keirn, debuting on February 26, 1989, at the Eddie Graham Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. Former ECW World Champion Mike Awesome (real name Michael Alfonso), was found dead in his home on Saturday evening. While he was still in jail, his wife visited him and told him that she was going through with the divorce and taking their two children. Its not your job to do. Fearing for her life, his wife called the police, and Alfonso was arrested and charged with domestic abuse. Love you forever.". > Obituary Archive Mike is survived by his parents; two brothers, Matthew (Maureen Rieff) Gulatto and Peter (Jamie Toepfer) Gulatto; beloved . links: '#ffffff' He was born August 17, 1944 in Richmond, Va to Edward M. James and June T. James. In today's world, so many companies talk about such a concept, but Mr. Furlong walks the walk and talks the talk. He then powerbombed Rhyno onto a ladder and pinned him, becoming champion himself due to the 24/7 rule. The crowd went berzerk. Last modified on Mon 13 Dec 2021 00.25 EST. He was one of Professional Wrestling's biggest and brightest stars. His stint in TNA, until One Night Stand, would be Awesomes swan song as he retired from professional wrestling, and took a year to earn his real estate license. Antonia W. "Toni" Larroux died after a battle with multiple illnesses: lupus, rickets, scurvy, kidney disease and feline leukemia. A funeral service for former Cobb County Chairman Mike Boyce was held Thursday at the University of Notre Dame's Basilica of the Sacred Heart in front of family, friends and The two had many bitter brawls, taking the level of Japanese garbage wrestling to new heights. Professional Wrestler. Dearly loved wife of Ian (Bill) and loved mother of Michael and Angela. Michael Lee Alfonso was an American professional wrestler. Alfonso competed in China, South Korea, Guam, Australia, Germany, England, Puerto Rico and Canada; however, didnt make his mark on the U.S. wrestling scene until 1999 when he captured the ECW Heavyweight title. For Awesome, the victory was a vindication of sorts. Hes long been ignored by promoters in the U.S. While ECW World champ, Awesome held the tag straps with Raven, from March 4, 2000 until March 12, 2000 at Living Dangerously. Gladiator was Pogo's ally who feuded with Onita and competed with Pogo against Onita and his partners. Press on dont give up!!! Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Michael A. [20] Gladiator and his allies would join The Sheik and Sabu to resume the feud with Onita and his allies throughout 1992. In March, Gladiator participated in a tournament to determine the #1 contender for the Double Championship at 9th Anniversary Show. He graduated in 1953, from Blooming Prairie High School. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. [10], On the September 6, 2000, edition of Thunder, Awesome's gimmick was changed to "That '70s Guy" (a reference to the TV series That '70s Show), for which he dressed in 1970s-inspired attire and hosted the "Lava Lamp Lounge" interview segment. }, This woman gives her husband's eulogy in a unique . Resend Activation Email. > Collectibles > Canadian Hall of Fame You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. This spot appeared in many ECW highlight reels including the intro to a variety of their television programs for years to come (according to ECW announcer Joey Styles his own reaction to the spot inspired his "Oh my God" catchphrase). Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.greenwoodfuneral.com. He worked for Pro Wrestling Noah from 2004 to 2005. PWInsider reports that WWE will hold the King and Queen of, Sonya Deville Arrested For Carrying A Firearm Without Proper Permit, Chris Jericho: I Have Zero Interest In Ever Going Back To WWE, Report: WWE King And Queen Of The Ring Set For Saudi Arabia, Chris Jerichos Next Big Project Revealed; Returning To TV, Big Weekend For Big Vito, Small HBK Cameo In Movie, More, National Wrestling Alliance News & Notes for 8-24-09, National Wrestling Alliance News & Notes for 8-17-09. Professional Wrestler. Michael Dale Resene of Cherokee, 60, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2014, at his residence. I understand the guy was a hero to most but why did he coward out and kill himself. 2. there is nothing cowardly about suicide it actually probably takes a lot of balls to go out like that. On February 5, 1994, at ECW's event, The Night the Line Was Crossed, Awesome nearly injured wrestler, J.T. The match that transpired only lasted minutes long and . 33 And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. cemeteries found in Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Born and raised in Tampa, Fla., Alfonso married his high school sweetheart and fathered two children. RIP, What do I say about Mike Awesome. Alfonso dropped out of Hillsborough Community College in his third year to become a professional wrestler. Since 1904 Warren-McElwain Mortuary has been locally owned and operated. God bless Mike and those loved ones he left behind. Man, I hate that hes gone. Awesome continued to be a major factor in ECW early in 2000, including teaming with Raven to beat Tanaka and Tommy Dreamer for the ECW World Tag Team Championship. Awesome competed primarily in Japans FMW promotion under the name G The Gladiator. Much of what is now known about the events surrounding the Mike Awesome deathwere not revealed until months after he died. He held the title for nine months before losing it to his arch rival, Masato Tanaka. In 1990, he debuted in the Frontier Martial Arts Wrestling league Japan and at 6'6 290 pounds, became known as The Gladiator. His signature move, the Running Powerbomb, quickly became a fan favorite. Information about the fact that the wrestler had been arrested for domestic violence was not revealed until after the shocking news of the murder-suicide death of Chris Benoit, which occurred in June 2007. Laura Janelle Shaw was born on April 13, 1976 in Bay City, Michigan to Kathleen Metcalfe and Larry Shaw. His WWF debut came on the June 25, 2001, episode of Raw during a match which saw Test defending his Hardcore Championship against Rhyno. Smith. Dylan Bowker wrote: Mike Awesome has been a proven commodity over the years.Showing us his amazing in-ring ability that showcased dazzling high flying,explosive power moves, and out of control hardcore brawling.Leading promotions such as FMW and ECW to new heights of popularity and notiriety holding the ECW world heavyweight and world tag team titles and the highly prestigious FMW doubles . Mike was born in Casper on December 6, 1946, to Bruce Kennedy Ward and Nancy Pauline Ward. Actor: WCW Monday Nitro. I just found out a second ago by looking up his matches on YouTube. The audience went wild. Please try again later. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. WWE Hall of Famer "Ravishing" Rick Rude was an amazing individual in and out of the ring. Oops, something didn't work. photo: wwe.com. TROY SPIERS OBITUARY. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. It's a shame he didn't get a run on a national level federation. You are given the most precious gift there is and you give it back? Gladiator had lost his significance as a main event competitor after losing the Double Championship despite being the longest reigning champion and became a mid-card member of ZEN. 's tertiary show, for the next few months jobbing to wrestlers such as Faarooq, Bull Buchanan, Mark Henry and Funaki. In the FMW, he went on to two World Brass Knuckles Tag Team Championships, World Street Fight Six-Man Tag Team Champion and Independent World Heavyweight Title Champion by 1997. A celebration of Michael's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 23, 2007 at Serenity Meadows. [7] He gained a new manager, Judge Jeff Jones, who managed Awesome to the top of winning the ECW World Heavyweight Championship twice in 1999. She had previously conquered polio as a child contributing to her unusually petite ankles and the nickname "polio legs . > Books Mike Awesome was an interesting character, as many thought he could've gone a lot further than he did in the business. Your email address will not be published. Awesome has been out of the wrestling spotlight since the acquisition of WCW by the WWE (then WWF). Heyman, an astute follower of international wrestling, had been following Awesomes career in the Far East, first brought Awesome to ECW on February 5, 1994 when he wrestled J.T. Apr 1: WWE WrestleMania The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm 8:00 pm Thursday, February 22, 2007 at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home, 6919 Providence Road, Riverview, FL 33569. In 1993, Gladiator formed the first villainous faction in FMW called Team Canada with Ricky Fuji, Big Titan, Horace Boulder, Dr. Luther and Dr. Hannibal after The Sheik and Sabu turned fan favorites and formed an alliance with Atsushi Onita. Mike Langen was a husband and father of four. He is no relation of fellow ECW alumnus Bill Alfonso. Born Michael Alfonso, he broke into the business in the 1980s learning his trade in the Pro Wrestling Federation. Published on September 19, 2022 10:07 AM. Mad Dog Vachon - Dead at 84. You had to kiss everybody's ass You had to be on your political toes all the time. [18], After the March 2001 purchase of WCW by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), Awesome became part of The Invasion storyline in the WWF. Check out our awesome funeral selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. His matches with Masato Tanaka were always fantastic. Alfonso was the cousin of Hulk Hogan's nephew Michael Bollea, who was better known for his stint in WCW under the name Horace Hogan. Jericho worked for WWE for many, WWE is reportedly returning to Saudi Arabia in May. Also missed by his fur buddy Mr. Pickles. At 5th Anniversary Show, Gladiator, Titan and Fuji took on Fuyuki-Gun in a match, where Gladiator and Titan had a miscommunication with each other but they still managed to win their match but Gladiator abandoned his partners after the match to quietly end Team Canada. Sound off in the comments section below! He was 42 years old. When Mike got out of jail in early 2007, he came home to find the house empty and his wife, son, and daughter nowhere to be found. Smith's back was folded backwards against the guard rail during the impact. Friends may pay their respects at St. Michael's Chapel, 800 N. 18th St., Boston, MA on October 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. This is a carousel with slides. Mike was a 1964 graduate of Oakwood High School. Burton was born in Owatonna, Minnesota, to George and Blanche (Christianson) Knutson on August 13, 1934. Smith when he performed a high-risk dive to the outside of the ring. In the summer of 1991, Gladiator would form a villainous alliance with Tarzan Goto, Big Titan and Horace Boulder after Mr. Pogo's departure from FMW and resumed the feud with Atsushi Onita. September 20, 2022 - 11:54 BST Gemma Strong. During this reign, he defeated W*ING Kanemura to unify the title with the Independent Heavyweight Championship at the 1996 Year End Spectacular. texasyosh wrote on 05.06.2022: [ 8.0] "Mike Awesome is a fantastic powerhouse and probably one of the more underrated wrestlers of his time. The group strengthened its dominance after Mr. Pogo returned to FMW in the summer of 1993 and took over as the leader of the group. Mike Cates Loyce P. "Mike" Cates, 77, of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday morning, Dec. 16, 2009 in Country Side Estates in Cherokee. You still the greatest. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. ). Awesome made an appearance at WWE's (formerly the WWF) ECW One Night Stand reunion pay-per-view on June 13, 2005, defeating Masato Tanaka. Mike Awesome's income source is mostly from being a successful Wrestler. The team of Gladiator, Titan and Fuji gained more success by defeating Asako, Katsuji Ueda and Grigory Verichev in a street fight at Year End Spectacular. Your love is still our guide. Gladiator's last pay-per-view appearance in FMW was at the Welcome to the Darkside pay-per-view on August 22, where he defeated Naohiko Yamazaki, Yoshinori Sasaki and Mr. Pogo #2 in a gauntlet match. [25] On the independent circuit, he had a short stint with Major League Wrestling (MLW) where he won the MLW World Heavyweight Championship from Satoshi Kojima, only to lose it ten minutes later to Steve Corino[10] (Kojima's employers, AJPW would not allow him to drop the title to an employee of a rival company Zero-1).[26]. when he was pinned by Jeff Hardy, thanks to distraction from Edge. Reportedly, Michael Alfonso got into a heated dispute with his wife after she said she wanted a divorce. "Waffle House lost a loyal customer on April 30, 2013. And Im happy I did it., Tazz insisted that there wasnt any bad blood between him and Awesome. I saw Mike Vs SpikeWas ok. And then I witnessed a brutal matchMike Vs Tanaka. He will be remembered lovingly by his wife of 31 years Dawn (ne Draves) and sons . To use this feature, use a newer browser. Mike Awesome skyrocketed his career in the early '90s in Japan wrestling as "The Gladiator." And to the Japanese workers and crowds, you can bet he looked like a modern day gladiator. In WWE (then still the WWF), Awesome won the Hardcore title in June 2001 from Rhyno after sneaking into the building and later was part of the WCW/ECW-WWF invasion storyline. An Awesome title controversy looms over ECW. Make sure that the file is a photo. Try again later. He defeated Hisakatsu Oya in the quarter-final and Yukihiro Kanemura in the semi-final to become the runner-up of the tournament as he lost to Hayabusa in the final. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. theme: { > Gaming After Rhyno Gored Test against a wall and pinned him he stood celebrating his new title only to be attacked by Awesome wielding a metal pipe. He passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022. Hey, life goes on: him and chris benoit 2 fuc king idiots living the life of a king loaded off wrestling got enough cash to not worry about anything both have 2 beautiful families, and this is what they do. You left us beautiful memories. Should of been a future wwf champion. Riley 16, Brady 12, Colby 10, and Eleanor 8 years old. He lost to Onita in a Chain Deathmatch on October 1, after which Alfonso returned to United States. Visitation was held on Tuesday, February 21st 2023 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Rose Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park (4161 E Admiral Pl, Tulsa, OK 74115). Obituary: He was best known for his appearances with the American professional wrestling promotions Extreme Championship Wrestling, World Championship Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment under the ring name Mike Awesome and for his appearances in Japan with Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling and All Japan Pro Wrestling as The Gladiator.[1][4]. Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Yankton, S.D. Pending. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Toni Braxton, Traci's older sister, announced the news of her death in a statement shared on Instagram on Saturday. Feb 17, 2023. I had a problem with the way he did business. width: 'auto', During this time, Gladiator was inspired by Damian's lucha libre videos on travels, which led him to adopt a high-flying style despite his big size. Mike moved to Va Beach in 1951 . The Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home in Cherokee is assisting the family with arrangements. On August 17, Gladiator participated in the Barbed Wire Deathmatch Tournament, in which he defeated Horace Boulder in the quarter-final and lost to Sambo Asako in the semi-final. He did an Awesome Bomb through a table and pinned Tanaka on the floor of the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Michael was a lifelong Clinton County resident, 1984 graduate of Clinton Central . You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. you were always totally awesome. Michael Neal James passed away May 8, 2021 at the age of 76. You have to be a confident person to choose Awesome to be part of your wrestling name, and in the ring, Mike Awesome, or Michael Alfonso, definitely carried himself with confidence. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? I was crying when i found out that he was dead but you will be missed and you were AWSOME Rest In Peace. ECW honcho Paul Heyman threatened legal action for the departure, and an agreement was made that Awesome would return to drop the title to a wrestler of ECWs choosing. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. On October 21, Super Leather and The Gladiator lost a match to their former teammates Hisakatsu Oya and Mr. Gannosuke, after which Gladiator attacked Leather and officially ended Funk Masters of Wrestling. Now with WCW, Awesome continued to be a major factor with the New Blood for the next month, teaming with Billy Kidman occasionally to aid him in his feud with Hulk Hogan. behavior: 'all' We talked about it, and it got me interested in it., On the Coldwell Banker real estate site, where Awesome sold real estate under his real name, he addressed his wrestling career in his biography: I wrestled the majority of my 17 years in Japan, as The Gladiator. 34 And Jesus said, ''Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.''. #295 Tampa, FL 33634. color: '#ffffff' It's a great contrast to the cookie cutter obituaries you see in the newspaper everyday. He had been a sales associate for Coldwell Banker in the Tampa area. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Mike Awesome (17991309)? If the fans want to think that, thats fine, thats good for business. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. January 24th, 1965 February 17th, 2007. For those who don't know, Mike Awesome, or Michael Alfanso, is the cousin of former wrestler Michael Bollea, the nephew of Hulk Hogan. In 2000, Awesome shocked the wrestling world, and angered his fellow ECW wrestlers, by making a surprise appearance on World Championship Wrestling Monday Nitro with his ECW belt. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. In 1996, The Gladiator defeated Wing Kanemura for the FMW Independent World title. And Mike knew I felt that way, a lot of guys felt that way about Mike. Paul Mann Mad River Union HYDESVILLE - At a Saturday afternoon funeral service, Pastor Michael Delamarian III of Hydesville Community Church compared the grief inflicted by the hit-and-run deaths of two teenagers near Fortuna to the misery that engulfed Newtown, Conn. in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre at Christmastime in 2012. MORE: Zara and Mike Tindall's daughter Mia . February 16, 2022 by Alice Danquah. Mike Awesome Was An ECW Champion . }).render().setUser('blogofdeath').start(); Your email address will not be published. In October, Gladiator joined the new W*ING Alliance with Mr. Pogo, Mitsuhiro Matsunaga, Yukihiro Kanemura, Goro Tsurumi, Horace Boulder, Hideki Hosaka and Hisakatsu Oya. On Wed night Casey was messaging with her husband around 7:30pm, They joked about Ice . r.i.p. [10][15] During this time, he had a feud with Vampiro, which resulted in brawls between Awesome and Vampiro's allies, the rap duo Insane Clown Posse (Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope). [4] Alfonso competed in Florida Championship Wrestling, USWA, NWA and World Championship Wrestling, before making his way to FMW in Japan.[6]. BRING ON THE AWESOME BOMB!!!! Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. He continued to defend his ECW title touring the United States and Japan performing on Nitro Pay-Per-View television. At one point, he was even given a bus painted in the style of the one featured on . Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. On the January 3, 2001, edition of Thunder, Awesome dropped the 1970s gimmick in favor of a "Canadian Career Killer" gimmick and joined WCW's Team Canada stable with Lance Storm and Elix Skipper. By Mike Rickard on August 5, 2018 / Blog / Leave a comment. He was booked to win the Grand Slam Tournament in September, in which he defeated Hayabusa in the tournament final on September 26 to win the company's top title, the vacant Brass Knuckles Heavyweight Championship and cemented his place as the company's top villain. Funny Obituary for William Ziegler, Written By His Kids. Eventually, a compromise was reached. However, following the match, he delivered an Awesome Bomb to Tanaka over the top rope through a table set up on the outside. This eulogy is a perfect example of that. Funeral services will be held at a later date. } He spent a year as an iron worker to save up for college, and helped build several high rises in his hometown. On August 5, Hisakatsu Oya, Mr. Gannosuke and The Gladiator defeated Fuyuki-Gun at a Fuyuki Army show to win the World Street Fight 6-Man Tag Team Championship. He spent a year as an iron worker to save up for college, and helped build several . I have no problem with Mike Awesome. $1 Million - $5 Million. The following month, Gladiator and Big Titan defeated Sambo Asako and Ricky Fuji in a street fight stretcher match at the 2nd Anniversary Show. Mickie Jay Henson, was the American professional wrestler and referee from Tampa, Florida. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Flowers are accepted, however, those who wish may donate in memory of Michael to The American Diabetes Association 4902 Eisenhower Blvd. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Loving father and buddy of Lillian. Alfonso moved on to Japan, joining Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling (FMW) in September 1990 and using the name The Gladiator. E. Anthony Cisneros Partner, Licensed Funeral Director . They lost the tag titles to Onita and Gannosuke in a rematch on February 24, 1995. "Beautifully Imperfect". Queen Elizabeth 's eldest granddaughter, Zara Tindall, and her husband Mike Tindall comforted one another following the monarch's funeral service at . Brittany Medina Funeral Counselor. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Michael Lee Alfonso (January 24, 1965 February 17, 2007) was an American professional wrestler. Michael had a successful 17 year career as a professional wrestler in Japan and the United States. Alfonso wrestled as The Gladiator for a brief period in All Japan Pro Wrestling in 1998 and 1999. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. This account has been disabled. Mar 5: AEW Revolution Michael Lee Alfonso (January 24, 1965 - February 17, 2007) was an American professional wrestler.He was best known for his appearances with the American professional wrestling promotions Extreme Championship Wrestling, World Championship Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation under the ring name Mike Awesome and for his appearances in Japan for with Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling and . Drag images here or select from your computer for Mike Awesome memorial. 6. It is also possible that he did not find the career in real estate that he launched after his retirement to be satisfying. Our family is so beyond pleased with how awesome Funeral Alternatives here in Lacey is. He suffered a knee injury in the fall of 1995, which forced him to vacate the title on January 5, 1996. 2007 at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home, 6919 Providence Road, Riverview, FL 33569. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mike Vasquez Jr. to pay them a last tribute. ok he was great he had an astounding match with new jack bakc in the ecw days but im gonna have to agree with the other dude, why kill your self and take the easy way out, thats not AWSOME at all thats pussy, i never like awsome before and now this really dont put him any higher in my book. > Movies & TV It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mike Eugene Kubena of Caldwell, Texas, who passed away on February 24, 2023, at the age of 65, leaving to mourn family and friends. He worked a short program after the merger, but never attained the heights he had as a headliner in ECW and in All Japan. i just want to say,i am sad for the loss of mike awsome to the wrestling world,to me he was my second fav wrestler next to the god of hardcore,bruiser brody,and what made me like mike awsome was the fact he reminded me of brody when he was in the ring,violent and brutal,awsome was refreshing to see in action cause he could do almost anything,at the time he was ecw champ he was the best champ in the world at that time and just like brody he found great sucess in japan.for anybody who knows wrestling prior to 2001,knows what im talking about,wrestling was a non-mcmachon controlled sport and not entertainment, and it was excellent,and right now with nwa-tna,wrestling is comming back and sports entertainment is dying and i love it.if you are a fan, go to http://www.you tube and watch bruiser brody matches and compare them to the state of wrestling right you will see what im talkin about. 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