A wrestler is shaking up the race for mayor, saying people are sick of the lies and deception and pledging to deal with unemployment, foreclosures and budget problems.
No, we're not talking about Jerry "The King" Lawler, who's announced plans to run in the special election to replace retiring Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton.
Down in Tampa, Fla., Lawler's old wrestling nemesis Dennis McCord, better known as "The Universal Heartthrob Austin Idol," has just thrown his hat in the ring to become the city's next mayor, according to the Miami Herald.
McCord told the Herald he was inspired by Lawler's bid for mayor and decided to run for mayor himself.
"Being a politician would be a huge disadvantage. People are fed up with lies and deception, and it's time someone stood up and told the truth," McCord said.
"Every where you turn, the spin doctors are at work for their own agenda. I will take a stand to get Tampa back on top where it belongs, and hopefully other cities will stand up and take notice."
Lawler and McCord were once famous rivals, according to Wikipedia:
Relive those good old days with this appropriately titled YouTube clip, "Austin Idol is furious with Jerry Lawler due to Lawler trying to throw fire into his eyes."
No, we're not talking about Jerry "The King" Lawler, who's announced plans to run in the special election to replace retiring Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton.
Down in Tampa, Fla., Lawler's old wrestling nemesis Dennis McCord, better known as "The Universal Heartthrob Austin Idol," has just thrown his hat in the ring to become the city's next mayor, according to the Miami Herald.
McCord told the Herald he was inspired by Lawler's bid for mayor and decided to run for mayor himself.
"Being a politician would be a huge disadvantage. People are fed up with lies and deception, and it's time someone stood up and told the truth," McCord said.
"Every where you turn, the spin doctors are at work for their own agenda. I will take a stand to get Tampa back on top where it belongs, and hopefully other cities will stand up and take notice."
Lawler and McCord were once famous rivals, according to Wikipedia:
"In a famed 1981 angle, Idol dressed up as a Mexican wrestler in a mask. He presented the 'Top Rated Wrestler in Mexico' award to Lawler on TV, then sucker-punched Lawler in the process. Afterwards, Idol delivered a memorable interview vowing to clean up Memphis and getting rid of Lawler. Idol famously defeated Lawler in a Cage Match with the assistance of 'Wildfire' Tommy Rich, who hid underneath the ring for the entirety of the match, causing Lawler to lose his hair."
Relive those good old days with this appropriately titled YouTube clip, "Austin Idol is furious with Jerry Lawler due to Lawler trying to throw fire into his eyes."
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