I just finished watching the newest edition of “Table For Three” on the WWE Network. It’s Stan “The Lariat” Hansen, Mr. Bob Backlund and the “Living Legend” Larry Zbyszko together and talking about “The Seventies”. It was a good episode and mainly left me wanting more, just as 98% of the episodes of these shows have done. Mainly, they talked about Bruno Sammartino, the common factor in all of their careers, but they touched on many other things as well. I find it ironic that Larry Zbyszko was a part of of the threesome talking about the seventies since, even though he did make his debut in the 70’s and enjoyed some success, holding the WWWF Tag Team Championship with Tony Garea, he really didn’t get his big break and break that glass ceiling until 1980. Still, it was entertaining and informative, as it should be and if you’re a fan of any of these men or just like to hear about how things used to be, check it out. I’d like to see even more of these shows and even have some ideas, of course, who would make great trios to use in future episodes. How about Jimmy Hart, JJ Dillon and Teddy Long together talking about the art and roles for managers? How about Stevie Richards, Ivory and Val Venis together in a “RIght To Censor” reunion? They could do Rick Steamboat, Ric Flair and Bret Hart together to talk about rivalries. How about Kidman, Jamie Noble and Brian Kendrick to talk about the Cruiserweight Division. Baby Doll, Terri Runnels and Dawn Marie (from ECW) to talk about being “Valets”. The possibilities are endless.

And while I’m speaking about the WWE and “The Network”, congratulations to the WWE for hitting the three year Anniversary a few days ago. I’m sure that there were those who had their doubts about how this would all work out for Vince and the rest of the WWE family, but I think it’s safe to say that they’ve exceeded all expectations. And that wasn’t what I was originally going to say. I just remembered that it was the third birthday for the Network and felt obligated to mention it. Now what was I going to bring up? Oh yeah…

There is so much already available for us fans on the Network with all of the pay-per-views, NXT, the specials, original programming and the other stuff. But what’s one more special, annual event right? I’d love to see the WWE put together a special event for the Network and air it live, a supercard of nothing but “legends, icons and wrestlers from the past!”. Look at what WCW did with their Slamboree events, making them a mixture of old and new. I know that WWE prefers to look ahead to the future, but there is a strong market for nostalgia and it really wouldn’t be that much extra work for the company. Throw together a two or three hour event with wrestlers who are no longer current stars, but are still healthy, viable and just let them go and do their thing. It could be called “Old School” or “Night of Legends” or anything really, but just give the spotlight for one last time to the past, which paved the way for what they have now. They could make it in conjunction with the Hall of Fame weekend, or since that’s already crowded enough as it is, work out something with a group like the Cauliflower Alley Club and when they hold their annual convention, the WWE could be there and make it bigger than ever with coverage on the Network and a super card of legends, icons and heroes from the past. It would be great P.R. for the WWE in the wrestling community and allow them to give back a bit more, plus it would help out the CAC and give them more exposure to those fans who don’t really know or understand what the CAC is all about. It’s just an idea I’m throwing out there and something to think about.

And now, let’s get on to why we’re here. It’s Day 7 of my blog series, “Thirty Days of Dougie!”. Let’s go to the Magic Box and find out what the agenda is for today. We have “Mixing Drinks”, “Crushes” and “Pie”. Yeah, that’s what I’m thinking too. But the topics have been drawn and I guess as Peter Griffin would say, “That’s a great idea Brian… Let’s do it!”. And do it, we shall…

Thirty Days of Dougie! (Day 7): Mixing Drinks, Crushes and Pie…
February 26, 2017

I nearly forgot. Happy Belated Birthday to the “Nature Boy” Ric Flair, who turned 68 years old yesterday. Diamonds are forever and so is the “Nature Boy!”. Hope that the day was great and wishing this true legend many, many more to come. Wooooooooo…

Mixing Drinks is something that I know very little about, which is somewhat ironic since I work in a liquor store, but when I was drinking adult beverages, I was primarily a beer drinker. Liquor is great, but give me a Bud Light every time. I have partaken in the world of mixed beverages a few (hundred) times though and am not totally without some knowledge. If it’s white liquor (vodka or rum), use orange juice or some kind of fruit juice. And if it’s a dark liquor, such as whiskey or… well, whiskey was all I liked for many years, use a cola or soft drink. Pour in about 1/3 of the cup with alcohol and then add the mixer and drink. It’ll be strong, but my Mama didn’t raise a quitter so I would just suck it up and keep drinking. Add more of the mixer as needed (or more of the liquor if preferred.) And after a few swallows, it’s all just good and drink on. And there you go…

Next up is “Crushes” and that’s exactly what it implies. Take something and smash, bang and crush it up until it’s nothing but a shattered mess. Works for me. Oh yeah, there’s that other type of “crush” as well, where you see a person and for some reason, the planets line up, the queasy feelings fill the stomach and even though your mind realizes that you don’t have a snowball’s chance in hell with that person, your heart takes over, caution is thrown to the wind and all common sense is thrown out the window, while you proceed to become a total idiot, just for a smile or kind word or maybe a one-time snuggle in the back of the van.

We all have crushes from time to time, those people who just show up and stand out in our eyes as the next big thing and something special. I have a few myself. Yes, I’m admitting it. There’s “Mr. Hideous”, a young guy who is so cute, so sweet, so nice and so straight, damn it! And the college wrestler guy who comes into the store. If I was only twenty-five years younger, he’d be my future ex-husband. A personality, a great body and what an ass… literally and not his public behavior. That booty… damn! And there are a couple of others, but you get the point. I’m older and more sensible now and know how the game works, but when I was young, dumb and full of… passion, those guys would have been on like lead paint on toys made in China. And like the character Wanda, from “In Living Color”, I’d rock their world. ‘Nuff said!

And finally, we have pie. I like pecan pie. Apple pie is good too and Cherry pie is so good, Warrant even did a song about it. But my own personal favorite is pecan pie. It must be something about the nuts. Who knows?

And with that thought stuck in your head, I’m out of here. It’s nearly 7:00am and this vampire needs to retreat to his chambers for the daily slumbers. Thank you for reading. Only three more weeks to go. I’m Doug and it’s cold outside. No, really, it is. After several days of warmth, heat and just beautiful weather, it’s freakin’ cold out there. Whazzup with that? Brrrrrrrrrr… I’ll see you tomorrow. Love you – mean it!

Ubuntu!