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The Night Ron Simmons Made History

  The day of August 2nd, 1992 wasn't a special day as far as the wrestling world was concerned. There was no pay-per-view special to order. It wasn't even the day for WWE or WCW's biggest weekly shows. So there was little reason to think that history was about to be made that day in Baltimore, Maryland. However, the fans who showed up that night were in for something special, a perfect moment in time.  The card for the show was nothing special. The second biggest match was Barry Windham versus Tracy Smothers, while the match of the night was supposed to be a World Heavyweight Championship rematch between Sting and Big Van Vader. A few weeks prior, Sting, who was easily the most popular wrestler in WCW, had lost the belt to Vader. Fans were eager to see him try and win it back. It didn't quite work out that way. Nikita Koloff was another popular wrestler, and friend of Sting's at this time. He was engaged in a feud of his own, with "Ravashing" Rick Rude ove...

Summer Scouting Quarterbacks Rankings

  1. Spencer Rattler, Oklahoma: In a draft class that seems lighter at the top than the 2020 class, Rattler might be the guy that rises to the top. He's a work in progress in may ways, and certainly needs to refine his game, but the upside is easy to see. 2. Matt Corral, Ole Miss: Corral caught some eyes with his play last season. His arm and ability to make some nice throws off-platform are things to build off of. He needs to slow down at times to avoid making mistakes.  3. Malik Willis, Liberty: Obviously, projection plays a big part here. Willis has all the tools a team could ask for in a prospect. His arm and athleticism are both elite. He could find himself at the top of quarterback boards with a big 2021 season. 4. Sam Howell, North Carolina: Many people have Howell as QB1 going into the season. He certainly is capable of being that guy, but needs to clean up some areas of his game. He often tries to do too much, and his accuracy is spotty at times. 5. Desmond Ridder, Ci...