She called on all young Americans who wanted to fulfill the dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. "to study his teachings, embrace his philosophy and get involved in community service and nonviolent action for social change."
Andre The Giant passed away on this date in 1993. What a true Legend in Sports Entertainment.
I attended the final practice of Mobile's Annual Senior Bowl on Thursday afternoon, which will be shown live on ESPN this afternoon at 3:00 pm (CT). I took this photo of the "hero" of our Crimson Tide this season, Quarterback Brodie Croyle, and he is seen standing on the 45 yard line with this hands on his hips. About the time they kick-off, I will be hitting Interstate 10, for The AWF - American Wrestling Federation event tonight in the Florida panhandle.
Over one hundred of the nation’s top senior NFL Draft prospects arrived in Mobile over the weekend to begin a week of practice and preparation for the 57th annual Senior Bowl , set for Saturday, January 28, in Mobile’s Ladd-Peebles Stadium. They’ll be joined by over 700 NFL general managers, head coaches, assistant coaches, scouts and other front office personnel from the 32 NFL teams for what annually becomes football’s premier pre-draft event. Coaching this year’s Senior Bowl South squad is San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Nolan and his staff, while Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher and his staff will coach the Senior Bowl’s North team. The Senior Bowl will kickoff at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, and will be televised by ESPN. I usually like to go, however I will be in Florida for an AWF - American Wrestling Federation event Saturday evening.
Afternoon all, I gave blood today for the first time in about 30 years or so. My sister is having knee surgery again on February 14th, and they wanted some blood on hand "just in case." So being the great brother that I am, I donated a bit. Seriously, it was my pleasure indeed.
Howdy-Doody Pringle-lites.... LOL
I hope you all had a fine 3-day weekend. Notwithstanding a bit of rain, it's still fairly quiet along our Gulf Coast today. There's not a bunch of news to share with you. My world is still centered on GULF SOUTH WRESTLING these days, as I've told you I have several events lined up. Tonight we will be down at our TrainingCenter, as we usually are 2-3 evenings a week. Tickets for what could be my biggest event to date went on sale today. We have a fine card booked, and I am confident that we will do well. I have some great people surrounding me with their support.
Of course, there's you all that make it a point to visit here on a regular basis. You folks are the best!
Take care!
~Percy
"I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal." I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slaveowners will be able to sit down together at a table of brotherhood. I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a desert state, sweltering with the heat of injustice and oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice. I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today."It's the weekend my friends, and for many of you it's 3-days, celebrating the memory of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I hope the weather in your part of the country is as beautiful as it is here along our Gulf Coast.
I am leaving for the Florida Panhandle in the next few hours, as I will be appearing in Chipley, FL at 8:00 pm this evening, with The American Wrestling Federation. I always enjoy my trips over to Chipley, and a chance to see all of my friends in that area.
Speaking of friends, I had a rare opportunity to go out last evening and visit with Jack Daniels and karaoke. I think I remember crooning a few George Jones songs. hehee... And I am wondering why my head aches this morning. Thank The Good Lord I don't have to drive to Florida, as I am a passenger today.
My GULF SOUTH WRESTLING cards for January 27th, February 4, and February 17 are really taking shape. If you live in our area, I invite you to come out and say "Howdy!"
Take care!
~Percy
Hello folks, it's Wednesday. It seems like I haven't left my home office in days. I have three GULF SOUTH WRESTLING events booked in four weeks, notwithstanding making Mardi Gras History when my GSW ring will float down the streets of Mobile on February 25th. I've said it here before, and I will say it again, it's so easy being talent. Show up at the arenas on time, work, get paid, and move on. Promoting is a horse of a different color.
"The King" Elvis Presley was born today as well as my youngest son Daniel, seen below sitting on Andre The Giant's lap when he was about 4 years old. Today he's 19, 6'3" and about 270 pounds. Believe it or not, after all of these years he has just recently taken an interest in a ring career and has started training. I guess his formative years traveling the country, and hanging out with the top stars in the industry must have rubbed off on him a bit. No kidding, he actually learned to walk in the ring at Dallas' famous Sportatorium. A Percy Pringle 4 on the horizon? Only time will tell!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Ralph Pulley and I at a Texas World Class event at Dallas' Mesquite Rodeo Arena during the late 1980's.I've received so many blessing during my lifetime. At the top of the list are my friends. On this date in 1992, Ralph Pulley, one of my dearest buddies passed away. Ralph worked for Fritz Von Erich and Company for many years as an announcer, referee, singer, and basically a jack-of-all-trades. To say that he became one of my family members is an understatement. He played a very valuable part in my two sons lives when they were extremely young. He was their "Uncle" Ralph.
During my roughest times in the business right before I signed with WWF/WWE in December 1990, good 'ol Ralph was always there for us. No matter if it was bringing us a turkey on Thanksgiving, or just lifting us up in his prayers and his beaming smile. He was my friend, and I miss him today. I'll never forget you!
God Bless.
~Percy
A Gulf Coast New Year's Tradition - Black Eye Peas and Cornbread. OOOOhhhh.....yessss! Not forgetting onions, and a big glass of sweet iced tea!
Good Afternoon, my friends! The first day of 2006 is warm and wet around my hometown. I feel like I have gained all of my weight back as I just collapsed in my office chair in front of my computer keyboard. If the old southern tradition is true, that eating black eye peas on New Year's Day brings good luck... well... it's gonna be a damn good year! 'Cause... I just ate a bunch of 'um! 
Don't forget, ALABAMA plays Texas Tech in The Cotton Bowl tomorrow morning at 10:00 am (central) on The Fox Network. I'll be in front of the tube for sure!
