A HAPPY AND BLESSED 2011

"Be always at war with your vices,

at peace with your neighbors,

and let each new year find you a better man."

http://www.percypringle.com/

Wishes For A Very Blessed Christmas

Wishing you all the most blessed

Christmas you've ever experienced!

~Percy

www.PercyPringle.com

Today holds many memories...

December 22nd does indeed hold many memories for me.  My daughter-in-law Beth, was born on this date.  Also on this date in 1990, I met Vince McMahon for the very first time at the then WWF headquarters, the old Titan Towers, and walked out with my first signed contract.  It is almost impossble to believe that was 20-years ago.

What is really almost a dream is that also on this date in 1978, my late wife Dianna and I were married, 32-years ago.  The images are still burned in my mind, it was exactly 4:30 pm under the oak trees outside of The Irvington First Baptist Church, we would later have our marriage blessed by The Catholic Church.

Where did those years go?  Who would have known then the trials, tribulations, and blessings Dianna and I would share.  Who would have known about the valiant battles she faced with breast cancer, that would eventually take her from me on January 31, 2009.  Where did those years go?

Dianna always loved the holidays.  This is the second anniversary that she will be spending our anniversary and Jesus' birthday with him.  I know in my heart that she isn't hurting anymore, I know that I will see her again one day.  But it is difficult to make those thoughts take the hurt away.  It's the holidays, and it still hurts, and always will.  I try to smile for my granddaughters... but deep inside I will never forget and will always remember when...


Be Blessed.
~Percy
www.PercyPringle.com

My bizarre month with Edge...

For those of you that missed my previous BLOG with my thoughts on last week's WWE SMACKDOWN, which included ramblings about my past, present, and future, you may check it out at this link if you care to do so.  Last Week's BLOG

WWE did an excellent job on last evening's SMACKDOWN with a whimiscal musical vignette of my bizarre past month being kidnapped by Edge.  If you missed it, you can see it for yourself below.

One week from today will be Christmas.  I wish you all a very blessed Christmas week.
~Percy
www.PercyPringle.com

My Past... Present... Future...

One week ago today, we taped an episode of WWE SMACKDOWN that aired on The SyFy Network this past Friday, December 10th.  That show really stirred up a lot of folks, especially those of you that have followed and supported me for so many years.  To put things in proper perspective, if you didn't read my BLOG on September 25th when I made my return to WWE, if you have the time I highly suggest that you go back and check it out before continuing here.  Just click on this link: PERCY'S POST SEPTEMBER 25, 2010.

You will see from the very beginning that I didn't make it any secret that I never had any intentions of returning to the WWE, and that it took some "arm twisting" for me to make that decision.  I didn't think it was proper to discuss the length of my contract at that time, however now I feel a bit different, thinking that you should now realize that it was obviously a short term deal.  I will also tell you that my WWE contract IS NOT completely over, in fact I have a couple of months remaining.

Considering my personal past, age, and other issues, I knew in my heart that I couldn't take on a full time schedule that most of the roster, many less than half my age, were doing.  My agreement with WWE was for television (SMACKDOWN and PPV) only.  That is exactly why you never saw me at any live events (house shows).  Unless you have walked in the shoes of a WWE talent working a full time schedule, it is impossible for you to understand what it takes to do that.  I've been there, done it, have a t-shirt, and I know that I didn't want to do it again plain and simple.  These guys and girls out there on the road full time give up so much to entertain the masses.

I throughly enjoyed my time back with the company.  Even though I didn't think so from the beginning, it was something that I seriously needed personally.  It was so good for me to be back with my brothers and sisters from so many years ago, and meet the new talents that have come down the line.  I can honestly say that I cannot say one bad thing about ANY of the young talents curently within the company.  They are good people, that shared the same dream that I had over 30 years ago.  They are outstanding athletes and performers, that have the same passion for the industry that I thought I had lost.  However, this short run proved to me that I still have that passion and will carry it to the grave with me.

Speaking of graves.  Nobody has seen, read, or heard, anything coming from WWE about my character being "dead", "dying", or "killed".  That was also the case back when we did the "concrete crypt" back in June of 2004 at WWE's first Great American Bash; however just as now, some folks are reading more into it.  Folks, this is sports entertainment, it's 2010, not 1970.  Is there a possibility of me ever returning again? I would certainly never say "never"; especially after saying that word six-years ago.

Personally, I truly feel that this past month doing the "kidnapped" storyline with Edge was some of the best work I have done in my 30+ years in the business.  Why would I say that?  I couldn't talk.  Almost everything with the exception of screaming "Kane... Kane..." now and then, was all my eyes and body language.  Some may not feel the same... but this is me talking... and I know my work better than anyone else.

Now that I am not doing WWE television every week, I will be returning to independent events around the country, conventions, and signings as well.  My booking information is available at this link: Percy's Booking Information. 

I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your support.  As of this writing I don't plan to make any changes in my BLOG, Facebook Fan Page, or Twitter.  I hope you continue to follow me, and stay in touch as I will with you all.

I wish you all a blessed Christmas Season!
~Percy
www.PercyPringle.com

WWE SMACKDOWN - December 10, 2010

Hello my friends,

For those of you that haven't had an opportunity to view WWE SMACKDOWN from Friday, December 10th; here are the three segments that Kane and myself were involved in, including the controversial "final" segment.

Many have jumped to conclusions.... but that's 'rasslin.  I will give my thoughts on this entire situation, as well as what the future holds in store for me, in my next BLOG. 

I do want to thank all of you that have taken the time to write me thoughtful emails, Facebook posts, and Tweets.  I appreciate them more than you will ever realize.








Be Blessed.
~Percy
www.PercyPringle.com

FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN

Don't miss WWE SMACKDOWN every Friday night,

at 7 pm (CDT), on THE SYFY NETWORK.

Be Blessed.
~Percy
www.percypringle.com

A True November Christmas...

I walked in the door of my house about 15-minutes ago, coming from the hospital where my Dad was taken in the late afternoon.  As I walked in, my living room television was on, and a Hallmark Hall of Fame CBS movie was on... November Christmas.  Such a fitting title for my BLOG tonight.

My parents 57+ year love affair almost ended today.  In fact, I know in my heart and soul that two special guardian angels were watching over him, or he would be heaven this very evening.  Those angels were no doubt my late brother and my wife Dianna. 

My parents were in the process of leaving their home, and Dad was pulling his car into the driveway to pick up my Mom.  Thinking he had put the car in park, he stepped out to help her to the car, and it started rolling backward (he had accidentally put in neutral or reverse).  As he reached in to stop it, the car door knocked him to the ground, dragging him for several feet, and rolled over his right foot.  This scenerio played out right in front of my Mom as she stood on the porch.  The car continued out into the street, coming to rest against a curb.

It's another miracle that Mom didn't have a heart attack herself watching that.  She called 9-1-1, then called me telling me to come around to the house NOW!  I was preparing supper for them and my oldest son and his little family, and by chance had my police scanner on, and as I hung up with her listened as they announced.... "Rescue 23 to one hit by a car" and gave their address. My heart sank to my stomach.

To make a long story short, after getting him to the emergency room, evaluated with x-rays and a CT Scan; dosed with morphine, he had not broken one single bone.  Pretty well beat up, with scratches and bruises, and in severe pain with every breath, they admitted him tonight.  He'll be sore for a few weeks, but he's still with us.

As I prepare to pack to travel tomorrow to Norfolk, VA for this week's SMACKDOWN taping, I ask that you remember my Dad and Mom in your prayers; and know that today was truly a November Christmas for my family.  I thank Our Lord and our special guardian angels for watching over us tonight, and every night.

Be Blessed.

~Percy

www.percypringle.com

SMACKDOWN 11-26-10

I sincerely hope everyone is having a good weekend, after a blessed Thanksgiving, and a fantastic Alabama - Auburn game yesterday afternoon.

Just in case you missed SMACKDOWN last night on The SyFy Network, here's a few of the major parts Kane and myself were involved in.  Enjoy!






Be Blessed.
~Percy
www.PercyPringle.com

OUR STATE SUPER BOWL - THE IRON BOWL

A HOUSE DIVIDED

FAMILY TRADITION

THE IRON BOWL

UNIVERSITY OF ALBAMA

VERSUS

AUBURN UNIVERSITY

TODAY, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2010

1:30 PM (CDT) ON CBS

For the 75th year The Alabama Crimson Tide will battle our state arch-rivals, Auburn University.  My late wife Dianna and I shared this day together for many years, never undersatnding why our two sons turned out to support Auburn.  There's no doubt Dianna's spirit will be me and our close friends in our home this afternoon to see what we shall see...  May the best team win!

You can get all the latest info and updates by clicking here:  COMPLETE IRON BOWL COVERAGE

ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!

~Percy

www.PercyPringle.com

My 2010 Thanksgiving Thoughts...

Notwithstanding today being Thanksgiving day, a life saving event happened for me seven years ago on this date in 2003.  I had gastric bypass surgery, which I have discussed many times through the years.  The two photos above show me the night before the surgery (top), and one year after the surgery (bottom).

I weighed 525 pounds at my highest, which the photo above certainly serves as evidence.  I eventually lost a total of 240 pounds.  There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that I would died long before cancer took my wife Dianna from me, if I had not recieved that surgery, which by the way was paid in full by Vince McMahon and WWE.  I have since regained in the neighborhood of 40 pounds, but after weighing what I did, no words are necessary, and will make no excuses for regaining one single pound.

What I am Thankful for Today:

1. My Family.  This is the second Thanksgiving that my Dianna is celebrating at The Lord's table in heaven. However, I will never stop giving thanks for the years, love, sacrifice, children and grandchildren she gave me.  If a flower dropped from the sky everytime I think of her each day, I would walk in a beautiful garden for the rest of my life.

My oldest son Michael is too much like me, we are both too much like my Dad, and that's scary if you really know us three.  Michael and his wife Beth are expecting a new Moody baby in June, which we are truly blessed and so excited about. Notwithstanding, their little 6-year old Grace, paw-paw's princess.

My youngest son Daniel, his lady Jami, and little almost three year old Danielle don't live as close, but only 80-miles away.  They are such a special part of my life too, I just wish I could see them more often.  If you are a regular here at my BLOG, you see and read about Danielle and Grace all the time.

I still have my Mother and Father, which is indeed a blessing at my age.  They have been married 57-years, and are the heart and soul of our little family.  In fact, we are eating at their house today.

My sissy Joan, her husband Art; niece Donna and her husband Chris, their almost three year old son Aidan, all are so important.  Not forgetting my Uncles, Aunts, and other relatives.

Dianna's 10 brothers and sisters, her mother, and all of their families are as just as special to me... they are still my family too, and will always be.

2. My Health.  Although I bitch and complain about everyday aches and pains, I'm OK at 56-years old.  The extensive test WWE put me through before they allowed me to returned proved that.  The traveling I have been doing is a stress test in itself.  However, I could be better, and as it's been that way my entire life, that's my own fault... but that's just me.

3. My Faith.  I know where I stand with the man upstairs, and he's smart to my gimmick.  I know that I have to be a good boy to get to see Dianna again, so I do my best.

4. My Friends.  There's too many to count.  Of course like all of you, there's that close circle that you know you can call on 24/7 and they will be there; you guys know who you are too, and I love you for it. Then there's so... so many of you that I think the world of, many of you I met due to my work.  I respect all of you so much.

5. My work.  I could ramble on for pages here, but that old adage stands here...  if you understand no words are necessary, if you don't, not enough words will do.  I will say that I would have NEVER expected to be doing what I am today again.  I had put that part of my life on the shelve and kind of wanted it to stay there.  But... I am truly blessed to be back at he top of the game I treasure so much, and has been a part of me almost all of my life.  I thank The McMahon Family and Company, and a handful of dear brothers that made this return possible, no matter how long it lasts.  It's been a good thing for me.

There's so many other countless parts of my life that I am thankful for this 2010 Thanksgiving Day.  My three little sausauge dogs; Oscar, Conecuh, and Vienna... there too, if you understand no words are necessary.

I wish you all a very blessed day with your family, friends, and the things you have to be thankful for too.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

~Percy

www.PercyPringle.com

WWE SURVIVOR SERIES

WWE SURVIVOR SERIES live on Pay-Per-View,

Sunday night, November 21st, from Miami, FL.

Will I be able to escape Edge's abduction? 

How is all of this effecting my son Kane?

Tune in and find out...

Be Blessed.

~Percy

www.PercyPringle.com

TONIGHT IN BIRMINGHAM, AL

I am excited to be returning to the northern part of my home State, namely Birmingham, Alabama tonight at the historic Boutwell Auditorium.  You can get all of the information by simply clicking on this link:  WRESTLE BIRMINGHAM.  A portion of the proceeds of this super event is going to the UAB Center For Palliative Care .

What an outstanding roster promoter Linda Marx Keeble has assembled, with some of the top legends of our industry, as well as many fantastic up and coming ring stars.  We hope to see you there!

Be Blessed.

~Percy

www.PercyPringle.com

Back From The UK... Looking forward To North Carolina

It had been over 7-years since I enjoyed being a part of an overseas WWE event.  The travel was fairly rough on this old man, but thanks to the understanding powers that be within the company, being booked in business class made things so much easier for me. 

Remembering that the travel time (8-9 hours just crossing the Atlantic), plus the flight from my home to Atlanta, connection times, and the customs and immigration process in each country.  The hours really really add up, notwithstanding the actual time spent at the event.  How the guys and girls that are on a fulltime schedule (many are still over there and will be for several more days) do it allows me to respect them so much more.  I used to do it, and I know what it takes.  It is just something that my old bones don't want me to do at this point in my life.  But... don't think I couldn't pull it off if I absolutely had too.

I am just so blessed to be allowed this one last run at this level of our industry, and I appreciate it more than many can understand, unless you've done it.  Maybe I shouldn't have said "last", as I try to NEVER say NEVER; and LAST should be added to my "words I shouldn't say list" too.  LOL

I took this photo (above) with my cellphone of the stage set up, prior to The SMACKDOWN event in Manchester, England.  You can watch tomorrow night (Friday) at 7pm (CDT) on The SyFy Channel.

It was much fun visiting The UK again, especially with so many fans who made an effort to find and introduce theirselves to me.  One of my TWITTER followers, Vickee Location of Wolverhampton, UK send me this photo (above), that was taken outside of my Manchester hotel.

I am excited about being a part of the MWF's North Carolina Debut. It is a special fundraiser for Pembroke NC Fire & Rescue Department. The date is this Saturday, November 13th, at the Pembroke Middle School, belltime promptly at 7pm.  You may click on this link for more information: MWF North Carolina.

To answer many questions that I have already been asked via email, Twitter, and Facebook; my WWE contract allows me to participate in independent events as long as they do not interfere with my WWE schedule.  Interested in having 'ol Percy/Paul Bearer on your local event?  My booking information may be found at this link: Booking Information

Be Blessed.
~Percy
www.PercyPringle.com

ENGLAND - Prepare For The Father Of Destruction

For the regular visitors here, you've read me write many times before that if there was anything I missed about The WWE it was the overseas tours.  Tomorrow, that will change as I head across the big pond to Manchester, England.  It has been over 7-years since I've been on a foreign tour, and I am truly excited about this adventure. 

I have been to The UK, and Manchester for that matter, many times through the years.  I can't wait to visit with old friends and fans who have kept in contact with all this time via email.

Some have questioned me why I am not on the complete tour.  I explained early on here on my BLOG that I am currently contracted with WWE for only television and PPV events.  The Manchester extravaganza is indeed a SMACKDOWN taping that will air on Friday, November 12th.

Thank you all for your continued friendship and support, and I will update you when I return in the middle of this upcoming week.  I appreciate you all more than you may ever realize.

Be Blessed.
~Percy
www.PercyPringle.com

CONTEST WINNER

I am pleased to say that Carl Robinson from the UK is the winner of The Plots-N-Tombstones fan art contest. His winning masterpiece (above) will be featured on the splash page of my website this week.  Thanks to all that participated, and we will try to feature all of the submissions in the coming weeks.  Carl will receive a special autographed package from me, with all of my thanks.

I will be flying into New York City later today, for The SMACKDOWN taping tomorrow in Bridgeport, CT.  Wishing all of you a great week! 

Be Blessed.

~Percy

www.PercyPringle.com

PLOTS-N-TOMBSTONES ART CONTEST

Without a doubt one of my biggest fans, as well as The Undertaker and Kane's, is Megan Seekings who runs the PLOTS-N-TOMBSTONES FAN CLUB dedicated to us.  She has been running a contest with the members asking for submissions of artwork, where I would select a winner and feature it on the splash page of PercyPringle.com.  Here are a few of the submissions, and you may click on my website on November 1st, to see the winner I selected.  Megan is an extremely talented artist in her own right, and presented me with an original oil painting shortly after my wife passed away, called "Dianna's Tree" which hangs in my home.

Be Blessed.

~Percy

www.percypringle.com

BREAST CANCER - Not Just October

I posted this BLOG a couple of weeks ago, but I feel it is so important I want to post it again as we are in the final weekend of October.  Breast Cancer Awareness shouldn't be limited to just this month, we need to be aware of this dreaded disease 365 days every year.  If you folks didn't know that October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you must have your head buried in the sand.  Everywhere you turned this month, be it television, radio, print media, the internet, or from a friend like me with first hand experience, we are reminded of this horrible disease.

On January 31, 2009 Breast Cancer tore the love of my life for over 30-years from my arms.  The facts being that she survived two battles with the beast over an 8-year period, then cancer returned ravaging her body and taking her life.

Everytime I see or hear the words Breast Cancer, the memories flood back for me.  Folks let me tell you from the point of view of a man that had to stand by and watch the mother of his sons, and the grandmother of his granddaughters, be destroyed by it.  She could stand toe to toe with me for decades, but when the dust settled, she couldn't have her hand raised in victory over Breast Cancer.

Dianna's mother is a Breast Cancer survivor.  She has five (5) sisters, and Thank God not one of them has been diagnosed YET.  Dianna bitched at her sisters all the time about getting their annual checkups.  Knowing what their chances were to follow in her footsteps.

Tears flood my eyes writing this, and especially recalling the moment the photo above was taken.  I call it "goodbye time".  I hate to hear anybody having to endure the pain that my Dianna, and our family went through.  But yet it happens every hour of every day. Breast Cancer kills. Breast Cancer destroys families.  Breast Cancer must be stopped.

I thought about writing about Dianna's entire battle, from her first diagnosis until we lost her.  Holding her hand during the painful surgeries, chemo and radiation treatments, seeing her beautiful hair fall to the floor.  However, I have covered that ground before, and feel less may be more in my writings today.

What can we do?  We can start by you ladies out there getting the checkups that your physicians tell you to get, and do for yourselves in the privacy of your home.  We can start by us men hounding the ladies that we love, until they do the right thing.  We can donate to the Breast Cancer groups out there, and they are not hard to find.  My personal favorite is the Susan G. Komen (click on the name) For The Cure Breast Cancer Foundation.

I miss my Dianna more than words can tell.  It's been almost 21-months, and it seems like yesterday.  Please don't let it happen to you, or to the ones you love.  Catch this beast at it's earliest stages.  Do the right thing, whatever that may be in each of your individual situations.  Just do something....

Be Blessed.
~Percy
www.PercyPringle.com

Four years ago today...

On this day in 2006, my brother Harry W. Moody III fondly known to all as "Bubba" died from a valiant battle with brain and lung cancer.  It seems like yesterday.

Beautiful memories are wonderful things.

They last till the longest day,

They never wear out,

They never get lost,

And can never be given away.

To some you may be forgotten.

To others a part of their past.

But to us who loved and lost you.

Your memory will always last.

Will miss you as much today

as we did four years ago.

 

Be Blessed.

~Percy

www.PercyPringle.com

 

BURIED ALIVE

Hello my friends,

It's another PPV weekend, BRAGGING RIGHTS on Sunday, 8pm (ET).  The Main Event sees my son Kane against The Undertaker in a Buried Alive match.  This unique bout is the 5th Buried Alive Match in WWE history, the first being on October 20, 1996.  Kane's World Heavyweight Championship is on the line, and the winner will be the Champion.

Other outstanding matches will see, WWE Champion Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett (with John Cena); Team Raw vs. Team SmackDown (WWE Bragging Rights Tag Team Elimination Match); United States Champion Daniel Bryan vs. Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler; a Divas Championship Match, and much more.  You can get all the info by clicking on this link: BRAGGING RIGHTS PPV.

Once again I appreciate all the the media interviews yesterday that I did about the PPV, that allowed me to talk about Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and share my late's wife's personal Breast Cancer story with thousands.

Be Blessed,

~Percy

www.PercyPringle.com

Breast Cancer and me... and you too.

We are halfway through the month of October.  If you folks don't know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you must have your head buried in the sand.  Everywhere you turn this month, be it television, radio, print media, the internet, or from a friend like me with first hand experience, we are reminded of this horrible disease.

On January 31, 2009 Breast Cancer tore the love of my life for over 30-years from my arms.  The facts being that she survived two battles with the beast over an 8-year period, then cancer returned ravaging her body and taking her life.

Everytime I see or hear the words Breast Cancer, the memories flood back for me.  Folks let me tell you from the point of view of a man that had to stand by and watch the mother of his sons, and the grandmother of his granddaughters, be destroyed by it.  She could stand toe to toe with me for decades, but when the dust settled, she couldn't have her hand raised in victory over Breast Cancer.

Dianna's mother is a Breast Cancer survivor.  She has five (5) sisters, and Thank God not one of them has been diagnosed YET.  Dianna bitched at her sisters all the time about getting their annual checkups.  Knowing what their chances were to follow in her footsteps.

Tears flood my eyes writing this, and especially recalling the moment the photo above was taken.  I call it "goodbye time".  I hate to hear anybody having to endure the pain that my Dianna, and our family went through.  But yet it happens every hour of every day. Breast Cancer kills. Breast Cancer destroys families.  Breast Cancer must be stopped.

I thought about writing about Dianna's entire battle, from her first diagnosis until we lost her.  Holding her hand during the painful surgeries, chemo and radiation treatments, seeing her beautiful hair fall to the floor.  However, I have covered that ground before, and feel less may be more in my writings today.

What can we do?  We can start by you ladies out there getting the checkups that your physicians tell you to get, and do for yourselves in the privacy of your home.  We can start by us men hounding the ladies that we love, until they do the right thing.  We can donate to the Breast Cancer groups out there, and they are not hard to find.  My personal favorite is the Susan G. Komen (click on the name) For The Cure Breast Cancer Foundation.

I miss my Dianna more than words can tell.  It's been almost 21-months, and it seems like yesterday.  Please don't let it happen to you, or to the ones you love.  Catch this beast at it's earliest stages.  Do the right thing, whatever that may be in each of your individual situations.  Just do something....

Be Blessed.
~Percy
www.PercyPringle.com