Sargeant Slaughter – mywarriorwritings.com

Yes, humor is back as if you know me, I like to shake those ropes and mix it up a bit on here. Today you’ll read about a funny dream that gets roped in. I gotta say~~~ and of course, this is based on MY experiences always but ever since mid-August, signs have been intense coming my way. Some subtle and yet some kinda in my face. So, having said that~~~ I KNOW despite naysayers, this is for ME… 😉

Let’s get into the dream today. Well, in typical fashion~~~ there are always some details that don’t quite match up but I love the humor which needed to come back again. So, to back up a little~~~ just recently my husband had mentioned Rosie O’Donnell who even though she has moved out of the country, still makes political comments that annoy him. I am aware but stay out of politics. I have learned to derail those convos or at least not engage. Rosie is part of the dream and I will say how much I loved her talk show which began in the late 90s for several years. That’s the backstory…

In this dream I was watching a talk show similar to how Rosie’s was years ago. I’m not sure if I was in the audience or viewing from home. Rosie cohosted with Reese Witherspoon! I did look up some info and Reese guest starred on Rosie’s show once, but they have never interacted. Their show was called: “ Rosie, Reese, and Friends” and I could see the title somewhere near the camera or off to the side somehow. They had the same type of friendly format and banter like those cohosts do. I can’t imagine them together really, can you? 🤔

I’m sure you readers know why I share all this because who was a guest? Yep, Warrior… Again, a NO (probably) on this type of show from him as he did news programs, wrestling, or politically based interviews. Keep reading though…. No true idea on why Warrior was there as I’m sure he’d be plugging his latest project and bringing in the topic of wrestling sooner or later. He gets introduced after what I think would be a WWE introduction, (a.k.a. “package”) although in the dream, I only saw him come on stage. He looked like he did during his last few months here in 2014. He comes up to Reese and gives her a big hug. Rosie is next with arms open and he passes her by!!! 😲 The audience kind of boos as she remains there with arms wide just a little surprised. Warrior would not (at least I believe) agree with some of her political views. That’s probably why he ignored her. I was surprised too but totally understood his why. Here’s the funny part.

He then immediately looked into the camera with his famous smile, and said: “ See, I’m funny, I can be funny sometimes!” 😂😂 With Rosie still in disbelief, he walked over and hugged her before sitting down. ***** I forgot to mention how my notes read that in the dream my sister sent me a clip of the show so guess I didn’t write that first! I wasn’t in the audience after all, so sorry about that part. My thoughts get away from me at times. Oops! Maybe it’s a good thing that I don’t always check my notes… 📝

Here’s a few of my takes. Let’s start with my sister sending me the clip. At first I thought, huh? Why would she be part of this? It’s so interesting how things come back. She was a big support to me after Warrior passed, which I have said before, so perhaps that could be her connection. *** BTW, she’s the sister I referenced last week. You all know the Rosie part but Reese? No clue on her as I have not seen or watched any of her movies lately. Always an element that makes little sense but still great anyway. The humor part comes and goes in these dreams and I know Warrior was funny, STILL is. I didn’t need the validation but maybe in the dream the audience did~~~even Rosie. I love though how politics seemed to disappear when Warrior hugged Rosie just like how animosity disappeared with many of his former wrestlers at that HOF weekend. *** That statement was not in my notes.

The dream seemed to end after that hug as he sat down to begin the interview with both ladies. I never heard any more of a specific conversation as possibly Warrior and Rosie’s views might’ve been discussed, who knows? 🤷🏻‍♀️ The “main event” was him being funny right to the camera as the audience loved it all. He was showboating again only this time, not in a wrestling ring. Why this talk show, those ladies, or him wanting to prove his humor? I don’t have all the answers but maybe it’s a different message for me. I need to watch a funny talk show again just to laugh without serious topics all the time. 😅 Many messages for sure but the best was seeing Rosie’s face without getting a hug and then Warrior laughing to the camera. I LOVE dreams that I can wake up smiling from. It’s just Reese that still puzzles 🧩 me but maybe I’ll have that answer soon.

Make time for humor in your life warriors, however you can. I needed a good laugh and I got one, even in a dream. Who cares what is silly to you which might not be for another, laugh anyway! “ Rosie, Reese, and Friends” brought it my way as Warrior I’ll take being his funny self always… ☺️

P.S. Another OOPS!!! I did not mention this at first BUT you’ll see that pic below of Warrior and Sgt. Slaughter backstage during HOF 2014. I needed a pic of him laughing and that popped into my head! Can you believe it??? It’s all about a potato…You can all look that up on your own. 😜🤭

Oh, my yes. The stories we tell, they tell, she tells, he tells, or anybody else tells. I’m bringing wrestling back into this arena for a topic today. First off though, who remembers (yes, you have to be older here!) playing the game of “telephone” as a kid? One person would whisper a saying or phrase in another’s ear, and then it gets passed through the group until the last one says it out loud. If you get it right, super! Most times, it is all mixed up and misunderstood. Then, we have a good laugh but as adults, that isn’t always the case. We will get things off about a story from time to time. Sometimes, it can be a memory loss but other times, it can be to keep our ego in check. We might recall an event different than another but is it because it’s too far in our past or because we want to feel better? If you’re wrong, just own up to it as I am doing but others will not ever or just keep telling that story to not be the “bad guy.”

Sergeant Slaughter didn’t start out as a bad guy (a.k.a. “Razor Ramon”) but then later on, he became one. That photo below depicts Ultimate Warrior shooting one of several Sgt. Slaughter promos before their 1991 “Royal Rumble” match. U.W. fans know all too well what happened but here’s a story that’s been told by Sarge himself. I do like Sarge and so glad he and Warrior had a funny reunion moment backstage at the 2014 HOF but about that match… I recently heard him on “80’s wrestling the podcast” and my~~~ is he quite the storyteller! Very interesting guy to listen to and maybe fans know his version of their R. R. match.

According to Sarge, he had no idea Randy was going to hit U.W. in the head with the “royal” scepter, and knock him out. He claims Warrior wasn’t moving so Sarge went in for the cover, pinned U.W. and became the new champ which set him up to wrestle Hulk at WMVII . OK, I have some discrepancies with that. On “The Ultimate Collection” and “Always Believe” DVD’s , Warrior explains how they came to him (meaning Vince and whoever else,) and said Randy would get him to lose the belt which would then set up for WMVII being Sarge versus Hulk plus the retirement match between Warrior and Randy. Warrior says he liked the idea and didn’t really give it much more thought than that.

I could be naïve when it comes to wrestling “scripts” as guys went rogue from time to time, but REALLY? One would not be told all that when winning a title belt and the BIGGEST one? Vince loved Sarge. Come on Sarge, what’s going on there? He knew he’d be winning, but maybe not getting the pin at that exact moment of Warrior getting knocked out. He tells the story of thinking Randy really clobbered Warrior with that scepter since he used to play baseball so maybe…? 🤔 Was Warrior really knocked unconscious for a bit? I don’t know and don’t believe he ever addressed that in any interview I have seen. Perhaps nobody ever thought to ask Warrior about that. Would Vince just let them be that spontaneous when a title was on the line? Why wouldn’t Sarge know? So many questions. Quite possibly this is a story WWE wants Sarge to tell for dramatic reasons but we all are guilty of these E’s~~~ embellish, exaggerate, and eliminating parts. Yep, it’s true. We might even elaborate, but with me, it’s a good thing.

Maybe in fame, the stories they tell need those E’s to create a ruse with fans keeping them guessing all these years later. I’m not sure, but in real life honesty matters as there are those who still want to always come out looking good. If anyone can correctly tell the REAL story of that 1991 Rumble match, I would love to hear it. Many folks in these wrestling circles just assume without even checking other sources. Maybe Warrior knew more as well but he isn’t here anymore to ask. Sarge is though. It’s a great story but filled with gaps if you ask me.

What stories have you told that maybe got another wondering about the details? I can think of many and most involve my siblings and remembering memories just a little differently. I’m rarely wrong because of my memory as I stated before but sometimes, a few people are WAY off. It bugs me. The wrestling business is filled with tons of stories told. Just watch those “shoot” interviews I’ve mentioned which I don’t anymore . I so wish fans would stop posting when most are against Warrior .UGH! If you’re in a “fan” group, why bother? It just causes weird drama and comments we don’t need despite what happened in the past. People want their “say” though… “The right story is the full story” like Warrior said, but others may disagree on its validity.

We may not share or tell a story in its entirety for many reasons as Warrior might not have either but sometimes, that’s OK. We all have privacy but also details might not matter in a few areas. It all depends. What bothers me is when I have a happy memory and someone doesn’t remember it the same. 😧 That makes me sad but our memories can be selective. It isn’t just when older either. I do hope the Sarge Rumble story will one day be told correctly but until then, I will have my doubts. I don’t share or tell all MY stories either for my own purposes but when I do, it’s me in all honesty. Fame does have its price but it’s too hefty of a price tag for me… 🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️😑

P.S. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson had told a story on his series “Young Rock” about a time very early in his career on finally getting a push in the business. Whoever he wrestled that night back as Rocky Maivia,( I forget who…) his opponent told him IN the ring- I believe, how “Rocky” would get his first big win. He had no idea and was shocked at the time to know that. So, it happens am sure and maybe today as well, no clue.. That was NOT for a title though!

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