Sometimes love feels just right It feels so real, it feels just like a. Brian Wickens is a New Zealand professional wrestler. He started working for the independent circuit. The team made only one PPV appearance as a team, a loss to the Headshrinkers at the 1992 Survivor Series. He left the promotion in August 1986 upon signing with the World Wrestling Federation. In 1998 to 1999 he wrestled for Power Pro Wrestling in Memphis. Sharmel she is only there as a favour to Booker T. At least all the others did at least something even if it wasn't very good. Always resplendent in eye-catching, colorful outfits, he was accepted immediately by WWE fans around the world, especially the younger generation. 4.99. James W. Ware, Jr. (born June 20, 1958), better known by his ring name Koko B. Ware is an American retired professional wrestler. [4] Sugar never got the best of Lawler but did taste tag-team success alongside Steve Keirn and then with Bobby Eaton. Robert Lawrence Horne is an American semi-retired professional wrestler who is most famous for his time in the World Wrestling Federation from 1993 to 1996 under the ring name Mo, where he held the WWF World Tag Team Championship with Mabel as "Men on a Mission". He wrestled in regional promotions before getting on television in a battle royal match; that allowed him a larger role in the Mid-American promotion and eventually led him to the WWF. James Ware (June 20, 1957), better known by his ring name Koko B. Ware, is a retired American professional wrestler. High Energy feuded with (and generally lost to) The Nasty Boys, The Headshrinkers, and Money Incorporated. In the USWA Koko was more successful than in the WWF, winning the USWA World Title twice, once from Kamala "The Ugandan Giant" and once from USWA icon Jerry Lawler. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2015 Topps WWE Road to Wrestlemania Hall of Fame #25 Koko B. Ware wrestling card at the best online prices at eBay! The crowd favorite was Jimmy Valiant, who Ware accidentally knocked into Danny Davis and eliminated. The team lasted until March 1993, but were broken up after Hart suffered a knee injury during a match against The Headshrinkers. Good for the era wrestler, but basically Jobber to the Stars in the WWF, If he were 4 inches taller he probably would have had a better career. In February 1986, Koko moved on to Bill Watts' Mid-South/UWF territory, where he started calling himself Koko B. Ware. Eaton and Sweet Brown Sugar contested a series of grudge matches centered around the Mid-America title and their issues with each other. In August 1986, "The Birdman" felt the time was right to make his WWE debut, coming to the ring with energy personified. But that was a swerve since Koko showed up at the end of the match causing Balls to win the Ironman match 10 falls to 9. He then talks about how spending five years in Memphis taught him how to wrestle and how angles work. RELATED - 10 Best Animals in WWE History, Ranked. Bright outfits, colorful sunglasses, a constant smile and his vibrato singing voice made Ware popular, especially with the younger crowd that the WWF mainly catered to during the 1980s. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. On August 23, 2007, he defeated his former nemesis Greg Valentine for Great North Wrestling at the Ottawa SuperEX in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. CREATIVE. Koko made his debut as a fan favorite on the September 6, 1986 episode of Superstars, teaming with Paul Roma against Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) in a losing effort. He rose in popularity during the mid 1980s, while appearing in the World Wrestling Federation, where he was initially a strong mid-carder before he eventually briefly became a jobber to the stars. Ware was a defendant in a 2015 lawsuit filed by WWE after they received a letter from him indicating that he intended to sue them for concussion-based injuries sustained during his tenure with them. James Ware (born June 20, 1957), better known by his ring name Koko B. Ware is a semi-retired American professional wrestler who made his professional wrestling debut in 1978. On June 8, 2008, Ware made a special appearance at TNA's Slammiversary as a groomsman in the kayfabe wedding for "Black Machismo" Jay Lethal and SoCal Val, along with George "The Animal" Steele, Kamala the Ugandan Giant, and Jake "The Snake" Roberts. Koko B Ware. WWE legend Koko B. Ware is in the hospital, suffering from "unspecified medical issues." The 68-year-old wrestling star, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame by the Honky Tonk Man in 2009 following an eight-year WWE run that ended in 1994, is receiving treatment at a Mississippi facility. He later went on to the World Wrestling Federation, where he went from strong mid-carder to jobber to the stars. If the item you received doesn't match . Bright outfits, colorful sunglasses, a constant smile and his vibrato singing voice made Ware popular, especially with the younger crowd that the WWF mainly catered to during the 1980s. He was best known as Road Warrior Hawk, one half of the tag team known as The Road Warriors, with Road Warrior Animal. Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. 1 comment. A 28-year old, pre bird Koko Ware is just months away from signing with the World Wrestling Federation. Koko was interviewed briefly during the 1999 wrestling documentary Beyond the Mat. Austin and Ware became a regular tag team dubbed the Pretty Young Things or (the PYT Express). In April 2007, he wrestled in a tag match (while managed by special guest Slick Rick) and lost at Ultimate Clash of the Legends '07 headlined by Hulk Hogan vs. Paul Wight (Big Show). Moments later, Koko dumped Davis to the floor and won his first title. Early in his career, "Koko Ware" (as he was then known) did not find great success, learning the ropes and paying his dues both in Jerry Jarrett's Continental Wrestling Association and Nick Gulas' territory in the south. The match wasn't the only shoot that Koko was involved in. Jeremy Lambert Dec 21, 2022 5:08PM. Moments later, Koko dumped Davis to the floor and won his first title. 11 Koko B Ware Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 11 Koko B Ware Premium High Res Photos Browse 11 koko b ware stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Early in his career, "Koko Ware" (as he was then known) did not find great success, learning the ropes and paying his dues both in Jerry Jarrett's Continental Wrestling Association and Nick Gulas' territory in the south. After USWA, Ware did not wrestle as much. . I couldn't find the match anywhere on Koko's cagematch profile, probably because he had to work really hard to have it expunged from his record. Ware debuted in Mid-South Wrestling in 1978 as Koko Ware and spent time with multiple NWAterritories. Since they both disappeared from our screens, most fans may have forgotten about the pair. To the average guy on the street Koko B. Ware is a bigger deal than say Drew McIntyre. Koko B. Ware Koko Ware Stagger Lee Sweet Brown Sugar Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) Weight 228 lbs (103 kg) Born June 20, 1957 (age 65) Birth Place Union City, Tennessee Resides Collierville, Tennessee Debut 1978 Retired April 4, 2009 James Ware (June 20, 1957 ), better known by his ring name Koko B. Ware, is a retired American professional wrestler . In the modern era, where there are more shows, more titles, and the title reigns are usually shorter, most wrestlers leave WWE with at least one title reign under their belt, even if it is with the 24/7 title. During a 1989 European tour, Ware was fired for his part in a physical altercation with WWF executive Jim Troy. [9] The two men soon began wearing red leather jackets, and each had a single white glove on, in an obvious imitation of Michael Jackson to further enhance their "pretty boy" image. Koko is on team Hogan in the main event and every time he gets in the crowd goes absolutely nuts. Ware's persona was that of a face who entered the ring to the theme of Morris Day's "The Bird", doing an arm-flapping dance. My old pal David Bixenspan introduced me to this one last year. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Related Article. The_Dark_Vampire 2 min. High Energy feuded with (and generally lost to) The Nasty Boys, The Headshrinkers, and Money Inc.[18] They made only one PPV appearance as a team, a loss to the Headshrinkers at the 1992 Survivor Series. On the January 25, 1999, edition of WWF Raw is War, Ware made a short-lived return to the World Wrestling Federation where he put on the "Blue Blazer" mask during the Owen Hart angle and Jeff Jarrett in their victory for the tag team championship. Visit Sony LIV to sign in or sign up and enjoy WWE's premium content. Koko said he volunteered to face Dundee because no one else wanted to and he was young and hungry. Koko B Ware worked a one-off television match against Rob Conway in October 2005 on 'WWE . Not only was Ware on the show, but he was in the first match of the night. [5] They left the promotion in March 1985. [2] He performed a brainbuster known as the Ghostbuster. [5] [6], Ware floundered until September 1981, when he was chosen to referee a Southern Heavyweight Championship title match between Jerry Lawler and the "Dream Machine". 10 Times Wrestling Matches Got A Little Too Real, negligent in their treatment of wrestlers, Predicting WWE's Hall Of Fame Class Of 2023, 10 WWE Storylines Vince McMahon Refused To Book. in the Continental Wrestling Association. Ware unfairly counted Lawler out to give the Dream Machine the victory, a decision that did not sit well with Lawler nor the fans in Memphis. In December 1984 the Pretty Young Things began wrestling for Championship Wrestling from Florida. The Eaton feud led to a particularly fun "Loser. . . James Ware [1] (born June 20, 1957), better known by his ring name Koko B. Ware, is a retired American professional wrestler who made his professional wrestling debut in 1978. Ware was the first wrestler on television to fall victim to the Perfect-plex of newcomer Mr. In 1999, he retired from wrestling and took a couple of years off. Ware spent his early days in the sport in the Mid-South, Georgia and other NWA territories. Koko's first big victory came at the expense of WWE Hall of Famer Nikolai Volkoff on an edition of Saturday Night's Main Event in November 1986. [ citation needed ] Ware was interviewed briefly during the 1999 wrestling documentary Beyond the Mat . Pro Wrestling is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Thomas Prichard is a retired American professional wrestler and author. In September 2009, Ware's wife died from cancer. Help make SquaredCircle safer and more inclusive by using the report button to flag posts and comments for moderator review. Another one of Koko's considerable talents was singing. He appeared at "WWE Homecoming", Raw's return to the USA Network, on October 3, 2005. Under the management of Jim Cornette, he originally teamed with Dennis Condrey and, later on, with Stan Lane. A second lawsuit brought against the company was brought on by the Dynamite Kid, former WWE Champion Ivan Koloff, and WWE Hall of Famers Blackjack Mulligan and Koko B. Ware. He headlined the inaugural 1993 edition of ECW's premier annual event, November to Remember. His first victory was on the September 7 episode of Wrestling . Ware is already over 60 years old and has been wrestling since the late 1970s. Collect, curate and comment on your files. Later that night the duo defended their title against Taylor and Bill Dundee, losing the title when Sugar "accidentally" kicked Eaton and then left the ring. [5] After the match, Valiant returned to the ring and beat Ware down. Koko B. Ware was born on June 20, 1957 in Union City, United States (65 years old). Ware made a few appearances for the American Wrestling Federation from 1994 to 1996 but did not become a regular before going into semi-retirement in 1997. Ware was fired for his part in the chaotic . They remained with the promotion until November 1984. He deserves to be in the hall idc idc. [26] In 2020 he married Pamela James. Reddit's largest professional wrestling community. . Despite being in his 60s and having wrestled since the 1970s, Ware is still semi-active on the independent scene predominantly featuring in multiple-man tag team matches for Maryland Championship Wrestling and Pennsylvania Premier Wrestling. Ware made his debut as a fan favorite on the September 6, 1986, episode of Superstars, teaming with Paul Roma against the Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) in a losing effort. Later, a masked man calling himself "Stagger Lee" debuted; the fact that he looked and wrestled like a masked version of Sugar helped make him instantly popular. It took all of five seconds and a slap for homeboy to piss off Koko. Koko got his start in Jerry Jarrett's territory around 1978 and had some fun feuds with Jimmy Valiant and the incredibly underrated Bobby Eaton. He was born on June 20, 1957 and his birthplace is Union City, TN. Welcome to Squash City, where Fightful.com takes a look at some of the more fun squash matches in pro wrestling history. Edan is also a big wrestling fan, having watched WWE for over 20 years, and has wrestled several matches himself with local promotions. James W. Ware, Jr. (born June 20, 1958), better known by his ring name Koko B. Ware is an American retired professional wrestler. Koko B. Ware Also known as Koko Ware, Stagger Lee, Sweet Brown Sugar Overview News and Rumors Career Career highlights Titles Matches Match Statistics Matchguide Feuds Tournaments Tag Teams & Stables Entourage Awards Themes Wrestling Games Ratings Comments Matches Displaying items 1 to 100 of total 1705 items that match the search parameters. Koko B. Ware competed in the USWA until his semi-retirement in 1995. Many WWE wrestlers went their entire careers never holding the main title, especially during the golden era where the World title was held by Hulk Hogan for several years. Well they never said what kind of BIRD man Ware was so there may be something to . From the Philadelphia Spectrum, February 1987. [5]. Ware wrestled his last match on August 10, 2019 for Pennsylvania Premiere Wrestling, teamed with John Wes and Matt Turner to defeat James Ellsworth, RJS and Alexander Bateman. . Michael Hegstrand was an American professional wrestler. On July 14, 2017, Ware appeared in Big Time Wrestling in Newark, CA, and teamed with Shane Kody to defeat the Ballard Brothers. The crowd favorite was Jimmy Valiant, who Koko accidentally knocked into Danny Davis and eliminated Valiant. WWE Main Event Results (1/26): Bronson Reed And Nikki Cross In Action. Koko B. Ware (born James Ware on June 20, 1957) is a semi-retired American professional wrestler who made his professional wrestling debut in 1979. High Energy's final match came in a loss to The Headshrinkers at a live event on March 10. [5] The feud got so out of control that it had to be settled with a "loser leaves town" match, a match that Eaton won, driving Sugar out of the arena. He would make his entrances dancing to the ring to the tune of Morris Day and The Time's The Bird, flapping his arms and carrying his pet bird Frankie", who sat on a perch at ringside while Koko wrestled. Race had really slowed down and was rounding the home stretch of his career here. The team ended in 1993 after Owen Hart injured his knee. J.W. In one of those wrestling coincidences" a masked man calling himself Stagger Lee debuted; the fact that he looked and wrestled like a masked version of Sweet Brown Sugar helped make him instantly popular. [5] [11] The team dissolved in July 1985 when Austin left for Continental Championship Wrestling. Wrestling. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! [13] He was then granted an Intercontinental Title match against champion Randy Savage on the November 16 edition of Wrestling Challenge, a bout which went to a double countout. [24]. [37]. Although he never helda championship in his WWE tenure, "The Birdman" attained great success in 1992when he joined forces with the late Owen Hart and formed the tag team known as High Energy. Before joining the WWF, he was in several tag teams, most notably with Bobby Eaton in Memphis and with Norvell Austin (The PYT Express) in several promotions. Jonathan Anthony Wisniski is a retired American professional wrestler, better known as Greg "The Hammer" Valentine. The plaintiffs include Paul Orndorff, Jimmy Snuka, Kamala, Demolition, King Kong Bundy, Shane Douglas, and Perry Saturn. He is best known for his appearances in the World Wrestling Federation under the ring name Bushwhacker Luke, where he teamed with Bushwhacker Butch as The Bushwhackers. 8 Things You Didn't Know About WWE Hall Of Famer Koko B. Ware, 10 WWE Golden Era Moments That Aged Badly, The 10 Longest-Tenured WWE Wrestlers To Never Win A Title. He later went on to the World Wrestling Federation, where he went from strong mid-carder to jobber to the stars. Koko is one of the guys thats just a blind spot to me. However, while Snuka and Roberts were at the height of their popularity in WWE, Ware was never seen as anything more than an undercard wrestler in the WWE. On February 15, 2011, Ware made an appearance on Tosh.0 . Koko B. Ware 1993 Best of WWF Most Unusual Matches (Video) Koko B. Ware 1993 German Fan Favorites (Video) Koko B. Ware 1993 Wrestling Grudge Matches (Video) Koko B. Ware 1993 WWF: WrestleFest '93 (Video) Koko B. Ware 1993 Bashed in the USA (Video) Koko B. Ware 1993 Invasion of the Bodyslammers (Video) Koko B. Ware On February 15, 2011, Ware made an appearance on Tosh.0. She doesn't know a single current wrestler He defeated Billy Maverick for the SCW Supreme Title for Supreme Championship Wrestling on August 22. After dropping the gold in Florida, the Pretty Young Things returned to the Continental Wrestling Association in April 1985. Matthew Wade Osborne, known professionally as Matt Borne, was an American professional wrestler. However, most mid-level wrestlers still usually managed a run with the secondary Intercontinental Championship or the Tag Team titles. Best Match; Time: ending soonest; Time: newly listed; Price + postage: lowest first; Price + postage: highest first; Troy had used racial slurs during an argument after which the dispute turned physical. Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items. On April 4, 2009, Ware was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by The Honky Tonk Man. WWF @ Detroit, MI - Joe Louis Arena - December 25, 1986 (8,500) Barry O defeated Jerry Valiant Lanny Poffo defeated Jack Kruger Find Koko B. Ware stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. He fought (and was defeated by) Rob Conway on the October 28, 2005 edition of WWE Heat. In 1981, Ware was booked as the referee in a title match between The Dream Machine (Troy Graham) and defending Southern Heavyweight Champion Jerry Lawler. After USWA, Ware did not wrestle as much. [7][8] Bobby Eaton later turned face, he teamed with "Stagger Lee" for a series of matches. 1. And here's Koko in Memphis circa 1985 just stiffing the everloving weewee out of a jobber who must have done something to piss him off in the dressing room before the match. On February 26, 1985, Austin and Ware defeated Jay and Mark Youngblood to win the NWA Florida United States Tag Team Championship. Perhaps most indisputable part of Koko B. Ware's case to be a worthy WWE Hall of Famer is the fact that he was a memorable character from one of the hottest period's in the company's history. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. Koko B. Ware keeps his personal and love life private. Ware's feud with Valiant was quickly expanded to include the heel Tojo Yamamoto and Ware's ally, Tommy Rich. He left in 1997 before the company shut down later that year. Ware unfairly counted Lawler out to give the Dream Machine the victory, a decision that did not sit well with Lawler nor the fans in Memphis. He was also a great performer during his time in the company but would. He left the promotion in August 1986 upon signing with the World Wrestling Federation. Primarily a tag team wrestler, Lane held championships including the AWA Southern Tag Team Championship, NWA United States Tag Team Championship, NWA World Tag Team Championship, and SMW Tag Team Championship as part of The Fabulous Ones, The Midnight Express, and The Heavenly Bodies. Koko B. Ware is a famous Wrestler who has a net worth of $1-5 million. of 1 Later that night the duo defended their title against Terry Taylor and Bill Dundee, losing the title when Sugar accidentally" kicked Eaton and then left the ring. He debuted in 1978 and became widely popular in 1986, in the World Wrestling Federation, where he went from strong mid-carder to jobber to the stars. On February 26, 1985, Austin and Ware defeated Jay and Mark Youngblood to win the NWA Florida United States Tag Team Championship. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. Koko returned to WWF in 1994 when he appeared on the March 21 episode of Monday Night Raw and faced Jeff Jarrett. Check it out! Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1/1 BOBBY HEENAN KOKO B WARE 1990 CLASSIC WWF #56 PRINTING PLATE WRESTLING WF at the best online prices at eBay! He really didn't have a huge impact in the WWF. Select from premium Koko B. Ware of the highest quality. After successfully teaming for a while Sugar and Eaton started to show signs of dissension, during their last run with the tag-team title Bobby Eaton beat Jacques Rougeau for the Mid-American Heavyweight title. [29] [2] [1] He used a wide range of signature moves including the Missile dropkick, bulldog. Slick his here with Warlord, who powers Ware into the corner to start. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. Wrestling / Koko B. Ware James Ware (born June 20, 1957) is a retired American professional wrestler from Union City, TN who competed from the 1970s through the start of the 21st century as Koko B. Ware. That was horrifying. With guests such as Brutus Beefcake, Tugboat, and now Koko B Ware, listeners are getting the chance to hear from wrestlers that were stars during Mooney's tenure with the company, but that haven't given many interviews over the years. Koko B. Ware Profile & Match Listing Facts & Stats PWI Ratings Opponents & Partners Win/Loss Record Star Ratings Win Types Relations PPV Koko B. Ware Promotion Search: All CWA JCW Legends of Wrestling NWA NWA/BTA (Dallas) PMG PWS USWA WAR WCCW WCWA World Wrestling Legends Wrestlefanfest WWE WWF On April 4, 2009, Koko was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by The Honky Tonk Man. In 1986, Ware signed with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) where he was repackaged as the fun loving Birdman" Koko B. Ware. "The Birdman" came to the ring with a blue-and-yellow macaw named Frankie, both flapping and dancing before and after . If anyone tells you Koko B. Ware doens't belong in the Hall of Fame, show them this and tell them to shut the hell up. He held 16 titles during a 20-year career, including the WCWA World Heavyweight Championship. Austin and Ware became a regular tag team dubbed "The Pretty Young Things" or ("The PYT Express"). Koko B. Ware Stats and Profile - eWrestlingNews.com Koko B. Ware Born: 06/20/1957 in Union City, Tennessee Birthname: James Ware Height & Weight: 5'7", 228 Ib Titles Won: WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2009) Koko B. Ware is a retired American professional wrestler who made his professional wrestling debut in 1978. and with the encouragement of his best friend Frankie, Koko decided to try his hand at Wrestling. It didn't disappoint. Ware was later rehired, a little over a month later, when Troy resigned. [32][33][34][35][36] In 2020, 411Mania writers Steve Cook and Kevin Pantoja discussed Ware's induction. "The Birdman" came to the ring with a blue-and-yellow macaw named Frankie, both flapping and dancing . [22] Koko faced his former partner Owen Hart on the June 18 episode of Superstars. That was . Osborne was a second generation wrestler, the son of Tony Borne, and is best known as being the first wrestler to portray the character of Doink the Clown. By 1992 the WWF and the United States Wrestling Association started a talent exchange agreement which saw Koko B. Ware return to Memphis. Most veteran wrestlers seem to maintain a level of activity, even when they are well past their prime. He appeared at "WWE Homecoming", Raw's return to the USA Network, on October 3, 2005. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2009, and his last match came in 2019 for Pennsylvania Premiere Wrestling. Perfect on the January 7, 1989, episode of Saturday Night's Main Event XIX , while at the 1990 Survivor Series, Ware became the first wrestler to fall victim to The Undertaker's Tombstone piledriver in the Undertaker's WWF debut match. [citation needed] Ware was interviewed briefly during the 1999 wrestling documentary Beyond the Mat. Troy had used racial slurs during an argument after which the dispute turned physical. [30] dropkick, headbutt or monkey flip. He had me and my brother flapping our fat little arms like crazy. [5] Koko also hooked up with Rex Hargrove and won the USWA Tag Team Championship once in 1993. After being fed up, Hart finally slapped Sugar and sent the sulking superstar back to the dressing room after which Eaton commented that Sugar had been "whining like a woman". The team managed to defeat the team of Elijah Akeem and Kareem Mohammad for the AWA Southern Tag Team title in February 1984, although they only hung on to the gold for a little under two weeks before Akeem and Mohammad regained the title. Match Type Shared Team Outcome for Koko B Ware Was eliminated by Koko B Ware Eliminated Koko B Ware; Al Snow (1)1 Event: 1 Match Type: Andre the Giant (4)4 Events: 2 Match Types: Animal (1)1 Event: 1 Match Type: Ax (2)2 Events: 1 Match Type: Bam Bam Bigelow (3)3 Events: 1 Match Type: Barbarian (2)2 Events: 1 Match Type . Eaton, along with the rest of the First Family, tried in vain to unmask Lee but could not manage to do so. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. Roy Wayne Farris, better known by the ring name The Honky Tonk Man, is an American retired professional wrestler. My pick is Koko B. Ware. After the match, Jimmy Valiant returned to the ring and beat Koko down. [5] [7] Eaton and Sugar contested a series of grudge matches centered around the Mid-America title and their issues with each other. Michel Pigeon was a Canadian professional wrestler better known by his ring name, Jos LeDuc. By 2003 Ware began to wrestle full time again. Koko also hooked up with Rex Hargrove and won the USWA Tag Team Championship once. When I asked Bix about any possible story he had about this. , most important issues facing america today 2022,