The Story of Steve McMichael in WCW

[@kanedasrifle]

Thanks to Mongo I no longer stand there holding coffee when a man's talking to me.

[@JIPS1993]

Facelift 🤘

[@mangrove]

Not me, I always remember to have my coffee in a Thermos cup.

[@InsomniacRocker]

Words to live by

[@Scotify25]

😂 Brilliant!

[@GoldenChed]

😂

[@rustykuntz94]

"Don't stand there Drinking coffee....when a mans talking to you, DAVEY BOY....BOY!!!!" GOLDEN

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

It's a good thing he never showed up In WWE after WCW folded. They'll ruin him.

[@bygraceiamsaved5088]

I laughed so much at this.

[@TheDimeDrawer]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@marcjohn9404]

So, to show how good Steve McMichael was to someone who doesn't really know American football, he was one of the best defensive players on one of the best defensive teams of all time. He was a two time first team all-pro defensive tackle, and if you're selected to the first team, it literally means you were considered by the media to be the best at your position, and it's considered an enormous honor obviously. His specialty was getting to the quarterback. Most defensive tackles try to attack the run, but Steve was a pass rushing tackle, which are usually the most valuable. He probably should have been in the HOF a lot longer ago.

[@17thN.O]

I loved that Bears squad as a kid and Steve McMichael was as beast as a player.

[@marcjohn9404]

@17thN.O 1984-88 Bears were a force, especially on defense.

[@nzmetalhead]

@marcjohn9404 thanks for the explanation! For people like myself in a country where rugby is almost a religion, most of us know very little about American Football. Sounds like he was one heck of a player in his day, and it makes it more impressive that he tried his hand at pro wrestling afterwards.

[@marcjohn9404]

@nzmetalhead Yep, that's a pretty accurate assessment. Not to mention, NFL offensive linemen (the guys he has to get through to sack the QB) are about the height of Kane and Undertaker, but heavier usually, so picture how strong and athletic he would have had to of been in his prime to be a top tier talent. Super impressive that he could do it, and he probably would have had a much better chance obviously if he started earlier in his wrestling career.

[@JimNedCreek]

Super Bowl Shuffle gets him in the HOF !

[@Whiteboyhippyhop]

Mongo was a hero of mine growing up in chicago. I took # 76 in football in homage to him.

[@ferret19731]

His fans are McMichael likers. New shirt idea.

[@manraisedbypuffins9080]

Great idea! ❤

[@brettpritchard265]

@@ferret19731 Wrestling Bios need to get on this it's a great idea. Sadly however the point he's at in the run now, Mongo is nowhere to be seen and Nitro and never comes back.

[@mcgannahanskyjellyfetti6854]

One of my favorite McMichael moments when he was a _Monday Nitro_ commentator, he referred to WWE's _In Your House_ as _"In Your Outhouse..."_ 😂

[@bobbybrandon584]

The fact that he's almost universally liked by his peers speaks volumes, you don't hear that about a lot of talent.

[@samuelsneed7753]

😂😂😂 you said talent.

[@gen-x-dad]

@@SatanSquad he's in the HOF, must have been more there than one defensive coach.

[@dasiareed2708]

@@gen-x-dadthat’s good

[@markhunt7080]

@@SatanSquadclaiming Steve McMichael was a starting DT in the NFL because of a coaches hard on is hysterically inaccurate. Almost like you made it up

[@Estolcles]

For what Mongo lacked in in-ring ability, he more than made up for in Charisma and Enthusiasm. I think that's the best way to look at it. I mean, having Pepe in costumes every Monday Night until he joined The Horsemen, and he switched from Pepe the Chihuahua to some French Poodle? Freakin' HILARIOUS (and simple yet smart for the time)!

[@17thN.O]

That's the way I felt about Mongo. I liked him in wrestling.

[@mafiaz187]

Absolutely

[@James-v8r]

He really did look like a horseman unfortunately he couldn't wrestle like one lol good dude tho

[@Estolcles]

@@James-v8r he looked like one, he partied like one, and he was a champion like one. ((I mean, he brought a Super Bowl win to the Horsemen just by joining. No other wrestling stable had that.))

[@craftybutcher215]

He absolutely had the charisma to carry it off. Something I've noticed watching WCW shows is that when Mongo makes his entrance, the crowd are super into it. Like, he was genuinely over with the regular audience.

[@Trenchwar731]

That slap and lock up before punching after he said Davey Boyyy was perfection

[@shredda3165]

Unfortunately Steve is still the underdog and he needs us to root for him harder than ever

[@bashildy]

What I loved about Mongo was he wasn’t there for a payday. He gave you the impression he wanted to be a great wrestler which justified him gravitating towards flair even though in real life he could kick his ass. It made sense he wanted to be with a champion and learn from a champion so he was on of the few big guys which made sense being subordinate to the rest of the stable. I liked him for the same reason I was a Malenko mark. There was just authenticity. Congrats on the HOF and the ring ceremony the bears gave you, deserved in every way.

[@JackLeDoux_]

Kevin Greene was also a great coach for the Packers. He had a stellar career in the NFL. Sadly he passed away a couple years ago

[@anthonymock9717]

Facts. Top 10 all-time in sacks. Led the league a couple times and good in pass coverage, as well

[@phantazia]

He is still a personal favorite of mine even if he wasn't the best. To this day, i still cheer him on with everything that is going on with him. All heart and passion all in his magical briefcase!

[@CaptHigdawg]

😂 "that's our mongo" is the best line. What a bloody legend.

[@richardhogenson594]

He also gave us Debra “Puppies “ McMicheal.

[@nader91]

his interaction with davey boy slapping the coffee is legendary

[@georgelea4297]

Never mind that 💩, Here comes Mongo He wasn't the best wrestler, but he gave it everything

[@WidSilson]

Mongo only pawn in game of life.

[@jasmith85]

beat me to it

[@bug5258]

I salute you for this video. It was a long time coming. Steve is a great human... thanks

[@brettpritchard265]

He certainly makes an impression. Wrestling fans have always remained aware of him and you don't forget about him and the moments he had in his WCW run. That certainly means he was doing something right.

[@rockchalk966]

Kevin green is top 3 all time in sacks … hall of fame …. Legend in the NFL❤

[@Pensfan5919]

Kevin Greene is WELL respected. For a while before his induction in 2017, he was seen as the biggest snub amongst players for the Hall of Fame.

[@jeffh278]

A Reliving The War Legend

[@DerekDomino71]

Growing up a football and wrestling fan, Steve always gave everything he could on the football field, and by god, he tried his best in the ring. He always seemed like a very genuine, likeable person. I know he is in ill health and I wish him well, and say thank you Steve.

[@TheThemillions]

Good to see you getting back to your wrestling bios roots and doing a bio about a wrestler again.

[@LwandaMandla-eo3io]

"HERE COMES MONGO!"

[@TimTE01]

Mongo’s Restaurant has a replica US Title in it. Nice.

[@MichaelSpikes-pv6kl]

Excellent video ❤❤

[@chaosgreyblood]

I can definitely tell you stuff about both Kevin Greene and Reggie White, having seen both men play in the NFL. Greene is highly regarded as one of the best outside linebackers during the 1990s, with his stints with the Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers being very memorable. The guy was a wild, funny guy who in his own words was a fruit loop, but a nice guy overall. He was a terror in the field, having gotten a total of 160 sacks, 62.5 tackles for loss, 23 forced fumbles, 26 recovered fumbles along with 5 interceptions. He was inducted in the Football Hall of Fame on 2016. Sadly, he passed away on December 21, 2020. As for Reggie White, he's considered as the greatest pash rusher of all time who played with the Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers and the Carolina Panthers. He amassed 198 sacks in the NFL, 19 fumble recoveries and had a 9-season streak of accumulating at least 10 sacks per season which still stands as a record today. He was nicknamed the Minister of Defense not only for his incredible prowess, but also because he was an ordained Baptist minister during his college days at the University of Tennessee. He passed away too soon on December 26, 2004. He was inducted in the Football Hall of Fame 2 years later. He was well regarded and loved by many people. Speaking of White, I've never would have known he got into a PPV with WCW if not for this video. That was a big surprise!

[@NearFallGaming]

I've always known Mongo as a Great Football Player who spent some time in Pro Wrestling. The RTW series gave me a newfound appreciation for McMichael, and this video only enhances that. This is fantastic work!

[@MDH2181]

Pepe's outfits were hilarious 😂

[@mizer9510]

I had forgotten how many of them there were. Truly funny.

[@AndreDonDodda-kr9lb]

Kevin green was the same high energy footballer as he was in the ring. Very loud and animated. Was an all pro late into his career. I loved watching him as a kid. He was one of a dying breed

[@LordWazok-uu1xh]

BROOOOOOOO 400K? PROUD OF YOU

[@LuisHGarcia]

I kinda view Mongo like proto-Monty Brown. Looking back now, I'm glad for Mongo being around in WCW. He was at least trying his best even while a lot of factors did hamper improvement, but he (alongside Kevin Green) did genuinely enjoy working and was a good sport about it. He did have a kind of endearing charisma to him in commentary as well. I remember one funny segment where Mongo sprayed silly string at Heenan on a Nitro that happened on Halloween. He def had character. Also, think about other big guys that even while lacking in ring skill can still make up for it in other ways and have fairly decent or longer careers. Kudos to Mongo for making the NFL Hall of Fame and thank you for making this one.

[@fredericksmith9463]

I didn’t know who Mongo was before WCW because I wasn’t a football fan as a kid. To me, Mongo was a wrestler first then later on I learned of his Hall of Fame NFL career. Long Live Mongo!!!!

[@stephenremnant8151]

He's a Wrestling Bios LEGEND

[@wtfisallthisbs8056]

dude was an incredible, he was a comedic type of wrestler, he always put an overreaction to his bumps, yeah he isn't a good wrestler like Flair or Jericho or Eddie, but in a time where these big guys weren't really asked to do more than 5-8 moves (Scott Steiner, Buff Bagwell comes to mind) he fit in perfectly. He was a over exaggeration character and did his thing, he nailed the important part of American pro wrestling and that is entertainment.

[@labbaby189]

DAVEY BWOY!!! ☕️

[@WesleyWilkins-qf2ky]

You can’t just stand there drinking coffee when a man is talking to you lol

[@comfortablynumblbg]

The GOAT. As a child at the time. He was a savage in my eyes. Because my father was so excited to see him

[@TheBat1992]

Steve mcmicheal one of Goldberg’s first Opponents and his first rivalry

[@timothymattson5369]

Let's recognize something that makes Steve a very unique person. He is the only professional wrestler (as in, a trained and recurring professional) to have won a Super Bowl. Also, you couldn't help but love him. Some people have that quality.

[@Crushing511s]

"Don't just stand there drinking coffee while a man is talkin' to ya Davey Boy!"

[@ShaunMcInnis]

Watching him on TV as a kid I never cared much for Mongo. But Reliving the War really gave me a new appreciation for the guy and taking him for what he was, not what young me thought he should be. Thanks for the vid WB!

[@mattphoenix4702]

He may not have been on the list for best wrestlers of all time, he was infectiously endearing. You can tell he loved what he was doing. Passion matters. I’d rather watch a McMichael match than Lesner/Goldberg from WM 20

[@DyspotikOriginal]

Mongo is a legend. That charisma was infectious. And some of my favorite mongo highlights come from this very channel. Still in my top 3 of favorite channels btw

[@supergirlvideoclips894]

Steve may not be good in-ring but he definitely had good character work and had plenty of charisma

[@brandoncraig2461]

He never claimed to be a true wrestler, he was not horseman "worthy". But by God I always loved me some Mongo

[@mizer9510]

He was Horseman worthy in my opinion

[@DarkBlueBaker]

I'm more forgiving towards wrestlers who aren't the best but damn it, they put the work in and genuinely love it. Not everyone can be a Hart or Flair in abilities but you don't have to be an Ultimate Warrior either.

[@stevengrvp]

This is perfect for a football 🏈 Sunday

[@mizer9510]

Always loved Mongo. I'm so greatful I got to watch him in WCW as a teenager in the late 90's. He was one of the boys and will forever be a Horseman.

[@trustobey1016]

Don't drink your coffee when a man's talking to you, Davey Boy.

[@WWChampion16]

I'll always remember 2 years after he left WCW Steve was doing the 7th inning stretch at the Cubs game and called out the base umpire for making a questionable call on a Cubs player and Steve had to be escorted out of the arena because the guy he called out was mad at him.

[@adamwebb8114]

Steve McMichael was a man who slapped coffee out of the hand of a Boy named Davy.. Mongo is a true legend- pro football hall of famer with a super bowl ring and bumped around the ring of WCW for some years that I will always cherish ❤

[@danielhall898]

Mongos briefcase is one of my favorite foreign objects of all time.

[@primusvsunicron1]

Pepe was the fourth Commentator during early Nitro

[@fredericksmith9463]

Mongo is proof showing just how far good charisma and passion can get you in pro wrestling regardless of in-ring ability

[@adambronk1633]

I was never the biggest fan of the man, but I appreciate him for what he did for the business... And I never expected to cry over someone like him, but you did it once again, Wrestling Bios. I love you.

[@jeromebourchier1812]

Oh boy, I've been waiting for this! 😊

[@mitchwooten5150]

I Loved Steve. He always Kept me Entertained and he also had a brief stint in TNA wrestling. Great Video Bios. I really enjoyed this.

[@m.aurice913]

At the End you made a very good and warm Analysis and Conclusio. This is Channel improved and achieved a LOT with the years. Like a good wine!!!

[@BOABModels]

DON'T STAND THERE DRINKING COFFEE WHEN A VIDEO ABOUT A MAN IS ON DAVEY BOY!

[@brentwebster6341]

Brock Lesner didn’t come from pro football. He was recruited I believe from Jerry Briscoe from his college wrestling. NCAA champion if I’m not mistaken.

[@527]

Great video. World class stuff as always.

[@DARRELLBOWELSTHESECOND]

One of the biggest blunders in WCW was not keeping Curt Henning a Horseman. He was a Perfect Fit for the Horseman way Better than NwO

[@dallasparty316]

Agreed

[@Godzilla1982]

Agreed. I bring this up all the time and will go to my grave saying so. Curt would have been HUGE as the Horsemen's new Enforcer. Instead he got lost in the low card shuffle.

[@TheLandofObscusion]

Looking it up, Mongo made one last wrestling appearance after his WCW run in 2008, appearing in TNA to referee the Tag Team Title Monster's Ball match at Bound for Glory IV between Beer Money, Inc., Team 3D, LAX, & the team of Abyss & Matt Morgan. In true Mongo fashion, his three count became legendary for how slowly he delivered it. But, hey... That's Our Mongo!

[@JimmyBond85]

I am 2 seconds in, and I already know this is going to be gold. Thank the universe for Wrestling Bios!!

[@retrorockerross]

When I got into wrestling seriously 1998, Steve was on his way out, so I never saw much of him. At that time, I had no interest in sports, so his football past and being part of the Super Bowl Chicago Bears never registered with me. It is endearing watching this former footballer who came into the game late achieve what he did. I know he's dealing with ALS now, so bless him and his family. Also, RIP to Kevin Greene and Reggie White.

[@gi79304]

That’s our Mongo love him or hate him he earned the respect of many.

[@metalgate1979]

He had fantastic charisma and that made him worth watching. I expected nothing from his work rate but it was entertaining

[@darrylnevels6141]

Thank u for doing this.😮😮😮😮

[@benespinosa6725]

Another great video i forgot that Steve Mcmichael was in WCW because this was before i was born i only heard of him during his NFL career tnrough highlights on youtube.

[@scott9628]

This is Horseman Business!

[@nilstill4876]

The legendary origin story of Biker Michael Likers

[@xymoriintus]

Wrong, that would be Ahmed Johnson

[@milankowalsky7291]

I tought that is Ahmed Johnson.

[@ThunderBunny30]

Yup it was an Ahmed Johnson promo from the summer of 97 after he was jumped by the Dirty Ol’ Azholes

[@tayojones9460]

Mongo McMichael is criminally underappreciated. Hopefully this video will convince others to go back and check out his run in wcw. I am definitely going to track down some of his matches in the future. Thanks again for another great video.

[@rstone3345]

I started watching WCW shortly after Bash 96' and Mongo was an early standout. I thought, Chicago Bears jacket, sunglasses, the briefcase and Debra on his arm made for an intriguing visual and made him quite unique in my eyes. Sure he wasn't the best wrestler out there, he had physical charisma that can't be taught.

[@gottagetitgaming7759]

Funny how time and someones passing can totally change your opinion of someone. During the Monday Nights Wars I found Mongo to be borderline unwatchable, but now thanks to your channel and others, I have come to have a great respect for how he worked so hard and succeeded in a sport he knew little about. It wasn't always pretty, but he tried his best. Him and Sid will be missed greatly. Both legends in their own ways in this great sport we all love.

[@patbou70]

He is not dead

[@mitchellwest174]

Love your videos

[@jasoncordray4957]

It's true he wasn't the best wrestler around but I'll always have fond memories of watching Mongo in wcw growing up.

[@EssentialClassic]

Speaking of Kevin Greene, will there be a video on his time in WCW?

[@MrBeardsley]

Never mind that sh*t, here comes Mongo!

[@JustJulyo]

This channel should be in a hall of fame

[@TheSpanishAnnounceTable]

MinniePortable channel better

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

He always had them cool jackets.

[@dacobylaw4721]

This is literally the first time I've heard about Reggie White Wrestling in WCW. Up until this came out, I had no idea Reggie White actually wrestled a match

[@vezner]

I was a fan of Mongo in WCW. He was the tank of the Horsemen in the late 90s and was plenty entertaining.

[@brianfama5050]

Kevin Greene was as wild on the football field as he was a wrestler. He was all energy all the time,its not a gimmick. I think this combined with him actually being a tremendous football player gained him a huge fanbase and he was super over for his entire career.

[@Godzilla1982]

I like Mongo for what he was and always did, but one thing that always stood out to me was despite the fact that Steve was very clearly learning as he went (as you pointed out!) they had him using a potentially DISASTEROUS move as a finish in the Tombstone. Really should have been using a spear/football tackle as he debuted and was established before Goldberg. On a side note, besides Flair, Mongo has to be the biggest omission from WCW/nWo Revenge on n64. Wonder if there was some sort of NFL-related issue with his likeness?

[@mrTjstephens1]

Steve would likely Flourish in modern WWE with the performance center and such.

[@dylandejoseph3940]

I was honestly never bothered by Mongol's lack of in-ring ability. Like you said, it became part of his charm overtime...🤷‍♂️

[@JoshKidsNY]

When he used to commentary on Monday Nitro, TNT could had also used Mongo into their NFL coverage when the network at the time had the broadcast rights to the Sunday night games. Would had been cool to see that!

[@defaltpearce3187]

Steve might not have been the greatest. But the character, the Persona and the will to persevere goes a long way.

[@andrethegiant3035]

Let’s go! This should be a good one!

[@neilsmith9066]

God Bless you Mongo and Thanks for being a fun part of football and wrestling! He had more charisma then 95% of the wrestlers that did it!

[@mrmoviemanic1]

Mongo is someone who I will always love. The dude is just so cool and I wish him nothing but peace during this time. Hope he can spend time with his loved ones and know he’s loved by his fans.

[@Debrody1]

I remember Mongo. He took on Cobra and Destro. His best football moment was when he cracked one out of the park at Yankee Stadium. Andre the Giant was pitcher! Jessie Ventura was umpire. Macho Man was goalie! Elizabeth did commentary.

[@ifgwelf]

Mongo was dedicated to the craft. You can't take that away from him.

[@skyatollah2skyharder276]

Anyone debating over whether he or Paul Roma is the worst Horseman need to realise this: Steve might not have been the best wrestler, but he carried himself and cut promos like a Horseman and he never looked or felt out of place.

[@megsley]

he was the elitist of elite athletes in the NFL and wealthy with tons of personality - I think he fit the horseman alright.

[@ReinEngel]

Please, God, put him in the HOF before... you know.

[@Valentene]

I absolutely loved Mongo as a performer. He was the ultimate jock and no matter what he was doing he always looked like he was having a great time. Mongo was just fun to watch and that to me is the whole point of Wrestling.

[@brettmajors69karaoke]

Big boss man was in wcw at this time- he knew not to kidnap Pepe and feed him to mcmichael!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@megsley]

watching nitro back now, I actually really enjoyed mongo's run in wcw - he was enthusiastic, and I think him-bischoff-heenan is an underrated commentary team.

[@RednexYorkez]

Love the reliving the war series