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Evad Seltzer wrote:

> Ironically, talks regarding next year's "Wrestlemania" have
> resurrected Steamboat's name as a possible guest at the pay-per-view,
> with speculation that he'll tangle with his old nemesis, Flair.

> "Wrestlemania XX" could be a rebirth for "The
Dragon," a final chance
> to take his place among other greats who aren't as recognized or
> revered as Steamboat.

If you believe this, then you obviously did not see Steamboat when he 
recently appeared on NWA/TNA.

But take my word for it, Steamboat is in NO condition to wrestle 
again...there's no workrate coming out of his balding head, beer gut and 
lack of muscle tone. Now he just looks like an old man and if he were to 
come back and wrestle again, he would most likely KILL his entire 
legendary career.

An appearance? Maybe...but definitly not a match. Even with an 
apperance, if he were to show up looking the way he does now, people 
will most likely say, "Who IS that?" "Well, whoever this guy
is, he does 
have a LITTLE resemblence to Ricky Steamboat, maybe it's his father.".

Steamboat's best off staying retired and being remembered as a legend. 
Returning to the ring, especially to wrestle, wouldn't be doing anyone 
any favors.

Mark


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