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Before Christian left WWE several years ago for a run with TNA, he had perhaps the sweetest theme song in quite some time, “Just Close Your Eyes” by a small indie band called Waterproof Blonde. Haunting, catchy, just a great, great song.

However, as previously mentioned, Christian left WWE for about 3 years.

When he returned, the song was the same, but the artist was different. Story of the Year got their hands on the song and simply made it better!

Growing up as a child of the 1980s, all kids had to take sides: your favorite wrestler was either @RealMachoMan or @RealHulkHogan.

Well, when Macho Man turned on Hulk Hogan leading up to Wrestlemania V (THE MEGA POWERS COLLIDE!!!), he lost almost all of his fans.  He was now a hated villain, even dropping his gorgeous valet, Miss Elizabeth, in favor of “Sensational” Sherri Martel.

Over the following years, the Macho Man feuded memorably with Hogan, “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes and other fan favorites.  He even became the MACHO KING, with Sherri becoming his Queen.

Enter The Warrior.  The neon-clad super hero had ripped through the WWF, defeating the annoying Elvis-wannabe Honky Tonk Man in record-time to capture the Intercontinental Championship.

He unified the Federation’s top belts by actually pinning Hulk Hogan at Wrestlemania VI at the Skydome in Toronto – a very special accomplishment.

Flash-forward to the Royal Rumble and the Macho King used his royal scepter as a weapon, shattering it over the head of the Ultimate Warrior, allowing Sgt. Slaughter to pin the fan favorite and steal the WWF Championship.

The sin was so egregious that a match between the King and the Warrior was signed for Wrestlemania VII.  And it wasn’t just ANY match…but the “first-ever” Retirement Match!  The loser would be forced to give up their career!  And both of them were right on the top, so this stipulation was quite meaningful.

Let’s join this match in it’s closing moments.  See what happens to the Macho King and see what woman loves him at his absolute worst – no friends, no career.

I know I wrote about my beloved Baltimore Orioles yesterday, but I am definitely still buzzing about rookie outfielder Nolan Reimold’s game-winning walk-off 3-run homer in the 11th inning.

Check it out:

Read more about the improbable comeback capped by the young outfielder from the two most entertaining baseball writers I know, Peter Schmuck and Roch Kubatko.

Take a look at Melvin Mora’s reaction from third base.  Make sure you see the veterans jumping up and down surrounding homeplate.  Ever heard of backup infielder Robert Andino?  He went 4-5 with a key RBI.  Outfielder Luke Scott took Roy Halladay deep in his first at-bat off the DL.  Nick Markakis announced his new charitable foundation (in addition to his $75,000 annual donation to the team charity).  Oh yeah, and some rookie is set to catch on Friday.

You know what’s starting to happen?

Yes…Orioles Magic!!!

For the first song of the day on The Buzz, what better than the classic Rick Astley tune, “Never Gonna Give You Up?”

Longtime friends may know of my somewhat unhealthy former obsession with this song, because it’s awesome!

It will be stuck in your head for the rest of the day, so…you’re welcome!