andrew8798
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Post by andrew8798 on Jun 25, 2008 22:48:55 GMT -5
Despite the signs, Steve Austin did not visit Greensburg over the weekend. Someone who looked a lot like him did, and they made off with an unknown amount of local residents' money in exchange for autographs. The Greensburg Police Department and the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) are investigating the incident. www.greensburgdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_177151239.html |
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Lancers
El Dandy
Oh you
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Post by Lancers on Jun 25, 2008 22:54:51 GMT -5
Poor Will Sasso. He's been on hard times since his departure from MADTV. I didn't expect he'd stoop this low.
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Post by Sir Woodrow on Jun 25, 2008 22:55:26 GMT -5
Cold Stone Strikes again!
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Post by TripleMerc on Jun 25, 2008 23:40:36 GMT -5
CURSE YOU SHARK BOOOOYYYYY~!~~!!!!
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Post by machinegun on Jun 25, 2008 23:41:29 GMT -5
CURSE YOU SHARK BOOOOYYYYY~!~~!!!! It's hard to tell the difference between the 2 |
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Schafe
AC Slater
DINGHEAD UNTIL THE END!!!
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Post by Schafe on Jun 26, 2008 1:53:12 GMT -5
Policeman: Put your hands up! Imposter Austin: What? Policeman: I said put 'em up! Imposter Austin: What? Policeman: Stop being belligerent! Don't make me use this! *brandishes gun* Imposter Austin: Wha...*BANG* ...and smarks everywhere rejoice as a mindless "WHAT?" mark meets his demise. Seriously though, I wouldn't be happy that a WHAT? mark gets killed. I just absolutely CANNOT STAND THAT GOSH FORSAKEN CHANT!!!  [/rant] |
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Post by Chris the Bambikiller on Jun 26, 2008 2:26:10 GMT -5
Seriously though, I wouldn't be happy that a WHAT? mark gets killed. I just absolutely CANNOT STAND THAT GOSH FORSAKEN CHANT!!! What? |
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Schafe
AC Slater
DINGHEAD UNTIL THE END!!!
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Post by Schafe on Jun 26, 2008 4:38:04 GMT -5
Seriously though, I wouldn't be happy that a WHAT? mark gets killed. I just absolutely CANNOT STAND THAT GOSH FORSAKEN CHANT!!! What? Touche...lol |
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Post by bigdaddyfive on Jun 26, 2008 4:46:52 GMT -5
I'll bet Gillberg had something to do with this....
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Slim Loves Lily
El Dandy
I'm gonna want the milksteak boiled over hard.
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Post by Slim Loves Lily on Jun 26, 2008 6:25:56 GMT -5
Pics or it didn't happen.
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Johnny Danger (Godz)
Wade Wilson
loves him some cavity searches
Lord Xeen's going to kill you.
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Post by Johnny Danger (Godz) on Jun 26, 2008 9:50:50 GMT -5
Thats hilarious....I really wanna see a pic of this guy
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andrew8798
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Post by andrew8798 on Jun 26, 2008 17:07:25 GMT -5
Locals fans clamoring for an autograph or photo with their favorite iconic wrestler received a Stone Cold disappointment on Saturday.
According Greensburg Police Chief Brian Heaton, a visit to the city by the retired World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) icon Stone Cold Steve Austin was really an impostor looking for some cold hard cash. Originally slated to appear before the pro wrestling event at the Armory on Saturday, the look-alike Austin and his manager were able to convince the local Wal-Mart to hold an autograph signing. During the event, the phony charged fans $10 for an autograph and picture. As the fake Austin began greeting fans, Wal-Mart managers noticed something wasn’t right.
“After it had started, they suspected it to not be on the up and up,” Heaton said.
They immediately called police, Heaton said. However, when officers arrived, the fake had already split. They went to his room at the Lee’s Inn, but the charlatan wrestler had already jumped out of the ring. Officers caught up to the phony Austin’s manager at Wal-Mart, who said associates gave them permission and knew he wasn’t Austin.
“He claims Wal-Mart knew he was a look-alike. However, they had no material stating he was a look alike nor did they say he was a look alike. People thought they were getting the real deal,” Heaton said.
The phony Austin made off with an unknown amount of money from the fans. Heaton said they are continuing the investigation in conjunction with the WWE. The organization owns rights to the name “Stone Cold Steve Austin,” Heaton said, and is taking the impostor’s actions very seriously.
“They’ve had other instances of this happening,” Heaton said.
Both entities are working together and are pursuing charges of identity theft and fraud. Heaton said they had a name and a Kentucky address for the man who was playing Austin, but it had not been verified.
Heaton said this instance provides a valuable lesson.
“This was clearly a scam. If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is. No one did their homework. Wal-Mart didn’t, the Parks department, no one,” Heaton said.
The Chief said the whole thing had red flags, such as the car he arrived in and how arrangements were made. There was no security with Austin and no one contacted the GPD for additional security detail, which is normal when a celebrity or dignitary visits. Heaton said everyone just assumed this was the real Austin. The Parks department representatives were even promoting Austin’s visit on WTRE last week.
A call to the Parks Department seeking comment went unanswered Wednesday. Phillip Keene, a spokesperson for Wal-Mart corporate, said the incident was disappointing to everyone involved and was unsure how it happened.
“We don’t approve of our customers being solicited in our stores,” Keene said.
Keene added refunds have been made in some cases, and Wal-Mart is working to make appropriations for customers while cooperating fully with the local police department.
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TheDieselTrain
Fry's dog Seymour
Chicks Dig Hootie.
Is Stone Cold gonna have to smack a bitch?? WHAT!!!?????
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Post by TheDieselTrain on Jun 26, 2008 19:32:45 GMT -5
 Stone Cold Santino Marella says You Lose!!!!!!!!! |
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biafra
El Dandy
Biafra Who?
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Post by biafra on Jun 26, 2008 20:20:03 GMT -5
There are some pics on Gerweck. Guy DOES look like him.
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andrew8798
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Post by andrew8798 on Jun 26, 2008 20:23:02 GMT -5
There are some pics on Gerweck. Guy DOES look like him. here are the pictures   '    |
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biafra
El Dandy
Biafra Who?
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Post by biafra on Jun 26, 2008 20:25:30 GMT -5
Looks exactly like a slightly older, heavier version.
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TheDieselTrain
Fry's dog Seymour
Chicks Dig Hootie.
Is Stone Cold gonna have to smack a bitch?? WHAT!!!?????
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Post by TheDieselTrain on Jun 26, 2008 20:28:00 GMT -5
I woulda said jesse ventura before austin
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Post by anewcasualsmark on Jun 26, 2008 20:44:42 GMT -5
I was wondering if anyone made the Shark Boy joke and, sure enough, three posts in it was done. Well played.
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Dave at the Movies
Bill S. Preston, Esq.
VINTAGE D-DAY DAVE! Always cranking dat thing.
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Post by Dave at the Movies on Jun 26, 2008 22:07:04 GMT -5
Looks exactly like a slightly older, heavier version. yeah either that or he somehow conjoined with Gillberg. |
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Post by Rocky Van Heineken on Jun 27, 2008 0:27:14 GMT -5
Any chance that could be Duane Gill?
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