The One Man Gang Explains How McMahon Told Him That He Would Become Akeem The African Dream
    Submitted by Errol Leigh Farrell on Friday, August 31, 2007 at 6:48 PM EST



  • The One Man Gang Explains How McMahon Told Him That He Would Become Akeem The African Dream

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    Today The One Man Gang joined ClubWWI.com for a rare 40 minute shoot interview. The Gang spoke to James Guttman about a number of topics including The Big Bossman, choosing Vince McMahon over Jim Crockett, the story of his head tattoos, wrestling John Ritter, and much more.

    One of the most interesting topics was The Gang's explanation of how he was told he'd become "Akeem The African Dream." Although the gimmick ended up being memorable and enjoyable, OMG didn't have much of a choice in the matter:

    "Vince (McMahon) came over to me and casually asked me do I know how to dance. I thought he was just joking around. I go, "No. I don't know. I'm not a good dancer." He goes, "Well, you need to learn." And he walked off. I didn't understand it. I called Slick over and asked Slick, "What's going on? He asked if I know how to dance or something." He goes, "Oh man, we got this great idea that I went to Africa and I found your roots and we're gonna turn you into a black man and you're gonna be Akeem. You know, the African Dream and all that. You're gonna be dancing and talking jive with me and everything." I thought he was just ribbing me. I thought it was a big joke. Sure enough, three weeks later, they were calling me up to get fitted for the Akeem outfit or whatever and it went on from there,:

    This was just one of many topics discussed during the One Man Gang's 40 minute ClubWWI.com shoot interview. The Gang talks about his entire career from breaking in as Crusher Bloomfield to his final days with WCW and everything in between.

    This shoot is a rare chance to spend nearly an hour with one of wrestling's true legends. The One Man Gang joins over 80 other stars on ClubWWI.com including Eric Bischoff, Jerry Lawler, DDP, Rob Conway, Demolition, Bobby Heenan, Ted DiBiase, Christian Cage, Samoa Joe, Road Warrior Animal, The Iron Sheik, Rhino, Earl Hebner, The Steiner Brothers, Sylvain Grenier, Kevin Nash, Christy Hemme, Chris Daniels, AJ Styles, Vince Russo and dozens of others. Plus audio shows from Bull Buchanan, Lisa "Ivory" Moretti, D-Lo Brown, Kevin Kelly, Orlando Jordan, and Dr. Tom Prichard.

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