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Today I received a phone call that blew me away. My
long time dear friend, the first lady of wrestling, Mrs.
Georgiann Makpoulos passed away. I was hearing the news
yet I couldn't believe it.
The call came from the hospital by way of her husband
George and photographer Eric. They wanted me to know
before it hit the message boards and I am so thankful for
that.
Georgiann and I IMed each other almost everyday. She
would come to me when she needed to find someone and I
would go to her when I need a contact. We had a thirty
year friendship and I will truly miss my friend. We had so
many fun times at the AG Hall in Allentown, PA back in the
late 1970's and early 1980's when I was wrestling for the
late Vince McMahon Sr. Our friendship started then and we
stayed close for all these years.
When Georgiann asked me to write a column for the
Chatterbox I couldn't say no. It was my honor and pleasure
to help her in this way. I will never forget the many
times that she helped me out with kind words when over the
past few years I have lost so many family and friends and
Georgiann always knew what to say to cheer me up. Now I
have to sit here and write about her and its with a heavy
heart that I do.
I will never forget our friendship and Georgiann
passing my contact information to Darren Aronofsky for the
movie The Wrestler, where I trained Mickey Rourke for his
role. Georgiann always had my back and I will miss her so
much.
I am comforted to know that she is among so many greats
in Heaven and I know that she is with our Lord for she is
a great lady. I can remember so clearly Georgiann sitting
in a folding chair outside AG Hall with a smile and kind
word for all of us who were away from our families while
on the road. I know she is sitting up there in Heaven and
surrounded by so many wrestlers who I am sure are
welcoming her the way she always welcomed us at the arena.
Be strong George and I am here for you if you need
anything. I love you my friend.
Afa "The Wild Samoan"
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