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Steve McMichael Welcomed Into Pro Football Hall Of Fame

Steve McMichael has finally been inducted into the Pro Football Hall Of Fame and the city his was most known to terrorize the gridiron for made sure he saw and heard everything.

McMichael joined fellow other Chicago Bears as Canton’s Hall Of Fame class for 2024, but due to his battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease, the NFL legend turned pro wrestler was unable to physically be at the ceremony. Mongo’s wife Misty was there in attendance and got to see the bust of her husband revealed to the fans.

However, the beautiful aspect about it all during such battle was that Chicago brought the Hall Of Fame to Mongo. Several other Hall Of Famers like Mike Singletary, Richard Dent and Jim Covert all came to McMichael’s home, who also donned a gold jacket as he was presented with his bust in person. Jarret Payton, son of the late Walter Payton (who Mongo handpicked to induct him), welcomed McMichael into Canton where he rightfully belongs.

Ric Flair, who has constantly visited McMichael during his ALS battle, went to social media to wish a big congratulations to one of his closest friends.

“He’s In!! Congratulations My Great Friend Steve “Mongo” McMichael. You Made It! So Well Deserved! What A Beautiful Ceremony! And Needless To Say, You Would Always Want Me To Say WOOOOO!”

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Mongo’s former boss, Eric Bischoff, was brought to tears when he saw the city of Chicago brought a bagpipe band to play outside of his home when his induction occurred.

“This brings tears to my eyes. Good on you CPD Pipes & Drums. Good on you.”

Other names also took to social media to send their love and congrats including Marc Mero & Blue Meanie.

We at SEScoops would like to congratulate Steve McMichael in well-deserved induction into Canton.

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Posted August 4th, 2024 in News. Tagged: , , , .

Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael Improving After Recent Staph Infection

Last Thursday, Steve “Mongo” McMichael was admitted to the emergency room with a urinary tract infection. Two days later, it was confirmed that the former NFL and pro wrestling star had also contracted MRSA — an antibiotic-resistant staph infection — which resulted in him getting a blood transfusion.

On Monday, Jarrett Payton, son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Walter Payton and former football player himself, supplied a positive update on McMichael’s condition on X (formerly Twitter). According to Payton, McMichael is responding well to the antibiotics that doctors provided him and is now hoping to be back home tomorrow. 

“He’s one tough guy,” Misty McMichael, Steve’s wife, also told ESPN. “He’s Mongo and his DNA is different! Keep those prayers coming! Thank you!”

We at SEScoops would like to extend our best wishes for a speedy recovery to Steve “Mongo” McMichael and all the best to the McMichael family.

Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael

Following a 15-season career in the NFL, Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael joined the professional wrestling industry, making an appearance at WWE WrestleMania XI. There, McMichael stood in support of his fellow NFL retiree Lawrence Taylor, who squared off against Bam Bam Bigelow in the show’s main event. 

After a brief stint with WWE, McMichael signed a contract with WCW in the fall of 1995. Initially serving as a color commentator for WCW Nitro, McMichael eventually transitioned into an in-ring performer for the company. During his four-year WCW run, McMichaels wrestled over 150 matches, including one that saw him dethrone WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett to win the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship.

Posted February 19th, 2024 in News. Tagged: .

Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael Diagnosed With MRSA In Latest Health Battle

Pro Wrestling and NFL legend Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael has been diagnosed with MRSA in the latest of several health battles. 

On Twitter, Jarrett Payton, son of NFL icon Walter Payton and a former NFL star himself, gave an update on Mongo, who has been battling several issues. 

Health Issues

In April 2021, McMichael was diagnosed with ALS, six months after former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle and broadcaster Tunch Ilkin, announced his own ALS diagnosis. The disease, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, results in the progress loss of neurons that control voluntary muscles. Earlier this week, McMichael was rushed to the emergency room with suspected pneumonia. 

Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael

Mongo would first be introduced into wrestling in the build to WrestleMania 11, as he would be one of the NFL entourage backing Lawrence Taylor for his main event with Bam Bam Bigelow. That same year, he signed with WCW as a commentator, and earned the Wrestling Observer Newsletter’s worst TV announcer award of 1996. Shortly after, he transitioned into an in-ring role the following year and captured the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship in 1997. 

McMichael is also known for his NFL career, where he played for 15 seasons as a defensive tackle. He would be part of the Super Bowl XX-winning Chicago Bears and would also play for the New England Patriots and for the Green Bay Packers before his career ended in 1994. Earlier this month, it was announced that McMichael will take his much-deserved spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame later this year. 

Posted February 18th, 2024 in News. Tagged: .

Steve McMichael Taken To Emergency Room With Suspected Pneumonia

Steve McMichael has been taken to the hosptial due to a suspected case of pneumonia as family and friends are asking for prayers for the future Pro Football Hall Of Famer.

Jarrett Payton, son of the legendary Walter Payton, took to X to let fans know of the unfortunate news.

“We are asking for prayers for Steve McMichael. He is going to the emergency room now with suspect pneumonia. We will inform you as we have more updates. Thank you . – The McMichael Family. Team Mongo.”

McMichael is currently battling ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) something he was diagnosed with in 2021.

It was just over a week ago when Steve “Mongo” Michael would finally get the news that he’d be inducted into the Pro Football Hall Of Fame along with two other former Chicago Bears players. The news officially broke during last week’s NFL Honors ceremony.

Mongo notoriously played a primary role in the vaunted Super Bowl-winning 1985 Chicago Bears defense. McMichael is the second all-time sacks leader in Bears history and in addition to having a Super Bowl ring, he’s a four-time All-Pro and a two-time Pro Bowler.

McMichael clearly has made his friends in the NFL, but he also formed a very strong friendship with Ric Flair. Flair has been steadfast in visiting McMichael since his diagnosis and has been supportive of his fellow Four Horsemen.

Mongo was a memorable member of the famous faction, winning the United States Championship while he styled and profiled along the Nature Boy.

We at SEScoops would like to extend our best wishes for a speedy recovery to Mongo and all the best to the McMichael family.

Posted February 15th, 2024 in News. Tagged: .