Episode Details

On this episode of pplpod, we explore the career of Alfred Dobalo, better known to wrestling fans as Al Green. Not to be confused with the legendary soul singer, this 6'4" powerhouse built a journeyman career defined by hard-hitting tag teams and eclectic gimmicks.

We break down his 1989 debut and his rise as "Blade," one-half of the undefeated WCW tag team The Master Blasters, where he teamed with a pre-fame Kevin Nash (then known as Steel) to feud with The Steiner Brothers. We also discuss his tenure as "Rage" in The Wrecking Crew, a team that found championship success in Europe and toured All Japan Pro Wrestling.

Finally, we look at the bizarre end of his WCW run in 2000, where he was repackaged as "The Dog"—a hardcore gimmick that saw him mimicking canine behavior and drinking from toilets while teaming with Brian Knobs. We wrap up with his reality TV appearances on Hogan Knows Best and his passing in 2013.