Pittsburgh is Madd(en)!

By: Marc R.

I was sitting back think about all of the great things that have happened in Pittsburgh. 250 plus years of success in the city in all aspects. We have had great sports moments, stars and even inventors. We have had everyone from Batman (Michael Keaton) to Jean Claude Van-Damme (Sudden Death) be associated with da'burgh. However, one man has made an impact on society and it may never recover. That man is Mr. Mark Madden.

For those of you who do not know Mark Madden, he is a legend. He is a writer, an on-air personailty and a professional wrestler! He first came to prominence during the Monday Night Wars in professional wrestling (1995-2001). He writing and "dirtsheet" reporting was some of the most accurate and intelligent in the business. He knew the business better than anyone! Sure he was controversial, but that was the nature of the business.

So what if he made negative remarks about DDP and Hugh Morris (their careers are real prelevant now). So what if he discussed personal business on the air. He coined the name for Booker T's finisher - "Spinarooni". That should be enough to define one man's career. He was asked to leave WCW before the merger with the WWE. Just in time!

Since then, he has found the way back to where he belongs. First, on ESPN 1250. They could not handle his style because he told the truth and you do not bring strong controversy to radio anymore. You become a "yes" man, something Madden is not! Now he is on 105.9 the X between 3-6pm.

While on the X, he covers sports and plays music that would only fit his personailty. I really didn't listen to much on the X until recently, but I do remeber his days in World Championship Wrestling. Madden's personality was born during the time of controversy and seeing how far the censors could be pushed.

Ever since the "wardrobe malfunction" of Super Bowl XXXVIII, our society has held its hand over its mouth in fear we may upset someone. I am glad Mark Madden is here to remind us to lighten up!

Thank You Mark.