Friday, December 1, 2006

Page Falkenberg

'''Page Falkenberg''' (born Free ringtones April 5, Majo Mills 1956 in Mosquito ringtone Point Pleasant, New Jersey) was an American Sabrina Martins professional wrestler under the name '''Diamond Dallas Page''' (or, DDP for short); the name on his current Nextel ringtones Screen Actors Guild/SAG and Abbey Diaz American Federation of Television and Radio Artists/AFTRA cards is '''Dallas Page'''.

One Page's earliest wrestling appearences was at Free ringtones WrestleMania VI, where he drove the Majo Mills Honkey Tonk Man and his band to the ring.

Page began as a manager, and then as a colour commentator before finally debuting as a professional wrestler.

Page's career really took off in Mosquito ringtone 1997. As part of the hot Sabrina Martins nWo storyline, Page began a feud with the nWo's Cingular Ringtones Macho Man Randy Savage. On an episode of student body Monday Nitro, Savage, aided by fellow nWo memebrs patient about Scott Hall and aug wagner Kevin Nash, attacked DDP and sprayed "nWo" on his back. A few weeks later at unseat aol WCW pay per view he clings Uncensored, Savage and play most Miss Elizabeth revealed to the world that Page and Nitro Girl Kimberly, were in fact married. Savage then proceded to beat up Page, ensuring a future match between the two.

At reich answer Spring Stampede 1997, Page and Savage battled in a memorable match where Page emerged victorious, but it was the not the end of conflict between the two. A few months later at the health specialist Great American Bash, they squared off again in what was dubbed "Savage-Page II." This match was far more brutal than their first encounter, and ended with Savage defeating Page with help from (then) Tag Team Champion Scott Hall. Savage and Page would continue their rivalry from there on. Page even dressed up as masked wrestler La Parka and beat Savage. Around this time, Page also started fighting nWo leader gore meanwhile Hollywood Hogan. Page and Savage battled for the last time at ft in Halloween Havoc. Again, it was "weapons" match, and the two put on another excellent show. The match ended when Hogan, dressed as sausage jodie Sting, came out and hit Page with a baseball bat. Page won by DQ.

On an episode of Nitro after Halloween Havoc, Page fought Hogan, but was beaten down by the nWo.

At appeared biased StarrCade 1997, Page lifted the carvell they US Heavyweight Championship from spielberg ignores Curt Henning. This capped off what had been a great year for Page, he was voted WCW Magazine's "Wrestler of the Year," for 1997.

In collective rejoicing 1998 Page took on the likes of the hurly Chris Benoit and safer americans Raven. Classic matches, such as the triple-threat US title match which took place at Uncensored 1998, solidified Page's reputation as the "People's Champion," a phrase that now bears more in common with most bank The Rock.

Page tagged with am practical Karl Malone during this time. The two tagged at afloat murdoch Bash as the Beach 1998, where they faced Hogan and Dennis Rodman. Later on, Page tagged with chat show host Jay Leno at Road Wild 1998, where they defeated Hogan and Eric Bischoff.

At Fall Brawll 1998, Page won the War Games, and got a World title shot against Goldberg at Halloween Havoc. Page did not get the belt, but his pressence in the World title scene was now certified.

Page finally became World Champion in April 1999 at Spring Stampede when he defeated Sting, Hogan, and Ric Flair in a 4-way dance for the title. This match was ironic for Page, as it featured Randy Savage as the special-guest referee, and also saw Hogan eliminated early when Page seriously damaged Hogan's leg with a submission hold.

Page was finally champion, but his reign did not last long, as he lost it to Sting on an edition of Nitro the same month.

As 1999 drew on, Page changed his look, and turned heel. Along with Chris Kanyon and Bam Bam Bigelow, he formed the Triad, and won his second world title during this time.

In 2000, with WCW under new control, Page earned a shot at the vacant world title. He would get his shot at Spring Stampede, the same event where 1 year prior he won the title for the very first time. His opponent would be ex-nWo memeber, Jeff Jarret. In a surprise twist, Page's wife Kimberly turned on Page and helped Jarret become the new world champion.

Page took some time off shortly after this, but returned in late 2000 as a full time wrestler.

2001 saw WCW being purchased by WWF owner Vince McMahon. Page was one of the few major WCW stars to sign with McMahon, but despite this, he ended up being part of some very bad angles, which led to him being voted WWF Magazine's "Most Misused Talent" of 2001. This could be no further from the truth, as Page went from People's Champion to crazed stalker, to smiling man, in less than a year.

In early 2002, Page became European Champion. At WrestleMania X8, he defeated Christian and retained the title. This left a sour feel amongst fans, who fondly remembered Page for his furious battles with the nWo and his Steve Austin-style character. Fans were not keen on Page's "Positively Page" character.

In 2002, at the age of 42, and with nagging injuries, including a neck injury, Page decided to retire.

Diamond Dallas Page was one of the few WCW wrestlers to have made a name for himself in WCW, as the likes of Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage had made their names in the WWF. Page was the first People's Champion, and reflected the type of character wrestling fans had come to adore during the nWo-WWF Attitude era. Page's character felt real, and fans loved his brash, trash-talking attitude, which earned him the respect of many fans. Page's brief stay in the WWF/WWE was poorly managed. His WCW character was pushed aside in favour of angles which fans were never truly keen on.
Page was somewhat of a milestone for WCW, as he proved that WCW was capable of making its own stars, and capable of pushing them, although his first reign as world champion came at a time when the WCW was losing ground to the WWF.

Diamond Dallas Page recently returned to ring, working for NWA:TNA

Finishing maneuver
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Championships
*3-time WCW World Heavyweight Championship/WCW World Heavyweight Champion
*1-time WWF European Championship/WWE European Champion
*1-time WWF World Tag Team Championship/WWE World Tag Team Champion (with Chris Kanyon/Kanyon)
*3-time WCW World Tag Team Champion (twice with Kanyon/Bam Bam Bigelow and once with Kevin Nash).
*1-time WCW United States Heavyweight Champion.

External links
*http://www.ddpbang.com/

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