- This was a great angle. What really cracked me up, the Gladiators were taken from the Crockett cup and replaced by the Mulkies.
- The obvious poke here is that they beat the WEST COAST TAG TEAM CHAMPS.1. No fan from the southeast would know if they were legit.2. It could have been a playful shot at west coast wrestling and wrestlers.
- Gary Royal and George South were tag team partners for several years, so yes they were a real team, but the Gladiators was just one of their gimmicks. If you watched JCP in 87-88 you might remember the Cruel Connection and Mexican Twin Devils; they played those teams too. In fact, JCP often booked them for three matches a night, one per costume. They saved money that way by not having to hire as many jobbers. Calling them "West Coast Champs" was just to help put the Mulkeys over.*Take note Bookers
