If you missed @aew "Battle of the Belts X" tonight on @tntdrama, then you missed a hard-hitting International Title Eliminator Match feat. @roderickstrong w/ #undisputedkingdom, and you missed my man @realwardlow dish out a decapitatingly devastating, Hansen-esque clothesline after the bell... @azucarroc did not, in fact, miss it. 👊💥 And neither should you, ever again, from here on out. 💪📺 Had the pleasure of meeting "The War Dog" at a few events/shows, and he's always humble, respectful, engaging... good dude, gets it. Then, "Uncle Franchise" Shane Douglas & I were in the house last year at @peterseneventscenter in Pittsburgh & saw him steal the show, winning the very TNT Title featured in his action figure! At @officialwrestlecon, it's more "How Tall Are You?" ( #HTRU) Hijinx w/ my #imsevenfeet @steelers jersey, and we joked about being too big to play with toys... but never too big to think it's cool seeing yourself on the shelf at @walmart! #prowrestling #professionalwrestling #wrestling #wrestlecon2024 #wrestlecon #wrestlemaniaxl #wrestlemania #wwe #wcw #ecw #nwa #aew #allelitewrestling #tnttitle #aewcollision #aewontnt #wardlow #thewardog #nedrolsma #himym #howimetyourmother #marcuseriksen #eriksenbros #hertzdonut #roderickstrong #rockyromero
Watching maestro-with-a-microphone @tonyschiavone24 conduct a classic, empassioned promo/interview with @thunderrosa22 LIVE tonight on @aew #collision #aewcollision on @tntdrama reminded me that Tony also took part in a little "How Tall Are You?" ( #HTRU) Hijinx at @officialwrestlecon last weekend, thanks to fellow Pittsburgher @meignelson! The legendary, golden-voiced broadcaster got a kick outta the whole "The Franchise's 'Little' Brother" bit and was thoroughly entertained by my custom #imsevenfeet @penguins jersey... but perhaps nothing piqued his curiosity quite like Meighan saying her all-time favorite tag team was Shane Douglas & Ricky Steamboat! Tony sort of inquisitively tilted his head to the side 🤔 & was like, "Really??" 🤣🤣 Tony Schiavone is the soundtrack to so many classic moments in pro wrestling history, so it's fun chatting with him & even just hearing his voice! I always loved how damn-near every single WCW Monday Nitro went off the air at the last second, with Tony shouting, "WE GOTTA GO!"... so I had to say that as I walked away from their table, for old time's sake. Love ya, Tone! Thanks, Meighan! 💪🎙🎤 #prowrestling #professionalwrestling #wrestling #wrestlecon2024 #wrestlecon #aew #wcw #nwo #mondaynightwars #wwf #wwe #wrestlemaniaxl #wrestlemania #tonyschiavone #nedrolsma #himym #howimetyourmother #eriksenbros #marcuseriksen #hertzdonut #thunderrosa
"My grandkids call me, 'Big'... But if *you're* around, they'll have to call you, 'BIGGER'!" - @wwe Hall of Famer @mdmteddibiase (aka "Uncle Ted"), having fun with "Uncle Ned," while adding his two cents 😉😉💰 to the "How Tall Are You?" ( #HTRU) Hijinx at @officialwrestlecon. "The Million Dollar Man" headlined the 1st pro wrestling match I've ever seen in-person (w/ Virgil, vs. Macho Man Randy Savage), and was an iconic part of mine & many a wrestling fan's childhoods... so it was really cool sharing a few "Tall Tales" & hearing #AndreTheGiant stories, all the while cutting-up & cracking jokes, illiciting that trademark M.D.M. maniacal laugh, "Hahahahaha!" several times... Uncle Ted loved my new #imsevenfeet custom @penguins jersey, excitedly telling me, "Show Jake! Show Jake!" (Roberts) & shouting across the convention floor, "Did you see this, Jake?!", who deadpanned, "Yeah, I saw it." 🐍🤣🤣 Thanks for the scribble & all the laughs, "Big"! 💪🤑💵 #prowrestling #professionalwrestling #wrestling #rasslin #wwf #wwe #wcw #nwa #awa #wrestlecon2024 #wrestlecon #wrestlemania #wrestlemaniaxl #wwehalloffamer #wwehalloffame #milliondollarman #teddibiase #virgil #milliondollarbelt #nedrolsma #himym #marcuseriksen #eriksenbros #hertzdonut #howtallareyou #pittsburgh #penguins
The first time this "Eriksen Bro" met "The Super King of Bros" @riddlebro a few conventions ago, I was rockin' the high socks/long shorts look as usual, and he kicks off his slides & starts playfully (and gently 😅) kicking at my shins, with his trademark painted toenails & flashing that infamous, mischievous grin, "I just wanted to make sure your legs were real, bro! You're HUGE! Like, maybe those were stilts!?!" 🤣🤣 Thank God those were workin' kicks & all in good fun, because I sure as hell don't wanna be on the receiving end of any shoot ones! Speaking of... Check out the various @officialwrestlecon attendees in the background, getting a *kick* out of the continuing "'How Tall Are You?' ( #HTRU) Hijinx" and Matt's reaction to my new, custom #imsevenfeet @penguins sweater! What a cool, laid-back dude! Always comes off as genuinely happy to see me... which is a relief, because the alternative would be getting laid-OUT, and that's decidedly un-cool! 😉😉😎 #prowrestling #professionalwrestling #wrestling #rasslin #mma #bjj #ufc #mlw #majorleaguewrestling #njpw #newjapanprowrestling #wwe #wwf #wrestlecon2024 #wrestlecon #wrestlemaniaxl #mattriddle #superkingofbros #rkbro #nedrolsma #imsevenfeet #himym #howimetyourmother #marcuseriksen #eriksenbros #hertzdonut
Such a privilege sharing "Tall Tales," engaging in some "'How Tall Are You?' Hijinx," and breaking out the cliff's notes on all things #imsevenfeet with @nativetatanka at the @battlegroundbpw Icons #blockparty at historic @2300arena in #philadelphia for #wrestlemaniaxl weekend! I grew up watching & admiring Mr. Chavis' work as @wwe @wwelegends "The War Eagle/Native American Superstar Tatanka" characters (particularly the heel version 😎) so it was particularly humbling that "Uncle 'Tanka" took a genuine interest in me, and enjoyed hearing about #himym & #marcuseriksen & my exploits as a 7-ft. tall actor in crazy #hollywood, while sharing some valuable insight into my career pathway & ideas for future endeavors. And I was excited to hear about his latest "Proud Papa" moment, as his son @the.jeremiah.chavis just won a State Wrestling Championship! 💪🏆🥇 I came away from our conversation inspired, motivated & excited for the future, so thank you for that, "Uncle 'Tanka"! And thanks for the autograph! #prowrestling #wrestling #professionalwrestling #rasslin #wwf #wwe #wwelegend #wwelegends #wcw #ecw #ecwarena #2300arena #wrestlecon2024 #wrestlecon #battlegroundprowrestling #tatanka #defendtheland #wareagle #chrischavis #nedrolsma #htru #eriksenbros #hertzdonut
The @officialwrestlecon "How Tall Are You?" ( #HTRU) Hijinx continues with the most legen-(wait-for-it)-dary tag team in pro wrestling history, The Rock 'n Roll Express (@thebabyface_ricky_morton & Robert Gibson), alongside the very Webster's Dictionary definition of "White-Meat Babyface" himself, @firewild1 Tommy Rich & Madame Wildfire! Photo Credit: @real_kerry_morton 📸 💪 Known as perhaps the greatest mind "The Business" has ever seen, "Uncle Ricky" smartened me up, called the spot, and then was taking #imsevenfeet aka "The Franchise's 'Little' Brother" around to various neighboring booths/tables & ribbing "The Boys" in his trademark southern drawl, "Hey! Look!! Look!!! ('Duck the Clothesline')!!!" and he'd walk fully upright underneath my outstretched arm, with room to spare! 🤣🤣 Everybody loves that bit... including me, who'd love to do that spot in the ring someday... or, at least on-camera. 🤔🤔 Thanks to R'nR, Tommy & Ms., and Kerry for all the love! #prowrestling #wrestling #rasslin #professionalwrestling #wwf #wwe #nwa #wcw #midsouth #tagteam #rocknrollexpress #rickymorton #robertgibson #kerrymorton #tommyrich #wildfiretommyrich #nedrolsma #marcuseriksen #himym #eriksenbros #hertzdonut #ducktheclothesline #wrestlecon2024 #wrestlecon #philly #philadelphia #wrestlemaniaxl #wrestlemania
New Sweater. Who Dis? Had an absolute blast in The 'Burgh this week watching my hometown #pittsburgh @penguins get humbled 🤷♂️ 6-0 by the #washington Crap-itals (@capitals) while premiering my brand-new custom @imsevenfeet hockey jersey @ppgpaintsarena alongside my best friend & wingman, Bill Urban. As per usual, *way* too many "How Tall Are You?"s ( #HTRU) to count, in what was a whirlwind night that was overshadowed by a good ol' fashioned a$$ kicking on the ice & breaking news off the ice that LW #jakeguentzel had been shipped to a division rival at the trade deadline. Huge, Ned-sized Thank Yous to my friends at K & B Outfitters in Ambridge, PA, for the sick sweater! "The Jersey" was meant to be a #HTRU deterrent... but it has the exact opposite effect! People LOVE it, including #Pens TV broadcasters @jaycaufield & #bryantrottier... and even a friendly arena usher-ette who read the nameplate & asked if my last name was Swedish?! 🤦♂️And, in what might've been the biggest highlight - "Iceberg," the incorrigible Penguins' mascot, let me bang the drum & lead a "Let's Go Pens" chant! 💪💪💪 The warm welcome & Red Carpet treatment from my friends in the F.N.B. Club - Mr. John Bruce, Miss @catjacoli, Miss Kenya, Big Bud, Miss Margaret, and the entire food/beverage/hospitality/security crew - made for a night we will never forget. Humbling for a BIG kid from #Aliquippa who grew up idolizing Mario & Jagr, and who used to play street hockey with my brother-from-another-mother @jgray2420 & pretend the garbage can was the Stanley Cup. 😉😉 #nhl #hockey #icehockey #himym #marcuseriksen #eriksenbros #hertzdonut #imsevenfeet #nedrolsma
"I collect pics with people taller than me. We HAVE TO take a picture together! I'm 5-2! You're two feet taller than me!" - Registered Nurse (& sky-diving stunt woman extraordinaire!) Kathleen @kathleenbirsic, one of many new friends I made at #UPMC Vision Institute at Mercy Pavilion in #Pittsburgh. My visit to the Vision Institute created the usual "How Tall Are You?" ( #HTRU) Hysteria. Between the valets, the information desk, the cafeteria, the waiting room, the Doctors, Nurses, Anesthetists, other patients, I was cross-eyed by the time I left... and it had nothing to do with my vision! I'm never looking for the #HTRU attention or scrutiny... but thanks to the amazing crew of miracle workers at UPMC Vision Institute, at least I'll see it all in vivid 20/20! 😉😉 BTW, stop by UPMC Mercy Pavilion & check out "The Lunar Portal" by artist @shervone_neckles! Right up my alley as a Space Geek, but an awesome & engaging piece of interactive artwork in a public setting. 👏💪 #howtallareyou #htru #height #giant #tall #imsevenfeet #nedrolsma #himym #marcuseriksen #eriksenbros #hertzdonut #fiero #pittsburgh #steelcity #mercyhospital #shervoneneckles #thelunarportal #art #artinstallation #publicart #interactiveart
One of our favorite friends at the @nhra #norwalknats at @summitmotorsportspark every summer is @toyotaracing engineer extraordinaire "Tall Paul" @tallpaulflynn ... Or, as he's known whenever @imsevenfeet is around: Paul. 😉😉 #HTRU Our pals on the Toyota Gazoo Racing technology/support team always get a kick out of anybody who can make Paul look short at 6'6"... and *this* giant race fan (and giant-er pain in the arse!) is always up for some, "How Tall Are You?" Hijinx in the Pits! No b.s., these guys are Toyota's brains behind the boom, the minds behind the mayhem, across all forms of professional auto racing, using cutting-edge technology & state-of-the-art equipment to provide critical insight for current points-leaders representing (10) different divisions in the sport! Now that's a helluva track record! Here's to continued success, safety... and speed! Thanks for the warm welcome -- and the cool new @toyota lid for my nephew P.J.! #nhra #dragrace #dragracing #quartermile #autoracing #hotrod #toyota #toyotaracing #summitracing #summit #fox #speed #gofast #nedrolsma #imsevenfeet #marcuseriksen #himym #hertzdonut #howimetyourmother #eriksenbros #tall #height #giant #stem #steam #technology #science #data
"What's up, big fella!" #HTRU Consider this my semi-annual @aew @isiahkassidy appreciation post. The sky's the limit for this high-flyer (esp. paired with #hardyboyz @matthardybrand & @jeffhardybrand), and he's got an array of moves in his ever-expanding arsenal... but, perhaps more importantly, he's out there selling his a$$ off like Ricky Morton! And maybe *most* importantly of all, he's a humble kid from Brooklyn with a big heart & big dreams... and a BIG fan in Big Ned! Too many "How Tall Are You?"s to count at #aewdynamite & #aewrampage this week at "The Pete." Great catching up with so many friends - new & old - and hanging out with so many pro wrestlers I've looked up to my whole life! Definitely a highlight seeing my "big brother" Franchise Shane Douglas catch up with his #ECW brother-in-arms @officialtaz13 & geek out like a proud Uncle over his "little nephew" @730hook. Thanks @aew & @tonyrkhan for the warm welcome! #prowrestling #wrestling #professionalwrestling #wwe #wwf #aew #wcw #ecw #nwa #pittsburgh #thepete #pittpanthers #isaiahkassidy #privateparty #nedrolsma #imsevenfeet #himym #eriksenbros #hertzdonut #franchise #shanedouglas #matthardy #jeffhardy #hook #tylersenerchia
"YOU can be MY tag team partner anytime!" - @wwe Hall of Famer & multi-generational pop-culture icon, the incomparable Sargent Slaughter. Good! When the sh*t goes down, I'm getting behind YOU, Sarge! #HTRU "Papa Sarge" took a real liking to "The Franchise's 'Little' Brother" (The Boys love that bit!) during @squaredcircleexpo weekend, sharing some good stories, making a few funny moments, and taking me under the Learning Tree with some invaluable insight & advice on old-school "Big Man" pro wrestling psychology... and even took the time to scribble his autograph (and some fun customizations) on this kick-ass cartoon poster by the unbelievably talented @dreadeddinosaur! I'm just a BIG kid who grew up idolizing the larger-than-life Sgt. Slaughter character & everything it represented (until he turned heel & joined forces w/ @therealironsheik to destroy the Hulkster!), then later developed a real respect for the actual man behind the mystique and his many exploits in "The Business," so I'm humbled & grateful for the warm welcome and fond memories last weekend. #prowrestling #wresling #professionalwrestling #rasslin #70s #80s #90s #wwf #wwe #nwa #wcw #awa #ecw #fanexpo #squaredcircleexpo #convention #sargentslaughter #sgtslaughter #sarge #gijoe #realamericanhero #america #usa #freedom #nedrolsma #imsevenfeet #himym #howimetyourmother #eriksenbros
During the obligatory "How Tall Are You?" #HTRU portion of meeting me for the first time, a new acquaintance asked me the other day, "Can you fit inside a car?!" I suppose it depends on the car! 🤷♂️🚗🚘 (That is *not* a Fiero, btw...) This #TBT is from 04/07/2018 at one of my favorite places in the whole wide world - @donutderelicts weekly car cruise at Adams Ave. Donuts in Huntington Beach, CA. So many badass rides (many straight from the pages of @hotrodmagazine) and awesome, friendly people... and the best donuts I've ever had! (And I know a thing or two about donuts! 😉😉🍩👊💥) Miss you, Derelicts! See you soon! Photo Credit: my wingman @mctnez13 #donutderelicts #adamsavesonuts #hotrod #customcars #classiccars #carshow #HIMYM #hertzdonut #eriksenbros #marcuseriksen #huntingtonbeach #california #orangecounty