Michael's journey with GLOW began in the late 80s, much like many others. He vividly recalls the Saturday morning when he first laid eyes on the beautiful ladies of GLOW. It was a family breakfast when he turned the TV to Channel 17, WTBS. What he saw amazed and captivated him, and he became an instant lifelong fan. For Michael, GLOW was like Wonder Woman on steroids, featuring strong, colorful, and gorgeous ladies in a magical blend of glam, glitter, camp, and athletics. Growing up in a small Southern town as a young gay guy, Michael always had mostly female friends. Seeing these ladies being unapologetically strong and beautiful resonated with him deeply. He clicked with the show instantly and made sure to watch it every Saturday morning for the next few years, often missing other childhood activities to catch GLOW. This fact resonates with me as well; I found myself obsessed with arranging my own activities around the show.
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| Michael showing off his copy of Hollywood's book Hooray for Hollywood! |
As he continued his Saturday viewings, Michael became more familiar with the characters. Early favorites included Godiva, Hollywood, Daisy, and Vicky Victory. His playmates' Barbie dolls took on interesting makeovers, inspired by the GLOW girls. He always hoped for a GLOW doll line, much like the action figures created for WWF and other promotions, but sadly, that dream never came true. As with many fans, including myself, when GLOW disappeared from TV without any final storyline or goodbye, it left Michael heartbroken.
With the advent of the internet in the mid-90s, Michael began searching for any information about GLOW and its stars. He first connected with Johnny C, who gave him a list of incorrect names, perhaps to protect the ladies' privacy. These names were mistakenly part of the IMDB cast listing, like Amy Lind as Little Egypt, who was actually played by Angelina Altishin. The first real GLOW star Michael located via social media was Daisy. She not only shared her stories from GLOW but also helped provide correct names for the ladies. With Daisy's help, Michael connected with many GLOW stars from the 3rd and 4th seasons and updated the IMDB and Wikipedia entries.
One significant connection was with Babe The Farmer's Daughter, who owned the GLOW name. She allowed Michael to create the first-ever Official GLOW Wrestling Fan Page. This platform helped reconnect many GLOW stars with their "GLOW sisters." Over the years, Michael had meaningful conversations with the majority of the GLOW cast, playing a role in rekindling interest in the promotion and reuniting its members. Some of these ladies have become personal friends. Michael and I also collaborated on a popular GLOW page on Facebook, further cementing our shared passion for the show.
Michael's creativity also shone through as he designed t-shirts, trading cards, logos, promo photos, and many other digital designs for the GLOW ladies and the promotion. It's been an incredible journey for him to pay homage and support the women who made GLOW special. Connecting with other fans has also been a cherished part of Michael's GLOW story.
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| Michael with Keith Strickland from The B-52's |
Michael's story is a testament to the lasting impact of GLOW and the strong, positive community it fostered. The ladies of GLOW created a magical and fun experience that will always be treasured by Michael for the rest of his life.
You can connect with Michael on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MichaelGLOW. Here's to more Saturdays filled with GLOW magic!
As we celebrate these incredible memories, I invite you to share your own stories and experiences of G.L.O.W. Whether you met any of the wrestlers in person, watched their mesmerizing performances, or were inspired by their strength and charisma, I would love to hear from you. Feel free to leave comments and share your memories of GLOW. Let's honor these incredible women, crew and fans together! If you feel inspired to support our efforts in keeping the spirit of G.L.O.W. alive, your contributions in any form are greatly appreciated. Every little bit helps me continue sharing these stories and celebrating the legacy of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. Thank you for being a part of this wonderful community!
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