If you've been following this page for any length of time, you are well aware that I will gladly take any opportunity to post about Steve Doll. This isn't one of those days. I wish it were just any other day, but it's not. Today is the 17th anniversary of Steve's death. I can honestly say that in nearly 40 years, I don't think there's been a day that's gone by when I haven't thought about him, or smiled because I remembered some kind thing he said to me or did for me. I don't have the eloquence to accurately describe what he meant to me. I'm so grateful to have so many good memories, photos, clippings, videos, programs, and memorabilia.
YouTube Playlists: (Over 900 videos and I am still finding more!)
Steve Doll In Portland 230 videos
Steve Doll Outside Portland 676 videos
Our first photo together.
December 26, 1987.
Our last photo together.
October 1997.
November 1990
1989
Promo photo from USWA. 1990.
Steve and I at the Tillamook Armory. 1988.
1990
What's so funny? I don't remember.
1991
1989
Wrestle Media Awards 1989
Autographed photo from Steve's first night in Portland.
June 13, 1987.
"You're my favorite wrestler!"
"You haven't even seen me wrestle yet!!" 😂
I actually had seen him wrestle in World Class, and he'd already been my
favorite wrestler for several months.
Steve beat the Mighty Sputnik and won the Battle Royal
on his first night in town.
I lived for those autograph sessions! Before I was allowed to stay in the
arena after closing, it was my best shot at meeting my goal of having some kind of interaction
with Steve every single Saturday night. I didn't want him to forget me. I probably drove him
crazy in the process!
The crowd, and I, cheering at the top of our lungs for Steve.
Always smiling!
"Hi Steve!"
Milwaukie Daze parade 1989.
In a match against Matt Borne.
This is the night Matt got bloody and angered the
Oregon Wrestling Commissioner.
No wrestling for a week after that.
I saw Steve and Brian Adams and their significant others at the mall
petting the bunnies in the pet store.
In a match against Col. DeBeers
Do I really want to go in this cage?
Steve & The Equalizer in Chehalis, WA
Steve always put on an entertaining match.
1992
He clearly loved what he did.
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