Bobby Heenan's lofty strut down the aisle of the storied Madison Square Garden wasn't exactly an odd sight for wrestling fans of the 1980's. But what followed certainly was.
"The Brain" was in his usual form. The snazzy two-piece get-up, the neatly fashioned blonde hair and the always familiar look of conviction assured those watching of another typical weasel-esque moment.
As Howard Finkel annunciated the final syllable of Heenan's latest discovery, Heenan signaled to the double doors directly behind him. The bright spotlight, amongst the rather dim surroundings of the arena, hugged the entrance way in anticipation of the mysterious talent.
After a few seconds and a smattering of jeers from the New York crowd, the spotlight remained empty. Heenan, in a state of near disgust, marched back to the doors and guided his seemingly confused client out.
What then appeared was a misplaced character with a remarkably unusual look. His scruffy hair and fu manchu were only the mere surface, as the heavy green and blue face paint served as the creature's most salient feature.
This was The Missing Link.
He helplessly glanced around in countless directions while following the suddenly irritated Heenan down the aisle. But through the unfamiliar environment as well as usual smattering of "Weasel" chants directed towards his manager, the Missing Link finally arrived to the ring and subsequently ripped apart his feeble opponent.
His debut, however, wouldn't mark the beginning of an iconic WWE figure. The Link, rather, served as a pioneer to the future inhabitants from a unique destination we like to call "Parts Unknown."
Soon after The Link's arrival, and somewhat quick departure from the company, a new crop of "Parts Unknown" natives began to hit the scene. Wrestling standouts such as the Ultimate Warrior, Demolition, Papa Shango, Giant Gonzalez and Doink the Clown followed in The Link's path from their hometown to the WWE ring.
And whether that path eventually led to a legendary career or one of a cane and a train of streetwalkers, some of the most notable WWE superstars started in this unidentifiable location.
So to provide the smallest reassurance of this place's existence, the Parts Unknown blog is now officially established.
Welcome and please enjoy your stay.
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