Kevin Thorn, Wrestler and Realtor

Born in Tennessee, Kevin Fertig found fame in the wrestling ring under several monikers. He won several titles along the way, but I liked his stint as Mordecai the most, despite it being relatively short-lived.

After making his pro wrestling debut in 2000, he joined Ohio Valley Wrestling a couple years later and reached the WWE in 2004. Fertig created the character f Mordecai, a religious zealot, who condemned others for sins. I liked the character because it wasn't overly like a cartoon. Fertig kept it menacing and mysterious. It had potential, but the fickle nature of wrestling and the WWE didn't have patience for it to develop and Fertig went back to OVW. Since then, Fertig has wrestled on the independent scene and ECW, as well as returning to the WWE. He appears to be semi-retired now, having stated his last match at Blizzard Brawl was the retirement of Mordecai. Although less active in wrestling, Fertig is busy in another endeavor, running Kevin Fertig Realty in the Indianapolis area. 

I have had the pleasure of meeting Fertig several times. He is always eager to discuss his time in the ring, his WrestleMania appearances, Blizzard Brawl and more, including real estate. Fertig knows his business in and out of the ring and is a great guy.

Go to TheChampIsHome.com for more info on Kevin Fertig Realty. Also, check out Blizzard Brawl at GLCWWrestling.com for info and scheduling of that great event. Fertig has made several appearances at Blizzard Brawl, but you'll have to check the website for this year's guests.

Kevin Thorn and me in Indianapolis, IN-July 2017.

Kevin Thorn at Blizzard Brawl 2015

Kevin Thorn is one of those wrestlers whose career confuses me.  I don't know why he hasn't achieved more success.

At 6'3" and 270 pounds, he has the size.  He definitely has the look.  He had an interesting character in Mordecai during part of his run in the WWE.  So why did he never really attain stardom?

Don't get me wrong.  Thorn has carved out an excellent career in wrestling.  He's won titles in several smaller promotions and he had a couple stints in the WWE.  He is still active on the wrestling scene and makes other appearances.

I just always thought he would rise higher on the wrestling chain.  He seemed to have what it takes.  This goes back to what actually causes a wrestler's level of success.

Of course, there is the possibility that Thorn likes it just the way it is.  Maybe he didn't want a big run in the WWE.  Maybe he enjoys his level of success and the life that he leads.  I can't blame him if that is the case.

Either way, Thorn is always fun at his appearances.  He'll gladly slap on a wrestling hold if so requested.  Such was the case at Blizzard Brawl 2016.  Actually, I am not even sure I asked.  He might have just done put me in a headlock for fun.

Anyway, Thorn is one of the good guys.  He's a true professional.

Kevin Thorn and me in Waukesha, WI-December 2015.