Let's Get Together to Get BJ Penn in the WWE

A reader's response to an article which was not aimed at BJ Penn mentioned how well his larger than life persona and blood licking shtick would do in the WWE arena.

And looking back on the fifty or so odd years that I have spent intermittently watching wrestling and seeing the different personalities come and go, what the reader said was exactly right. As a WWE star, BJ would be a sensation!

Other wrestlers have used the island theme to enhance their entrances, costuming and impersonation of blood thirsty cannibals, so that would not be a first.

BJ being an actual island inhabitant would give more credence to such an image, although a vampire twist would be more appropriate for him than cannibalism, at least in my opinion.

But, hey, vampire themes in movies and on television are undergoing a resurgence currently, and BJ's penchant for lapping up his opponents blood, even if he has to walk over post fight to collect it on his gloves, would be titillating for fans of the vampire/Goth genre for sure.

Being accustom to being treated on his island like royalty and his own strong sense of entitlement and privilege would lead to entrances to the ring being carried on a litter by his loyal subjects, a crown and leis of colorful and fragrant Hawaiian blossoms. What a beautiful entrance that would be.

His followers could prostrate themselves before him to allow him to descend from his island throne to enter the ring.

A herald of conch shells being blown to the four corners of the arena could be  incorporated into his "royal" introduction as "The Little Emperor" or "His Hawaiian Highness of Hilo."

Trunks or tights with wild hued tiki's, possibly in neon-glow in the dark colors would set him apart from his opponent's attire.

I am sure he could start winning belts immediately, and have as many as he desires.

Surely with his unique skills and amazing elasticity he would be a natural as a professional wrestler. Once he gets a Screen Actors Guild card, with his amazingly deep   right dimpled cheek, his looks could lead him to a second career in acting.

For BJ with his overload of enthusiastic ambition, the sky is the limit!

No worries about weight restrictions or weight classes, he could call out anyone he wished at any time, because that is what makes for good drama on WWE events.

His impatience and antics would greatly endear him to the WWE fans who can never get enough of their favorite stars.

I can see it all now: BJ surfboards, BJ surf shorts, BJ action figures. . .wait a minute . . .

No that was another article. Sorry.