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* LargeHam: First demonstrated personality after his split with Glacier and his heel turn, and he kept it up for the rest of his career.

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* LargeHam: First demonstrated personality after his split with Glacier and his heel turn, and he kept it up for the rest of his career. You could always tell when he was turning this on, because he would begin to talk about how "My hands and feet are registered weapons!"

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* DoesNotLikeShoes: As a karateka, he's accustomed to fighting barefoot, so that's how he wrestled.
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** "Big Dump Stupid Poppa Dump" for [[Wrestling/ScottSteiner "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner]].

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** "Big Dump Dumb Stupid Ass Poppa Dump" for [[Wrestling/ScottSteiner "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner]].
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* DarkSkinnedBlond: After dying his hair.



As usual, you can find the basics at [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Miller Wikipedia]].



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Ernest Clifford Miller (born January 14, 1964) is an American former UsefulNotes/{{Karate}}ka and {{Professional Wrestl|ing}}er from UsefulNotes/{{Atlanta}} known for his work for Wrestling/{{WCW}} from 1997-2001. He debuted in May 1997 as Wrestling/{{Glacier}}'s tag team partner against [[Wrestling/{{Kanyon}} Mortis]], [[Wrestling/BryanClarke Wrath]] and manager [[Wrestling/JamesMitchell James Vandenberg]] in the ''[[Franchise/MortalKombat Mortal Kombat]]''-inspired Blood Runs Cold feud. Miller turned heel following the feud's end, dying his hair blond and siding with manager Sonny Onoo. His last role with the company was as the Commissioner. Wrestling/{{WWE}} did not pick up his contract after buying WCW, and Miller made some appearances for WWAS. He would have a run in WWE from 2002-2004 before retiring. He has made appearances in Georgia independents in the last few years.

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Ernest Clifford Miller (born January 14, 1964) is an American former UsefulNotes/{{Karate}}ka and {{Professional Wrestl|ing}}er from UsefulNotes/{{Atlanta}} known for his work for Wrestling/{{WCW}} from 1997-2001. He debuted in May 1997 as Wrestling/{{Glacier}}'s tag team partner against [[Wrestling/{{Kanyon}} Mortis]], [[Wrestling/BryanClarke Wrath]] and manager [[Wrestling/JamesMitchell James Vandenberg]] in the ''[[Franchise/MortalKombat Mortal Kombat]]''-inspired Blood Runs Cold feud. Miller turned heel following the feud's end, dying his hair blond and siding with manager Sonny Onoo. His last role with the company was as the Commissioner. Wrestling/{{WWE}} did not pick up his contract after buying WCW, and Miller made some appearances for WWAS. He would have a run in WWE from 2002-2004 before retiring. He has made appearances in Georgia independents in the last few years.
years. He had a major role in ''Film/TheWrestler'' as Randy the Ram's nemesis The Ayatollah.


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* DoesNotLikeShoes: As a karateka, he's accustomed to fighting barefoot, so that's how he wrestled.
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* BlackBestFriend: To Wrestling/{{Glacier}}. {{Justified|Trope}}, as he was also a martial artist and Glacier's ''only'' friend in WCW.
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Ernest Clifford Miller (born January 14, 1964) is an American former UsefulNotes/{{Karate}}ka and {{Professional Wrestl|ing}} from UsefulNotes/{{Atlanta}} known for his work for Wrestling/{{WCW}} from 1997-2001. He debuted in May 1997 as Wrestling/{{Glacier}}'s tag team partner against [[Wrestling/{{Kanyon}} Mortis]], [[Wrestling/BryanClarke Wrath]] and manager [[Wrestling/JamesMitchell James Vandenberg]] in the ''[[Franchise/MortalKombat Mortal Kombat]]''-inspired Blood Runs Cold feud. Miller turned heel following the feud's end, dying his hair blond and siding with manager Sonny Onoo. His last role with the company was as the Commissioner. Wrestling/{{WWE}} did not pick up his contract after buying WCW, and Miller made some appearances for WWAS. He would have a run in WWE from 2002-2004 before retiring. He has made appearances in Georgia independents in the last few years.

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Ernest Clifford Miller (born January 14, 1964) is an American former UsefulNotes/{{Karate}}ka and {{Professional Wrestl|ing}} Wrestl|ing}}er from UsefulNotes/{{Atlanta}} known for his work for Wrestling/{{WCW}} from 1997-2001. He debuted in May 1997 as Wrestling/{{Glacier}}'s tag team partner against [[Wrestling/{{Kanyon}} Mortis]], [[Wrestling/BryanClarke Wrath]] and manager [[Wrestling/JamesMitchell James Vandenberg]] in the ''[[Franchise/MortalKombat Mortal Kombat]]''-inspired Blood Runs Cold feud. Miller turned heel following the feud's end, dying his hair blond and siding with manager Sonny Onoo. His last role with the company was as the Commissioner. Wrestling/{{WWE}} did not pick up his contract after buying WCW, and Miller made some appearances for WWAS. He would have a run in WWE from 2002-2004 before retiring. He has made appearances in Georgia independents in the last few years.

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* LargeHam: First demonstrated personality after his split with Glacier and his heel turn, and he kept it up for the rest of his career.


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* CatchPhrase: "Somebody call my mama, 'cause I'm about to whoop somebody!"
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Ernest Clifford Miller (born January 14, 1964) is an American former UsefulNotes/{{Karate}}ka and {{Professional Wrestl|ing}} known for his work for Wrestling/{{WCW}} from 1997-2001. He debuted in May 1997 as Wrestling/{{Glacier}}'s tag team partner against [[Wrestling/{{Kanyon}} Mortis]], [[Wrestling/BryanClarke Wrath]] and manager [[Wrestling/JamesMitchell James Vandenberg]] in the ''[[Franchise/MortalKombat Mortal Kombat]]''-inspired Blood Runs Cold feud. Miller turned heel following the feud's end, dying his hair blond and siding with manager Sonny Onoo. His last role with the company was as the Commissioner. Wrestling/{{WWE}} did not pick up his contract after buying WCW, and Miller made some appearances for WWAS. He would have a run in WWE from 2002-2004 before retiring.

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Ernest Clifford Miller (born January 14, 1964) is an American former UsefulNotes/{{Karate}}ka and {{Professional Wrestl|ing}} from UsefulNotes/{{Atlanta}} known for his work for Wrestling/{{WCW}} from 1997-2001. He debuted in May 1997 as Wrestling/{{Glacier}}'s tag team partner against [[Wrestling/{{Kanyon}} Mortis]], [[Wrestling/BryanClarke Wrath]] and manager [[Wrestling/JamesMitchell James Vandenberg]] in the ''[[Franchise/MortalKombat Mortal Kombat]]''-inspired Blood Runs Cold feud. Miller turned heel following the feud's end, dying his hair blond and siding with manager Sonny Onoo. His last role with the company was as the Commissioner. Wrestling/{{WWE}} did not pick up his contract after buying WCW, and Miller made some appearances for WWAS. He would have a run in WWE from 2002-2004 before retiring.
retiring. He has made appearances in Georgia independents in the last few years.
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Ernest Clifford Miller[2] (born January 14, 1964) is an American former UsefulNotes/{{Karate}}ka and {{Professional Wrestl|ing}} known for his work for Wrestling/{{WCW}} from 1997-2001. He debuted in May 1997 as Wrestling/{{Glacier}}'s tag team partner against [[Wrestling/{{Kanyon}} Mortis]], [[Wrestling/BryanClarke Wrath]] and manager [[Wrestling/JamesMitchell James Vandenberg]] in the ''[[Franchise/MortalKombat Mortal Kombat]]''-inspired Blood Runs Cold feud. Miller turned heel following the feud's end, dying his hair blond and siding with manager Sonny Onoo. His last role with the company was as the Commissioner. Wrestling/{{WWE}} did not pick up his contract after buying WCW, and Miller made some appearances for WWAS. He would have a run in WWE from 2002-2004 before retiring.

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Ernest Clifford Miller[2] Miller (born January 14, 1964) is an American former UsefulNotes/{{Karate}}ka and {{Professional Wrestl|ing}} known for his work for Wrestling/{{WCW}} from 1997-2001. He debuted in May 1997 as Wrestling/{{Glacier}}'s tag team partner against [[Wrestling/{{Kanyon}} Mortis]], [[Wrestling/BryanClarke Wrath]] and manager [[Wrestling/JamesMitchell James Vandenberg]] in the ''[[Franchise/MortalKombat Mortal Kombat]]''-inspired Blood Runs Cold feud. Miller turned heel following the feud's end, dying his hair blond and siding with manager Sonny Onoo. His last role with the company was as the Commissioner. Wrestling/{{WWE}} did not pick up his contract after buying WCW, and Miller made some appearances for WWAS. He would have a run in WWE from 2002-2004 before retiring.
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Ernest Miller (b. January 14, 1964) is a former UsefulNotes/{{Karate}}ka and {{Professional Wrestl|ing}} known for his work for Wrestling/{{WCW}} from 1997-2001. He debuted in May 1997 as Wrestling/{{Glacier}}'s tag team partner against [[Wrestling/{{Kanyon}} Mortis]], [[Wrestling/BryanClarke Wrath]] and manager [[Wrestling/JamesMitchell James Vandenberg]] in the ''[[Franchise/MortalKombat Mortal Kombat]]''-inspired Blood Runs Cold feud. Miller turned heel following the feud's end, dying his hair blond and siding with manager Sonny Onoo. His last role with the company was as the Commissioner. Wrestling/{{WWE}} did not pick up his contract after buying WCW, and Miller made some appearances for WWAS. He would have a run in WWE from 2002-2004 before retiring.

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Ernest Miller (b. Clifford Miller[2] (born January 14, 1964) is a an American former UsefulNotes/{{Karate}}ka and {{Professional Wrestl|ing}} known for his work for Wrestling/{{WCW}} from 1997-2001. He debuted in May 1997 as Wrestling/{{Glacier}}'s tag team partner against [[Wrestling/{{Kanyon}} Mortis]], [[Wrestling/BryanClarke Wrath]] and manager [[Wrestling/JamesMitchell James Vandenberg]] in the ''[[Franchise/MortalKombat Mortal Kombat]]''-inspired Blood Runs Cold feud. Miller turned heel following the feud's end, dying his hair blond and siding with manager Sonny Onoo. His last role with the company was as the Commissioner. Wrestling/{{WWE}} did not pick up his contract after buying WCW, and Miller made some appearances for WWAS. He would have a run in WWE from 2002-2004 before retiring.





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!!!"These tropes are the greatest!"

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!!!"These tropes are Ernest Miller (b. January 14, 1964) is a former UsefulNotes/{{Karate}}ka and {{Professional Wrestl|ing}} known for his work for Wrestling/{{WCW}} from 1997-2001. He debuted in May 1997 as Wrestling/{{Glacier}}'s tag team partner against [[Wrestling/{{Kanyon}} Mortis]], [[Wrestling/BryanClarke Wrath]] and manager [[Wrestling/JamesMitchell James Vandenberg]] in the greatest!"''[[Franchise/MortalKombat Mortal Kombat]]''-inspired Blood Runs Cold feud. Miller turned heel following the feud's end, dying his hair blond and siding with manager Sonny Onoo. His last role with the company was as the Commissioner. Wrestling/{{WWE}} did not pick up his contract after buying WCW, and Miller made some appearances for WWAS. He would have a run in WWE from 2002-2004 before retiring.

As usual, you can find the basics at [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Miller Wikipedia]].


!!!"3x World Karate Champion Tropes":
* AffectionateParody: In September 1999, WCW started showing fake commercials for "Cat-Bo," a sendup of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Blanks Billy Blanks]]' Tae-Bo workouts.
* ArchEnemy: [[Wrestling/GlennGilbertti Disco Inferno]], Wrestling/BuffBagwell



* CoolShades
* DarkSkinnedBlond

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* CoolShades
CoolShades: As seen above.
* DarkSkinnedBlondDarkSkinnedBlond: After dying his hair.



* LargeHam
* JiveTurkey
* [[KickChick Kick Dude]]: The bulk of his offense involved kicking.

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* LargeHam
LargeHam: First demonstrated personality after his split with Glacier and his heel turn, and he kept it up for the rest of his career.
* JiveTurkey
JiveTurkey: As a heel.
* [[KickChick Kick Dude]]: The bulk of his offense involved kicking. His FinishingMove was a flying kick called [[AnimalThemeNaming The Feliner]].
* TheNicknamer:
** "WesternAnimation/YogiBear" for Stevie Ray.
** "Big Dump Stupid Poppa Dump" for [[Wrestling/ScottSteiner "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner]].
* PerkyFemaleMinion: Miss Jones, formerly [[Characters/WCWFemaleTalent Nitro Girl Chameleon]].
* PowerStable: The New Blood, originally led by Wrestling/VinceRusso and Wrestling/EricBischoff with Wrestling/JeffJarrett as the focus until the group fell apart.



* SoulBrotha

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* SoulBrothaSoulBrotha: Once he developed some personality, he was quite different from any other black wrestlers in WCW.
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!!!"These tropes are the greatest!"
* BlackBestFriend: To Wrestling/{{Glacier}}. {{Justified|Trope}}, as he was also a martial artist and Glacier's ''only'' friend in WCW.
* CoolShades
* DarkSkinnedBlond
* IKnowKarate: And he could beat anybody within two minutes.
* LargeHam
* JiveTurkey
* [[KickChick Kick Dude]]: The bulk of his offense involved kicking.
* RealMenWearPink: He wore ruby slippers when he started dancing like Music/JamesBrown.
* ReasonableAuthorityFigure: As the WCW Commissioner.
* RedBaron: 'The Cat'.
* SmallNameBigEgo: "I'm the greatest!!!"
* SoulBrotha

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