Sean OHaire was Dave Meltzer and the Wrestling Observers Rookie Of The Year in 2000, and had WCW management solidly behind him. Bookers Vince Russo and Ed Ferrera have had more than their share of detractors over the years, but credit to them for being able to see the limitless potential in OHaires size, strength, look and agility even as green as he was. OHaire would confirm in interviews that Russo was 100% behind him before the demise of WCW. Its tricky to say what might have happened had the promotion never folded, but certainly its entirely possible that OHaire would have been pushed to the moon as a singles star upon the inevitable dissolution of his tag team with Chuck Palumbo. From Russos website, www.pyroandballyhoo.com:
I was devastated when I heard the news of the passing of Sean OHaire on Monday. Sean was one of the young guys at the WCW Powerplant who were brought to my attention when I joined WCW. Immediately upon seeing him, I knew that Sean was no doubt ready to go to the next level and begin his career as a professional wrestler. He had all the toolseverythinglooks, size, speed, finese, ring talent he just really stood out. So much potential so much life left. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I will miss you, friend you will never be forgotten.
Theres also a desperately sad note on OHaires official obituary from Russo, where he calls OHaire my #1 guy and confirms that hed have been his choice for WCW world champion had things been different. Some might say that the rookie could have been rendered the victim of WCWs notorious political manoeuvering but OHaire, Jindrak and Palumbo were buddies, and all watched each others backs. Its pointless to speculate on what could have been, but still
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