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How Dave Meltzer Stays Fit

June 13, 2005

We think the world of Dave Meltzer, who writes the amazing Wrestling Observer Newsletter and operates WrestlingObserver.com.  If you don't already subscribe to the newsletter, please do so now.

As a tribute to Mr. Meltzer, we're posting this very rare newspaper clipping that appeared in his hometown paper, the San Jose Mercury News, on August 10, 1999.

Don't be embarrassed, Dave.  On the contrary, you should feel proud.  This article paints you in a positive light, and we only wish we had muscles like you do.  It's us who should be laughing at ourselves, not us laughing at you.

As I cleaned the garage a few weekends ago, I found an old newspaper clipping that I had cut out and saved six years ago.  And now I remember why.  It's our hero like you've never seen him before. 

The San Jose Mercury News used to run a regular feature called "How I Stay Fit," where they profiled local residents who trained hard.  And Meltzer is one local resident who trained very hard.  Behold...

So the next time someone says wrestling writers are lard-asses full of flab, show them this picture of a cut and chiseled Dave Meltzer sitting with his dogs.  Dave never tells you he's built like a Greek God, because he's modest.  Well, modesty doesn't fly here.  Dave, you got it, so flaunt it.  If you don't, we'll flaunt it for you.

Hey, show me Wade Keller's "How I Stay Fit" bio.  Show me Bob Ryder or Vince Russo's physique.  Meltzer can talk the talk and walk the walk.  And he's steroid free, too. 

And that's how Dave Meltzer stays fit.  Obviously, it's working.