Mo (wrestler) facts for kids
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Mo after winning the WWF World Tag Team Championship with Mabel in 1994.
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| Birth name | Robert Lawrence Horne |
| Born | April 13, 1967 Monroe, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | B.J. Awesome Bobby Knight Marley Pryde Buzz Mo Doink Mo Sir Mo Rob Harlem Sir Mohammad |
| Billed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Billed weight | 285 lb (129 kg) |
| Billed from | "Harlem, New York" |
| Trained by | Ole Anderson Gene Anderson Ivan Koloff |
| Debut | 1991 |
Robert Lawrence Horne (born April 13, 1967) is an American professional wrestler. He is best known for his time in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) from 1993 to 1996. There, he was known as Mo (and later Sir Mo). He won the WWF World Tag Team Championship with Mabel as part of the team "Men on a Mission".
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Mo's Wrestling Journey
Starting Out (1991–1993)
Robert Horne began his wrestling career in 1991. He soon teamed up with Nelson Frazier. They were known as "The Harlem Knights". Horne wrestled as "Bobby Knight" and Frazier as "Nelson Knight". They even won the PWF Tag-Team titles a few times.
Joining the WWF (1993-1996)
In 1993, Horne and Frazier joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). Their team was given a fun new look and name. They became "Men on a Mission" (M.O.M.). Horne was "Mo" and Frazier was "Mabel". They wore bright clothes and had a rapping manager named Oscar.
The team became very popular. Mabel was known for his huge size. Their fun personalities and Oscar's raps made them crowd favorites. At Survivor Series 1993, they even dressed up as Doinks for a funny match!
Mo and Mabel later challenged for the WWF Tag Team Championship. They won the titles from The Quebecers during a tour in the United Kingdom. However, they lost the titles back to The Quebecers just two days later.
In 1995, Mo and Mabel changed their image. They turned into "bad guys" and attacked their manager Oscar. Soon after, Mabel won the 1995 King of the Ring tournament. He became "King Mabel," and Mo became his loyal helper, "Sir Mo." Sir Mo mostly helped King Mabel from outside the ring. Their last appearance in the WWF was at the 1996 Royal Rumble.
After the WWF (1996-Present)
After leaving the WWF, Mo and Mabel returned to other wrestling promotions. They eventually stopped teaming up in 1996. Mo then became part of a group called the "Nation of Domination" in the USWA. He wrestled as "Sir Mohammad" for a while.
Horne continued wrestling under different names, like Rob Harlem. He even started his own wrestling company called "Southern Extreme Wrestling." In 2003, Mo and Mabel had a short wrestling rivalry against each other.
In 2014, Robert Horne returned to wrestling after a break. He has continued to wrestle in different events. Since 2016, he has also run SOAR Championship Wrestling with his wife, Denise Jones, in Dallas, Texas.
Mo's Health Journey
Robert Horne has faced some health challenges. In 2018, he received a kidney transplant. In early 2022, he needed a liver transplant and was in the hospital. He also battled COVID-19. Thankfully, he was released from the hospital and is now recovering at home. He has thanked his fans and his wife for their support.
Wrestling Achievements
Mo has won several championships and awards during his wrestling career:
- New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame
- Class of 2013
- Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame
- Class of 2024
- Power Pro Wrestling
- PPW Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Deon Harlem
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Ranked #144 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 1995
- Pro Wrestling Federation
- PWF Tag Team Championship (4 times) - with Nelson Knight (1), Mabel (1), Black Angel (2)
- Southeastern Championship Wrestling
- SCW United States Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Ultimate Championship Wrestling
- UCW Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Mom 2K
- World Wrestling Federation
- WWF World Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Mabel
Images for kids
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Mo after winning the WWF World Tag Team Championship with Mabel in 1994.
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Mo (left) as one-half of Men on a Mission in the World Wrestling Federation in 1994.
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Mo (right) and Mabel (center) celebrating with Oscar (left) upon winning the WWF World Tag Team Championship in 1994.
See also
In Spanish: Robert Horne para niños
