Wrestler visits school, Stovall

By Staff Reports

James "Cowboy" Storm might have met his match at Highland Park Elementary School Tuesday.

Roland Stovall meets professional wrestler James “Cowboy” Storm during lunch at Highland Park Elementary School, where Stovall is employed as a cafeteria worker. Staff photo by Skyler Swisher Cafeteria employee meets "Cowboy" Storm

The 31-year-old professional wrestler visited Roland Stovall,

whose twin brother was killed by a stray bullet in April.

Stovall, a cafeteria worker at the school, compared moves with the wrestling star.

My job might be in jeopardy with that kick he has, Storm said with a

laugh.

The idea for the meeting came about when an aide at the school overheard

Roland humming Storm's theme music, said Kevin Thomason, who helped arrange the meeting. Thomason said Storm honed his wrestling skills in Columbia and is always willing to help lift someone's spirits.

He's a good guy,  Thomason said. He hasn't forgotten where his roots are. 

Turns out, Stovall is a huge wrestling fan and was all grins during the meeting.

His twin brother, Relland Stovall, died April 5. Those who knew them said the pair was inseparable.

Story created May 13, 2009 - 15:51:14 EDT.

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