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Ernest "The Cat" Miller: Classic Photos
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Ernest "The Cat" Miller earned a reputation as one of the most cocky stars in WCW.' [( J4 G; L1 P# u ~/ C t
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* w+ j) V8 }0 b4 c% @( v3 tHis extensive background as a karate champion meant he had the skills to back up his talk in the ring.: p0 f/ W: `0 x2 L, V s
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; U% D Y M' `, s* D1 O2 D"The Cat" quickly became a fan favorite in WCW and even became the company's commissioner.+ j5 m$ M0 i' x: _3 B9 j
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Miller got to live out a dream at SuperBrawl 2000 when he danced with The Godfather of Soul, James Brown.
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He was honored when Brown put his trademark cape on his shoulders.
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, M- M2 ^8 Y- V. b6 \8 W$ ^Miller joined WWE as an announcer in 2002.
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He wanted to get back in the ring, though, and joined the SmackDown roster in 2003.
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! t) F( Z, w* f8 ^- J0 qThe dance party picked up right where "The Cat" left off in WCW.
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6 Z& G/ F; _3 \6 A; uErnest "The Cat" Miller: Current Photos( s) J3 w& ]$ N; L5 F& w$ t
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Today, Ernest Miller enjoys passing on his knowledge of martial arts to his students.
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$ K% \/ v* i, h1 A1 F5 _He's also a motivational speaker and dabbles in acting.
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