Men on a Mission (MOM) was a professional wrestling tag team that competed in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in the early 1990s. The team consisted of two members: Mabel and Mo. They were managed by Oscar, who was also their rapper and hype man.
Early Career
Before joining WWF, Mabel (real name: Nelson Frazier Jr.) and Mo (real name: Robert Horne) competed on the independent wrestling circuit. They were both trained by legendary wrestler Larry Sharpe at his Monster Factory wrestling school.
In 1993, MOM signed with WWF and made their debut at the SummerSlam pay-per-view. They were immediately pushed as a fan favorite team, with Oscar's catchy raps and Mabel's impressive size and strength.
WWF Tag Team Champions
In 1994, MOM achieved the pinnacle of their success by winning the WWF Tag Team Championship. They defeated The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) at a house show in London, England.
MOM's reign as champions was short-lived, however, as they lost the titles to The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) just a few weeks later. MOM would never regain the tag team titles, but they remained popular with fans for the rest of their WWF run.
Split and Departure from WWF
In 1995, MOM split up due to creative differences. Mabel turned heel and began a singles career, while Mo was released from his WWF contract.
Mabel had some success as a singles wrestler, including winning the King of the Ring tournament in 1995. However, he was never able to capture the WWF Championship.
MOM's departure from WWF was a result of the company's changing direction in the mid-1990s. The era of larger-than-life characters like Mabel was coming to an end, and WWF was shifting towards edgier, more realistic storylines.
Legacy
Despite their relatively short time in WWF, MOM left a lasting impression on wrestling fans. They were one of the few African American tag teams in WWF history, and they were able to connect with fans of all backgrounds.
In recent years, there have been rumors of a MOM reunion, but nothing has come to fruition. However, both Mabel and Mo remain involved in the wrestling industry, and they are fondly remembered by fans as part of the WWF's "New Generation" era.
Conclusion
Men on a Mission WWF was a memorable tag team that achieved great success in a short amount of time. They were able to connect with fans and leave a lasting legacy in the wrestling industry.
