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Ernest "The Cat" Miller: Classic Photos. a, `! R4 l+ w8 f. z& p
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Ernest "The Cat" Miller earned a reputation as one of the most cocky stars in WCW.! g! k" B' S- g4 w* k
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9 I$ r3 E4 O# C7 B. xHis extensive background as a karate champion meant he had the skills to back up his talk in the ring.
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"The Cat" quickly became a fan favorite in WCW and even became the company's commissioner.2 ^, p+ c; W, Y6 c. J! e# v( [$ w. F
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7 ]( y& Q) i) Z m {' ?Miller got to live out a dream at SuperBrawl 2000 when he danced with The Godfather of Soul, James Brown.: C2 X. C6 `6 x. g7 b
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He was honored when Brown put his trademark cape on his shoulders.
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Miller joined WWE as an announcer in 2002.
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* R: U5 W+ C& K6 k qHe wanted to get back in the ring, though, and joined the SmackDown roster in 2003.
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& {( _ q; h/ ?; W5 \The dance party picked up right where "The Cat" left off in WCW.* x6 G* ^+ y8 {
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Ernest "The Cat" Miller: Current Photos
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Today, Ernest Miller enjoys passing on his knowledge of martial arts to his students.1 p0 s' D9 W, M
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0 H8 H4 _% `. V# l+ H) o, t! S: j5 yHe's also a motivational speaker and dabbles in acting.
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