Karl Malone (born July 24, 1963, in Bernice, Louisiana) is an American former professional basketball player. He was nicknamed in college as the Mailman for his consistency ("the mailman always delivers") and his work in the 'post'. Malone won the NBA Most Valuable Player award twice. Malone is generally considered one of the greatest power forwards in NBA history. Malone wrestled a match for World Championship Wrestling on July 12, 1998 at Bash at the Beach. He teamed with Diamond Dallas Page and lost to Dennis Rodman & Hulk Hogan of the nWo.