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Quote:Aaron Evans didn't even understand what a professional wrestler did, until one paid him a personal visit at his Acworth home Thursday.

As part of the Acworth Joy Foundation, Acworth resident and former WCW superstar Rick Steiner dropped by Aaron's house to present the 3-year-old, who was diagnosed with cancer in November, with a T-shirt, hat and autographed picture of himself.

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When asked why he came out to see Aaron, Steiner answered with only "Mr. Ron Papaleoni."

Papaleoni, who is the director of the Lake Allatoona Preservation Authority, said Steiner came to visit Aaron as a function of the Acworth Joy Foundation, which organizes events such as the annual "Shop with a Hero" program for children who are in need.

Steiner came to Aaron's house at no charge. He was supposed to be accompanied by the wrestler Bill Goldberg, but Goldberg canceled at the last minute because of a prior engagement.

"When I told Rick about Aaron, he said, "I have to be there,'" Papaleoni said.

Steiner, a 6 foot, 290-pound father of three boys, ages 11, 8 and 5, said hearing Aaron's story really touched him, especially since he has three sons of his own.

I've always been a fan of the Dog-faced gremlin

That's a nice story.

Rick made a good tag team with his brother. I don't know why the Dog Face never went to the WWF...er..uh...WWE. I always thought he would be invited.

That is a great story. Rick is a class act. The worst booking in the world is to try to get this guy to be a heel.

Rick is a great technical wrestler too, comes through even in the professional ring. May be why WWE doesn't want him.

Kudos to the DFG!