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Court says pro wrestler can’t run for Ringgold mayor

Paul E. Lee, "The Real Nature Boy," attempts to pin Shannon Mann, "Iron Man," while wrestling during the American Torture Match at FW Arena in Ringgold, Ga., on Saturday, August 20, 2011.
Paul E. Lee, "The Real Nature Boy," attempts to pin Shannon Mann, "Iron Man," while wrestling during the American Torture Match at FW Arena in Ringgold, Ga., on Saturday, August 20, 2011. Paul E. Lee, "The Real Nature Boy," attempts to pin Shannon Mann, "Iron Man," while wrestling during the American Torture Match at FW Arena in Ringgold, Ga., on Saturday, August 20, 2011.

By Evan Hoopfer 3 min read

Paul Lee, the professional wrestler who was running for Ringgold mayor, will not be on the Nov. 3 ballot.

This comes after Catoosa County Superior Court Judge Brian House upheld the city election board’s decision that Lee wasn’t eligible to run for Ringgold mayor because he hasn’t been a city resident for 12 months before the election date.

The city was alerted to Lee’s ineligibility during a hearing Sept. 16 when current Vice Mayor Nick Millwood – who’s also running for mayor – brought evidence before Elections Superintendent Nicki Lundeen that Lee hadn’t lived in the city for the necessary amount of time.

The hearing Wednesday lasted 15 minutes, with Lee representing himself and city attorney Jim Bisson speaking on behalf of Ringgold.

Lee, wearing a black polo but not sunglasses as he did when he originally addressed election officials, presented his case. He said the city charter’s definition of residency is vague, and he told the city while registering for the mayoral race he had two residences – one in city limits and one outside – and was told that wouldn’t be an issue.