PPLA News

CHAOS AT MACON VTC: Students Clash in Plumbing Showdown

Report on the first 'Pipe Wars' at the college football field. Young Mike Tucker's 'Impact Wrench' joke starts it all.

November 15, 2006

Vixena Bizzi: The Face of O'Tool

Vixena signs record deal as spokesmodel. Rumors of 'Package Deals' surface.

May 12, 2012

OPINION: Did The Pressure Valve Fail?

An investigative piece questioning why Mike's pipes leaked. Was it sabotage?

December 3, 2006

Dick Cedar Drops Out, Launches PPLA

Dick creates the 'Professional Plumbers League of America.' Vows to monetize 'laying pipe.'

February 18, 2007

Julian Calabassas Retires from Plumbing

Mike's best friend quits due to 'shaky hands' and lost nerve.

January 22, 2008

O'Tool Hardware Becomes Official PPLA Sponsor

Retail giant partners with the league. 'All the tools you can handle' campaign launches.

June 5, 2009

Mike Tucker Refuses Union Membership (Again)

Eugene Dawson threatens local independents. Mike stands his ground.

October 14, 2010

British Steele: The Biker Plumbers of London

Profile on Theo Steele's gang. 'Plumbing by day, leather by night.'

July 8, 2013

Dick Cedar Unveils The Gold Septic Truck

Dick spends league profits on a 24k gold-plated truck. Critics call it 'tacky.'

August 3, 2015

The Bush Whacker Incident

Bree Bush banned from PPLA for using a weed whacker on a PVC pipe.

March 22, 2016

The Crisis (2020-2025)

Millie Vernillie: From Plumbing to Crypto

Millie claims to make millions in 'PipeCoin.' Buying virtual land in the metaverse.

February 8, 2021

The Crisis (2020-2025)

Ching Chong Fat: Who Is He?

A profile on the silent plumber. CIA refuses to comment on his visa status.

June 15, 2022

The Crisis (2020-2025)

Union Dues Hike: 'Sweet Pie' Tax Imposed

Eugene Dawson demands 20% of all local jobs. 'Nobody lays pipe unless I get a piece.'

December 1, 2024

The Zoo Incident: Mike Tucker's Bad Day

Elephants rampage while Mike is in the drain. Covered in poo. Union laughs.

January 3, 2026

Dick Cedar Announces 20th Anniversary Grudge Match

$20 Million prize announced. 'I'll beat you again!' he tells Mike.

January 5, 2026

Mike Tucker Forms 'Team Tucker'

The underdog recruits his old crew. 'Getting the band back together.'

January 7, 2026

Lefty's Swamp Training Camp Begins

Team Tucker spotted wrestling alligators in South Georgia.

January 10, 2026

CIA Van Spotted Near Team Cedar

Agents monitoring Ching Chong Fat. Espionage rumors swirl.

January 12, 2026

Millie Vernillie Bets Against Own Team?

Millie seen at bookie. Odds on Team Cedar dropping?

January 15, 2026

TRAGEDY: Theo Steele Dies

Freak plumbing accident claims legend. 'He died with his hands on the pipe.'

January 20, 2026