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Check out this great Podcast: http://www.podcastone.com/podcast?categoryID2=436
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I forget which thread it was in, but Karl and a few other members were praising it a couple of weeks ago.
Despite his success, Austin has always stayed "one of the boys," and is still a true wrestling fan.
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I found it by accident the other day. Some really good conversations with Nash, Hall and Brett Hart..
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I found it by accident the other day. Some really good conversations with Nash, Hall and Brett Hart..
I haven't listened to any of them yet, but the one with Lawler is supposed to be very good, too!
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Colt Cabana's The Art of Wrestling is a great podcast too.
He interviews some amazing guests - especially if you are a fan of British wrestling from the 70's and 80's.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/art-of-wrestling/id385017460
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Colt Cabana's The Art of Wrestling is a great podcast too.
He interviews some amazing guests - especially if you are a fan of British wrestling from the 70's and 80's.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/art-of-wrestling/id385017460
Ha, ha... Does he expose all the Crabtree's?
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Ha, ha... Does he expose all the Crabtree's?
Can't say he does really. He's mentioned about Shirley not being particularly fond of kids despite being the kiddies' favorite. But he's obviously a big fan of the classic British wrestling style (his working style in the ring shows this) and his interviews with Johnny Saint and Rollerball Rocco are terrific.
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Can't say he does really. He's mentioned about Shirley not being particularly fond of kids despite being the kiddies' favorite. But he's obviously a big fan of the classic British wrestling style (his working style in the ring shows this) and his interviews with Johnny Saint and Rollerball Rocco are terrific.
I'd love to hear him talk about some of the classic Wigan-area shooters like Bill Riley and some of the guys to come out of his gym like Billy Robinson and Jack Foley. I suppose Dave Finlay and Steve Regal are the closest we have to "direct descendants" of that era.
I honestly haven't followed the North American "minor leagues" in years. I'll have to look up some of Cabana's footage to see how his ring work rates.
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Addadude, you may be a bit interested in this article from 2011: http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=403477.0
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When he interviews wrestlers, great but when he is doing monologue shows, it sucks...
Another good one is www.mlw.com , Konnan, and Court Bauer (MLW Owner and former WWE writer)
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Speaking of Podcast, a certian somebody on here might be doing one soon. ;D
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Speaking of Podcast, a certian somebody on here might be doing one soon. ;D
How did you know? For me I don't interview wrestlers, I interview supplement companies.
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How did you know? For me I don't interview wrestlers, I interview supplement companies.
I was talking about me.
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Hook us up with the podcast links 8)
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I was talking about me.
ROFLMFAO!!!
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I thought maybe you meant Mass04...
Another LMFAO-worth spin
Well, not in a mean way. I miss Mass.
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You guys have to listen to the Brian Knobbs Interview. He talks about some of the ribs Kurt Hennig used to play.
I haven't laughed that hard in awhile.
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You guys have to listen to the Brian Knobbs Interview. He talks about some of the ribs Kurt Hennig used to play.
I haven't laughed that hard in awhile.
It's next up on the playlist
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I just listened to it. He does have some good stories.
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I'm just a mark for bathroom humor. Colt Cabana had Dibiase Sr. on as a guest. He told a story about Andre cutting an endlessly long fart in a crowded elevator in Japan, with Andre's ass being at the level of everyone else's face.
I thought I was gonna die laughing
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I'm just a mark for bathroom humor. Colt Cabana had Dibiase Sr. on as a guest. He told a story about Andre cutting an endlessly long fart in a crowded elevator in Japan, with Andre's ass being at the level of everyone else's face.
I thought I was gonna die laughing
Andre loved to fart in elevators - especially if old ladies were on it, he'd scowl at them and tell them to stop it.
He would also shit in bathtubs in Japan because the hotel toilets were too small for him to use.
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Speaking of Podcast, a certian somebody on here might be doing one soon. ;D
I seen Bill Mercer is still alive at 87 years old. If his health is still good I would love to hear you and him talk about the old WCCW days.
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podcast aside, I laughed so hard at his acting chops in Grown Ups 2
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I seen Bill Mercer is still alive at 87 years old. If his health is still good I would love to hear you and him talk about the old WCCW days.
Mercer was my dads best friend in recent years and moderated his memorial. Great guy and great idea.
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Has anyone else been listening to the (new) Chris Jericho podcast? Fooking gold!
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Has anyone else been listening to the (new) Chris Jericho podcast? Fooking gold!
Just listened to the Bret Hart interview. Some good stuff, but the sound on Bret's end was awful. Hopefully, part two will be better.
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Stan Efferding is the latest guest on Steve's show
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Has anyone else been listening to the (new) Chris Jericho podcast? Fooking gold!
Yes. I like it.
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Yes. I like it.
Did you hear IFBB PRO/pl'er Stan Efferding on Steve Austin's show?
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Did you hear IFBB PRO/pl'er Stan Efferding on Steve Austin's show?
Caught it.
The interview was, for the most part, how a regular guy can get on shape. For guys, here, who know bodybuilding and nutrition, it was nothing new, just basic stuff.
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Did you hear IFBB PRO/pl'er Stan Efferding on Steve Austin's show?
Yes I did. I thought it was one of the best discussions on diet and nutrition I've ever heard.
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The current Austin Podcast with Paul Heyman is outstanding, another must listen.
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He is having Taker on in a few weeks...this should be the show of shows...
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He is having Taker on in a few weeks...this should be the show of shows...
Eventually he'll have everyone: HHH, Steph and I'll bet even Vince.
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Sounds like I gotta start tuning in again.
Heyman is always a great listen and would like to see if Taker and Stone Cold talk about the USWA days.
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Eventually he'll have everyone: HHH, Steph and I'll bet even Vince.
True but over 20+ yrs you can probably count on one hand who many shoot interviews Taker has done...
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True but over 20+ yrs you can probably count on one hand who many shoot interviews Taker has done...
Definitely gonna be interesting to see how much he opens up.
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Ironically, Taker & Austin were the only two workers who requested not to be featured in Beyond the Mat because they did not wish to be filmed out of character.
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The interview with Heyman was good but I thought Paul went on a bit and came across as a bit annoying towards the end. A great wrestling mind though. I can not understand why he and JR are not the two main bookers in WWE right now.
I like JR's podcast too, especially just hearing his thoughts in the first 10-15 minutes. I don't think there is anybody in wrestling who could do a better job at developing younger talent and storylines.
Jericho's podcast is pretty good as well. He is a bit over the top at times, funny as hell at others (when he was reading out lyrics to wrestling theme tunes that was funny as hell) but what I like about him is that he is very open about certain things in WWE while JR and Austin seem reluctant to be too critical (I think they have more connections with WWE still). For example Jericho has spoken a lot about Benoit and criticised Cena several times.
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He is having Taker on in a few weeks...this should be the show of shows...
I heard one he did with Big Show about a month ago (via YouTube). They had much respect for him. Both of them said it would be a travesty if the Undertaker's streak got broken. Austin even claimed McMahon couldn't scratch a big enough of a check to have him beat 'Taker at WrestleMania.
Big Show concurred.
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Austin's most recent Podcast with Shane Douglas is a must listen. He goes into excruciating detail about his OxyContin addiction and subsequent detox. Intense stuff.
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The interview with Heyman was good but I thought Paul went on a bit and came across as a bit annoying towards the end. A great wrestling mind though. I can not understand why he and JR are not the two main bookers in WWE right now.
I like JR's podcast too, especially just hearing his thoughts in the first 10-15 minutes. I don't think there is anybody in wrestling who could do a better job at developing younger talent and storylines.
Jericho's podcast is pretty good as well. He is a bit over the top at times, funny as hell at others (when he was reading out lyrics to wrestling theme tunes that was funny as hell) but what I like about him is that he is very open about certain things in WWE while JR and Austin seem reluctant to be too critical (I think they have more connections with WWE still). For example Jericho has spoken a lot about Benoit and criticised Cena several times.
I feel like Paul is like Hogan in the sense that he's always working. Anything Heyman does is "ground breaking" and "cutting edge" or at "the forefront" of whatever it is. Despite being extremely talented he's like a schill for himself.
I just listened to Colt Cabana's Pod with Piper and it was pretty insightful to Rod the man. I misjudged him.
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I've been kinda slacking on listening to Stone Cold's Podcasts.
I need to start getting back into them.
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Austin's most recent Podcast with Shane Douglas is a must listen. He goes into excruciating detail about his OxyContin addiction and subsequent detox. Intense stuff.
Agreed. If you listen to MLW radio there is a free and paid but Jim Cornette is awesome when he does email Q&A....he is an atheist with a don't give a fuck attitude. Funny enough he puts over Rock and Roll express more than Midnight's......
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I have been listening to Austin and Gilbert Gottfried's podcasts almost exclusively on my trips to and from work.
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Austin's most recent Podcast with Shane Douglas is a must listen. He goes into excruciating detail about his OxyContin addiction and subsequent detox. Intense stuff.
I just started part 2. Very good listen.
One point Shane mentioned about the current generation of workers is that they are incredibly skilled physically, but they lack a great deal of psychology and story telling.
Shane said he wishes he'd had that level of athleticism at that age, but despite that, he personally finds more entertainment in a Honky Tonk Man match from 30 years ago. He also made sure to clarify that it's NOT the talent's fault, but the company's for micromanaging and suppressing the development the talent needs.
Shane conceded that his Franchise character would never hav developed under that style of micromanaging, and there are undoubtedly some excellent performers who are not being allowed to evolve.
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I just started part 2. Very good listen.
One point Shane mentioned about the current generation of workers is that they are incredibly skilled physically, but they lack a great deal of psychology and story telling.
Shane said he wishes he'd had that level of athleticism at that age, but despite that, he personally finds more entertainment in a Honky Tonk Man match from 30 years ago. He also made sure to clarify that it's NOT the talent's fault, but the company's for micromanaging and suppressing the development the talent needs.
Shane conceded that his Franchise character would never hav developed under that style of micromanaging, and there are undoubtedly some excellent performers who are not being allowed to evolve.
Also noticed he felt owed by everyone. Dixie lied to him, Paul owed 144k, Flair screwed him out of their angle in WCW (although I will agree whoever was in charge didn't use any of the old ecw crew correctly). He also gave Austin credit for getting over in WWE because he never could.
It was an interesting interview, Douglas didn't come across as bitter despite all his disappointments. I also didn't know what to think about him relaying the story about Bischoff offering him a quarter million to bring the ecw title to WCW and lose to Flair on Nitro.
He told that story after explaining how bad Paul screwed him over financially, and knowing he'd never see the money. I couldn't understand his "moral" dilemma, business is business; those guys knew ECW was going under and wrestling was about making money.
All this said I have to give SCSA a lot of credit, as he never bad mouths the WWE, even when he easily could. He still refers to his walk out as him being stupid and even now when there is obviously something going on between him and the Federation he still takes the high road and says there is no heat. I like him more then ever.
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His show is like listening to a guy I grew up with, as we're about the same age and have similar working class backgrounds.
I first became a "fan" of his when he was down in Georgia and was the TV champ. He'd wrestle every week and his work ethic just came through the screen. I remember being excited when he finally came to work for Vince, but was subsequently disappointed by the lame Ringmaster gimmick, but I was finally vindicated when "Stone Cold" blew up.
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His show is like listening to a guy I grew up with, as we're about the same age and have similar working class backgrounds.
I first became a "fan" of his when he was down in Georgia and was the TV champ. He'd wrestle every week and his work ethic just came through the screen. I remember being excited when he finally came to work for Vince, but was subsequently disappointed by the lame Ringmaster gimmick, but I was finally vindicated when "Stone Cold" blew up.
You have my respect as a "true fan," Lizzy.
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His show is like listening to a guy I grew up with, as we're about the same age and have similar working class backgrounds.
I first became a "fan" of his when he was down in Georgia and was the TV champ. He'd wrestle every week and his work ethic just came through the screen. I remember being excited when he finally came to work for Vince, but was subsequently disappointed by the lame Ringmaster gimmick, but I was finally vindicated when "Stone Cold" blew up.
Agreed. I stillhave my Austin 316 teeshirt from 1998.
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You have my respect as a "true fan," Lizzy.
Thanks, I went back and looked at the time period when he was the TV champ. It was 1991 and he had only been in the business for two years. Hard to believe he was that good after such a short time. A real natural.
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If you guys get a chance, listen to Jericho's Podcast with Jesse Ventura. Lots of fun stories.
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If you guys get a chance, listen to Jericho's Podcast with Jesse Ventura. Lots of fun stories.
I wonder if he gets into the whole trying to start a wrestling union thing.
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I'm about halfway through part one of Austin's conversation with Scott Hall.
I'm also hoping rush-hour traffic is a bit worse tomorrow so that I can finish both parts.
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I believe Wrestler hosted Podcasts are coming to the end of the line. Look for them to start disappearing shortly.
I used to listen to them, but, now, they've become repetitive as guys interviewing their friends gets old after awhile.
IMO, the Wrestling Podcasts with legs are ones like Pro Wrestling Torch which is more of a Wrestling News Show, sort of an ESPN Sportscenter of Wrestling.
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I believe Wrestler hosted Podcasts are coming to the end of the line. Look for them to start disappearing shortly.
I used to listen to them, but, now, they've become repetitive as guys interviewing their friends gets old after awhile.
IMO, the Wrestling Podcasts with legs are ones like Pro Wrestling Torch which is more of a Wrestling News Show, sort of an ESPN Sportscenter of Wrestling.
I haven't listened to many. I didn't care much for Piper's.
I fear they are too restricting on Flair. Although, most of the ones I've downloaded have been entertaining and interesting.
Austin seems to have the best and may outlast them all.
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Yeah, Austin's is the best in class, but, even his is no longer a must listen.
This week, he has DDP, again. Last week, he had Scott Hall, again.
See the pattern?
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Yeah, Austin's is the best in class, but, even his is no longer a must listen.
This week, he has DDP, again. Last week, he had Scott Hall, again.
See the pattern?
Yes.
A few, like Hall, can have multiple episodes devoted to them because there's so much they can cover.
But, sooner or later, they will run out of material and guests.
Enjoy it now.
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DDP is basically a self-promotion machine. Part of me admires that level of shamelessness, but, it doesn't make for good listen.
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DDP is basically a self-promotion machine. Part of me admires that level of shamelessness, but, it doesn't make for good listen.
Right!
I'm really not interested in Dallas, his stories, or his product.
But, Austin will keep,inviting him on because they are buddies, and DDP Yoga is a major sponso of Steve's podcast.
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Right!
I'm really not interested in Dallas, his stories, or his product.
But, Austin will keep,inviting him on because they are buddies, and DDP Yoga is a major sponso of Steve's podcast.
What's with these podcasts? Seems like they are all set up on what to say anyways. Like their all in cahoots with the guests.
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What's with these podcasts? Seems like they are all set up on what to say anyways. Like their all in cahoots with the guests.
This is another problem. If the hosts have current WWE performers, as guests, they're gonna be very restrained for fear of getting in trouble.
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This is another problem. If the hosts have current WWE performers, as guests, they're gonna be very restrained for fear of getting in trouble.
TBH, the only one I enjoyed was the C.M.Punk one because he wasn't tied to anyone and everyone wanted to hear his story and he pulled no punches but was very professional about it.
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The Lesnar interview is up on the Stone Cold Unleashed Podcast. I'm hoping to catch it over the weekend.
From the reviews I've heard of the show, Brock comes across as someone who sees wrestling as a job and nothing more.
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The Lesnar interview is up on the Stone Cold Unleashed Podcast. I'm hoping to catch it over the weekend.
From the reviews I've heard of the show, Brock comes across as someone who sees wrestling as a job and nothing more.
The late, great Gorilla Monsoon used to say, "Wrestling is a business. And, if you're in business for any reason other than money, you're a fool."
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The late, great Gorilla Monsoon used to say, "Wrestling is a business. And, if you're in business for any reason other than money, you're a fool."
Words of wisdom right there.....Angelo Poffo had the same mindset and he instilled it in his sons.
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From the reviews I've heard of the show, Brock comes across as someone who sees wrestling as a job and nothing more.
I watched it on the Network and he really does, he says on more than one occasion that he clocks in, does his job and then clocks out. He doesn't have friends backstage, doesn't get involved in politics, just turns up and performs. He's quite honest in it though, talks about how he doesn't do well with people, couldn't cope in an arena if he wasn't performing in the ring, lots of other stuff. Austin had to ask him about all kinds of crap (what's his preferred hunting scope?!) before getting to the wrestling stuff and his background/UFC/etc, I guess to loosen him up a bit.
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I came away from the interview liking Brock,more, especially what he had to say about working hard, his disdain for the entitlement mentality, and his love of Dodge Trucks.
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Michaels on this week. Haven't got a chance to catch it yet.
As an aside, I highly recommend this week's MMA Hour, with Ariel Havani.
It's a collection of interviews with Conor Macgregor, from 2013 when he was flat broke to this year's multimillionaire version. Good stuff. He's a big wrestling fan and says Austin was an influence to his badass persona.
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I watched it on the Network and he really does, he says on more than one occasion that he clocks in, does his job and then clocks out. He doesn't have friends backstage, doesn't get involved in politics, just turns up and performs. He's quite honest in it though, talks about how he doesn't do well with people, couldn't cope in an arena if he wasn't performing in the ring, lots of other stuff. Austin had to ask him about all kinds of crap (what's his preferred hunting scope?!) before getting to the wrestling stuff and his background/UFC/etc, I guess to loosen him up a bit.
Ya I saw that too. Spot on to exactly what you posted.
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Big Show was on the podcast this week and was a surprisingly interesting guest. Like many other fans I suspect, I've gone off Show completely due to his constant turns, his random booking, no direction for his character, etc. Hearing him admit he feels he's been booked horribly throughout his WWE run kinda changed my opinion on him. He says how he's never been the type to stand up for himself, instead being more of a team player and when they suddenly need a heel, then that's what he is. If they need him to be a babyface the following night, or they need someone to guide a newbie through a match, then that's what he does.
I still think the Big Show character has been completely wasted for years, but I do now appreciate the type of worker he is and what he contributes to the company and the business in general.
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Show not standing up for himself might be some guilt about the way he started at the top of the card without paying dues. His first few matches were against Hogan and Flair.
It's not really his fault. With his size, he had to get some special treatment.
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Show not standing up for himself might be some guilt about the way he started at the top of the card without paying dues. His first few matches were against Hogan and Flair.
It's not really his fault. With his size, he had to get some special treatment.
And, I think that was also kind of an awkward time in wrestling.
He came into WCW around, what; the mid-90's?
There was a huge transition taking place in the business then. A man of his physical stature could not be treated as "ordinary" talent, but it was also harder, I think, to be a true "spectacle" in the business the way Andre and others had.
Even if Andre were to have broken into the business at that time, I suspect he may have suffered the same issues. It's almost like you're too much to be "regular," but not enough to be "special."
Now, when someone like Khali comes in, he's almost relegated simply to being "some tall guy."
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Nothing to disagree with there.
As an aside, Austin continually promotes his "Broken Skull Challenge" show, on the Podcast. I gave it a shot, but, couldn't get into it. I find these reality shows that have "contestants" to be dated. The shows I watch usually involve people doing real things like restoring cars or renovating houses.
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Show not standing up for himself might be some guilt about the way he started at the top of the card without paying dues. His first few matches were against Hogan and Flair.
Very probably and he talks about starting out as well, how they put the title on him and the other guys ribbed him by telling him to wear the belt everywhere he went. He said there wasn't any real ill feeling towards him in the locker room as they were all on guaranteed contracts at WCW, so he wasn't eating into their income by being successful. When he came up to WWE though, it was a different story and he said he had so much heat that people like HHH, who he already knew, wouldn't talk to him around others.
It's a really good interview, definitely recommended if you can catch it.
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Has anyone seen the Dean Ambrose interview this week? He was extremely open about several aspects of WWE, including disliking creative scripting his promos and how Brock didn't want to do anything with him for their Wrestlemania match this year. He alluded to Brock's 'laziness' in not wanting to plan out their match properly. He got a little heated towards the end as well, when Austin accused him of resting on his laurels since getting the title.
He's not the most eloquent speaker and comes across as a bit arrogant at times, but it was a good interview.