Author Topic: Whos ya favorite wrestler? (Read 24673 times)

Dan-O · « **Reply #100 on:** February 24, 2006, 07:24:01 PM »

Quote from: mansonvier on February 24, 2006, 05:01:31 PM

HAHAHA. Wasn't The "ULTIMATE WARRIOR" LMAO like 4'11''? He could 69 Lee Priest in Brokeback Mountain II.

Nahh. I saw the Warrior (Jim Helwig) at the Austin Gym in Dallas in the early 90's. I didn't even know it was him until my buddy told me after he left.

I'm 6'1" and Jim was at least as tall as me.

onlyme · « **Reply #101 on:** February 24, 2006, 10:50:05 PM »

Actually back then he was very popular. No introduction was neccessary. This is us in Miami with Mike Kozlowski of the Miami Dolphins. There were a couple of other Dolphins to on the show can't remember there names right now.

thor_odin · « **Reply #102 on:** July 25, 2007, 12:39:38 PM »

they all deserve oscars dont u think

hifrommike · « **Reply #103 on:** July 25, 2007, 12:50:16 PM »

http://community-2.webtv.net/jre111/ProWrestlingsBest/index.html

Take your pick.

bigmike 79 · « **Reply #104 on:** July 25, 2007, 01:15:34 PM »

my favorite wrestlers are Ric flair dusty Rhodes sting the rock stone cold Steve Austin hulk hogan Bret the hitman hart Shawn Michael's terry funk Mick Foley and wrestling rocks if you would have to choose which show to go wrestlemania or the Olympia i would choose the Olympia i have been to wrestling events that i havenot been to a boybuilding show yet

Hulkster · « **Reply #105 on:** July 25, 2007, 02:00:43 PM »

no one comes close to Hulk Hogan.

there have been other breif flashes in the pan, like Austin and Warrior, but none can compete the Hulkster.

Hogan had the longetivity that neither austin nor warrior could come close to.

although I think in terms of shear ability, no one has been better than 2002 Kurt Angle.

LLES · « **Reply #106 on:** July 25, 2007, 02:03:41 PM »

Quote from: bmacsys on February 14, 2006, 10:47:38 AM

Fuck Superfly Snuka. He allegedly murdered his girlfriend around 1985. There never was enough evidence to indict him. He said she fell and hit her head on a guard rail while taking a leak on the side of the highway. He had a history beating her up. He also was one of the only jerk wrestlers I ever met and I knew all of the WWF wrestlers from about 1981 to 1986.

Wrong................... .......the girl died of a drug overdose in his room, he was connected, but like you said not enough evidence to convict him, however it was that event that kept him from getting the "strap".

ironneck · « **Reply #107 on:** July 25, 2007, 03:39:46 PM »

the rock is number one
so funny that guy....
nash is also very cool

Doug_Steele · « **Reply #108 on:** July 25, 2007, 04:27:28 PM »

1. Sting.....Stinger Splash
2. Arn Anderson
3. Lex Luger
4. Bret Hart
5. Kamala
6. Sabu
7. Rob Van-Damme
8. Sid Visious....he left wrestling alot to go play softball...what a great guy
9. Rick Flair...wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwo oooooooooo
10. Jushan Liger Thunder

RJ · « **Reply #109 on:** July 25, 2007, 08:50:54 PM »

1. Million Dollar Man
2. Mr. Perfect
3. Jake The Snake
4. Hawk and Animal
5. Demolition

I loved the 80's and early 90's of wrestling.

RJ

RJ · « **Reply #110 on:** July 25, 2007, 08:56:00 PM »

Quote from: Karl Kox on February 08, 2006, 10:21:25 PM

" He aint Got Time To Bleed "

"Dug in like an Alabama Tick"....lol

OneManGang · « **Reply #111 on:** July 25, 2007, 09:08:56 PM »

Karl Kox, did you ever meet Hillbilly Jim? He seemed an odd man..

My favourties:

1. OneManGang

2. Honky Tonk Man

3. Hillbilly Jim

4. Earthquake

5. Big John Studd

6. Million Dollar Man

7. Hercules

8. Ricky Steamboat

9. Jimmy Snuka

10. Hulk Hogan

Bossa · « **Reply #112 on:** July 25, 2007, 09:19:13 PM »

Dynamite kid!!!! Apparently he was the toughest guy backstage too at only 5'8"

Wh can forget Dino Bravo and his 700+ lb bench?!?!?

CARTEL · « **Reply #113 on:** July 25, 2007, 10:18:24 PM »

Mathilda the Hun.

Karl Kox · « **Reply #114 on:** July 26, 2007, 07:42:25 AM »

Quote from: OneManGang on July 25, 2007, 09:08:56 PM

Karl Kox, did you ever meet Hillbilly Jim? He seemed an odd man..

My favourties:

1. OneManGang

2. Honky Tonk Man

3. Hillbilly Jim

4. Earthquake

5. Big John Studd

6. Million Dollar Man

7. Hercules

8. Ricky Steamboat

9. Jimmy Snuka

10. Hulk Hogan

yes I have but just for a few min. He seemed like a nice guy. Big dude.

jaejonna · « **Reply #115 on:** July 26, 2007, 08:12:55 AM »

1. Hulk Hogan
2. Brett Hart
3. Macho Man Randy Savage
4. Ric Flair
5. Mr. Perfect

Montague · « **Reply #116 on:** August 04, 2007, 08:59:17 PM »

Quote from: Bossa on July 25, 2007, 09:19:13 PM

Dynamite kid!!!! Apparently he was the toughest guy backstage too at only 5'8"

Wh can forget Dino Bravo and his 700+ lb bench?!?!?

Dynamite WAS a legitimate “shooter.” He learned the trade in Wigan, England from the likes of Ted Betley, Billy Chambers and a few painful sessions at Rileys Gym (better known as “The Snake Pit.”)

Some other legitimately skilled grapplers-turned pro wrestlers to come out of Wigan are Billy Robinson and Karl Gotch, who trained the Malenko brothers, and later became a head trainer at the New Japan Pro Wrestling dojo.

Dynamite was a huge success in Japan. His series of matches with the original Tiger Mask are still considered classics, even by today’s standards. If you enjoy pro wrestling, it’s worth trying to track down that footage.

windsor88 · « **Reply #117 on:** August 04, 2007, 10:46:22 PM »

Hey Karl...did your dad wrestle in St. Louis? Wrestling at the Chase.

I used to see Dick Murdoch, Harley Race, Ric Flair, Dick the Bruiser, Pat O'Connor..etc all the time. My dad worked close by and we would see them walking around town.

Pretty cool pics here.

http://www.stlwrestlingfromthechase.com/main.html

I actually read the book by Larry Matysik

Good memories growing up.

WhiteCastle · « **Reply #118 on:** August 04, 2007, 11:49:05 PM »

In order....
3. Masato Tanaka
2. New Jack
1. Chris Benoit

Chris Benoit and Kevin Sullivan had the best matches in wrestling history. I remember walking out of the shitter at the United Center in Chicago and seeing Sullivan throwing Benoit in the bathroom by the hair. I could barely hold on to the nachos I had.

americanbulldog · « **Reply #119 on:** August 05, 2007, 01:43:56 AM »

Dan Gable, or Cael Sanderson. Both NCAA champs and Olympic Gold Medalists.

Vince B · « **Reply #120 on:** August 05, 2007, 04:15:57 AM »

'Canada's best athlete', Gene Kiniski, said he could defeat anyone at their sport but they had to wrestle him first!

I always enjoyed showmen. So, 'Mr Wonderful' Paul Orndorf was a hero. Big Pappa Pump carried on that tradition.

Who can forget "Helloooo, Ladies!" by Val Venus!

Paul Mercurio did well against big guys.

I disliked the bs artists like Paul Hogan who wasted too much time in the interviews. Nature Boy Ric Flair should retire before he embarrasses himself too much.

George 'The Animal' Steele was funny to look at and watch biting the turnbuckle padding. Ditto for Mr Fuji with his interviews.

I would have paid to see our own Melvin 'Venom Vince Versace' Goodrum wrestle. If he was as good in the ring as he was stirring the crowd when seated in the audience it would have been a hoot.

windsor88 · « **Reply #121 on:** August 05, 2007, 04:34:14 AM »

Was Vince really a wrestler or is that BS? any clips?

Montague · « **Reply #122 on:** August 05, 2007, 07:56:32 AM »

Quote from: Vince Basile on August 05, 2007, 04:15:57 AM

I disliked the bs artists like Paul Hogan who wasted too much time in the interviews.

Yes, Hogan’s abilities didn’t really transcend the parameters of the interview. He had a great gimmick that went down well with the fans, though. And I suppose the fact that he put a lot of asses in a lot of seats for a lot of years makes him a good wrestler in that regard.

Karl Kox · « **Reply #123 on:** August 08, 2007, 03:01:44 PM »

Quote from: windsor88 on August 04, 2007, 10:46:22 PM

Hey Karl...did your dad wrestle in St. Louis? Wrestling at the Chase.

I used to see Dick Murdoch, Harley Race, Ric Flair, Dick the Bruiser, Pat O'Connor..etc all the time. My dad worked close by and we would see them walking around town.

Pretty cool pics here.

http://www.stlwrestlingfromthechase.com/main.html

I actually read the book by Larry Matysik

Good memories growing up.

oh ya all the time Murdoch was my god father

Montague · « **Reply #124 on:** August 08, 2007, 07:24:00 PM »

Kox,
I know that Murdoch used to own a bar called Dick's Dive.
Did any of his friends or colleagues take it over after he passed?