Author Topic: 25 Years ago today....The 1992 World Bodybuilding Federation (WBF) Championship (Read 18629 times)

njflex · « **Reply #25 on:** June 20, 2017, 06:46:06 AM »

Quote from: MCWAY on June 19, 2017, 07:43:32 PM

Here's a promo of Lex on BodyStars.

lex was very good but nowhere near there development at least in that time/promo..

Strongmanfan · « **Reply #26 on:** June 23, 2017, 04:10:42 AM »

Massive G. met Gary through that organization. He said so on Muscle Mayhem. Gary posted there and if anyone literally misspoke even slightly about Gary - or any pro - Massively Hairy Arms G would lose his mind.

Nether Animal · « **Reply #27 on:** June 23, 2017, 05:16:30 AM »

Quote from: njflex on June 20, 2017, 06:46:06 AM

lex was very good but nowhere near there development at least in that time/promo..

Yeah, hes lucky he never "guest posed" like they had planned. It would have made him look pretty small (even though he wasn't)

MCWAY · « **Reply #28 on:** June 23, 2017, 06:13:24 PM »

I don't know. I have an episode of BodyStars, where at the end is the "WBF Rules to Lift By". In the segment, Lex Luger asks a girl if he can work in with her on a chest machine. She lets him and he keeps repping and flexing between sets. But, he won't let the girl do another set.

Berry DeMey comes to the rescue and tells Lex to get off the machine and let her do another set. Lex looked a lot bigger than Berry did and Berry's no small guy.

MCWAY · « **Reply #29 on:** June 23, 2017, 06:18:44 PM »

Here's something I just found. It's from "Major Guns" Eddie Robinson's YouTube channel.

This is from the Coliseum Video tape of the 1992 WBF show.

It's a behind the scenes of Eddie Robinson, rehearsing his routine with the machine gun.

I saw (and taped) the show on PPV the day it happened. So, I obviously didn't see this part.

MCWAY · « **Reply #30 on:** June 23, 2017, 06:33:31 PM »

Family Feud: WWF vs. WBF.

I think this aired shortly after the 1992 show.

Another BodyStars promo:

MCWAY · « **Reply #31 on:** June 23, 2017, 06:38:49 PM »

I remember this one too. It's the promo for the first championship in 1991. It aired on WWF SuperStars and Wrestling Challenge every week for at least two months before the show.

Nether Animal · « **Reply #32 on:** June 23, 2017, 06:41:30 PM »

Did any wrestling fans give two shits about wbf back then? Or were they just cringing like "wtf is this?"

MCWAY · « **Reply #33 on:** June 23, 2017, 06:57:04 PM »

Quote from: Nether Animal on June 23, 2017, 06:41:30 PM

Did any wrestling fans give two shits about wbf back then? Or were they just cringing like "wtf is this?"

I certainly did. I loved wrestling, especially the WWF. And, I'd been seriously into bodybuilding for about two years.

So when the WBF hit, I thought it was AWESOME. One of my best friends, who also loved wrestling (Ultimate Warrior was his favorite) didn't care too much for the WBF.

But, I was THRILLED. Finally, I could see bodybuilding every week, instead of once every three or four months, at 2:00 am or whenever ESPN felt like airing "American Muscle" (especially when BodyStars aired in '92). Granted, with the WBF, it was the same 13 guys (although they signed Ferrigno for a minute, but he left before BodyStars hit TV). Still, it was great.

Here are some promos by "Macho Man" Randy Savage with "The Giant Killer" Danny Padilla and "The Jetman" Tony Pearson training.

Not to be outdone, here's a promo from the Ultimate Warrior.

They played off their 1991 feud where Warrior beat the "Macho King" in a "Career ending match" at WrestleMania 7.

MCWAY · « **Reply #34 on:** June 23, 2017, 07:59:01 PM »

One of the few guys who came in shape for both shows: "The Future" Jim Quinn.

1991:

1992:

MCWAY · « **Reply #35 on:** June 25, 2017, 06:02:06 PM »

"Texas Tornado" promos a WBF fitness event, featuring "Mighty" Mike Quinn.

hardgainerj · « **Reply #36 on:** June 25, 2017, 06:43:56 PM »

16:38

MCWAY · « **Reply #37 on:** June 25, 2017, 06:53:09 PM »

Quote from: hardgainerj on June 25, 2017, 06:43:56 PM

16:38

If you're referring to the championship video, that's Tony Pearson hitting a vacuum shot.

hardgainerj · « **Reply #38 on:** June 26, 2017, 06:06:58 PM »

Quote from: MCWAY on June 25, 2017, 06:53:09 PM

If you're referring to the championship video, that's Tony Pearson hitting a vacuum shot.

and vince cracking one

MCWAY · « **Reply #39 on:** September 13, 2017, 03:55:23 PM »

More promos of the 1991 championship: Jim Quinn, Aaron Baker, and Troy Zuccolotto.

I didn't know Hulk Hogan gave Troy Zuccolotto tips on biceps.

MCWAY · « **Reply #40 on:** January 11, 2020, 09:49:38 PM »

I found this promo while watching old wrestling highlights. It's Lex Luger (the supposed guest poser, who got sidelined via a motorcycle accident) vs. Berry DeMey, bragging about who would look better at the '92 show. 30:07

njflex · « **Reply #41 on:** January 11, 2020, 09:51:15 PM »

Killer

MCWAY · « **Reply #42 on:** January 11, 2020, 10:45:21 PM »

Quote from: MCWAY on January 11, 2020, 09:49:38 PM

I found this promo while watching old wrestling highlights. It's Lex Luger (the supposed guest poser, who got sidelined via a motorcycle accident) vs. Berry DeMey, bragging about who would look better at the '92 show. 30:07

Quote from: njflex on January 11, 2020, 09:51:15 PM

Killer

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So, who do you got? Luger or Demey?

honest · « **Reply #43 on:** January 11, 2020, 11:08:32 PM »

Gary weighed 227 for 1991 where he looked his most shredded. Not sure about WBF he tried to say he was 260. Most guys got ready just on HGH and test for the last 12-18 months and had to lower their levels to beat the test come comp and testing time, some faired better than others, I remember the word was Strydom wasn't getting tested, truth was he was using a lot more HGH more than likely as he had the best paying contract. Christian was 20 lbs heavier and harder 8 weeks out.

harmankardon1 · « **Reply #44 on:** January 12, 2020, 01:45:10 AM »

Machine gun bit was pretty cool, even if corny as hell....

Ronnie Rep · « **Reply #45 on:** January 12, 2020, 09:27:19 AM »

Quote from: honest on January 11, 2020, 11:08:32 PM

Gary weighed 227 for 1991 where he looked his most shredded. Not sure about WBF he tried to say he was 260. Most guys got ready just on HGH and test for the last 12-18 months and had to lower their levels to beat the test come comp and testing time, some faired better than others, I remember the word was Strydom wasn't getting tested, truth was he was using a lot more HGH more than likely as he had the best paying contract. Christian was 20 lbs heavier and harder 8 weeks out.

Still had no back even at 260. When he turned around he got destroyed by every other pro.

joswift · « **Reply #46 on:** January 12, 2020, 12:03:38 PM »

Quote from: honest on January 11, 2020, 11:08:32 PM

Gary weighed 227 for 1991 where he looked his most shredded. Not sure about WBF he tried to say he was 260. Most guys got ready just on HGH and test for the last 12-18 months and had to lower their levels to beat the test come comp and testing time, some faired better than others, I remember the word was Strydom wasn't getting tested, truth was he was using a lot more HGH more than likely as he had the best paying contract. Christian was 20 lbs heavier and harder 8 weeks out.

88

MCWAY · « **Reply #47 on:** January 12, 2020, 12:43:18 PM »

Quote from: Ronnie Rep on January 12, 2020, 09:27:19 AM

Still had no back even at 260. When he turned around he got destroyed by every other pro.

Judging by his two WBF titles, I'd say his being "destroyed" is a bit inaccurate..

joswift · « **Reply #48 on:** January 12, 2020, 12:45:47 PM »

Quote from: MCWAY on January 12, 2020, 12:43:18 PM

Judging by his two WBF titles, I'd say his being "destroyed" is a bit inaccurate..

hahah they werent real contests...

MCWAY · « **Reply #49 on:** January 12, 2020, 12:48:33 PM »

Quote from: joswift on January 12, 2020, 12:45:47 PM

hahah they werent real contests...

Says who? The judges were all former IFBB pros, including (for the first show, at least, former Mr. Olympia, Chris Dickerson).

The evening show was simply the "entertainment" round, where the bodybuilders could do whatever they liked (and McMahon's money could foot). Besides, Strydom won multiple shows in the IFBB and placed top 5 at the Olympia...BEFORE he went to the WBF.