ChevyVanMiller Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I know that we have a wresting thread, but it's mainly about current wrestling, which is not my cup of tea. This thread is to post a pic of your favorite 70s, 80s or 90s era wrestlers (Baby Faces and Heels) and maybe a line or two to describe what it was that made you a fan. I'll kick it off with a baby face, the "American Dream" Dusty Rhodes. even though he never met a doughnut or a dozen that he didn't want to immediately scarf down, Rhodes had great charisma. His "Bionic Elbow" was a lame finisher, but I couldn't wait to watch him drop it on whatever heel he was in the squared circle against. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Not sure if he counts but he was quite the character 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Channel 2 out of Buffalo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted October 23, 2018 Author Share Posted October 23, 2018 (edited) Here are my favorite heels from the 70s, Reginald and Hartford Love - The Love Brothers. I used to watch them on CHCH-TV when they wrestled on promoter Frank Tunney's cards from Maple Leaf Gardens. They were great heels, the looked like Summer of Love hippies, but fought like Hell's Angels. Edited October 24, 2018 by ChevyVanMiller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 9 minutes ago, ChevyVanMiller said: Here are my favorite heels from the 70s, Reginald and Hartford Love - The Love Brothers. I used to watch them on CHCH-TV when the wr3estled on promoter Frank Tunney's cards from Maple Leaf Gardens. They were great heels, the looked like Summer of Love hippies, but fought like Hell's Angels. good old days, Maple Leaf Wrestling followed by Party Game 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 The Ultimate Warrior was always my favorite. Like the Junkyard Dog too back in the day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koko78 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I'll always be a Hulk Hogan mark. Terry Bollea may be a gigantic piece of crap, but I can separate that loathsome troll from what Hulk Hogan the character stood for. As for heels, there is none better than: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterRob Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 48 minutes ago, ChevyVanMiller said: I know that we have a wresting thread, but it's mainly about current wrestling, which is not my cup of tea. This thread is to post a pic of your favorite 70s, 80s or 90s era wrestlers (Baby Faces and Heels) and maybe a line or two to describe what it was that made you a fan. I'll kick it off with a baby face, the "American Dream" Dusty Rhodes. even though he never met a doughnut or a dozen that he didn't want to immediately scarf down, Rhodes had great charisma. His "Bionic Elbow" was a lame finisher, but I couldn't wait to watch him drop it on whatever heel he was in the squared circle against. Rowdy Roddy Piper. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 The rude awakening was the best 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 (edited) Also from what used to be the NWA back in the day....Abdullah the Butcher and The one Man Gang. I remember Abdullah always being in terribly bloody violent matches. Edited October 23, 2018 by RaoulDuke79 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
707BillsFan Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 From Sunset Beach, Hawaii ... The Magnificent Muraco! Don Muraco, 70's-90's. He used to wrestle in SF (NWA) and then onto WWF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 (edited) Koko B. Ware. One of the good guys. I do remember back in the late 60s or early 70s seeing footage of Ernie Ladd interviewing as a 'good guy' in some southeast US wrestling conference, at the same time he was a heel in the northeast. Either some reels of film got switched around, or someone was having a laugh at Ernie's expense. Edited October 23, 2018 by Ridgewaycynic2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Jerk Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 (edited) I don't know what classifies as old school at this point. My favorite as a kid was Ultimate Warrior but then Bret Hart went singles and started putting on amazing matches. I'd say Hart is my all time fav. Edited October 23, 2018 by The Jerk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
707BillsFan Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I also remember every Saturday morning in the 70's, Big Time Wrestling here in the Bay Area. Used to watch it w/ my father...never missed a show. I believe this might be Rowdy Roddy Piper's first show. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your Brown Eye Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Jake the Snake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 This guy was Oozing Machismo back in the day 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhg Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 (edited) Maple Leaf wrestling on CHCH Saturday mornings. Wrestling from MSG Saturday nights. NWA. So many classic wrestlers. The interviews always classic. Edited October 24, 2018 by dhg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Ernie Ladd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Ivan Putski..The Polish Hammer!!! awesome bleeder..listen @5:27 mark.." the popular Polack" how much would that go over now? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 5 hours ago, Koko78 said: I'll always be a Hulk Hogan mark. Terry Bollea may be a gigantic piece of crap, but I can separate that loathsome troll from what Hulk Hogan the character stood for. As for heels, there is none better than: When I was a kid, my grandfather would watch wrestling along with me and he always loved The Million Dollar Man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Ivan Koloff - The Russian Bear, Roddy Piper, Hacksaw Jim Duggan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 6 hours ago, apuszczalowski said: When I was a kid, my grandfather would watch wrestling along with me and he always loved The Million Dollar Man that’s the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 the only Championship i have ever seen won in Buffalo.. http://www.wwfmemories.com/2016/07/05/how-honky-tonk-mans-intercontinental-title-reign-began/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, plenzmd1 said: ..listen @5:27 mark.." the popular Polack" how much would that go over now? I worked with an Irishman by the name of Gallagher, who mentioned watching the exploits of Doc and Mike Gallagher in the ring. He always insisted the brothers were "a couple of Polocks", in his words. Edited October 24, 2018 by Ridgewaycynic2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Nobody was cooler than the ultimate warrior. Favorite tag team had to be the Road Warriors. either that or the bushwackers. those guys were a trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSOL Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 I'll give mad wresting credit to anyone who can name this guy. I always loved his goofy name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 (edited) 13 hours ago, BillsPride12 said: This guy was Oozing Machismo back in the day haha yeah he had my vote for heel. 1 hour ago, Soda Popinski said: Nobody was cooler than the ultimate warrior. Favorite tag team had to be the Road Warriors. either that or the bushwackers. those guys were a trip. Iron sheik and Nikolai Volkoff? The ultimate anti-american tag team facing off against Sgt Slaughter and Cpl kerchner. Edited October 24, 2018 by joesixpack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 I have to go with the Weasel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Favorite managers: Captain Lou and The Grand Wizard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Dan Gable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Gotta be Ilio DiPaolo. Used to love him at the Aud, Friday nights, late 50's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 It's sad that most of the guys mentioned are dead. Macho Man just edges out Brutus Beefcake for me. I thought Macho Man was always a fun interview. Best Tag Team: Demolition. They were champs for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 loved Koko B Ware and his parrot......probably because he and his gf walked into the steakhouse I was working at at the time and I got a chance to talk to him Was also a big fan of Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka......before all the legal stuff of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Favorite tag team: Chief Jay Strongbow and Indian Billy Whitewolf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhg Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 5 hours ago, Talkin Proud said: I'll give mad wresting credit to anyone who can name this guy. I always loved his goofy name. The Genius Pretty sure he went by a few names. Leaping Lanny Poffo was another. He's Randy Savage's brother 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Without a doubt 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Whipper Billy Watson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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