4_kidd_4 Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 1 thru 5- Rowdy Roddy Piper. everyone else sucks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 48 minutes ago, shrader said: It'll always be Hogan for me. I was right in the age range that his whole act was targeted at and I ate it up as a kid. After that, I'd probably go with Kurt Angle. He wasn't the same once they tried to make him more serious, but the goofy character he played at the start was absolutely amazing. Now that I mention it, I think I'm going to have to go dig up some of his old interactions with Edge and Christian. That stuff was comedy gold. I guess I'd list them as my favorite tag team because I'm quickly realizing that the stuff I enjoyed the most was the characters. That stuff was hilarious. Edge & Christian were a great tag team, and they were great at comedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Flair Hogan Stone Cold Rock Bruno if you couldn't draw big $, you don’t belong in the top 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 (edited) I used to watch it after SNL in the '80s because there was nothing else on TV at the time and also watched occasionally on Saturday morning/early afternoon. My favorite wrestler by far was Ricky Steamboat and I enjoyed when his tag team partner was Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka before Snuka became a 'bad guy'. I also liked 'Chief' Wahoo McDaniel and 'Blackjack' Mulligan and always found Ric Flair amusing. You couldn't pay me to watch wrasslin' now. *Note: Just noticed that the title was 'Top Five Wrestlers of All Time'. I'll leave that for all of you wrestling fans to debate. My post was just the wrestlers that I liked during my short duration watching it. Carry on... Edited May 4, 2020 by ExWNYer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irv Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Any list that does not include Unpredictable Johnny Rodz is a joke. The man's record was unparalleled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Legion of Doom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Man Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 For me a professional wrestler has three main attributes. -Promo/mic skills -Character -Wrestling ability Based on that I am surprised I only saw The Rock mentioned once. No one could cut promos and come up with legendary catch phrases like him off the cuff and his in-ring skills were top notch. I don't think I've ever seen someone sell a DDT like he can. My list would be: The Rock Macho Man Rick Flair Chris Jericho The Undertaker Honorable mention to Kenny Omega. He never got the main stream attention that you get from the WWF but to me he is one of the best going right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Jerk Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: Legion of Doom. Which one? Hawk, Animal, or Puke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Jerk Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Should we just move to fav tag teams now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark80 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 I was only a fan growing up in the 80s. 1. Hulk Hogan 2. Ultimate Warrior 3. Macho Man 4. Andre the Giant 5. King Kong Bundy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 30 minutes ago, Metal Man said: For me a professional wrestler has three main attributes. -Promo/mic skills -Character -Wrestling ability Based on that I am surprised I only saw The Rock mentioned once. No one could cut promos and come up with legendary catch phrases like him off the cuff and his in-ring skills were top notch. I don't think I've ever seen someone sell a DDT like he can. My list would be: The Rock Macho Man Rick Flair Chris Jericho The Undertaker Honorable mention to Kenny Omega. He never got the main stream attention that you get from the WWF but to me he is one of the best going right now. I get it, but when I watched, I didnt really like The Rock. Some of it was writing too I guess, but his character was so repetitive, predictable, and boring. He just had his shtick, and did the same thing over and over. None of his story-lines were good or interesting at all. His matches were also just 'standard' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Man Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 49 minutes ago, May Day 10 said: I get it, but when I watched, I didnt really like The Rock. Some of it was writing too I guess, but his character was so repetitive, predictable, and boring. He just had his shtick, and did the same thing over and over. None of his story-lines were good or interesting at all. His matches were also just 'standard' There is no doubt that guys don't resonate with every fan. I never cared for Hogan. I respect how much he brought to and changed the industry but I felt the same way about him just being that same tired guy for so long until he finally switched it up a bit with his NWO time in WCW. I never thought he was a great performer either. Basically just had the big boot and a leg drop. Also probably the biggest thing for me is I never understood how Hogan was the good guy for Mega Powers Explode match at Wrestlemania 5. I mean he was messing around with Macho Man's girl and somehow Macho Man was the jerk in that situation? ; ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 20 hours ago, The Jerk said: Which one? Hawk, Animal, or Puke? Animal, not sure what that video has to do with anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Jerk Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 (edited) 43 minutes ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: Animal, not sure what that video has to do with anything. Puke was briefly a third member. Mcmahon is so ridiculous sometimes. Edited May 6, 2020 by The Jerk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Goat Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 On 5/4/2020 at 8:29 AM, The Jerk said: Supposedly Bad News Brown called Andre off a bus to fight and Andre didn't move. Not only was Bad News big and tough, he won a bronze medal in Judo at the Olympics. That was a bad dude. Interesting side note on Bad News -- He wrestled full-time until 56. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 On 5/6/2020 at 4:11 AM, The Jerk said: Puke was briefly a third member. Mcmahon is so ridiculous sometimes. guess i missed those years i quit pro wrestling in the late 80s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irv Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 I’m an animal lover. Moondog Rex Moondog King Moondog Spot Moondog Cujo Moondog Spike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 I hope somebody gave it up for some of these guys. I guarantee you can't watch 'em without cracking up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koko78 Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 (edited) All time: 1.) Hulk Hogan 2.) Ric Flair 3.) Bruno Sammartino 4.) HBK 5.) Bret Hart As for the best currently wrestling*: 1.) Chris Jericho 2.) Rey Fenix 3.) Kenny Omega 4.) Adam Cole (Bay Bay) 5.) Daniel Bryan *Excludes Japanese wrestling, because I don't watch it. Edited May 7, 2020 by Koko78 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 On 5/4/2020 at 2:51 AM, John from Riverside said: Andre the giant rick rude these two were real life scary dudes when they wanted to be and nobody messed with them Jake "the snake" Roberts messed with rick rude all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Just had to chime in and say I find it funny how many "pro wrestling" threads appear at this forum from time to time. People actually watch that stuff? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koko78 Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 10 hours ago, Nextmanup said: Just had to chime in and say I find it funny how many "pro wrestling" threads appear at this forum from time to time. People actually watch that stuff? ? Oh wait, are you also going to tell us that it's fake?!? I don't think anyone here could actually handle knowing that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Jerk Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 23 hours ago, Simon said: I hope somebody gave it up for some of these guys. Justin Credible one of the most underrated ever, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 21 hours ago, Koko78 said: Oh wait, are you also going to tell us that it's fake?!? I don't think anyone here could actually handle knowing that. What's funny about that is that I guess none of those people watch any tv or movies because, shockingly, those things are fake too! I don't know of any adult that doesn't already know this, and yet there are so many that get so into other shows that also aren't real but no one's is running to tell them it's fake..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Any list that doesn't include The Undertaker is no list at all. He's the best ever. Period. End of story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Bray Wyatt (the fiend) The Undertaker CM Punk Roman Reigns Abdullah the Butcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koko78 Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 2 hours ago, apuszczalowski said: What's funny about that is that I guess none of those people watch any tv or movies because, shockingly, those things are fake too! I don't know of any adult that doesn't already know this, and yet there are so many that get so into other shows that also aren't real but no one's is running to tell them it's fake..... Wait, so there's not actually a bald French guy, who speaks with an English accent, commanding a Galaxy-class Federation Starship in the 24th century?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Stone cold Steve Austin. Undertaker Andre the Giant HBK Hogan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 22 hours ago, Koko78 said: Wait, so there's not actually a bald French guy, who speaks with an English accent, commanding a Galaxy-class Federation Starship in the 24th century?!? No, but there will be..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 On 5/7/2020 at 11:17 AM, Nextmanup said: Just had to chime in and say I find it funny how many "pro wrestling" threads appear at this forum from time to time. People actually watch that stuff? ? I'm definitely super glad you chimed in to tell us how much better you are than the rest of us lowly simpletons. Not sure the thread would've been quite the same without your valuable contribution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhg Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Wrestlemania 3 stuff on FS1 tonight. Lots of great characters. Jesse the Body announcing was great with his straight man Mean Gene. Piper, Macho Man, Andre the giant, Hulk. Fun stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Undertaker Stone Cold I know he isn't the best but before he left wwe I really was starting to like Dean Ambrose as a wrestler and character Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardhatharry Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 (edited) Anyone that made a career after Wrestling.... So The Rock.. And that other dude... I don't remember his name. The real top 5 professional wrestlers are probably the last 5 guys that won Olympic gold before they got rid of wrestling. Edited May 13, 2020 by Hardhatharry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterRob Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 23 hours ago, dhg said: Wrestlemania 3 stuff on FS1 tonight. Lots of great characters. Jesse the Body announcing was great with his straight man Mean Gene. Piper, Macho Man, Andre the giant, Hulk. Fun stuff. Classic stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Used to go to the Aud on Friday nights, late 50's, to watch wrestling. Chuck Healy was the announcer. Ilio Depaolo, Bo Bo Brazil, etc. There was usually a midget match too. It was filmed on Fridays and re-run on WBEN on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irv Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 (edited) Unpredictable Johnny Rodz Jose Estrada Frankie Williams SD “Special Delivery” Jones Steve Lombardi Edited May 16, 2020 by Irv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 On 5/12/2020 at 11:44 PM, Buffalo716 said: Undertaker Stone Cold I know he isn't the best but before he left wwe I really was starting to like Dean Ambrose as a wrestler and character He’s basically the same character; AEW champion Jon Moxley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
707BillsFan Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 The only one I ever cared for...the original "The Rock, the magnificent one, Don Muraco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 11 hours ago, PastaJoe said: He’s basically the same character; AEW champion Jon Moxley. Yeah I know who Jon moxley is I hardly have enough time to watch WWE I really don't have the time to also watch aew unfortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 19 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: Yeah I know who Jon moxley is I hardly have enough time to watch WWE I really don't have the time to also watch aew unfortunately I find AEW much more entertaining. Way too much talking in WWE. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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