Like I had posted on your Facebook page, I watched some footage from the Pittsburgh Studio days and one of the clips had a few seconds of something I never thought I would see. It was George Steele, climbing the ropes and putting his foot on the top rope as if you were going to take flight. I wished it would have played longer to see what happened, but it was still something to behold!
This story line has brought Vinnie McMahon down. Why? Rumor has it the Vince is going to get political race. Time will tell. Linda was only testing the waters.
I never had the honor of knowning him personaly, but he was a big part of my childhood . This one hurts a little bit more then normal. I pray Randy was welcomed into our LORDS open arms. GOD be with his family and friends.
I’m going to go a different direction and say Bob Backlund. I grew up watching him and the best part about his championship run was you felt he could be beat in any match. Hogan, same match, blah blah, punch, legdrop, win. Backlund, you actually feared for his life in the ring for some of the matches. Turning superstar graham good would have been the best choice, but backlund kept me comming back for 5 years while he was champion just to see who would beat him.
It’s probably easier to say who wasn’t. I’d have to disagree on UT. He’s a product of the modern era and while he has a large following his work rate is lacking. Compare him to Rick Rude or Curt Henning. They knew how to work a crowd even tho they had only modest success as to belts. As if that were to be a measuring stick.
Besides if you use belts as the measuring stick you’d have to say Bruno, followed by (yech) Hogan and then Backlund. Few still remember Sammartino and Backlund ruined his rep by going too long, as has Hogan and Flair.
As for me the I’d put the greatest at the Best there Was, the Best there Is, and the Best there Ever Will Be, Brett Hart. I stayed a fan of his regardless of his face/heel position. But, then some will say all his matches were the same.
GeeW, you say that Takers work rate is lacking. Can you name any other Big Man that has done what Taker has done in the ring? Sure, there are lots of smaller guys that can do more in the ring but not too many big guys. Rude and Henning had all the talent in the world but I am comparing with the Champions, not Intercontinental Champs. So I guess you could compare him with Mysterio now.
And isn’t having a large following good for business? Putting butts in seats and selling t-shirts keeps the show going on and Taker has been doing that since 1990 in the WWE and paying his dues since 84. Thats only 1 year less then Rude and 4 less then Henning.
Billy Graham was Hogan before Hogan was Hogan.
GeeW I agree with you as far as Brett’s work. I just do not believe Brett was a great champion. The Champions number one job is to get others over and sell tickets. Brett’s championships years were the weakest money wise of that era in the WWF.
Are they the first wrestling couple to pass ?
Like I had posted on your Facebook page, I watched some footage from the Pittsburgh Studio days and one of the clips had a few seconds of something I never thought I would see. It was George Steele, climbing the ropes and putting his foot on the top rope as if you were going to take flight. I wished it would have played longer to see what happened, but it was still something to behold!
No one matches the devestating championship run of the great and never forgotten Stan”The Man”Stasiak. What an amazing nine days those were…
Stan “The Man” Stasiak enjoy everyday of his great run, rotten
What are your thoughts on CM Punk?
This story line has brought Vinnie McMahon down. Why? Rumor has it the Vince is going to get political race. Time will tell. Linda was only testing the waters.
Is there any new word on Mr. Wonderful? We are still praying for him here in Ohio.
We are still lifting Mr. Orndorf and his family up. Do you have any updates on his health?
Paul is still struggling Dan.
Some of my favorite matches were with you, Randy and Elisabeth, that whole beauty and the beast soap opera – R.I.P. to them.
Do you think Vince will put Randy in the Hall of Fame next year?
Randy should have been in the WWE Hall of Fame along time ago.
I agree with you 100%. It’s none of my business what went on between them, but what’s right is right and Randy needs to be in there.
I just sent you an email with the list of action figures.
Rest In Peace Randy and my prayers go out to the Poffo family. Randy Savage was a real pro and a great talent.
I never had the honor of knowning him personaly, but he was a big part of my childhood . This one hurts a little bit more then normal. I pray Randy was welcomed into our LORDS open arms. GOD be with his family and friends.
Always liked Ricky The Dragon Steamboat. Good showman and Asian mystique.
I’m going to go a different direction and say Bob Backlund. I grew up watching him and the best part about his championship run was you felt he could be beat in any match. Hogan, same match, blah blah, punch, legdrop, win. Backlund, you actually feared for his life in the ring for some of the matches. Turning superstar graham good would have been the best choice, but backlund kept me comming back for 5 years while he was champion just to see who would beat him.
Great to hear from you Boxingfan. I must agree with you Bobby was a great and overlooked Champion that sold tickets big time during his era.
It’s probably easier to say who wasn’t. I’d have to disagree on UT. He’s a product of the modern era and while he has a large following his work rate is lacking. Compare him to Rick Rude or Curt Henning. They knew how to work a crowd even tho they had only modest success as to belts. As if that were to be a measuring stick.
Besides if you use belts as the measuring stick you’d have to say Bruno, followed by (yech) Hogan and then Backlund. Few still remember Sammartino and Backlund ruined his rep by going too long, as has Hogan and Flair.
As for me the I’d put the greatest at the Best there Was, the Best there Is, and the Best there Ever Will Be, Brett Hart. I stayed a fan of his regardless of his face/heel position. But, then some will say all his matches were the same.
GeeW, you say that Takers work rate is lacking. Can you name any other Big Man that has done what Taker has done in the ring? Sure, there are lots of smaller guys that can do more in the ring but not too many big guys. Rude and Henning had all the talent in the world but I am comparing with the Champions, not Intercontinental Champs. So I guess you could compare him with Mysterio now.
And isn’t having a large following good for business? Putting butts in seats and selling t-shirts keeps the show going on and Taker has been doing that since 1990 in the WWE and paying his dues since 84. Thats only 1 year less then Rude and 4 less then Henning.
Billy Graham was Hogan before Hogan was Hogan.
GeeW I agree with you as far as Brett’s work. I just do not believe Brett was a great champion. The Champions number one job is to get others over and sell tickets. Brett’s championships years were the weakest money wise of that era in the WWF.
Who was the greatest wwwf-wwf champion of all time?
My heart says Undertaker but I’ll say Savage was the Greatest. Great in-ring performer, great promos and great feuds.
Interesting choice Dan. Remember the WWWF goes all of the way back to 1963. I do believe both the Taker and Savage are in the mix.
I know. I guess I was just going by what I have been able to witness 1st hand.