ChesterCopperpot Posted August 26 Posted August 26 A Facebook account reportedly belonging to Gunnar Eudy has posted that his dad Sid passed away 18
Greggulator Posted August 26 Posted August 26 Sid needs his own separate thread befitting the master and ruler of the world. 11 2
For Great Justice Posted August 26 Posted August 26 (edited) Aww man. Y’all know how much I’m on record on here over the part 20 years loving and defending Sid, even when internet wrestling discourse was at its lowest, Scott Keith-ian point. Sid, Fucking, Rules. Maybe the most physically charismatic wrestler of all time. Heaven needed fist bumps. RIP to the master and ruler of the world. Edited August 26 by For Great Justice 9 4
SirSmUgly Posted August 26 Posted August 26 Wow. Having been recently immersed in Sid's 1999 WCW run, let me say that he's great at the art of pro wrestling, and even in the worst of circumstances, he did memorable stuff in promos, skits, and the ring. And Sid dapping what seemed like all of New York before taking out Jose Lothario and Shawn Michaels en route to the WWF Championship will always be one of the best pro wrestling things ever. Iconic. 10 1
Just Adam Bay Bay Posted August 26 Posted August 26 It’s hard to believe the last time I saw Sid wrestle live was twenty four years ago on a random episode of Thunder where he went through the “triple threat theatre” against Rick Steiner, Mike Rotunda, and The Harris Brothers. But I did love seeing the big man perform live, and it’s cool knowing I got to see him as WCW Champion. 3
Greggulator Posted August 26 Posted August 26 Whether Sid was good or not in the ring (he wasn’t) is besides the point. He was as pro wrestling as pro wrestling gets. Stuff like Cheatum The Midget or all kinds of WrestleCrap he was mixed up in are just as entertaining and as important as some five star classic. I really can’t imagine what pro wrestling fandom for me would be without the master and ruler of the world bumping fists and wrecking dudes with powerbombs and having things like his ridiculous stumble on the mic against Nash. 8
Nice Guy Eddie Posted August 26 Posted August 26 (edited) https://youtu.be/lo8iOOU_5Io?si=eIvM0OJjy8SYVYiJ Edited August 26 by Nice Guy Eddie 3
Dolfan in NYC Posted August 26 Posted August 26 Gregg was right, this is definitely "it's own thread" material. Still one of my best memories as a fan was Survivor Series 96 and seeing the crowd turn on babyface Shawn Michaels and cheer for Sid to kill him and Jose Lothario. https://www.tokyvideo.com/video/shawn-michaels-vs-psycho-sid-wwf-title-survivor-series-96 The eruption when he won. He got 20000 people to eat out the palm of his hands, just an all time performer. Rest in power Sid. 17
Log Posted August 26 Posted August 26 I never really thought of this before, but Sid was fist-bumping people long before that was really a thing, wasn't he? 7
Nice Guy Eddie Posted August 26 Posted August 26 2 minutes ago, Log said: I never really thought of this before, but Sid was fist-bumping people long before that was really a thing, wasn't he? Sid made fist-bumping popular. I still fist bump my friends because of Sid. 6
Nice Guy Eddie Posted August 26 Posted August 26 Sid's ECW run wasn't long enough, but it sure was fun while it lasted. https://youtu.be/QPg4zbalSEg?si=cfl7B9_dEerDa11A 5 1
Ziggy Posted August 26 Posted August 26 WrestleMania 8 was the first show I was ever exposed to even before I became obsessed with wrestling. I remember watching the original recording of the show and me and my Brothers could recite his promos. When he returned in 96 I had just became completely obsessed with wrestling. His charisma was different because it wasn't something that was forced on the people. He kinda got the same treatment that Marc Mero got where it wasn't till he was completely out where people started to talk bout him negatively as a worker. When I heard him talk about psychology, he seemed to have a good grasp on it. He would talk trash to his opponents or to the camera not in the same melodramatic way of some WWE main events. He way the reason I watched my first ECW PPV Living Dangerously 99 because he was on the commercial. I'd never watched a full ECW show at that point but I thought it was surreal to see him in ECW.
For Great Justice Posted August 26 Posted August 26 3 minutes ago, Nice Guy Eddie said: Sid's ECW run wasn't long enough, but it sure was fun while it lasted. https://youtu.be/QPg4zbalSEg?si=cfl7B9_dEerDa11A This right here. This is where the veil of people trying to sound cool on the early 00’s internet because they thought a given opinion was required to be cool, was lifted. RSPW smart marks losing their goddamn mind for Sid. Because Sid was fucking awesome. 4 1
Greggulator Posted August 26 Posted August 26 3 minutes ago, Nice Guy Eddie said: Sid's ECW run wasn't long enough, but it sure was fun while it lasted. https://youtu.be/QPg4zbalSEg?si=cfl7B9_dEerDa11A I believe the rumor at the time was that they brought Sid in and Sid started demanding to have the book and they just sent him on his way. 1
twiztor Posted August 26 Posted August 26 oh man, this sucks. Sid Rules!! RIP to the Master and Ruler of the World! 1
Craig H Posted August 26 Posted August 26 6 fucking 3 years young. Fuck cancer. Fuck it up its stupid ass. 3
Craig H Posted August 26 Posted August 26 Last comment, for now, fuck Vince too for never inducting him into the HOF when he had numerous chances to do so. 7
Log Posted August 26 Posted August 26 13 minutes ago, Greggulator said: I believe the rumor at the time was that they brought Sid in and Sid started demanding to have the book and they just sent him on his way. Oh, shit! We missed out on Sid booking ideas?!?! That could have been bonkers! 1
Nice Guy Eddie Posted August 26 Posted August 26 If ever there was an entrance theme that was befitting, it was Sid's. https://youtu.be/q_sssFfmIDc?si=4Owh0miWODzVFQLV 4
Cobra Commander Posted August 26 Posted August 26 as much as Sid ran counter to the ideal some people set that the best wrestlers are workers who work hard... Sid kinda did live the dream of being a big deal but also getting to take time off often Of course it's not exactly work smarter not harder since Sid cost himself money on some of his departures. But Sid Vicious (the musician)'s version of "My Way" can fit for Sid the wrestler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re4C33thTEE (as long as you're not a stickler about things like Sid the musician being a shitty musician who murdered his girlfriend.. it's not impossible that Sid Eudy was a better singer than Simon Ritchie) 1
John E. Dynamite Posted August 26 Posted August 26 Rest In Half The Peace That I Have It says something about modern wrestling that Sid's work and character is so resoundingly fresh to watch in 2024. I don't know *exactly* what it says, but I don't watch Sid for coherence. Maybe it's that we don't have anybody that gigantic, crazy and loud anymore but Sid set a high bar. 1
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