kafkonia Posted December 23, 2013 Posted December 23, 2013 Honestly though they need more barrel chested guys in WWE, Harley would fuck up anyone on this roster. That is not the best gif to be following up with a "barrel-chested guys" comment, given that by that point Harley was close to Christian-level pecs.
Zero0 Posted December 23, 2013 Posted December 23, 2013 Battle of the Barbarians? http://youtu.be/Dpm7w2wfbxE?t=23m30s There are no words for how bad this match is. Nord can't even hit the ropes First show of 1998, announcers bragging about new faces, and here comes John Nord. His clotheslines are appaling, and the finish is unreal. His bumps to the outside are the best thing in the match by far.
Matt D Posted December 23, 2013 Posted December 23, 2013 Which is a damn shame since he's one of the best guys on the 1992 WWF roster. Varied offense, huge bumps, lots of energy and presence. That's a sprint right there.
Rev Ray Posted December 23, 2013 Posted December 23, 2013 The Battle of the Barbarians match is pretty crazy. I don't remember Nord taking bumps like that. The selling is kind of wonky, but then again, if the Barbie can get up from Nord basically don't a slingshot hipbuster on him, I'm not questioning him. Kind of an odd and random finish though.
Gonzalez Posted December 23, 2013 Posted December 23, 2013 I love that match. Might be the best singles match those two ever had, and it was because they were reckless as shit.
Matt D Posted December 23, 2013 Posted December 23, 2013 The Battle of the Barbarians match is pretty crazy. I don't remember Nord taking bumps like that. The selling is kind of wonky, but then again, if the Barbie can get up from Nord basically don't a slingshot hipbuster on him, I'm not questioning him. Kind of an odd and random finish though. I'm telling you, Nord bumped huge during his WWF run. It shocked the hell out of me when I saw a lot of the matches for the first time in years recently. He also had some of the most varied and best looking offense in the entire company for the time period.
Jiji Posted December 23, 2013 Posted December 23, 2013 It's great seeing Goldust like this: in shape and kicking ass in the ring. When he was in AJPW a few years ago, my heart just broke for the guy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewewejR8dRY 1 - Dustin didn't look awful but it's great to see him trim down. 2 - I miss Tajiri. 3 - Muta still looks like a bad ass. 4 - Hakushi looks EVEN MORE BAD ASS! Like holy, hell... that is a creepy looking guy. Like some sort of evil Japanese monk, coming to claim your soul. Can I start the Hakushi vs Undertaker @ Mania fantasy booking here? There are several matches between the two on youtube.
Patrick B. Posted December 23, 2013 Posted December 23, 2013 I was a Hakushi mark before I even discovered the wrestling side of the Internets. I still remember the Raw match with Bret where they came back from a commercial to Hakushi busting out the Space Flying Tiger Drop.
BEN! Posted December 23, 2013 Posted December 23, 2013 Battle of the Barbarians? http://youtu.be/Dpm7w2wfbxE?t=23m30s There are no words for how bad this match is. Nord can't even hit the ropes First show of 1998, announcers bragging about new faces, and here comes John Nord. His clotheslines are appaling, and the finish is unreal. His bumps to the outside are the best thing in the match by far. This was actually the first show I ever attended live. WCW @ Atlanta, GA - Georgia Dome - January 5, 1998 (26,773; 23,058 paid) Debut at the venue Monday Nitro: WCW US Champion Dallas Page defeated Chris Jericho Bill Goldberg defeated Stevie Ray John Nord defeated the Barbarian Juventud Guerrera defeated Psychosis WCW TV Champion Booker T defeated Prince Iaukea Ray Traylor, Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Scott Norton, Buff Bagwell, & Konnan Rick Martel defeated Brad Armstrong Perry Saturn & Scotty Riggs defeated Chris Benoit and Steve McMichael Lex Luger defeated Randy Savage Dark match after the show: Sting & Lex Luger defeated Hulk Hogan & Randy Savage http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/wcw98.htm I remember them hyping up new guys during commercial and then Nord came out and got no reaction. I don't even remember "The Battle Of The Barbarians" though. For some reason, I remember Nord beating Stevie Ray. They were hyping up a former World Champion too and Martel came out and got no reaction either. Don't think I ever watched the telecast before. Gonna have to watch this when I get some time. I remember DDP being stupid over. People were chanting his name before the show even started so when he came out the place exploded. Place went banana when Sting ran out. Booker was really over too. Other than people going "Whoop there it is!", nothing brings me more joy than white people raising the roof.
Ryan Posted December 24, 2013 Posted December 24, 2013 Sheik's exercise looks like it would hurt more than help build your body up.
piranesi Posted December 24, 2013 Posted December 24, 2013 Sheik's exercise looks like it would hurt more than help build your body up. I would be mighty obliged if someone could photoshop a bunch of monkeys bouncing off of him. I could really use another CGI shot for my TERRA CHIMP trailer. 1
piranesi Posted December 24, 2013 Posted December 24, 2013 These toddler pageants are straight up abusive. Shame on you TLC. 2
Territorial Posted December 24, 2013 Posted December 24, 2013 Might have a been a little miscommunication there.
TimLivingston Posted December 24, 2013 Posted December 24, 2013 This will never, ever, ever, ever get old.
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