DEAN Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Greetings gentle reader, July 4 will debut the only list that matters- the top 50 fat wrestlers in pro wrestling. Our only request is that pimp your favorite fat boy with matches and then make your arguments. WORD. DVDVR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H. Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Is this All Time or active/semi-active wrestlers? James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Blue Sam Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I whole-heartedly endorse this list. As a somewhat weighty youth, the fat boy wrestler was always my favourite type, and I look forward to checking out the other pimped competitors. As I know Dave Mastiff is sure to get represented on here, I'm going to pimp local with "The Unit" Jim Diehard from Coventry's premier tag team The Henchmen. Partly because I'm in love with their gimmick, but I also think he's a really decent worker. Good promo, surprisingly sympathetic seller (the constant arm selling in the match below which gives his smaller opponent a realistic focal point), has good "flying Fatman offence" with a nice senton and a good flying shoulder block, and can switch between comedy and serious brawling very quickly. The singles below isn't as good as a lot of his tag bouts, but is a well-worked match in front of a mainly family-based audience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillThompson Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 What's the fat boy cutoff? For example, are we considering Vader a fat boy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I open with the DREAM MACHINE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bustronaut Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I don't think he even needs pimping, but I offer up Jerry Blackwell 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Spanish Waiter Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kslOrFTA90Y 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodear Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Super Porky is the light and the way. Just one of those guys who is fat, his character is that he is fat, and wrestles like a fatty fat fat with cheese. Fat man you say? Brother, can we get an exception? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAN Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 We'll do an all-time list AND a current list. For the current list- SONS OF SAMOA: I can't remember which si the WORKER~! of the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAN Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Ladies are included. They just have to be large ladies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool arrow Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 What's the fat boy cutoff? For example, are we considering Vader a fat boy? Why would we do otherwise? That's a good question, though. Does, say, Dusty make the cut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodear Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 To me, and this is just me, if there fat has nothing to do with the way they work then they really aren't a 'fat boy'. So Dusty, Hansen and Gordy while being chubs or grossly obese in Dusty's case wouldn't be in consideration if you are asking me to rate fat boy workers. The lard for them is incidental to who they are. On the other hand, take away Vader's girth and half of what makes him a great is gone. The splashes, avalanches and elbow drops are a key part of his work. He also wouldn't be as physically intimidating if he wasn't built like a grizzly bear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Basically the entire process will be Dean trying to talk me off putting Super Porky #1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAN Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 We'll put the borderline cases up to a vote. You would have to gauge if they were in shape at some point, so you could exempt all three. Meanwhile, 2 definite all-time candidates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usMFVr_i-s0 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiztor Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 i nominate Fat Fuck Barrel Boy, on name alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenalysis Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 would Terry Gordy make the cut, or is he the line between big-boned and fat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie M. Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Big Bossman, obviously. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bEdlkFkQUg And Earthquake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Crackers Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 CHICO CHE http://luchawiki.org/index.php?title=Chico_Che 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOTNW Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 HASHIMOTO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXssQJLYtdQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxftF1GObVQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjW3QErYz8M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_xtwCoIvvY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristobal Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Foley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 First two came to mind... Mick Foley. Versatile with the three faces of Foley and one of my favourite wrestlers of all time. Must see matches: Cactus Jack/Maxx Payne vs Nasty Boys. WCW Spring Stampede 1994 Mankind vs. Shawn Michaels. In Your House 10: Mind Games 1996 Dude Love vs. Steve Austin. WWF Over the Edge 1998 Mankind vs. The Undertaker. WWF King of the Ring 1998 Umaga/Youmanga. I don't think expected a gimmick returning like this in 2006. Umaga/Youmanga made it work. Haven't enjoyed a monster fat guy in the WWE as much since then having one of the matches of the last decade against John Cena in a Last Man Standing match at the 2007 Royal Rumble. Must see matches: Jeff Hardy series (2007-2008) vs. John Cena. WWE New Years Revolution 2007. vs. John Cena. WWE Royal Rumble 2007. RAW Elimination Chamber match. WWE No Way Out 2008. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Z Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Here's a fat guy that history forgot: FUTOSHI MIWA! Fatness was definitely a factor for this guy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypWFFRayCdQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJnz3Dzh5ek http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRyV74Qm2gE Why should this guy be included? He had one of the best fat guy finishing moves ever: Rolling over his opponent like a rolling pin! Case closed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Headhunters zambuie express Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranesi Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I'm confused. There's only one mention of Tenta so far. Are you guys being ironic or trying to avoid the obvious? I kind of think that your take on him represents a pretty common cycle in wrestling fandom: Phase 1 (when you're a kid): "He's funny an' fat YAY!!" Phase 2 (when you first become an adult workrate snob): "Why would you even bother???" [also why can't I find the tilda for workrate on my mac keyboard?] Phase 3 (when you loosen the fuck up): "Holy shit, Earthquake was, like, the best guy!" Phase 4 (after a few threads on DVDVR have pointed this out): "Guys, are we done collectively blowing Tenta yet? Come on! He's no Umaga!" Phase 5 (blissful senility): "I've misplaced my pants. GODDAMMIT, I'M NOT EXCITED ABOUT MOVESET!! I ACTUALLY CAN'T FIND MY ONLY PAIR OF PANTS!!!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAN Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Foley wasn't that fat and was kinda skinny the first few years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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