AxB Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Wait, they're opening the WWE Hall of Fame museum in the same Amusement park as the Impact Zone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I'm kind of surprised. I recall HHH wanting a physical location but being dead set against it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamal Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Very happy to see Jackie finally confirmed. Underrated and a trail blazer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisM Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Are they already done with the Warrior Award after one year? Maybe Drax Shadow will be given the award, this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victator Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I would argue Hell in a Kennel is his best-known match, but that's more an argument for him not being in the HoF. Cage match vs Hogan on NBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 You can't think of the Mega Powers exploding without the Twin Towers involvement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallacy! Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Are they already done with the Warrior Award after one year? Jim motherfucking Johnston should get the Warrior Award. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Are they already done with the Warrior Award after one year? I guess It's weird - Meltzer was talking like the class in finalized but they haven't announced a celebrity inductee either so who knows (And it's possible the Warrior Award is where the the celebrity comes in) The Celebrity award is/was supposed to be Regis. And the Warrior award doesn't necessarily have to be every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I'm surprised the celebrity inductee isn't going to Lemmy and Motorhead. I guess they don't want too many dead inductees in one year. You've already got the Bossman, Gordy, and Buddy Roberts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I could see them giving the Warrior award to DB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Comedian Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I could see them giving the Warrior Award to Patty Smyth. She even had the facepaint son... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Normally loathe to posting Meltz's WON passages, but this too good to skip. From his quickie Bossman bio: Traylor was in particular lauded for never breaking the gimmick, which wasn’t easy in certain cases. Cornette was hilarious on promos and Traylor had to stand behind him and never crack a smile or show any emotion. At another point, Cornette, Traylor and the Midnight Express were in a cab taking them from the airport to the arena. They got to the arena parking lot, and the cab driver was getting their baggage when he accidentally slammed the door on Traylor’s hand. Traylor, knowing fans were watching, very calmly said, “Uh, brother, you mind opening this door for me? You closed it on my hand.” The cab driver opened the door and freaked out. Traylor told him, “Nah, I’m fine,” and no sold it all the way until he got in the building because of his gimmick. Then, when no fans could see him, he started screaming loudly in pain and cursing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritenaut 32 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 That's awesome, lol. I feel bad for WWE's PR department. In one class, they've inducted a guy who got face reactions for playing a stereotypical pimp gimmick, guys who painted their faces with the confederate flag, and a guy who got over doing a crooked southern law enforcement gimmick. Yeesh. (That said, I'm a big fan of Bossman and the Freebirds and they def deserve induction). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurningBeard Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I heard that annecdote on Cornette's first RF shoot and I winced even then. Also, fuck the PC brigade who are stating the obvious with these inductions for some degree of self-awareness-conscience-pleasing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 After hearing how hard Bossman hit guys with his punches, that is pretty funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buy Me a Burrito Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I heard that annecdote on Cornette's first RF shoot and I winced even then. Also, fuck the PC brigade who are stating the obvious with these inductions for some degree of self-awareness-conscience-pleasing I don't think it's the "PC brigade" so much as I think it's a section of wrestling fandom who are hell-bent on complaining about everything WWE does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurningBeard Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 They're probably the same people who would tell the teacher that you swore 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Sorrow Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I feel bad for WWE's PR department. In one class, they've inducted a guy who got face reactions for playing a stereotypical pimp gimmick, guys who painted their faces with the confederate flag, and a guy who got over doing a crooked southern law enforcement gimmick. Yeesh. Good thing the "real" media doesn't give one flying fuck about the WWE HOF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technico Support Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I heard that annecdote on Cornette's first RF shoot and I winced even then. Also, fuck the PC brigade who are stating the obvious with these inductions for some degree of self-awareness-conscience-pleasing It's good that those who decry "political correctness" are so adamant about it. That way, we all can easily know who the awful people are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurningBeard Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Nah, I just understand that the past is the past and it happened and shouldn't be shirked or ignored to kowtow to people with delicate sensibilities and offense-fetishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technico Support Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I hope they can get Hardbody Harrison out on a day pass to induct the Godfather. That would show those PC SJW librul offense fetishists! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy LaRue Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 At the same time, don't expect everyone to be happy-dappy about these bad stereotypes being recognized in a positive manner. I say this as someone who enjoyed the Godfather and Big Bossman because they were entertaining as can be. I take no umbrage with any of them being inducted, even the Freebirds. Wrestling-wise, they deserve it. But I sure as heck won't be cheering for anything confederate flag related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buy Me a Burrito Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I didn't cheer for the robes that they wore, I cheered for the guys that wore them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I hope they can get Hardbody Harrison out on a day pass to induct the Godfather. That would show those PC SJW librul offense fetishists! Second choice should be Virgil, if WWE can come up with that fuck money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Meltzer said Bossman isn't a hall of famer, I guess maybe that's true but who gives a fuck, let him get his shine or family rather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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