Hayabusa 237 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 (edited) 7 hours ago, Curt McGirt said: Terry Funk had a quote on the commentary of Beyond the Mat where he said guys like Jake and Raven were the smartest because they could get over while doing nothing dangerous. There's got to be a short list of workers like that. Jake Raven (if you really want to put him on it) Lawler (even though I've seen him take a ten foot bump horizontally to the floor) Superstar Graham I dunno, who else? EDIT: Well Graham's steroid abuse was more dangerous than any bump. And I didn't put anyone from Mexico on there because the list would expand exponentially. If getting over is a prerequisite then my vote doesn't count, but I'd nominate The Great Khali? ETA- I'd guess someone like a Nia Jax? Reckless as shit for a rep, but I can't remember her taking any wild bumps much less leaving her feet that often (although admittedly i dont think I've seen more than 2 or 3 Nia matches) Edited February 3 by Hayabusa Beat to the punch! Link to post Share on other sites
mattdangerously 6,973 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 4 hours ago, Dolfan in NYC said: I know that Heenan apparently did stuff like this because he figured that by being an asshole, he was getting the babyface over, but Goddamn, that was racist. 3 hours ago, AxB said: How old is Jeff Hardy now? How old is Sabu? Because they were both supposed to have been in Wheelchairs fifteen years ago. And neither of them is. Bollocks to Less is More. Less is less. More is more. Stares at you in Mick Foley Link to post Share on other sites
Dolfan in NYC 17,339 Posted February 3 Author Share Posted February 3 Meltzer is reporting that the current plan for Wrestlemania is for Edge... Spoiler to fight Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
odessasteps 14,183 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 I didnt see it mentioned, but Twitter is telling me Lars Sullivan was released back in January. Link to post Share on other sites
The Natural 36,227 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 4 hours ago, Andy in Kansas said: PWInsider is reporting that Lars Sullivan was quietly released last month. Good riddance. 10 Link to post Share on other sites
Peck 5,487 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 22 minutes ago, odessasteps said: I didnt see it mentioned, but Twitter is telling me Lars Sullivan was released back in January. Page 4. Unless you just hate @Andy in Kansas Link to post Share on other sites
D.Z 11,496 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Get rid of Dream next. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Zakk_Sabbath 3,380 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 2 minutes ago, D.Z said: Get rid of Dream next. Wasn't Dream's outcome that he was covered under Romeo and Juliet laws because he was only 18 or 19 at the time, or am I thinking of a different pervert who got spoken out on? Link to post Share on other sites
tbarrie 960 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 9 hours ago, Curt McGirt said: Hogan was super safe except for dropping on his tailbone every match, which considerably shortened him. Wait - shortened his career, or literally shortened him? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Curt McGirt 13,181 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 (edited) The latter; pretty sure I read he is actually a couple inches shorter nowadays. I mean people do shrink with age but that couldn't have helped. I completely forgot about the hip replacement though so I might not be the most accurate source Edited February 3 by Curt McGirt Link to post Share on other sites
L_W_P 2,336 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 (edited) Does Yoko count for the smart worker? Dude hit a couple wheel kicks, a belly to belly, a nerve hold and then a squat with a padded ass. I know he crushed the occasional jobber but how many top workers took liberties with those guys back then? Seems like he took minimal bumps and had a pretty decent run for a guy that did next to nothing in the ring and never cut a promo. Edited February 3 by L_W_P Link to post Share on other sites
Curt McGirt 13,181 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 (edited) You're forgetting the Uranage and the legdrop. I think he worked fairly high-impact for someone so big. I really need to rewatch those matches again though, especially after the documentary. Edited February 3 by Curt McGirt 2 Link to post Share on other sites
PetrolCB 9,492 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 1 hour ago, tbarrie said: Wait - shortened his career, or literally shortened him? That's what happened to Taz in '95. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
L_W_P 2,336 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 22 minutes ago, Curt McGirt said: You're forgetting the Uranage and the legdrop. I think he worked fairly high-impact for someone so big. I really need to rewatch those matches again though, especially after the documentary. Oh man, was it Heenen doing the teleprompter/screen draw comparing Yoko's thigh to a giant turkey leg? I don't remember him hitting a Uranage though? Was it Wyatt style or full on Rock Bottom? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
The Natural 36,227 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 (edited) 21 minutes ago, L_W_P said: Oh man, was it Heenen doing the teleprompter/screen draw comparing Yoko's thigh to a giant turkey leg? I don't remember him hitting a Uranage though? Was it Wyatt style or full on Rock Bottom? Proper Uranage with the spin. Edited February 3 by The Natural 10 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Eivion 4,060 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 5 hours ago, Zakk_Sabbath said: I've never seen that match! I'll have to seek that out. I do have vague memories of it happening - this is the match where Jarrett and Hogan shot a TNA angle at the press conference afterwards that went nowhere, correct? No idea. I just recall finding it decently fun. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
The Natural 36,227 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 5 hours ago, Zakk_Sabbath said: I've never seen that match! I'll have to seek that out. I do have vague memories of it happening - this is the match where Jarrett and Hogan shot a TNA angle at the press conference afterwards that went nowhere, correct? 1 minute ago, Eivion said: No idea. I just recall finding it decently fun. That's the one. Link to post Share on other sites
Smelly McUgly 4,093 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 (edited) Man, Yoko at the size he was when he first came in was legit awe-inspiring. He was crazy-athletic for a dude of the size he was then. Early Yoko has elite-level squashes of jobbers. EDIT: Look at this dope-ass shit right here. Edited February 3 by Smelly McUgly 7 Link to post Share on other sites
Niners Fan in CT 15,591 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 it's a little early and we don't have a WM thread yet but let me just say this is the PERFECT year for them to have various women's matches outside of the title scene. it's two nights this year and they have a lot of stars. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
BobbyWhioux 3,600 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 8 minutes ago, Niners Fan in CT said: it's a little early and we don't have a WM thread yet but let me just say this is the PERFECT year for them to have various women's matches outside of the title scene. it's two nights this year and they have a lot of stars. this is how we end up with Charlotte vs. Lacey: Ric Flair On A Pole 1 Link to post Share on other sites
The Natural 36,227 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 (edited) On the subject of the Uranage, one of my all time favourite moves. GIFs in spoiler tags for size: Spoiler Love it. Edited February 3 by The Natural 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Niners Fan in CT 15,591 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Just now, BobbyWhioux said: this is how we end up with Charlotte vs. Lacey: Ric Flair On A Pole Works for me lol. i'm probably the only one here enjoying that feud. Link to post Share on other sites
odessasteps 14,183 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 7 minutes ago, BobbyWhioux said: this is how we end up with Charlotte vs. Lacey: Ric Flair On A Pole Viagra on a Pole Link to post Share on other sites
BobbyWhioux 3,600 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 10 minutes ago, Niners Fan in CT said: Works for me lol. i'm probably the only one here enjoying that feud. Evans ain't fit to carry Dawn Marie's sports bra 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Smelly McUgly 4,093 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Just put Ric Flair, Judy Bagwell, and the viagra on a pole. It'll end up a completely disgusting sideshow to the actual match kinda like the dogs humping and shitting in the Kennel in a Cell match. 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites
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