Godfrey Posted November 1, 2015 Posted November 1, 2015 Brisco vs Funk AND Brisco vs Funk?! I can hear the promos already. 1
Peck Posted November 1, 2015 Posted November 1, 2015 Who is Beauregard? Don't know much about him but these are some solid chops. 1
PuroresuFan Posted November 1, 2015 Posted November 1, 2015 He looks like the lovechild of Martin Kove and Harley Race.
MADCAP Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 He also had a cult hit single in the 70's. He was kinda like Jimmy Valiant before Jimmy Valiant: 1
sydneybrown Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 There's a chapter about him in the Greg Oliver book about the heels. He was a main-eventer in Portland but pretty much a mid-carder at best everywhere else. Apparently his big claim to fame was almost getting Portland Wrestling thrown off the air for threatening to kill the Easter Bunny: Does it get any more despicable than threatening the Easter Bunny on live TV? It was the night before Easter in 1970, and Beauregarde was on Portland, Oregon’s KPTV, telling viewers that he was going to let his evil minion, The Claw, loose in town. “All you kids out in TV land are not going to have any candy or Easter eggs tomorrow. I told The Claw to hide in the bushes tonight, and wait for the Easter Bunny to come by, and when he does I told The Claw to jump out and put the clawhold on him, and squeeze, and squeeze, and squeeze.”The Claw was Tom Andrews under a mask, and he hadn’t been clued in on what Beauregarde was going to say. “I was just standing there. He was doing the interview. He came up with that, and I said, ‘Uh, oh.’” Uh, oh is right.The phone lines lit up, and the station representatives threatened to ban Portland wrestling forever if an apology wasn’t made. 3
Kuetsar Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 There's a chapter about him in the Greg Oliver book about the heels. He was a main-eventer in Portland but pretty much a mid-carder at best everywhere else. Apparently his big claim to fame was almost getting Portland Wrestling thrown off the air for threatening to kill the Easter Bunny: Does it get any more despicable than threatening the Easter Bunny on live TV? It was the night before Easter in 1970, and Beauregarde was on Portland, Oregon’s KPTV, telling viewers that he was going to let his evil minion, The Claw, loose in town. “All you kids out in TV land are not going to have any candy or Easter eggs tomorrow. I told The Claw to hide in the bushes tonight, and wait for the Easter Bunny to come by, and when he does I told The Claw to jump out and put the clawhold on him, and squeeze, and squeeze, and squeeze.”The Claw was Tom Andrews under a mask, and he hadn’t been clued in on what Beauregarde was going to say. “I was just standing there. He was doing the interview. He came up with that, and I said, ‘Uh, oh.’” Uh, oh is right.The phone lines lit up, and the station representatives threatened to ban Portland wrestling forever if an apology wasn’t made. Now that's a HEEL. . . .
Peck Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 Won't lie, I do kinda want a masked friend named The Claw that accompanies me everywhere.
Execproducer Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 There's a chapter about him in the Greg Oliver book about the heels. I don't know how often they have been mentioned in the book thread, but the Oliver books are essential buys and are great reference material for whenever you feel like going down that youtube rabbit hole. 1
The Natural Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 You might want to bookmark this cracker if you need it: 2
Phantom Lord Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 That Beauregarde thing in Portland sounds awesome. If it were a few years later you could see Roddy Piper wanting to kill the guy like he wanted to do to Bobby Heenan for saying Santa wasn't real. After watching the video, the song isn't half bad either. I'm kinda bummed this guy wasn't bigger now back then. A heel Peter Fonda Easy Rider gimmick. With the Billy Jack movies back then I am surrprised he wasn't bigger.
The Green Meanie Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 There's a chapter about him in the Greg Oliver book about the heels. He was a main-eventer in Portland but pretty much a mid-carder at best everywhere else. Apparently his big claim to fame was almost getting Portland Wrestling thrown off the air for threatening to kill the Easter Bunny: Does it get any more despicable than threatening the Easter Bunny on live TV? It was the night before Easter in 1970, and Beauregarde was on Portland, Oregon’s KPTV, telling viewers that he was going to let his evil minion, The Claw, loose in town. “All you kids out in TV land are not going to have any candy or Easter eggs tomorrow. I told The Claw to hide in the bushes tonight, and wait for the Easter Bunny to come by, and when he does I told The Claw to jump out and put the clawhold on him, and squeeze, and squeeze, and squeeze.”The Claw was Tom Andrews under a mask, and he hadn’t been clued in on what Beauregarde was going to say. “I was just standing there. He was doing the interview. He came up with that, and I said, ‘Uh, oh.’” Uh, oh is right.The phone lines lit up, and the station representatives threatened to ban Portland wrestling forever if an apology wasn’t made. Also just as awesome: He was renowned for his unique wrestling moves (and finishing move The Thumb) and crazy on-stage characters he created for himself. On match days he would find a historic figure whose date of birth fell on that day and pretend to be them during the match and in interviews.
The Nature Boy Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 There's a chapter about him in the Greg Oliver book about the heels. He was a main-eventer in Portland but pretty much a mid-carder at best everywhere else. Apparently his big claim to fame was almost getting Portland Wrestling thrown off the air for threatening to kill the Easter Bunny: Does it get any more despicable than threatening the Easter Bunny on live TV? It was the night before Easter in 1970, and Beauregarde was on Portland, Oregon’s KPTV, telling viewers that he was going to let his evil minion, The Claw, loose in town. “All you kids out in TV land are not going to have any candy or Easter eggs tomorrow. I told The Claw to hide in the bushes tonight, and wait for the Easter Bunny to come by, and when he does I told The Claw to jump out and put the clawhold on him, and squeeze, and squeeze, and squeeze.”The Claw was Tom Andrews under a mask, and he hadn’t been clued in on what Beauregarde was going to say. “I was just standing there. He was doing the interview. He came up with that, and I said, ‘Uh, oh.’” Uh, oh is right.The phone lines lit up, and the station representatives threatened to ban Portland wrestling forever if an apology wasn’t made. Also just as awesome: He was renowned for his unique wrestling moves (and finishing move The Thumb) and crazy on-stage characters he created for himself. On match days he would find a historic figure whose date of birth fell on that day and pretend to be them during the match and in interviews. That wouldn't be a bad gig for Sandow honestly.
Dolfan in NYC Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 They say the human eye can spot a fake object very easily. 1
RIPPA Posted November 2, 2015 Author Posted November 2, 2015 They say the human eye can spot a fake object very easily. Hey! Paige says it is just a really good push-up bra! 3
Trocar Slush Weasel Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 They say the human eye can spot a fake object very easily. The Prototype returns!
Technico Support Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 This is like Highlights magazine. No way Kofi would be on the poster Taker's hair looks like he bought it from those infomercials Chavo was shilling No way would they eliminate the roman numerals from the poster and just go with a goofy star......right? 1
RIPPA Posted November 2, 2015 Author Posted November 2, 2015 No way would they eliminate the roman numerals from the poster and just go with a goofy star......right? I am assuming the sarcasm is just not translating but just in case. They dumped the roman numerals because Vince felt it made everything feel "old" This year had the big play button instead of roman numerals
Dolfan in NYC Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 Also, Undertaker is from the Undertaker from WWE 2K16.
Technico Support Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 No way would they eliminate the roman numerals from the poster and just go with a goofy star......right? I am assuming the sarcasm is just not translating but just in case. They dumped the roman numerals because Vince felt it made everything feel "old" This year had the big play button instead of roman numerals I know....and Vince is a moron. Can't wait 'til the NFL stops using numerals for Super Bowls.
sydneybrown Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 You do realize last year's WM was WrestleMania Play Button? They don't do numerals anymore because Vince thinks admitting how many WMs there have been shows its age. EDIT: Bah, ignore. Didn't realize we were on page two already.
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