Science Friction Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Let's go back at least 25 years(or, in my case, much further ) Who are the guys you grew up watching decades ago that really turned you on to pro wrestling. Heels that you loved to hate. Faces that you rooted for. I loved the days of the regional territories and the studio shows on Saturday. Who were your favorites? Got a top 5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack The Knife Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Flying Fred Curry Wild Bull Curry Bobo Brazil The Shiek The Stomper Ben Justice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpapa Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Bruno Sammartino Haystacks Calhoun Handsome Jimmy Valiant The Bushwhackers Abdullah the Butcher Leaping Lanny Poffo and Randy Savage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Friction Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 When I was a kid, I always looked forward to the rare opportunity to see the Eighth Wonder wrestle on TV, usually taking on 3-5 guys at once. Here he is doling out some punishment to, I believe, King Kong Bundy and Big John Stud. Not sure about Andre's partner in this one, but my guess is Hillbilly Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Friction Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Bruno Sammartino Haystacks Calhoun Handsome Jimmy Valiant The Bushwhackers Abdullah the Butcher Leaping Lanny Poffo and Randy Savage Wow, you listed two of my faves, Leaping Lanny and Handsome Jimmy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Friction Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) Leaping Lanny had some major hops and athletic ability in the ring: Then he morphed into : Edited January 31, 2017 by Science Friction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Friction Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Handsome getting some mic time with Lance Russell: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpapa Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Handsome getting some mic time with Lance Russell: [ATTACH=CONFIG]60214[/ATTACH] Used to watch Lance and the NWA back in the day all the time. Handsome Jimmy, Billy Superstar Dundee, Jerry Lawler, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Friction Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Funk was as tough a guy as there was. Plus, he was as good as they come behind the man. No one could make me laugh like Terry Funk. Oh, and he was a world champ several times over. [ATTACH=CONFIG]60217[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Friction Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Used to watch Lance and the NWA back in the day all the time. Handsome Jimmy, Billy Superstar Dundee, Jerry Lawler, etc. Terrific wrestling show. Lance and his sidekick Dave Brown were terrific hosting that show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Friction Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 If you ever watched Southeastern Wrestling out of Knoxville or Smokey Mountain Wrestling, you know all about "The King of Kingsport, " Ol' Motormouth" Ron Wright. He was as funny as they come behind the mic. Great heel in the ring. He had me in tears many times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Rude Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Abdullah the Butcher was a scary dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pile Driver Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 When I was a kid, I always looked forward to the rare opportunity to see the Eighth Wonder wrestle on TV, usually taking on 3-5 guys at once. Here he is doling out some punishment to, I believe, King Kong Bundy and Big John Stud. Not sure about Andre's partner in this one, but my guess is Hillbilly Jim. [ATTACH=CONFIG]60211[/ATTACH] Looks like Hillbilly Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper_Dad Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Joe Leduc the Canadian Lumberjack Ron Fuller aka Tennessee Stud Superstar Bill Dundee Dirty Dutch Mantel Randy Savage Nature Boy Richard Flair Minnesota Wrecking Crew Ole and Arn Anderson Just to name a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTS_JF Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I dont go back that far, but a few of my favorites... Michael PS Hayes (Fabulous Freebirds) Beautiful Bobby Eaton Ric Flair Junkyard Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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