Science Friction Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 In this thread, I am interested in hearing who you think are the best pure wrestlers(technicians, so to speak). Let's face it, some of the biggest names in the history of pro wrestling couldn't wrestle a lick( i.e., Hulk Hogan). Who would make your list as guys who were good technical wrestlers? I know many of you are younger than me so you may not even recognize some of the ones on my list. Trust me, though, these guys could flat out do some real wrestling. In no particular order, here are a dozen that would make my list: 1. Lou Thesz 2. Dean Malenko("Man of a 1000 Moves") 3. Chris Benoit 4. Johnny Weaver 5. Mr. Wrestling(George Burrell Woodin) 6. Bret Hart 7. Kurt Angle 8. Bob Backlund 9. William Regal 10. "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig 11. Ricky Steamboat 12. Eddie Guerrero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wireman Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Mike Rotunda and Rick Steiner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Friction Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 Mike Rotunda and Rick Steiner Good picks. Both were good mat technicians. Some of you old guys like me may remember Mike Rotunda when he first started out; others may remember him as Irwin R. Schyster(IRS). Love that name. What some of you may not know is that his father-in-law was the late Blackjack Mulligan and his brother-in-law is former Horseman, Barry Windham. Also, how many of you knew that Mike Rotundra's sons are Bray Wyatt and Bo Dallas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wireman Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Arn Anderson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Friction Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 Arn Anderson Yep, Arn could wrestle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Friction Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 This guy 's career was wrapping up when I was just a little boy. Let me tell you, he may be the best technical wrestler ever. Lou Thesz' career lasted 55 years, encompassed 6,000 matches, over 16 million miles logged, and over 200 bones broken. I like this quote from Mike Mooneyham: "Watching Lou perform in the ring was like watching poetry in motion. The 6-2, 225-pounder moved with catlike speed and quickness and could wrestle his way out of any situation. He was a legitimate tough guy, known in his day as a “hooker,” a wrestler who could inflict serious punishment on his opponent, snapping bones and dislocating joints at will. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper_Dad Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Chris Benoit Harley Race Randy Savage (when he was young) Ric Flair...get past his goofiness in his latter years and just watch one of those hour long matches with Steamboat, Sting, Magnum TA or Dusty Rhodes. Nature Boy had the skills to pay the bills and is often overlooked in that respect but he was as good as anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK#1fanisback Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Arn Anderson was a good one. Magnum TA was a good in the 80s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Friction Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 Chris Benoit Harley Race Randy Savage (when he was young) Ric Flair...get past his goofiness in his latter years and just watch one of those hour long matches with Steamboat, Sting, Magnum TA or Dusty Rhodes. Nature Boy had the skills to pay the bills and is often overlooked in that respect but he was as good as anyone. The Steamboat/ Flair matches are a must watch for anyone who enjoys old school pro wrestling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK#1fanisback Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Tito Santana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Friction Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 Tito Santana "¡ARRIBA!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Friction Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 Bob Backlund was a terrific technical wrestler but I couldn't help but think of Opie Taylor when I watched him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Parker Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Bret Hart comes to mind first. Curt Hennig, Ricky Steamboat, Chris Benoit, Owen Hart, Arn Anderson, Eddie Gurrero. To name one going today, A.J. Styles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Friction Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 Bret Hart comes to mind first. Curt Hennig, Ricky Steamboat, Chris Benoit, Owen Hart, Arn Anderson, Eddie Gurrero. To name one going today, A.J. Styles. Styles certainly has a lot of skills in the ring. Rollins also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Parker Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Shawn Michaels is another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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