January 31, 20179 yr 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?
January 31, 20179 yr Bruno Sammartino Haystacks Calhoun Handsome Jimmy Valiant The Bushwhackers Abdullah the Butcher Leaping Lanny Poffo and Randy Savage
January 31, 20179 yr Author 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.
January 31, 20179 yr Author 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.
January 31, 20179 yr Author Leaping Lanny had some major hops and athletic ability in the ring: Then he morphed into : Edited January 31, 20179 yr by Science Friction
January 31, 20179 yr 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.
January 31, 20179 yr Author 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]
January 31, 20179 yr Author 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.
January 31, 20179 yr Author 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.
January 31, 20179 yr 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.
January 31, 20179 yr 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.
January 31, 20179 yr I dont go back that far, but a few of my favorites... Michael PS Hayes (Fabulous Freebirds) Beautiful Bobby Eaton Ric Flair Junkyard Dog
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