TheEvilDoink1987
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Post by TheEvilDoink1987 on Jun 13, 2023 15:45:15 GMT -5
June 13, 1993.
Today is the 30th anniversary of the inaugural King of the Ring. There had been other coronations in previous years, but this was the first time the event was featured as a PPV and would be an annual tradition for the better part of the next decade.
A fun show for nostalgia regardless, but without Bret it would be mostly forgettable outside of the World title bout which ended up being the final televised appearance for Hulk Hogan in the WWF until 2002.
After getting snubbed at WrestleMania IX, Bret was on a mission this night to steal the show and he did just that by having three great matches with three very different opponents. His semifinal match against Mr. Perfect is incredible and I would even argue better than their SummerSlam 1991 contest.
Lawler spoiled his moment in the end, but their feud that summer had a ton of heat which lead to a very entertaining match at SummerSlam 1993.
And who would have thought that "The Narcissist" would go from a time limit draw versus Tatanka on this show to where he would end up about three weeks later?
I'll be back to recap that one... 🗽🇺🇸
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Post by The Brain on Jun 13, 2023 17:07:20 GMT -5
Still the best KOTR
Lawler attacking Bret kicked off feud of 1993 in the Federation IMO
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ClassicFan2
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Post by ClassicFan2 on Jun 13, 2023 17:31:27 GMT -5
one of my fav events of all time loved all the matches. but was hoping mr perfect woulda won KOTR and honestly thought crush was gonna win IC belt which i feel he should have Attachment Deleted |
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Post by CM Tusk on Jun 13, 2023 17:51:20 GMT -5
One of the only good things to come out of Dayton OH.
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TheEvilDoink1987
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Post by TheEvilDoink1987 on Jun 13, 2023 18:56:41 GMT -5
one of my fav events of all time loved all the matches. but was hoping mr perfect woulda won KOTR and honestly thought crush was gonna win IC belt which i feel he should have View AttachmentCrush was written off a few weeks later when he got squashed by Yokozuna. He had a legitimate back injury so it is likely they already knew he was hurting and weren't going to put the belt on him. He was over to a decent extent as a babyface, but was just missing that little something extra to give him that boost to reach the next level. |
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Post by hbkjason on Jun 13, 2023 23:41:35 GMT -5
Best one night performance from any wrestler in history in my opinion.
I have always enjoyed this show, one of my favorite King of the Ring events.
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Post by MKSavage on Jun 14, 2023 7:34:00 GMT -5
Best one night performance from any wrestler in history in my opinion. I have always enjoyed this show, one of my favorite King of the Ring events. Um... what???  Just goofing, Bret's did have a great night at KOTR93. Three really good matches, one could even be considered an all-time classic. A really great night for Bret. |
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Post by Grumpyoldman on Jun 14, 2023 9:47:22 GMT -5
One of the only good things to come out of Dayton OH. Besides The Breeders. |
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Post by 2sweeeeet on Jun 14, 2023 11:32:42 GMT -5
One of my favorite events to go back and watch frequently. Bret's matches were very fun to watch.
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Post by JokerFC on Jun 14, 2023 14:29:23 GMT -5
Really fun event. Really enjoyed Razors run to the final in 94 too
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Post by The Brain on Jun 14, 2023 14:32:56 GMT -5
Really fun event. Really enjoyed Razors run to the final in 94 tooArt Donovan's pick! |
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Post by JokerFC on Jun 14, 2023 14:42:39 GMT -5
Really fun event. Really enjoyed Razors run to the final in 94 tooArt Donovan's pick! Now Art I didn't enjoy 🤣🤣🤣🤣 |
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Post by Codyverse: Tag Team Champion on Jun 14, 2023 15:09:38 GMT -5
@cosmo this is your jam
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2023 15:48:49 GMT -5
Best KotR performance ever. |
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Post by Codyverse: Tag Team Champion on Jun 14, 2023 15:50:16 GMT -5
Best KotR performance ever. Only to get his ass beat at the end by the King 👑 |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2023 15:52:21 GMT -5
Best KotR performance ever. Only to get his ass beat at the end by the King 👑 And poor Bret looked like such a goober in the king get up. |
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Post by Codyverse: Tag Team Champion on Jun 14, 2023 15:59:24 GMT -5
Only to get his ass beat at the end by the King 👑 And poor Bret looked like such a goober in the king get up. Yeah I only give that robe 4/10 |
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Post by JokerFC on Jun 14, 2023 16:04:52 GMT -5
Interesting to hear Ross on his podcast talk about kotr 93 & the run in....& what an absolute pain Savage was to work with in the booth
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Post by jason88cubs on Jun 14, 2023 17:48:52 GMT -5
didn't bret win each match without the sharshooter
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2sweeeeet
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Post by 2sweeeeet on Jun 14, 2023 18:44:26 GMT -5
didn't bret win each match without the sharshooter Yup |
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