robl7up
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Post by robl7up on Jan 31, 2009 19:51:20 GMT -5
OK, First off, I know not many folks here are fans of the RING GIANTS...I dig them, so lets move on to the issue.
I just recieved a CHRIS BENOIT MOC RING GIANT that was signed by him at a signing in ATLANTA...At first the idea of having a BENOIT figure in my collection,was I admit,a turn off for obvious reasons. I had trouble with the whole double murder ,kid killing thing.
But then I thought, the heck with it..Why not..I collect these RING GIANTS,and having one signed by CHris might be a kinda neat thing to have.
When I opened it, my wife was like,
"Rob!I'm very surprise at you!" how could you want anything related to that murderer?? He killed his wife and baby boy!
Now I'm like damnnnnnnn...Should I keep this thing??
opinions /thoughts please...
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brethartfan97
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Post by brethartfan97 on Jan 31, 2009 19:53:24 GMT -5
Bury it.
How much did you pay?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2009 19:53:49 GMT -5
I rekon keep it, anything with Beniot is gonna be worth a shitload in the future.
Not only that, but try and pull off, i got it for who he used to be..
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Post by blindasabat on Jan 31, 2009 19:53:57 GMT -5
It is possessed
Burn It!
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Post by ~*Young $ Money*~ on Jan 31, 2009 19:54:49 GMT -5
i'll take it off your hands if you dont want it. Just kidding,i would keep it if i were you. I mean yeah the whole thing that happened but he is a part of wrestling and was a good wrestler.
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Post by BoJack Hogan on Jan 31, 2009 19:58:55 GMT -5
You guys are making waaaay too big of a deal of this whole thing. People wear t-shirts with Charles Manson's face on them. Having a Chris Benoit figure in your collection is a bit too much? If it were me I would be proud to have it. That would be the ONLY reason I would ever have a damn Ring Giant, that's for sure. People have a lot of OJ Simpson paraphernalia but Chris Benoit is too much.
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TommyHyland46
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Post by TommyHyland46 on Jan 31, 2009 20:02:18 GMT -5
Honestly, if you don't want it, I would buy it. Is it signed on the figure or the box?
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Post by ß®å¢K$ßâ¢k on Jan 31, 2009 20:08:06 GMT -5
I had the honor to meet Chris a few years back when he was World Heavyweight champion. I got the WrestleMania XX Winners figure signed by him and I will always treasure it. Not because I approve of what he did (because I don't), but because Chris was a great wrestler and always entertained me.
If I was you, I would keep it. It's something to remember the wrestler Chris Benoit, not the double homicide/suicide Chris Benoit.
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craigisnutter
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Post by craigisnutter on Jan 31, 2009 20:16:38 GMT -5
To be honest, i thought the man is an absolute disgrace. His actions were dispicable and turned and still turn my stomach.
BUT, unlike most people connected to the wrestling community in any way, shape or form, I do believe it was Steroid related and have seen Steroids effect many different guys in many different ways. I therefore believe he may not have had control of his own actions.
Because of this, over time, i've kind of tuned my mind to seperate the man's wrestling career from those last few actions. And that wrestling career, was a lengthy and arguably legendary one.
Therefore, i'd say, if you were a fan of the man's wrestling career, if you collect Ring Giants, then keep it dude. I don't believe your wife would actually hold it against you.
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Post by instant classic on Jan 31, 2009 20:20:06 GMT -5
Tell her you respected him as a wrestler or sum shit
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realmansman
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Post by realmansman on Jan 31, 2009 20:22:11 GMT -5
what he did takes nothing away from the fact that he was an amazing wrestler.
I think he is still one of the greats!
Should be in the Hall of Fame.
Just keep it.
I don't even know why we are having this conversation.
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Post by LLD on Jan 31, 2009 20:29:27 GMT -5
I collected all of the RGs, just one of each wrestler. They're not playable or posable but they make for good display pieces, especially if there's a lot of them. I've no problem having Benoit in that collection. Depends I guess how badly your wife wants it out the house or something. Maybe you could compromise and keep it, just not that visible to her.
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maiviacustoms
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Post by maiviacustoms on Jan 31, 2009 20:34:21 GMT -5
I probably would sell it.
But it's your choice.
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Post by Warheart on Jan 31, 2009 20:35:49 GMT -5
if you were 4 REAL you would keep it.
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Post by vandutch on Jan 31, 2009 20:35:58 GMT -5
I have basically the same opinion as LLD above. I would have no problem having the piece displayed in my collection as I think it is quite a conversation piece when people look at your collection and ask questions. On the other hand, if the piece really bothers your wife, then you'll have to get rid of it. If her remark was just a passing comment, you have nothing to worry about and enjoy a piece that you know is very rare.
ohhh, and upload a pic please!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2009 20:40:22 GMT -5
hey if u dont want it..ill buy it lol
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Post by Classic Collector: The Return on Jan 31, 2009 20:43:22 GMT -5
Personally I hate Benoit because for what he did to his family (as well as thinking he was dull as hell), and I hate that I have to have his figures in my collection but there is no way my collection would ever be complete without a ECW, WCW & WWF version of him so I gave in and picked them up. So pick up the figure and enjoy it for your collection.
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Post by skribbel24 on Jan 31, 2009 20:55:50 GMT -5
I would personally keep it, as it will definitely hold some value in the future. However, if it would bother my wife (assuming I'm married) that much, I would probably sell it.
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Greensborohill
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Post by Greensborohill on Jan 31, 2009 21:00:48 GMT -5
smoother it with a pillow then put a bible next to it.
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Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on Jan 31, 2009 21:46:49 GMT -5
Sell it on ebay, if it bothers you.
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