Mr. K.O
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Post by Mr. K.O on Mar 27, 2011 22:44:47 GMT -5
We have all witnessed lots of HUGE and major news whether it be just heel or face turns or deaths or maybe even firings. But what I kept thinking to myself was: What is the biggest Wrestling News that struck the IWC very hard?
I think mine has to be either when Kurt Angle got released from WWE or when the Chris Benoit Tragedy happened. So what are your guys' opinion on the "Biggest News In Wrestling History"?
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Post by 1992 on Mar 27, 2011 22:45:40 GMT -5
WWF purchasing WCW or Benoit
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Post by Bartman on Mar 27, 2011 23:59:12 GMT -5
Doesn't really get bigger than WWE purchasing WCW.
Storyline-wise is a little tougher. I'd say probably Hogan turning Heel at Bash at the Beach 96.
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Post by †hê Jå§ðñ Wïllïåm§ on Mar 28, 2011 0:01:46 GMT -5
Def. WWE purchasing WCW. With Chris Benoit tragedy at second.
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Post by HugoOne on Mar 28, 2011 0:08:06 GMT -5
I don't think anything can realistically top the Chris Benoit situation. It transcended the boundaries of the business itself and launched into not only a media frenzy, but a worldwide debate.
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Post by Lord Ragnarok on Mar 28, 2011 0:21:04 GMT -5
In terms of negative wrestling news, the Benoit tragedy is the biggest. But in terms of positive wrestling news, WWE buying out WCW would be the biggest.
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Post by K5 on Mar 28, 2011 0:40:54 GMT -5
vince mcmahon jr buying the wwwf is still the biggest.
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Post by King Clayton of the MidWest on Mar 28, 2011 0:50:55 GMT -5
3.Rey Mysterio winning the World Heavyweight Title./Owen's Death. 2.WWF buying WCW.(Big shocker) 1.Eddie Guerrero's Death.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2011 4:42:34 GMT -5
the Chris Benoit episode.I couldnt believe that.I was in work and of of the lads sisters had texted him to tell him-we were stuck to the effin floor
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Post by mikey1974 on Mar 28, 2011 13:36:01 GMT -5
come on now....
don't you know,according to Eric Bischoff and tony Schiavone, EVERY single episode of Nitro from 1996 - 1999 was THE most important night in the history of our sport??!!!
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apollocreed
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Post by apollocreed on Mar 28, 2011 16:01:56 GMT -5
Montreal screw job was pretty big news too as well as things already mentioned
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Post by King Shocker the Monumentous on Mar 28, 2011 16:04:18 GMT -5
But in terms of positive wrestling news, WWE buying out WCW would be the biggest. Care to try that one again?
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Post by Rule 30 on Mar 28, 2011 18:06:51 GMT -5
WWF buying WCW would have to be it for me, but the death of Eddie and the Benoit Incident have to be up there.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2011 18:08:48 GMT -5
To me Bret Hart coming back was pretty big
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Post by Johnny Lawrence - Cobra Kai on Mar 28, 2011 20:08:14 GMT -5
In terms of wrestling news that was so big that the mainstream, non-wrestling media picked it up and society (not just wrestling fans) became engrossed in the story, it has to the the Benoit double-murder suicide, unfortunately.
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Post by twinn on Mar 28, 2011 20:32:09 GMT -5
But in terms of positive wrestling news, WWE buying out WCW would be the biggest. Care to try that one again? Yeah, I definitely wouldn't call that positive news. One of the worst days in wrestling history really
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Post by samsson on Mar 28, 2011 20:39:31 GMT -5
1st. Ivan Koloff defeats Sammartino 2nd. WWE buys WCW 3rd. Hogan beats Iron Shiek ( birth of sports entertainment) 4th Beniot murder/ suicide
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Post by stonecold316 on Mar 28, 2011 20:43:28 GMT -5
1. Benoit's Death. Shocked me. I still remember. clear & crisp night, my cousin calls me, then texts me, as I'm just sitting down for it, and I see Benoit, I thought, "oh, . not good." i was stunned. 2. Eddie's death. just killed me. AMAZING RAW Tribute. 3. SS 1997. PERFECT WAY to someone over.
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Post by tnafan17: The Total Package on Mar 28, 2011 21:01:36 GMT -5
1. Benoit's Death. Shocked me. I still remember. clear & crisp night, my cousin calls me, then texts me, as I'm just sitting down for it, and I see Benoit, I thought, "oh, . not good." i was stunned. 2. Eddie's death. just killed me. AMAZING RAW Tribute. 3. SS 1997. PERFECT WAY to someone over. You ain't lying about #3. I would say WWF buying WCW. Benoit, Eddie's death, Owen's Death. I truthfully do not know how you can top those.
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Post by hbkrules on Mar 28, 2011 21:42:58 GMT -5
There are 3 correct answers in no particular order: Chris Benoit, WCW goes out of business, Vince steroid trial (easilly could have put the company out of business)
Owen and Eddie were also huge stories but didn't have as much media attention or long term effects on the business as the top 3 I listed.
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