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Post by hbkjason on Dec 3, 2007 7:53:06 GMT -5
I just thought I would do this to see what some of you guys best memories of Owen Hart in the WWE are. I know for newer fans they will no doubt have a huge respect for Owen but I don't think people how have just gotten into wrestling realise just how great the guy was during his time.
Anyway I will post a couple of my favorite.
SURVIVOR SERIES 1994
This was so great for those that do not know it was a WWF title match between Bret Hart & Bob Backlund. You could lose by your corner man throwing in the towel Owen was in Bob's corner and Bulldog in Bret's. Bulldog got knocked out so there was no one in Bret's corner. During the match Backlund has Bret in the chicken wing for ages and Owen starts pleading with his mum who is at ring side to throw in the towel because Bret will get his arm broken. He looked so emotional I was positive he was really upset. When the towel was thrown in Owen started cheering and laughing it was pure classic. As much as I hated him at the time I still thought it was pretty funny after a while his reactions were priceless. Not just one of my favorite Owen moments but one of my favorites period.
KING OF THE RING 1996
Not a huge part of his career by any means but he was doing commentary and he was great. I can still picture him standing on the announce table cheering and Vince with this look on his face.
So what are some of your guys memories.
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Post by pillman9mm on Dec 3, 2007 11:14:38 GMT -5
Definitely the Slammy Awards (1997 most likely) where he presented himself with the "Best Bowtie" award. Then, he gave this big speech about about being a "2-time Slammy Award Winner......I did it!!.....I'm a winner!!........WHOOOOOOO!!" all this despite the fact he wasn't even nominated for the damn thing, haha!
I also loved the promo he cut as the Blue Blazer that aired right when his accident took place. The PPV was really good so far (great Tag Team title match and another Holly/Snow Hardcore classic) and this little tirade of his was great. Talking about how the Godfather was his "arch nemesis" and "just hearing his name makes my blue blood boil". He capped it off saying "do not fear...for the Blue Blazer always triumphs over evil-doers. And do you know why? Because I always take my vitamins, say my prayers, and drink my milk (doing the corniest pantamime as if he was chugging a quart of 2%).....WHOOOOOOO!!"
Such a shame. I really do not think he would have had the World title run everyone expected. He was more focused on just riding out his contract (which would have ended during 2001) so he could retire and be with his family. Just imagine the WM2000 Intercontinental/European match now..... Kurt Angle -v- Chris Benoit -v- Chris Jericho -v- Owen Hart.....
**drools little bit**
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Post by WalterF on Dec 3, 2007 13:43:42 GMT -5
I just thought I would do this to see what some of you guys best memories of Owen Hart in the WWE are. I know for newer fans they will no doubt have a huge respect for Owen but I don't think people how have just gotten into wrestling realise just how great the guy was during his time. Anyway I will post a couple of my favorite. SURVIVOR SERIES 1994 This was so great for those that do not know it was a WWF title match between Bret Hart & Bob Backlund. You could lose by your corner man throwing in the towel Owen was in Bob's corner and Bulldog in Bret's. Bulldog got knocked out so there was no one in Bret's corner. During the match Backlund has Bret in the chicken wing for ages and Owen starts pleading with his mum who is at ring side to throw in the towel because Bret will get his arm broken. He looked so emotional I was positive he was really upset. When the towel was thrown in Owen started cheering and laughing it was pure classic. As much as I hated him at the time I still thought it was pretty funny after a while his reactions were priceless. Not just one of my favorite Owen moments but one of my favorites period. KING OF THE RING 1996 Not a huge part of his career by any means but he was doing commentary and he was great. I can still picture him standing on the announce table cheering and Vince with this look on his face. So what are some of your guys memories. I absolutely agree w/ KOTR 96. Whenever Owen did commentary it literally cracked me up. Accusing Jose of grabbing and ropes and stuff like "Send that Mexican back to Tijuana" and "Bulldog doesnt need a stupid clique or a washed up Mexican to win." Lol. |
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Post by Johnny Lawrence - Cobra Kai on Dec 3, 2007 18:41:39 GMT -5
On a lighter note, who could forget the promo Owen Hart did right after turning heel by attacking his brother Bret, which was incredible... right up until Owen lost his train of thought and told Bret "THAT is why I kicked your leg out of your... leg..." (looks sheepishly from side to side, knowing he just turned a great heel promo into a joke)
Owen was an awesome performer and if the rumors are true about him being such a joker with a great sense of humor, I have to think that promo would have been one of his personal favorites for comedy value alone.
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Post by hbkjason on Dec 4, 2007 5:03:59 GMT -5
On a lighter note, who could forget the promo Owen Hart did right after turning heel by attacking his brother Bret, which was incredible... right up until Owen lost his train of thought and told Bret "THAT is why I kicked your leg out of your... leg..." (looks sheepishly from side to side, knowing he just turned a great heel promo into a joke) Owen was an awesome performer and if the rumors are true about him being such a joker with a great sense of humor, I have to think that promo would have been one of his personal favorites for comedy value alone. That was great I could read Owen stories all day theres a good one in one of Mick Foley's books woff the top of my head I can not remember which one I think the second. Any way he says that during a tag match Bret had owen in a sharpshooter and Owen was pretending to smoke instead of selling the pain. he really did sound like a great guy |
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Post by Blazer034 on Dec 4, 2007 14:45:35 GMT -5
I think it was on raw, I'm pretty sure it was Mick Floey vs. Owen in a hardcore match. Mick hit Owen with a big bag of popcorn and Owen sold it like a million bucks. Then he made a popcorn angel before he got up.
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Post by Patrick Bateman (original) on Dec 4, 2007 15:31:43 GMT -5
I remember it was a house show and I saw Owen, Foley, and Paul Bearer all in the walkway watching the matches. I walked over to them with one of my friends. And Owen was trying to convince me that " I am not Owen Hart. I am far better looking than that crapbag. Really he is just rubbish and I think he should be fired. I don't even look like him." Then Paul Bearer walked up to him and said "hey Owen you ready to go back down." Foley just started cracking up. Owen looked at me confused and then did like a side smile and signed my program " I'm not who you think I am everyone is just confused Owen Hart Ken Shamrock."
Priceless. Of course Foley signed as Mankind and Paul Bearer signed. And as Foley was signing he was just laughing the entire time.
Edit: He also took a picture with me, foley and Bearer.
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Post by markallenkellner on Dec 4, 2007 15:57:49 GMT -5
When he reunited with Bret and was crying, funny stuff!
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Post by Mr. Old School™ on Dec 5, 2007 17:32:42 GMT -5
On a lighter note, who could forget the promo Owen Hart did right after turning heel by attacking his brother Bret, which was incredible... right up until Owen lost his train of thought and told Bret "THAT is why I kicked your leg out of your... leg..." (looks sheepishly from side to side, knowing he just turned a great heel promo into a joke) Owen was an awesome performer and if the rumors are true about him being such a joker with a great sense of humor, I have to think that promo would have been one of his personal favorites for comedy value alone. Oh, no question about it. Whenever I think of Owen, that promo is always there in the back of my mind and that's pretty much the first thing that I think of. "When I kicked your leg out of your leg" ;D Funny stuff for sure. |
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Post by Matt on Dec 5, 2007 18:45:15 GMT -5
WM X
The Hart Foundation Reunits
The Owen Hart Tribute Show
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Post by ztj_wwf on Dec 5, 2007 18:59:44 GMT -5
Man, imagine a Jericho/Owen feud! I'm just waiting for some loser jobber to say his favorite moment is when Owen fell. We all know it's going to happen. My favourite memories are all of his great matches with Bret, Bulldog and others.
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Post by CF9™ on Dec 7, 2007 22:57:38 GMT -5
I remember it was a house show and I saw Owen, Foley, and Paul Bearer all in the walkway watching the matches. I walked over to them with one of my friends. And Owen was trying to convince me that " I am not Owen Hart. I am far better looking than that crapbag. Really he is just rubbish and I think he should be fired. I don't even look like him." Then Paul Bearer walked up to him and said "hey Owen you ready to go back down." Foley just started cracking up. Owen looked at me confused and then did like a side smile and signed my program " I'm not who you think I am everyone is just confused Owen Hart Ken Shamrock." Priceless. Of course Foley signed as Mankind and Paul Bearer signed. And as Foley was signing he was just laughing the entire time. Edit: He also took a picture with me, foley and Bearer. Lol!! Thats the funniest thing I've ever heard. |
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