June
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Post by June on May 23, 2012 14:00:26 GMT -5
Without even having read any of the other replies first (aside from the poll results), my vote goes to Bret Hart for "Wrestler of the '90s." Close second would go to Steve Austin, followed by Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels, The Rock, Undertaker and Diesel (excluding the other option/those not mentioned). To me, Bret Hart is the favorite because he represents both the old school and the new school of professional wrestling in North America as good as anyone. He was the best worker of his generation, making virtually everyone around him better and getting the most out of his opponents. He helped revolutionize the belief that "small men" could draw business and be seen as a legitimate threat to the monsters and larger-than-life figures that preceded him. He was far from the best talker of his time, but he progressed at it and excelled in spurts (notably his 1997 WWF heel run). He had classic rivalries and matches with members of his family, such as Owen and Bulldog, as well as other big names like Perfect, Austin, 'Taker, Backlund, Yokozuna, Razor, Diesel and Shawn Michaels. Hell, he tore it up with the likes of Hakushi and 1-2-3 Kid on occasion; [BOLD]there was nothing that Bret Hart could not do in the '90s.[/BOLD] Drawing is one thing he could not do. |
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Daniel F'n Bryan
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Post by Daniel F'n Bryan on May 23, 2012 17:00:48 GMT -5
HBK was not a flag holder either, he like Bret was best suited for a supporting role. The only guys capable of carrying the WWF flag aside from Hogan in the 90's were : Austin Rock Warrior Sid You know I never put any thought into it but Sid really could have been bigger then he was. Look at the reaction he received at Survivor Series 96. If he was booked correctly I think Sid could have been HUGE in the WWF from 97-on. |
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June
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Post by June on May 23, 2012 17:27:32 GMT -5
HBK was not a flag holder either, he like Bret was best suited for a supporting role. The only guys capable of carrying the WWF flag aside from Hogan in the 90's were : Austin Rock Warrior Sid You know I never put any thought into it but Sid really could have been bigger then he was. Look at the reaction he received at Survivor Series 96. If he was booked correctly I think Sid could have been HUGE in the WWF from 97-on. Vince insisted on making him a heel, but fans choose who they love, and they loved Sid during both of his runs in the WWF, and both were against the guys Vince was hell bent on making the top baby face (Hogan and HBK). |
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jasonphoenix1
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Post by jasonphoenix1 on May 23, 2012 18:26:39 GMT -5
I have to go with Hogan. He was the biggest babyface from 84-94. He was the probably biggest heel from 96-98. The man held multiple titles and won two Rumbles back to back. Even though I am not nor was a fan of his I have to give it to him.
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Bullgod
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Post by Bullgod on May 24, 2012 2:31:21 GMT -5
hmmm.... I suppose I should say Stone Cold because AustinMania was huge from late 96 onwards but been a fan from long before then I already had an allegiance to Bret Hart!
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