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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2012 13:11:08 GMT -5
After all these years, I still can't believe he pinned Dusty after a double axe handle haha
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2012 13:41:33 GMT -5
I never said he wasn't but really if someone told that a western themed undertaker was wrestling would you see lit lasting 22 years? I'm not necessarily quoting that fact that it lasted 22 years, I'm quoting the reference that you made that it should have never been successful which in that case I highly disagree with. You do have a point, I would have never expected his gimmick to last as long as it has however. Its a pretty cartoon gimmick that just happen to stick and I think nobody but Calaway( no other way to refer to him) could have made it stick.
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Post by "The Visionary" Eldniw on Nov 24, 2012 8:13:49 GMT -5
Greatest in ring Thespian ever. The Greatest Master of Character Commitment. Best pound for pound Superheavyweight in wrestling history. A defining master of wrestling psychology. A living, breathing, coherent embodiment & personification of the definition of the phrase "Guided Mastery." The ultimate "Torch Passer". He put over Brock Lesnar, Randy Orton, Edge, CM Punk, Kane, Big Show, Batista & most of them got over simply because they held there own with him. A consummate professional. A truly irreplaceable, invaluable, enigmatic storyteller. The face & soul of the "Passion Play" aspect of profession wrestling. The representation of the entire "Entertainment" side of the art form. While on the same note, among the most skilled workers that will ever exist. A man with virtually no blemishes on his life outside the ring. The beast in the bottom deck of the WWE Ship shoveling coal as he holds the Hull together from the bottom up until Austin managed to bring a new boat during the lean years. As Arn Anderson said - "He represents everything that is good & wonderful about this business." Thank Vince MchMahon. Thank Mr & Mrs. Callaway. THANK GOD. For the Undertaker!!!! Seriously one of the best posts I have ever read in my nearly 8 years here.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2012 8:24:14 GMT -5
Good back then now not so much.............
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Nov 24, 2012 21:14:03 GMT -5
Good back then now not so much............. I need a meme of the episode of Family Guy where Peter goes semi Gay & insults all of Cleveland's friends at the million man march to send this user.
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Post by jm556 on Nov 25, 2012 0:33:13 GMT -5
Greatest in ring Thespian ever. The Greatest Master of Character Commitment. Best pound for pound Superheavyweight in wrestling history. A defining master of wrestling psychology. A living, breathing, coherent embodiment & personification of the definition of the phrase "Guided Mastery." The ultimate "Torch Passer". He put over Brock Lesnar, Randy Orton, Edge, CM Punk, Kane, Big Show, Batista & most of them got over simply because they held there own with him. A consummate professional. A truly irreplaceable, invaluable, enigmatic storyteller. The face & soul of the "Passion Play" aspect of profession wrestling. The representation of the entire "Entertainment" side of the art form. While on the same note, among the most skilled workers that will ever exist. A man with virtually no blemishes on his life outside the ring. The beast in the bottom deck of the WWE Ship shoveling coal as he holds the Hull together from the bottom up until Austin managed to bring a new boat during the lean years. As Arn Anderson said - "He represents everything that is good & wonderful about this business." Thank Vince MchMahon. Thank Mr & Mrs. Callaway. THANK GOD. For the Undertaker!!!! +1. Very well said.
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Post by retrowrestling on Nov 25, 2012 7:49:25 GMT -5
After all these years, I still can't believe he pinned Dusty after a double axe handle haha I still can't believe he got counted out when he wasn't the legal man.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Nov 26, 2012 0:27:31 GMT -5
After all these years, I still can't believe he pinned Dusty after a double axe handle haha I still can't believe he got counted out when he wasn't the legal man. Yeah! Hahaha! It's hilariously ironic that his debut was unclimatic, then look at where he went. Need I say more?
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Post by Bret_Hart_Mark™ on Nov 26, 2012 1:34:08 GMT -5
I remember watching that live and thinking "That guy looks awfully familiar." Then after getting a few more shots of his face on TV it dawned on me that it was "Mean" Mark Callus from WCW. Probably the first time I realized that wrestlers worked for both companies under different gimmicks, LOL.
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Post by Angel Beast on Nov 26, 2012 2:07:58 GMT -5
Greatest in ring Thespian ever. The Greatest Master of Character Commitment. Best pound for pound Superheavyweight in wrestling history. A defining master of wrestling psychology. A living, breathing, coherent embodiment & personification of the definition of the phrase "Guided Mastery." The ultimate "Torch Passer". He put over Brock Lesnar, Randy Orton, Edge, CM Punk, Kane, Big Show, Batista & most of them got over simply because they held there own with him. A consummate professional. A truly irreplaceable, invaluable, enigmatic storyteller. The face & soul of the "Passion Play" aspect of profession wrestling. The representation of the entire "Entertainment" side of the art form. While on the same note, among the most skilled workers that will ever exist. A man with virtually no blemishes on his life outside the ring. The beast in the bottom deck of the WWE Ship shoveling coal as he holds the Hull together from the bottom up until Austin managed to bring a new boat during the lean years. As Arn Anderson said - "He represents everything that is good & wonderful about this business." Thank Vince MchMahon. Thank Mr & Mrs. Callaway. THANK GOD. For the Undertaker!!!!
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Post by Nivro™ on Nov 26, 2012 18:48:43 GMT -5
3 things come to mind after reading this...
1)Its crazy to think that Takers career is older then I would say 90% of this board
2)It sucks knowing Im so old not only do I remember his career, I remember his feuds with Sting and Luger in NWA.
3)Big Van Vader is the best pound for pound super heavyweight to ever grace a ring. Taker might be the best super heavyweight "character" though.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Nov 27, 2012 3:44:12 GMT -5
3 things come to mind after reading this... 1)Its crazy to think that Takers career is older then I would say 90% of this board 2)It sucks knowing Im so old not only do I remember his career, I remember his feuds with Sting and Luger in NWA. 3)Big Van Vader is the best pound for pound super heavyweight to ever grace a ring. Taker might be the best super heavyweight "character" though. Other than the Vadersault, Vader has never done anything outside of the Undertaker's ability. Where Undertaker has done many unique dives, bumps & spots that Vader was unable to do. Now Vader is the most athletic 400lb man in not just wrestling, but arguably human movement, but Undertaker is has done more to prove himself with his execution, psychology, endurance, strength, & of course, Longevity at the main event level which he earned one year into his National level debut & virtually never stepped down from in terms of drawing power. To conclude, in terms of wrestlers 400lbs & higher, Vader's the man. SHWs as a whole? Undertaker sits at the top as the most complete wrestler over every aspect of a wrestling performer to ever stand over 6 feet tall, & tip the scale at 300.
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