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Post by slappy on Jan 22, 2014 4:13:00 GMT -5
Jesse and Bobby are the top two no doubt.
As for the best between the two, right now I'll say Jesse but tomorrow I might say Bobby. It really depends on the mood I'm in as to which one I like better.
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Post by Duck Holliday on Jan 22, 2014 4:15:24 GMT -5
Jesse has pretty much always been my favorite.
I felt that he brought some good insight while having a high level of charisma that percolated though the broadcast. He had a great voice and he did a great job as a "heel" commentator playing opposite Gorilla Monsoon. For my money, the two of them were the best at their respective roles, and the best together.
I think Jerry Lawler was good for a while too, but he's sounded awkward for a long time; totally unnecessary to the current broadcast.
I totally get why people say Bobby, and although he certainly had his moments, he just made too many jokes which I found distracting to the story being told in the ring. Also, his WCW years were awful; not only did he continuously make obnoxious jokes, but a lot of what he added was nonsensical. On top of his lack of chemistry to Tony.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2014 11:13:21 GMT -5
Jesse and Bobby are the top two no doubt. As for the best between the two, right now I'll say Jesse but tomorrow I might say Bobby. It really depends on the mood I'm in as to which one I like better. I don't think your alone there man. its really close for heaps of people |
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Post by Road Warriors on Jan 22, 2014 12:04:05 GMT -5
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Post by PVA on Jan 22, 2014 13:39:43 GMT -5
Jesse has pretty much always been my favorite. I felt that he brought some good insight while having a high level of charisma that percolated though the broadcast. He had a great voice and he did a great job as a "heel" commentator playing opposite Gorilla Monsoon. For my money, the two of them were the best at their respective roles, and the best together. I think Jerry Lawler was good for a while too, but he's sounded awkward for a long time; totally unnecessary to the current broadcast. I totally get why people say Bobby, and although he certainly had his moments, he just made too many jokes which I found distracting to the story being told in the ring. Also, his WCW years were awful; not only did he continuously make obnoxious jokes, but a lot of what he added was nonsensical. On top of his lack of chemistry to Tony. Well said. Jesse is the best no doubt, he could a match you didn't care about watching entertaining and provided logical rebuttals. Bobby, while entertaining, seemed more concerned in getting himself over with laughs and ignored in ring action far too much. That always bugged me, lawler does it too. |
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Post by OmegaGaijin on Jan 22, 2014 14:27:05 GMT -5
I'm quite happy to see The Rolling Stones' favorite former bodyguard getting some love. My one trepidation to Ventura has to do with his less than admirable views... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . From his Portland Days. Watch. This. In all seriousness, anyone know of the experience that made Ventura take such a dramatic, change in direction? Great video, & if you are talking about Jesse's political views, well what can I say other than he woke up. |
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Jan 22, 2014 14:36:19 GMT -5
I'm quite happy to see The Rolling Stones' favorite former bodyguard getting some love. My one trepidation to Ventura has to do with his less than admirable views... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . From his Portland Days. Watch. This. In all seriousness, anyone know of the experience that made Ventura take such a dramatic, change in direction? Great video, & if you are talking about Jesse's political views, well what can I say other than he woke up. I was making a joke about his statements in the documentary. It was footage shot before his big break, he stated he would be in the business two years, then retire. Yet here we are a near 30 year career as a wrestler/then commentator & a Hall of Fame induction later. |
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Post by HalfBlackRazorback on Jan 22, 2014 16:27:13 GMT -5
Bobby the Brain Heenan. The 1992 royal rumble is a clinic by Heenan on how to be a heel commentator
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Post by HuskerTornado on Jan 22, 2014 17:34:11 GMT -5
Great video, & if you are talking about Jesse's political views, well what can I say other than he woke up. I was making a joke about his statements in the documentary. It was footage shot before his big break, he stated he would be in the business two years, then retire. Yet here we are a near 30 year career as a wrestler/then commentator & a Hall of Fame induction later. I would guess the money got better. |
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Jan 22, 2014 18:13:56 GMT -5
I was making a joke about his statements in the documentary. It was footage shot before his big break, he stated he would be in the business two years, then retire. Yet here we are a near 30 year career as a wrestler/then commentator & a Hall of Fame induction later. I would guess the money got better. Touché. Random note to the thread: I'm just realizing Ventura & Heenan were inducted as part of the same Hall of Fame class. This is particularly weird, considering how heavily I've prided myself on knowing WWE's Hall of Fame "cover to cover" if you will. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2014 11:25:04 GMT -5
Ventura was such a brilliant heel commentator and would've been an excellent opponent for Hogan as scheduled..damn shame he got sick.
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Post by Grumpyoldman on Jan 24, 2014 2:33:44 GMT -5
This one is quite difficult. Gordon Solie. He just had "it". His voice, his mannerisms, his interaction with the wrestlers. He had it all. He was in no way an athlete, but I will bet dollars to donuts that 99% of the wrestlers who were in the same company as he was had the utmost respect for him. I believe if you were a wrestler & had Solie call one of your best matches, it made it that much better. Bill Mercer. I'm being quite biased here. He was the voice of World Class Championship Wrestling, and I liked WCCW over the WWF, AWA & NWA. I mean no disrespect to him, but (to me) he was a small version of Gordon Solie. Once you heard the voice, you knew the wrestling was going to be great. I am generally the first to advocate Solie's importance to the casual fans. (I also adore his writing) I must ask though. How does Gordon Solie qualify as a color man? Is there a difference between color commentator and announcer? |
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Post by | NLS™ | on Jan 24, 2014 5:04:57 GMT -5
Bobby "The Brain" Heenan Jesse "The Body" Ventura Jerry "The King" Lawler This. Oh, and OP you are extremely long winded. You should change your user name to Chief Longwind. |
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Jan 24, 2014 8:45:44 GMT -5
I am generally the first to advocate Solie's importance to the casual fans. (I also adore his writing) I must ask though. How does Gordon Solie qualify as a color man? Is there a difference between color commentator and announcer? Of course. The requirements are significantly, different. Both jobs bring their own, particular set of skills to the two-man dynamic in the booth. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2014 10:33:21 GMT -5
Bobby "The Brain" Heenan Jesse "The Body" Ventura Jerry "The King" Lawler This. Oh, and OP you are extremely long winded. You should change your user name to Chief Longwind. lets just post on the topic or question at hand lads and not get into commenting on how other posters type, word things etc. |
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Jan 24, 2014 11:27:02 GMT -5
Bobby "The Brain" Heenan Jesse "The Body" Ventura Jerry "The King" Lawler This. Oh, and OP you are extremely long winded. You should change your user name to Chief Longwind. I didn't actually speak for the two hours, & 37 minutes I spent writing/editing(failing to proofread until the last minute) opening article, so I have no idea what you mean. |
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Post by Joe/Smurf on Jan 24, 2014 11:33:51 GMT -5
Paul Heyman was the best I've seen since I started watching in 1998. Played a heel without detracting from what was happening in the ring. May have helped that he had the best PBP man of all-time, JR.
Worst? Taz. Not even close.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2014 11:38:01 GMT -5
I'm gonna say Ed Whalen to say someone different.
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Post by Brad on Jan 24, 2014 18:09:56 GMT -5
Bobby "the Brain" Heenan and Jesse Ventura are at the top of the list. All day/Every day! Yep. My personal favorite out of the two will always be Heenan, though. |
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Post by marino13 on Jan 24, 2014 18:30:22 GMT -5
Yep. My personal favorite out of the two will always be Heenan, though. Mine too. Easily. |
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