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Post by Boy Wonder on Sept 22, 2015 17:34:59 GMT -5
AJ Styles. Magnum had his career struck too short and he never really proved he could be "the guy".
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2015 5:43:12 GMT -5
AJ styles and Chrisopher Daniels. I'm still hoping for a triple threat with Samoa Joe to happen on NXT, one can dream.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Sept 23, 2015 5:49:22 GMT -5
the greatest wrestler eligible to work for the MchMahons between 1963 to present day that never had a tenure under contract, since we're excluding one time appearances & non-American talent, would most likely be Nick Bockwinkel.
Nick Bockwinkel was as complete a wrestler as you could get. The linage, in-ring acumen, athleticism, the prosaic interviews, the lightning rod for audience heat, he was the "pillar heel" of the AWA for the better part of 20 years.
As for the current number one, it is a toss-up, but I would say Austin Aries, Adam Cole, Jay Lethal, & AJ Styles, but I can't help feeling I'm forgetting someone.
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Post by "The Perfect Ten" Mizard on Sept 23, 2015 7:41:27 GMT -5
Christopher Daniels. He did a few matches for the WWF but he said he was never offered a contract.
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Post by dylan on Sept 23, 2015 10:32:25 GMT -5
AJ Styles without a doubt.
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Post by AmericanMadeLesGold on Sept 23, 2015 12:54:12 GMT -5
AJ Styles
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Post by Jonathan Karate on Sept 23, 2015 13:10:33 GMT -5
the greatest wrestler eligible to work for the MchMahons between 1963 to present day that never had a tenure under contract, since we're excluding one time appearances & non-American talent, would most likely be Nick Bockwinkel. Nick Bockwinkel was as complete a wrestler as you could get. The linage, in-ring acumen, athleticism, the prosaic interviews, the lightning rod for audience heat, he was the "pillar heel" of the AWA for the better part of 20 years. As for the current number one, it is a toss-up, but I would say Austin Aries, Adam Cole, Jay Lethal, & AJ Styles, but I can't help feeling I'm forgetting someone. Roderick or The Briscoes? Bockwinkle is a GREAT answer im truly surprised he hasn't been brought up more. He was a great heel and champion.
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Post by Midnight on Sept 23, 2015 13:42:33 GMT -5
Austin Aries & AJ Styles(Not Counting His Tryout Match).
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Sept 23, 2015 15:25:43 GMT -5
the greatest wrestler eligible to work for the MchMahons between 1963 to present day that never had a tenure under contract, since we're excluding one time appearances & non-American talent, would most likely be Nick Bockwinkel. Nick Bockwinkel was as complete a wrestler as you could get. The linage, in-ring acumen, athleticism, the prosaic interviews, the lightning rod for audience heat, he was the "pillar heel" of the AWA for the better part of 20 years. As for the current number one, it is a toss-up, but I would say Austin Aries, Adam Cole, Jay Lethal, & AJ Styles, but I can't help feeling I'm forgetting someone. Roderick or The Briscoes? Bockwinkle is a GREAT answer im truly surprised he hasn't been brought up more. He was a great heel and champion. As someone who convulsed from being star-struck upon meeting the Messiah of the Back breaker, I literally felt he is good enough to go without saying. Jay Brisco actually is rather underrated as an out & out wrestler. I find it plausible that Lou Thesz would have approved of him much like he admired Bruiser Brody & Honky Tonk Man. the only reason I didn't pick Thesz is due to them fact that he was never available to work for the WWWF, even he did headline Madison Square Garden quite a few times in the 50s.
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Post by Gazza on Sept 23, 2015 16:15:28 GMT -5
Jack ing Evans
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Post by Jonathan Karate on Sept 23, 2015 17:58:38 GMT -5
Roderick or The Briscoes? Bockwinkle is a GREAT answer im truly surprised he hasn't been brought up more. He was a great heel and champion. As someone who convulsed from being star-struck upon meeting the Messiah of the Back breaker, I literally felt he is good enough to go without saying. Jay Brisco actually is rather underrated as an out & out wrestler. I find it plausible that Lou Thesz would have approved of him much like he admired Bruiser Brody & Honky Tonk Man. the only reason I didn't pick Thesz is due to them fact that he was never available to work for the WWWF, even he did headline Madison Square Garden quite a few times in the 50s. We have very similar opinions my friend, i agree with everything you've said here.
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Post by The neferious brotha Hargrove on Sept 23, 2015 18:15:10 GMT -5
The greatest American Wrestler Never signed by wwe is ... Wait for it ... DEEZ NUTS ... But imo I think Jay lethal
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Post by cmiller79 on Sept 24, 2015 7:01:18 GMT -5
The greatest American Wrestler Never signed by wwe is ... Wait for it ... DEEZ NUTS ... But imo I think Jay lethal I never knew that guy running for president was a wrestler lol
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Post by The neferious brotha Hargrove on Sept 24, 2015 7:58:18 GMT -5
The greatest American Wrestler Never signed by wwe is ... Wait for it ... DEEZ NUTS ... But imo I think Jay lethal I never knew that guy running for president was a wrestler lol you learn something new everyday
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Post by theMOESIAH on Sept 26, 2015 23:18:39 GMT -5
Didn't he have a brief run in WWECW to get [whoever the champion was at the time*] over? *I'm wanting to say Big Show... Greatest American wrestler never signed? Hmmm, current day, I'd say Roderick Strong, Jay Briscoe, Mark Briscoe, Silas Young I feel is very good in ring and character wise. ADAM COLE BAYBAY! Michael Bennett, Matt Taven. I could go on forever with this. We have a winner!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2015 1:15:50 GMT -5
Cowboy James Storm
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Post by TheSystem 1.5 on Sept 27, 2015 1:55:14 GMT -5
Roderick or The Briscoes? Bockwinkle is a GREAT answer im truly surprised he hasn't been brought up more. He was a great heel and champion. As someone who convulsed from being star-struck upon meeting the Messiah of the Back breaker, I literally felt he is good enough to go without saying. Jay Brisco actually is rather underrated as an out & out wrestler. I find it plausible that Lou Thesz would have approved of him much like he admired Bruiser Brody & Honky Tonk Man. the only reason I didn't pick Thesz is due to them fact that he was never available to work for the WWWF, even he did headline Madison Square Garden quite a few times in the 50s. Um...what?
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Sept 27, 2015 4:07:08 GMT -5
As someone who convulsed from being star-struck upon meeting the Messiah of the Back breaker, I literally felt he is good enough to go without saying. Jay Brisco actually is rather underrated as an out & out wrestler. I find it plausible that Lou Thesz would have approved of him much like he admired Bruiser Brody & Honky Tonk Man. the only reason I didn't pick Thesz is due to them fact that he was never available to work for the WWWF, even he did headline Madison Square Garden quite a few times in the 50s. Um...what? Prior to his WWF Tenure, Honky Tonk Man had the honor to wrestle Lou Thesz. Honky Tonk's mentor was a veteran from Thesz' prime, so HTM knew what to expect through most of their encounter. Lou Thesz gave him the credit he deserved for holding his own on the pitcher's mount, while Babe Ruth was at home plate. I'm not saying Thesz particularly liked him, just that he was objective enough to give credit when earned.
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Post by TheSystem 1.5 on Sept 27, 2015 4:17:17 GMT -5
Prior to his WWF Tenure, Honky Tonk Man had the honor to wrestle Lou Thesz. Honky Tonk's mentor was a veteran from Thesz' prime, so HTM knew what to expect through most of their encounter. Lou Thesz gave him the credit he deserved for holding his own on the pitcher's mount, while Babe Ruth was at home plate. I'm not saying Thesz particularly liked him, just that he was objective enough to give credit when earned. Hadn't heard that story before. Especially about HTM of all people.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2015 11:20:23 GMT -5
the greatest wrestler eligible to work for the MchMahons between 1963 to present day that never had a tenure under contract, since we're excluding one time appearances & non-American talent, would most likely be Nick Bockwinkel. Nick Bockwinkel was as complete a wrestler as you could get. The linage, in-ring acumen, athleticism, the prosaic interviews, the lightning rod for audience heat, he was the "pillar heel" of the AWA for the better part of 20 years. As for the current number one, it is a toss-up, but I would say Austin Aries, Adam Cole, Jay Lethal, & AJ Styles, but I can't help feeling I'm forgetting someone. Roderick or The Briscoes? Bockwinkle is a GREAT answer im truly surprised he hasn't been brought up more. He was a great heel and champion. Totally forgot about Bockwinkle, he's a fantastic answer to this.
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