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Post by cordless2016 on Jul 18, 2018 9:36:22 GMT -5
I could be wrong as I haven’t read it in years, but I believe in Bret’s book that the plan was always to have Davey drop the title to Shawn not long after SS ‘92. Bret claimed he originally would drop it to Shawn, but pitched the idea to Vince about working with Davey, who would then drop the title to Shawn shortly there after. I don’t doubt that Vince was pissed. I just remember from Bret’s book that Davey was never planned to have a long reign. I'm not sure about that. I think I remember there was a Bulldog vs Mountie IC Title match in early ads for Survivor Series 92, so I don't think SS helped. Plus title runs were longer back then. Obviously Bulldog got fired in November so it didn't really matter anyway, but I think had he not been so screwed up at Summerslam and not been caught in the steroid bust, maybe he holds it until at least Rumble 93 where he drops it to Shawn with a hope of Shawn vs Marty at WM9 Wikipedia (I know not the best source) takes info from Bret’s book on Davey’s page by mentioning that Bret was originally booked to drop it to HBK before Vince was convinced to go with Davey for a short run. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Jul 18, 2018 11:30:27 GMT -5
I'm not sure about that. I think I remember there was a Bulldog vs Mountie IC Title match in early ads for Survivor Series 92, so I don't think SS helped. Plus title runs were longer back then. Obviously Bulldog got fired in November so it didn't really matter anyway, but I think had he not been so screwed up at Summerslam and not been caught in the steroid bust, maybe he holds it until at least Rumble 93 where he drops it to Shawn with a hope of Shawn vs Marty at WM9 Wikipedia (I know not the best source) takes info from Bret’s book on Davey’s page by mentioning that Bret was originally booked to drop it to HBK before Vince was convinced to go with Davey for a short run. Bret in a shoot said that there were two options, one was to do SummerSlam 92 in the US and drop it to Shawn, or drop it to Davey Boy in the UK. So Bret was instrumental in getting the title on Davey Boy and moving the show to Wembley. But yes I remember the Bulldog vs. Mountie match was supposed to happen and was already booked two weeks before Survivor Series. |
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Post by JokerFC on Jul 18, 2018 11:38:01 GMT -5
Bulldog was never going to get it. Vince was furious with him after SSlam 92. He was given the ME slot and treated like a big deal. He repaid that favour by turning up wasted and Hart had to carry his drugged up ass. Vince couldn't wait to get he IC title off him never mind give him the main strap. I will always maintain that if Smith had turned up in good shape? He would have been World champ later in the year or in 1993. I could be wrong as I haven’t read it in years, but I believe in Bret’s book that the plan was always to have Davey drop the title to Shawn not long after SS ‘92. Bret claimed he originally would drop it to Shawn, but pitched the idea to Vince about working with Davey, who would then drop the title to Shawn shortly there after. I don’t doubt that Vince was pissed. I just remember from Bret’s book that Davey was never planned to have a long reign. I vaguely remember something like that too but I don't really buy it to be honest. Vince was pushing Bulldog HARD and Summerslam 92 was his platform....If he had behaved himself? I genuinely don't see him as having lost it on SNME. It reminded me of Von Erichs reign.....Vince couldn't wait to get it off him. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Jul 18, 2018 17:09:25 GMT -5
The more I keep thinking about it the more I would've gone for a Mr. Perfect title run. He's been a main-eventer before (feuding with Hulk, AWA champ etc), but I really like his babyface turn, rewatching the way it was done.
He had the "main event" spot at Survivor Series, the fans were really into him during the match and even when he teased leaving Randy alone almost like turning back a heel, the fans really wanted him back in...it was a good build up plus he showed that he could "pin" both Flair and Razor though that match should've been a win instead of a DQ. They should've kept the title on Flair and have it dropped to Perfect.
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Post by Hulkster2001 on Aug 15, 2018 11:06:14 GMT -5
Taker should’ve been the top guy once in his entire career, and 92 could’ve been the year he was the top guy.
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Post by warriorlynx on Aug 15, 2018 14:40:44 GMT -5
Taker should’ve been the top guy once in his entire career, and 92 could’ve been the year he was the top guy. I would've preferred that if he wasn't hurt, that he would be the guy to win the title off of Yokozuna at Wrestlemania X. He was so over it was crazy he was more over than Bret and Lex in late 93 the fan reaction when they saw him face to face with Yoko around Survivor Series 93 was epic. Also he did have the title run in 97 from WM13 to Summerslam 97, so he technically was the top guy. |
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