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Post by TKO Propagandist on Jan 25, 2021 16:52:02 GMT -5
So even guys like Malenko & Benoit aren't considered here as they had personas and characters they embodied (the iceman/the crippler). Even Lance Storm had plenty of memorable talking segments based on the fact he was so serious and gimmick free, plus he was basically Mr. Canada, so he won't count either.
Here we are talking about those who had no gimmick, flashy look or moniker to really play off of. Maybe they rarely cut promos or are not remembered for them but are renowned purely for their ability bell to bell. For me, I would have to say Jerry Lynn, he wrestled, did so really really well and that was who he was.
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Post by The Brain on Jan 25, 2021 17:35:01 GMT -5
Gonna throw out some Japanese names...
Genichiro Tenryu
Tatsumi Fujinami
Antonio Inoki
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Post by K5 on Jan 25, 2021 17:41:55 GMT -5
dory funk jr, the briscos, Lou thesz, Bruno Sammartino, Verne Gagne...
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Post by JokerFC on Jan 25, 2021 17:57:52 GMT -5
K5 beat me to it...was coming in to say Sammartino & Verne....LOL.
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Post by LA Times on Jan 25, 2021 18:35:00 GMT -5
"No Gimmick Needed" Chris Candido. Seriously though, you have to go with old timers like Bruno Sammartino, Nick Bockwinkel, etc. Jerry Lynn was Mr JL, doesnt that count as a gimmick?
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Post by jason88cubs on Jan 25, 2021 19:15:52 GMT -5
Bam Bam for a big man?
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Post by JokerFC on Jan 25, 2021 20:49:40 GMT -5
"No Gimmick Needed" Chris Candido. Seriously though, you have to go with old timers like Bruno Sammartino, Nick Bockwinkel, etc. Jerry Lynn was Mr JL, doesnt that count as a gimmick? Bockwinkel a good shout.. |
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Post by figurecollector on Jan 25, 2021 21:49:50 GMT -5
Lance Storm
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Post by dixol on Jan 26, 2021 0:01:45 GMT -5
Greg The Hammer
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Post by TKO Propagandist on Jan 26, 2021 2:44:34 GMT -5
"No Gimmick Needed" Chris Candido. Seriously though, you have to go with old timers like Bruno Sammartino, Nick Bockwinkel, etc. Jerry Lynn was Mr JL, doesnt that count as a gimmick? I always forget about JL. I choose Jerry mainly because he always says he didn't have a gimmick, he just wrestled. |
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Post by charabro on Jan 26, 2021 3:10:08 GMT -5
Dean Malenko
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2021 4:05:41 GMT -5
terry taylor
bobby eaton
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Post by PJ on Jan 26, 2021 8:44:02 GMT -5
dory funk jr, the briscos, Lou thesz, Bruno Sammartino, Verne Gagne... I would add Bob Backlund’s original WWF run to the list. Hated when he came back as Mr Backlund. |
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Post by Emerald Enthusiast on Jan 26, 2021 23:52:32 GMT -5
Brock Lesnar stands out as this type of wrestler. He's never really had a gimmick because he didn't need to be sold. He was sold with his legit-grappler background, and he hasn't changed that much in nearly 20 years. He just added to his aura by establishing his MMA career. His promos have always been basic, but he obviously benefitted from Heyman at his side.
This is a really good topic. I can't think of many wrestlers who could fit into this category. Even most of the legit tough guys (or gals) usually had to develop some type of persona, even if it was understated, to sell themselves as an attraction.
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Post by MKSavage on Jan 27, 2021 13:23:33 GMT -5
Bret Hart
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Post by jason88cubs on Jan 28, 2021 11:06:41 GMT -5
Arn ANderson
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Post by MKSavage on Jan 28, 2021 14:40:48 GMT -5
Arn was a pretty good at promos... |
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Post by TheXtremisT on Feb 1, 2021 5:58:27 GMT -5
I would include Dean Malenko in that because other than his "Iceman" nickname, he did nothing gimmick-wise nor did he do anything to embody the nickname other than to just be stoic and hardnose.
Charlie Haas 2004-2005, 2006-2007 didn't really have anything. Even if he portrayed a white you-know-what for a short period.
You could count loads of guys who's gimmicks just fizzled out into basically just nostalgia. Like Val Venis after 2003.
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Post by Nivro™ on Feb 7, 2021 19:45:02 GMT -5
Barry  ing Windham.....I know later on he had The Stalker gimmick and they called him the Widowmaker even though literally nothing changed about him but he's easily one of the smoothest & best workers in his days and he was so awkward on the mic...even his hall of fame speech was odd. |
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Post by whydontyoutellme on Feb 7, 2021 20:25:50 GMT -5
"No Gimmick Needed" Chris Candido. Seriously though, you have to go with old timers like Bruno Sammartino, Nick Bockwinkel, etc. Jerry Lynn was Mr JL, doesnt that count as a gimmick? Bockwinkel had a clear gimmick by the late 70s and was a great promo. |
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