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Post by ASR (therockisback) on Aug 14, 2022 12:39:08 GMT -5
I’d say he’s easily one of my fav guys, one of the biggest & greatest stars in the biz & a very underrated & under appreciated individual tbh.
The mans been going strong for 30 years and I hope he stays for as long as possible, a true living legend!
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Post by FLUX '97 on Aug 14, 2022 13:04:12 GMT -5
Rey and his stem cell knees can work as long as he damn well pleases.
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Post by 2sweeeeet on Aug 14, 2022 14:06:23 GMT -5
One of my favorites since I started watching back in the '90s.
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Post by Valbroski on Aug 14, 2022 14:48:35 GMT -5
I was 9 when he made his WWE debut and he instantly became my favorite wrestler at the time. I never saw any of his WCW stuff prior to that, so it was all new to me. Anything in recent years before his 2018 Royal Rumble return I was sour on and thought maybe it was time for him to hang it up but honestly, I like that he can continue to work and make a living now while helping his son. It's not like he's chasing after the 24/7 title.
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Post by theoutlaw1999 on Aug 14, 2022 16:27:57 GMT -5
I always saw him as The guy of Smackdown.
Go to a Raw show kids were dressed in Cena merch, but go to a Smackdown one they were in Rey merch.
If Rey had been pushed stronger he could've easily overtook Cena. He was over like crazy and a flagship star.
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Post by CM Tusk on Aug 14, 2022 18:28:36 GMT -5
Easily in the top 20 of all time but often overlooked because of years of bad booking choices. The high regard people have for Jericho, Rey is more than deserving of, especially given his longevity and ability to still go despite so many injuries.
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Post by rKoNomad316 on Aug 14, 2022 23:20:09 GMT -5
He should’ve been WWE Champ longer then a few mins before handing belt to Cena on Raw. His Heavyweight run was nice but WWE Champ he should’ve had the belt longer. The guy for his size & gimmick works. But his size & era was the problem with the backstage guys.
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Post by GreyHaze:Big Bad Booty Daddy on Aug 14, 2022 23:27:15 GMT -5
I love Rey, the fact that he could still go is crazy. I remember going back to his WCW days and being amazed at all the stuff he could do. Rey also has some of the coolest attires too, also one of the hugely underappreciated guys of all time imo.
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Post by k5 on Aug 15, 2022 0:48:27 GMT -5
been watching him since I was like 6-7 years old. that in itself is just wild. legend is an understatement.
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Post by LK3 on Aug 15, 2022 0:56:27 GMT -5
Never really was a fan of him. Kind of shocking that he can still go as good as he can at this age though, figured he would be long gone with all the knee injuries and surgeries over his career.
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Post by Thunder Chunky on Aug 15, 2022 7:06:55 GMT -5
I was never a huge fan. He was always just kind of there to me as a kid.
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Post by mrassbillygunn on Aug 15, 2022 14:20:40 GMT -5
Never took to him, huge respect for him and Ive enjoyed a few of his matches here and there but, meh never been my cup of tea.
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Post by kennyw86v2 on Aug 15, 2022 17:31:41 GMT -5
WCW rey was awesome. Wwe rey is...not? That's about it for me.
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Post by fabulous1971 on Aug 17, 2022 15:29:25 GMT -5
Fantastic the first 10 years, getting stale the next 5 years, and the last five years just boring. When was the last time he ever changed up his move set or gimmick? Maybe turn him heel and send him to NXT. He can help elevate those guys.
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Post by Glorydaysofwrestling on Aug 19, 2022 11:07:43 GMT -5
He’s a one of a kind talent. I first saw him on an ecw tape, he’s been consistently putting on good matches ever since. Definitely a once in a lifetime wrestler.
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Post by JokerFC on Aug 24, 2022 16:51:50 GMT -5
Absolutely outstanding talent in my book.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2022 6:25:30 GMT -5
Been a fan since I was a kid. Crazy he’s still going and capable of great matches
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2022 6:26:45 GMT -5
WCW rey was awesome. Wwe rey is...not? That's about it for me. The last couple of years have been meh mostly because of the angles they make him do but man the mid 00’s Rey was awesome on smackdown
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Post by alanpartridge on Aug 25, 2022 7:54:56 GMT -5
Probably in my top 10 favourite wrestlers of all time. Not going to talk about pre WWE as I don't know enough about it. 2002 he was unique and really got over. 2003-5 he was a good mid carder. After Eddie died he became a legend and had an amazing year in 2006. After then he's been boring. Only exception was his feud with CM Punk. I think his work before WWE and 2006 was what made him a house hold name.
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Post by LA Times on Aug 28, 2022 21:03:10 GMT -5
I just watched his A&E Biography. The first time I ever heard of him was from the PWI 500 magazine in 1995 and I can still remember being so excited to see him debut in WCW at Great American Bash 1996. His longevity is often underrated but he couldve retired in 2010 and still be in any pro wrestling hall of fame. Most famous masked wrestler of all time.
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