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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Feb 26, 2023 0:43:08 GMT -5
Hi! I haven’t been on in a while, so I wanted to try and make a fun thread. I recently was doing research and discovered that Dusty Rhodes last traditional singles match was against DOLPH ZIGGLER in 2006.
Also, his last match to ever happen in the month of February was I a tag match for TNA with Vader in 2002. These esoteric facts made me contemplate the kinds of facts that sound like they shouldn’t be true, but are. So, I thought it would be fun to compile a thread of weird facts like this.
For example, Randy Savage and Ric Flair wrestled more against each other in the 2000s than in the 80s. (Because they never wrestled each other in the 80s at all, and had one match in 2000) it’s true, but it feels weird and as though it shouldn’t be true at all.
I’m going to add more facts as I find them, and I was hoping you all had random weird facts you have discovered over time.
Supposedly, Andre the giant was Hulk Hogan’s most frequent opponent, with 116 of their matches accounted for. Just edging out Ric Flair with 115 matches with hogan and Randy Savage with 110.
Roman Reigns father, Sika, never wrestled any man as much as he(Sika) wrestled Andre the Giant with 81 matches. And Roman has wrestled Big Show 82 times so I found the number being so close to be a novel discovery.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Feb 26, 2023 0:43:56 GMT -5
I meant for this to go in classic wrestling and I botched it. Off to a swimming start per usual with my threads😂😭
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Post by TKO Propagandist on Feb 26, 2023 2:12:19 GMT -5
Hogan was a legit 6'10 before the injuries.
Goldberg hurt everyone he worked with.
Ric Flair never won a match with the Figure 4.
Dolph Ziggler hasn't won a match since cashing in Money in the Bank in 2013.
WCW paid The Westminster Dog Show to go long so RAW would be pre-empted. Rick Steiner was even slated to appear as a contestant one year as the dog-faced gremlin but was pulled because of safety concerns due to the show taking place in mating season.
Ric Flair once sent Halle Berry to Space Mountain.
Vince & Linda have been seperated since 2006.
Goldust & Hornswoggle were once booked to become tag team champions.
Virgil, Lanny Poffo, Robert Fuller, Andre the Giant, 2 Cold Scorpio, Robert Gibson & Tatanka are said to have had some of the biggest Johnsons in the history of the business.
Michael Hayes used to date Rosa Mendes.
Vince McMahon didn't known Asian porn existed until he was told by JR.
Chris Benoit's former tag team partner whom the Rapid Wolverine previously held tag titles with, passed away the same day Chris did. It was thought by fans at the time including on this very forum that this was the reason Benoit missed the Night of Champions show. Before the truth came out.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Feb 26, 2023 14:44:11 GMT -5
Hogan was a legit 6'10 before the injuries. Goldberg hurt everyone he worked with. Ric Flair never won a match with the Figure 4. Dolph Ziggler hasn't won a match since cashing in Money in the Bank in 2013. WCW paid The Westminster Dog Show to go long so RAW would be pre-empted. Rick Steiner was even slated to appear as a contestant one year as the dog-faced gremlin but was pulled because of safety concerns due to the show taking place in mating season. Ric Flair once sent Halle Berry to Space Mountain. Vince & Linda have been seperated since 2006. Goldust & Hornswoggle were once booked to become tag team champions. Virgil, Lanny Poffo, Robert Fuller, Andre the Giant, 2 Cold Scorpio, Robert Gibson & Tatanka are said to have had some of the biggest Johnsons in the history of the business. Michael Hayes used to date Rosa Mendes. Vince McMahon didn't known Asian porn existed until he was told by JR. Chris Benoit's former tag team partner whom the Rapid Wolverine previously held tag titles with, passed away the same day Chris did. It was thought by fans at the time including on this very forum that this was the reason Benoit missed the Night of Champions show. Before the truth came out. Okay, what did I post to warrant a troll post? Like, I went and double checked the stats I shared. There’s actually footage ofDusty and Dolph working on RAW.
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Post by TKO Propagandist on Feb 26, 2023 15:26:37 GMT -5
Hogan was a legit 6'10 before the injuries. Goldberg hurt everyone he worked with. Ric Flair never won a match with the Figure 4. Dolph Ziggler hasn't won a match since cashing in Money in the Bank in 2013. WCW paid The Westminster Dog Show to go long so RAW would be pre-empted. Rick Steiner was even slated to appear as a contestant one year as the dog-faced gremlin but was pulled because of safety concerns due to the show taking place in mating season. Ric Flair once sent Halle Berry to Space Mountain. Vince & Linda have been seperated since 2006. Goldust & Hornswoggle were once booked to become tag team champions. Virgil, Lanny Poffo, Robert Fuller, Andre the Giant, 2 Cold Scorpio, Robert Gibson & Tatanka are said to have had some of the biggest Johnsons in the history of the business. Michael Hayes used to date Rosa Mendes. Vince McMahon didn't known Asian porn existed until he was told by JR. Chris Benoit's former tag team partner whom the Rapid Wolverine previously held tag titles with, passed away the same day Chris did. It was thought by fans at the time including on this very forum that this was the reason Benoit missed the Night of Champions show. Before the truth came out. Okay, what did I post to warrant a troll post? Like, I went and double checked the stats I shared. There’s actually footage ofDusty and Dolph working on RAW. Only half of that was a troll post. You wanted the facts. I gave you some. I've already done the research.
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Post by theoutlaw1999 on Feb 26, 2023 17:04:45 GMT -5
Brock Lesnar has never fought a long haired Undertaker.
HHH switched to trunks in 1999 but didn't win a Summerslam wearing them until 2004.
Shawn Michaels and Undertaker fought at Royal Rumble 1998 and wouldn't collide again until Royal Rumble 2007.
Undertaker had a short Summerslam streak until losing to Mankind in 1996.
Ryback and CM Punk fought at Hell in a Cell 2012 but at Hell in a Cell 2013 both collided again only this time Heyman was with Ryback instead of Punk.
Edge's first ever title was won by accident when he defeated Jeff Jarrett at a House show for The IC title in 1999.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Feb 26, 2023 22:36:05 GMT -5
Okay, what did I post to warrant a troll post? Like, I went and double checked the stats I shared. There’s actually footage ofDusty and Dolph working on RAW. Only half of that was a troll post. You wanted the facts. I gave you some. I've already done the research. I did see some of those that were facts. That’s fair.
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Post by CM Tusk on Feb 26, 2023 22:48:10 GMT -5
Dayton OH hasn’t had a RAW since 2014 because the reaction they gave to a returning Batista.
This was also Punks last RAW and last singles match in the company. His opponent? Billy Gunn.
Also, Lex Luger never beat anyone for the WWF Championship because he was a bum.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Feb 26, 2023 23:16:41 GMT -5
Brock Lesnar has never fought a long haired Undertaker. HHH switched to trunks in 1999 but didn't win a Summerslam wearing them until 2004. Shawn Michaels and Undertaker fought at Royal Rumble 1998 and wouldn't collide again until Royal Rumble 2007. Undertaker had a short Summerslam streak until losing to Mankind in 1996. Ryback and CM Punk fought at Hell in a Cell 2012 but at Hell in a Cell 2013 both collided again only this time Heyman was with Ryback instead of Punk. Edge's first ever title was won by accident when he defeated Jeff Jarrett at a House show for The IC title in 1999. Oh my god, he really didn’t have long hair in 2015😳 These were some great factoids!!! Thank you!!!
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Post by bige on Feb 26, 2023 23:52:04 GMT -5
Butch is actually Pete dunne
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Post by Zeke on Feb 27, 2023 6:52:00 GMT -5
D-Von Dudley is the only one of three WWE Dudley trio to not enter a Royal Rumble. Bubba Ray is the only one to actually wrestle in the match.
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Post by RuthlessFigs on Feb 27, 2023 7:22:01 GMT -5
There are only 3 WrestleMania logo's (currently) that don't feature the tradition 'WrestleMania' font.
- WrestleMania 16 - WrestleMania 23 - WrestleMania 38
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Post by ASR (therockisback) on Feb 27, 2023 16:54:47 GMT -5
HHH & Taker faced off in RAW 2002 but didn’t see each other again til SD 2008, the brand split kept em apart.
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Post by FLUX on Feb 27, 2023 17:59:00 GMT -5
Vince McMahon has more WrestleMania matches than Undertaker has WrestleMania losses.
Seth Rollins, Murphy and the Authors of Pain won the last WWE match before the COVID-19 Pandemic. Rhea Ripley won the final match before WWE began performing in front of crowds full-time again.
WWE currently employs six publicly known LGBTQ+ wrestlers, five of whom are women.
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Post by TheSystem 1.5 on Feb 27, 2023 18:40:37 GMT -5
Hogan was a legit 6'10 before the injuries. Goldberg hurt everyone he worked with. Ric Flair never won a match with the Figure 4. Dolph Ziggler hasn't won a match since cashing in Money in the Bank in 2013. WCW paid The Westminster Dog Show to go long so RAW would be pre-empted. Rick Steiner was even slated to appear as a contestant one year as the dog-faced gremlin but was pulled because of safety concerns due to the show taking place in mating season. Ric Flair once sent Halle Berry to Space Mountain. Vince & Linda have been seperated since 2006. Goldust & Hornswoggle were once booked to become tag team champions. Virgil, Lanny Poffo, Robert Fuller, Andre the Giant, 2 Cold Scorpio, Robert Gibson & Tatanka are said to have had some of the biggest Johnsons in the history of the business. Michael Hayes used to date Rosa Mendes. Vince McMahon didn't known Asian porn existed until he was told by JR. Chris Benoit's former tag team partner whom the Rapid Wolverine previously held tag titles with, passed away the same day Chris did. It was thought by fans at the time including on this very forum that this was the reason Benoit missed the Night of Champions show. Before the truth came out. Okay, what did I post to warrant a troll post? Like, I went and double checked the stats I shared. There’s actually footage ofDusty and Dolph working on RAW. I’d reword your third fact if I was you cause it reads like you’re saying that Mach and Ric didn’t wrestle in the ‘80s at all not just against each other. Or maybe I’m just an idiot, who knows.
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Post by tmnt316 on Feb 27, 2023 20:05:18 GMT -5
One i'm sure The Brain will appreciate Brock,Goldberg,Rock and can technically say Sting also are undefeated against Hogan.
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Post by theoutlaw1999 on Feb 27, 2023 20:57:38 GMT -5
Brock Lesnar has never fought a long haired Undertaker. HHH switched to trunks in 1999 but didn't win a Summerslam wearing them until 2004. Shawn Michaels and Undertaker fought at Royal Rumble 1998 and wouldn't collide again until Royal Rumble 2007. Undertaker had a short Summerslam streak until losing to Mankind in 1996. Ryback and CM Punk fought at Hell in a Cell 2012 but at Hell in a Cell 2013 both collided again only this time Heyman was with Ryback instead of Punk. Edge's first ever title was won by accident when he defeated Jeff Jarrett at a House show for The IC title in 1999. Oh my god, he really didn’t have long hair in 2015😳 These were some great factoids!!! Thank you!!! From what I Remember his hair wasn't fully grown until his Mania match with Shane.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Feb 28, 2023 23:51:44 GMT -5
Okay, what did I post to warrant a troll post? Like, I went and double checked the stats I shared. There’s actually footage ofDusty and Dolph working on RAW. I’d reword your third fact if I was you cause it reads like you’re saying that Mach and Ric didn’t wrestle in the ‘80s at all not just against each other. Or maybe I’m just an idiot, who knows. You’re quite right. I just assumed and didn’t account for how people comprehend reading. It’s all good. Thank you for point that out. I have made the edit to specify that they didn’t wrestle each other which I still find insane.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Feb 28, 2023 23:52:40 GMT -5
D-Von Dudley is the only one of three WWE Dudley trio to not enter a Royal Rumble. Bubba Ray is the only one to actually wrestle in the match. Really?!?!
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Post by CymruX2 on Mar 1, 2023 9:53:27 GMT -5
Cool thread idea!
A lot of people, especially younger fans, believe Andre was first lifted at Wrestlemania 3, however he had been lifted previously by other wrestlers, and scoop slammed by Hogan in either Japan or one of the smaller territories.
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