Wrestling trivia: who was the greatest wrestler from the 80s or 90s and why? Not necessarily based on ability or championships, but also on their gimmick and arrest record. Most convincing essay wins a FREE Cubs ticket for tonight's game against the Mariners and an order of pot stickers tomorrow at Vision.



(Someone backed out last minute and I realize no one here likes 80s wrestling, but this is a $50 value so it's worth a couple paragraphs of your time)

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King Kong Bundy
Also known as: Daddy Bundy and Boom Boom Bundy
Born Christopher Pallies on November 7, 1957 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, King Kong Bundy began wrestling professionally in 1981. Standing an impressive 6'5" and weighing in at 450 lbs, Bundy was famous for his bald head and black spandex outfit held up by two thin suspenders. Because of his size, he often insisted the referee count to five instead of three to win, which he explained later: "When you were pinned by King Kong Bundy, a three-count wasn't good enough".

A heel from the outset, King Kong Bundy holds the WWE record for the fastest pin, at nine seconds, though he'll probably always be remembered for losing his main event bout to Hulk Hogan at Wrestlemania II.

Constantly feuding with Andre the Giant, he also took part in a six-man tag match against fan favorite Hillbilly Jim and his partners Little Beaver and Haiti Kid. The catch? Little Beaver and Haiti Kid were midgets. And if you want to talk about unforgettable, try forgetting a man as big as Bundy elbow-smashing a midget.

Famous finishing move: The Big Splash or Bundy Splash, which is a nice way of saying slamming all of his 450 pounds into someone.

Who else wrestled their way onto our list?

P.S this is not my work of literature.... but i did take the time to look it up, and he seems (imo) like the greatest wrestler of the 80's by far. The Bundy Splash took the cake for me.

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Rowdy Roddy Piper because of the following:


"Ever notice Hulk Hogan ain't got no hair on his chest? The only one who's got hair on their chest on their team is Cindy Lauper." -- Roddy Piper

"Real men wear kilts." -- Roddy Piper

"Ric Flair, the Slim Whitman of Pro-Wrestling." -- Rowdy Roddy Piper

"Oh, here he comes now, the May West of pro-wrestling." -- Roddy Piper on Ric Flair

Roddy Piper on Jim Duggan: "Does the tongue hanging out help his balance?"

"Did your parents build you a swing facing a wall when you were a kid?" -- Roddy Piper

"You look up my kilt again I'll bite your face off." Roddy Piper

"Just when you think you know the answers, I change the questions." -- Roddy Piper

pot stickers.. yummmmmmmmmmmm

check out these wrestling moves:

* Camel Clutch
* Armpit claw (ouch)
* Fireball
* Hidden pencil (i'm dying to know what this one is)
* Hidden pen-knife
* Hidden Spike

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It's the American Dream Dusty Rhodes if you will!!

He's dined with Kings & Queens and slept in alleys and dined on pork and beans.

And you gotta love a fat man in polka dots baby!!

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Yeeaahh!

The fact that anyone responded to this thread makes me happy. Right now tie between Ben and Milo (only because I met Bundy last week and talked to him about his Married with Children episode). Voting closes soon!

Oh and I should mention Dusty did not show up at said event

Bobby? Neil?

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Oh man - this one is difficult. I'm not certain, but my first instinct would be to go with Shawn Michaels. Not only were the Rockers some of the first mainstream "high flyers," but he proved to hold his quite well at both the mid and upper levels of the solo spectrum as well.

His body just took a beating, and some of the best matches of the 90's came from Michaels, not the least of them being his epic series of ladder matches with Scott Hall, better known then as Razor Ramon. Beyond the ring, his character was never too annoying (unless it was meant to be), and he proved to be one of the most versatile personalities in the business, playing both the heel and face exceptionally well.

The combination of character and in ring abilities that Michaels displays has only been matched or beaten by one other man, and that's Mick Foley - I'm just not sure I think he is as well rounded as Michaels is.

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andy, i know this is relatively unrelated, but i have yet to see my reward for winning our superbowl wager. hmm, maybe a cubs game will suffice

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that is unfair, you can't pull out that card

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Originally posted by wolverine16 Oh and I should mention Dusty did not show up at said event

Hey... Give Dusty a break. He still works for Vince. And Vince seems to pull all WWE contracted employees from independent events.

But I just want to acknowledge Canada's Greatest Athlete....Iron Mike Sharpe.

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mick foley because i know you met him the other day.

but honestly, i'd have to say hulk hogan. why? i'll tell you why. it's because

When it comes crashing down, and it hurts inside,
ya gotta take a stand, it don't help to hide,
if you hurt my friends, and you hurt my pride,
I gotta be a man; I can't let it slide,

I am a real American, Fight for the rights of every man,
I am a real American, fight for what's right, fight for your life!

I feel strong about right and wrong,
I don't take trouble for very long,
I got something deep inside of me,
courage is the thing that keeps us free

I am a real American, Fight for the rights of every man,
I am a real American, fight for what's right, fight for your life!

if you hurt my friends, then you hurt my pride,
I gotta be a man; I can't let it slide,

I am a real American, Fight for the rights of every man,
I am a real American, fight for what's right, fight for your life!
I am a real American, Fight for the rights of every man,
I am a real American, fight for what's right, fight for your life!