The Mountie

That'd be this one -

What was Ed Leslie's best ever gimmick? Who will cause the next wrestling boom period?

Top 5 non-title, non-Rumble matches from Royal Rumble events - 5) Big Boss Man vs The Barbarian (1991) 4) Ric Flair vs Vince McMahon - Street Fight (2002) 3) The Hardy Boyz vs The Dudley Boyz - Tables Match (2000) 2) The Rockers vs The Orient Express (1991) 1) 'Rugged' Ronnie Garvin vs Greg 'The Hammer' Valentine - Submission Match (1990)

The four-way idea is great.

Sting reverses DDP's Diamond Cutter attempt into the Scorpion Deathdrop to win the WCW World Title. Monday Nitro, Spring 1999.

The Bob Backlund heel turn on Bret Hart in 1994 - was that role ever intended for Randy Savage? The Backlund turn seemed fairly out of the blue, as did his ascension to the top of the card after floundering for much of his comeback run (Royal Rumble aside, I can't recall even seeing him that year prior to the stuff with Bret). Savage meanwhile had blown off the Crush programme and wasn't doing a whole lot before leaving for WCW. Now I know Vince McMahon wanted Savage to act primarily as a commentator, but to me Savage snapping and returning to his 'madness' days of yore would have made a lot more sense than Backlund (though Backlund was ace in the role). Plus I think the fans would've accepted Savage as a genuine threat and adversary to Bret. Basically, does anyone know if this idea was ever touted to Savage as a carrot to keep him in the fed, only to be given to Backlund as Savage jumped ship?

This was something Russo did right, make Booker a top face. Then it got fucked up when Nash beat Booker for the title two months later In fairness though, Booker did beat Nash clean to regain the belt, whereas the previous loss had seen all kinds of shenanigans.

Now THIS I like.

Open Invitation Gauntlet Match: Kevin Nash beats Nunzio with the Jackknife Kevin Nash beats Greg Valentine by rollup Kevin Nash beats CM Punk by submission Kevin Nash beats Vader with big boot o'doom Kevin Nash beats Koko B. Ware with feet on ropes Kevin Nash beats Stevie Ray by DQ (slapjack use) Kevin Nash beats Bruce Hart on judges decision Kevin Nash beats Chris Jericho with Lion Tamer Kevin Nash beats Ultimo Dragon by Dusty Finish DQ Kevin Nash beats Bart Gunn (knockout) Kevin Nash beats The Rock with a flying crossbody HHH beats Kevin Nash with New Millenium Fingerpoke of Doom

Greg Valentine Butch Johnny B. Badd

Don't bring anyone else in. Dreamer, Sandman, Van Dam, Sabu and Balls are all most associated with ECW, whereas Foley isn't. This feud has real-life feeling in it and authenticity on both sides. It'd be silly to blur the lines. Even by using Punk.

My ten nominations Warrior vs Savage (WrestleMania VII) Bret vs Perfect (SummerSlam 91) 1992 Royal Rumble Match (Royal Rumble 92) Bret vs Bulldog (SummerSlam 92) Bret vs Austin (WrestleMania 13) Owen vs Bulldog (European Championship Tournament Final Raw) Hart Foundation vs Austin, Shamrock, Goldust and LOD (In Your House: Canadian Stampede) Michaels vs Undertaker (In Your House: Badd Blood) Austin vs Dude (In Your House: Over The Edge) Undertaker vs Mankind (King of the Ring 1998)

Fonzie's boys (RVD, Sabu) and Jerry Lawler beating down Tommy Dreamer and friends - moments after Dreamer had pinned Raven for the first time.

What chance is there of the British sweeping all the world titles on Smackdown next year? Regal and Taylor look likely to be tag team champions sooner or later. And Finlay's stock is the highest it has ever been. It might be an outside shot still but who would've thought it was possible when these guys were jobbing on WCW Saturday Night six or seven years ago?

Yes! Only recently discovered these thorough Lazer Life, which I think is a fantastic record. Any recommendations on what to seek out next?