Downhome Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 I just saw this topic over at WC and, once again, thought I'd post it over here to see what you guys would say. Just as the topic says, if you could pick ten guys to be on the cover of a history of the WW(E/F/W) book, what guys would you choose? To keep anyone from trying to be a smart ass, include WWWF also, heh. Here are my quick picks... Bruno Sammartino Bob Backlund Hulk Hogan The Undertaker Bret Hart Steve Austin The Rock Roddy Piper Bobby Heenan Billy Graham ...also, as I stated at WC, I understand how important Vince McMahon and his entire family is, obviously, but if they were to release a book about the history of the federation, I see no reason why Vince would have to be on the cover, to take away once again from one of the actual workers. Just have a huge chapter inside of the book with a few pictures and the such about the entire McMahon family, perhaps chapter one, and leave the outer cover to those of the ring. Ok, once I return later, I'll post WHY I picked the guys that I did, if the topic is still active. Sincerely, ...Downhome...
KTID Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 Lets see: Bruno Pedro Backlund Graham Hogan Piper Bret Shawn Austin Taker
USC Wuz Robbed! Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 Hogan, Taker, Hart, Sammartino, Michaels, Austin, Rock, Foley,Savage, and Andre. They defined their eras so they should be on the cover.
Downhome Posted November 3, 2003 Author Report Posted November 3, 2003 Bah! How can anyone leave off Bob Backlund? Mick Foley wouldn't even be near being on my list.
Guest JMA Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 Buddy Rogers Bruno Sammartino Superstar Graham Bob Backlund Hulk Hogan Bret Hart Shawn Michaels Steve Austin The Rock Kurt Angle
USC Wuz Robbed! Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 Ahh Foley and Savage are interchangable. And while Backlund's run with the belt was phenomenal, it wasn't the best....
Guest JMA Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 Bah! How can anyone leave off Bob Backlund? I agree. Backlund was awesome.
ryankeast Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 The Gobbledygooker Doink The Clown Giant Gonzalez Beaver Cleavrage Duke The Dumpster Drosse King Mabel Kamala Saba Simba Butch and Luke From The Bushwackers but seriously, Buddy Rogers Bruno Sammartino Superstar Graham Bob Backlund Andre The Giant Hulk Hogan Bret Hart The Undertaker (Deadman Gimmick) Steve Austin The Rock Downhome - interested why you would pick Bobby Heenan???
bob_barron Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 My ten- Hulk Hogan Randy Savage Bruno Sammartino Bret Hart Stone Cold Steve Austin The Rock Mick Foley Rowdy Roddy Piper Andre the Giant Billy Graham Why not Bob Backlund? Cause no one really remembers him too much and Bruno and Billy Graham were much more over and important. Hogan, Rock, Bruno, Austin, Bret are all self-explanatory. Andre is one of the most famous wrestlers in the mainstream (right up there with Rock/Austin/Hogan) so I think he qualifies. Plus he headlined Wrestlemania 3. Hogan needed a good heel to play off of and Piper was his running buddy in the peak years of the 80s. When he wasn't feuding with Piper...Hogan was feuding with Savage. Savage is probably the second most famous wrestler from the golden age of the 80s. Billy Graham was the first big heel in the WWWF and paved the way for Steiner, Rude and others. Mick Foley was the one guy who was able to get over with 3 different gimmicks at the same time and the fans developed a love and a bond with him after seeing all he had went through. He also made people realise that wrestling fans can read- opening up a previously untapped market.
ChrisMWaters Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 Downhome - interested why you would pick Bobby Heenan??? Bobby Heenan is a WWF Staple. He was one of the most influential managers in the company, possibly only second to "Classy" Freddie Blassie in that respect.
ryankeast Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 [bobby Heenan is a WWF Staple. He was one of the most influential managers in the company, possibly only second to "Classy" Freddie Blassie in that respect. ] Of Course Chris no dout I was just interested as to why he picked him above people like say Savage or Andre? <NOTE> I didn't choose Savage but he was close
ChrisMWaters Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 [bobby Heenan is a WWF Staple. He was one of the most influential managers in the company, possibly only second to "Classy" Freddie Blassie in that respect. ] Of Course Chris no dout I was just interested as to why he picked him above people like say Savage or Andre? <NOTE> I didn't choose Savage but he was close Andre no clue. Savage...well, except for announcing, Savage never really made as big of an impact as he could. Of course, when he was partnered with Hogan WHILE WWF CHAMPION didn't help him any. But still...unlike guys like Hogan, Austin, Hart, Michaels, Andre, Sammartino, Backlund, and the like...he wasn't that influencial to long term change.
SamoaRowe Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 Bruno Sammartino Bob Backlund Andre The Giant Hulk Hogan Undertaker Bret Hart Shawn Michaels Steve Austin The Rock Kurt Angle
eiker_ir Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 Bruno Hogan Savage Piper Undertaker Bret Hart Michaels Stone Cold The Rock Angle
A Happy Medium Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 Bruno Sammartino Andre The Giant Hulk Hogan Steve Austin Old School Undertaker Vince McMahon (eh, he was integral) Bret Hart The Rock Roddy Piper Brock Lesnar
ChrisMWaters Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 (NOTE: If someone thinks I should start a new topic for this message, just tell me later) Along the same lines...which 10 guys would you put for a history of WCW book and a history of ECW book?
cawthon777 Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 Hulk Hogan The Rock Steve Austin Shawn Michaels Bret Hart The Undertaker Andre the Giant Randy Savage Mick Foley Bruno Sammartino I'm gearing the cover for the more casual fan or even the non-fan, both of which would have little problem naming most of the wrestlers featured.
KTID Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 ECW: Robbie Sabu Shane Taz Raven Sandy Tommy Funkster TPE
ChrisMWaters Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 LESNAR?! Lesnar, at one time, is someone I thought could be built right to be the next Hogan or Austin. Hell, once in an E-Fed, I had Hogan, Austin, and Lesnar become a team, calling themselves the Ultra Powers.
ryankeast Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 WCW (NWA) Hall and Nash (The NWO Was huge) Ric Flair Dusty Rhodes Sting Vader Hulk Hogan Harley Race Ricky Steamboat Lex Luger
ChrisMWaters Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 WCW (NWA) Hall and Nash (The NWO Was huge) Ric Flair Dusty Rhodes Sting Vader Hulk Hogan Harley Race Ricky Steamboat Lex Luger Just curious though...for the picture of Sting...would it be Multicolor Sting or Crow Sting? EDIT: Personally, I always liked Multicolored Sting better for some reason.
KTID Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 NWA/WCW: Flair Steamboat Funk Rhodes Race Windham Sting Luger Hogan Goldberg
Guest Loss Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 I was so tempted to suggest 10 pictures of HHH, but I'll be nice. Bruno Sammartino Bob Backlund Superstar Graham Hulk Hogan Ultimate Warrior Randy Savage Andre the Giant Bret Hart Steve Austin The Rock
Corey_Lazarus Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 Vince McMahon Jr. Bruno Sammartino "Superstar" Billy Graham Hulk Hogan Shawn Michaels Bret "The Hitman" Hart Mick Foley "Stone Cold" Steve Austin The Rock The Undertaker (deadman) I mostly included workers from the past 15 years or so because the company was never as profitable or as popular as when those workers were huge.
ryankeast Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 Thats a tricky one about Sting - I think I'd go Crow Sting as It's more marketable but I was a huge mark for surfer Sting.
bob_barron Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 ECW: Raven Dreamer Sabu Bubba Ray D-Von Rob Van Dam Sandman Taz Terry Funk Steven Richards NWA/WCW: Flair Dusty Harley Race Sting Hogan Goldberg Scott Hall Kevin Nash Vader Steamboat
bradolson Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 Vince McMahon Sr. Vince McMahon Linda McMahon Shane McMahon Stephanie McMahon Triple H Steve Lombardi Howard Finkel Jim Ross Headbanger Mosh
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