Moments that were ahead of their time

[tominator89]

Although it's no big deal now, it was shocking when Liz took off her skirt to distract The Million Dollar Man at Summerslam '88. The wrestlers, Jesse Ventura (special guest ref), and even the people in the crowd seemed as though they didn't believe their eyes.

 

What else comes to mind?

[Guest Astro]

SS Graham's entire persona

 

Antonio Rocca's arsenal

[Guest Loss]

Gorgeous George is the obvious answer.

 

Don Leo Jonathan as a superheavyweight doing impressive high-risk moves in the 1950s was pretty standout too.

 

The Fabulous Freebirds deserve a mention for popularizing music in wrestling entrances. New Breed in the NWA was definitely ahead of their time as well.

[deancoles]

Bad News Brown would have been perfect in the attitude days.

 

Brady Boone and Lanny Poffo were standouts because of their high flying stuff while getting squashed.

 

Edit: You can add Great Muta and Terry Funk in 89 as well.

Edited December 1, 2004 by deancoles411

[JoeDirt]

The Jake the Snake/Randy Savage stuff in 1991. From a snake biting Savage's arm to Jake slapping Liz.

[Open the Muggy Gate]

If Curt Hennig was in his prime and at a younger age today, he would be awesome. I think he came before his time.

[Slickster]

New Breed in the NWA was definitely ahead of their time as well.

That made my day. Thanks!

 

 

 

/you forgot Tekno Team 2000...

[Guest LooneyTune]

Rowdy Roddy Piper could be considered before his time. The guy ran his mouth like it was WWF/WCW 2000, or a minor ECW.

[Guest Frank_Nabbit]

disregard

[IWD]

Randy Savage piledriving Ricky Morton through a table - a definitive precursor to hardcore wrestling.

 

Cheers.