rovert Posted April 4, 2011 Report Posted April 4, 2011 Never knew the "internet" likes Alex Wright. I thought he was universally disliked for being too spotty and simply not a good worker.
Loss Posted April 4, 2011 Report Posted April 4, 2011 Wright was always pretty good, and improved drastically in 1997 after turning heel. The match with Ultimo at Fall Brawl '97 is interesting for Wright outworking Ultimo.
JerryvonKramer Posted November 30, 2011 Author Report Posted November 30, 2011 Dino Bravo was unmotivated right from the start. He's easily my pick for worst WWF wrestler of the 80's, just awful, slow and boring. One of my most hated WWF 80's wrestlers alongside Valentine(after 86) and Ron Bass. Those guys are always instant FF'ers. Ken Patera is definitely on the list as well, but he admits he was depressed and could have cared less. This is a little bit naughty but I just want to draw Dylan's attention to this post.
Guest DWS Posted December 14, 2011 Report Posted December 14, 2011 One that always comes to mind for me is Kevin Von Erich, after 1986 or so. He just seemed to be going through the motions until World Class faded away in 1990 or so. He was probably one of their better workers from 1981 to 1985. I'd say he ended his run of "decent" after the stuff with the Dynamic Duo of Hernandez and Adams.
MikeCampbell Posted December 15, 2011 Report Posted December 15, 2011 Jeff Hardy from 2002-03. He was damn near sleepwalking through his matches.
sek69 Posted December 15, 2011 Report Posted December 15, 2011 One that always comes to mind for me is Kevin Von Erich, after 1986 or so. He just seemed to be going through the motions until World Class faded away in 1990 or so. He was probably one of their better workers from 1981 to 1985. I'd say he ended his run of "decent" after the stuff with the Dynamic Duo of Hernandez and Adams. This is all true, but if there's anyone in the history of wrestling who had a right to say "fuck this" it would be Kevin post 1986.
Timbo Slice Posted March 20, 2012 Report Posted March 20, 2012 Surprised it took over 2 pages for Takada to be brought up. I can't think of someone who was more de-motivated in so many big matches. Same with Mutoh. Although there might be a difference between de-motivated and lazy.
Jason Mann Posted March 23, 2012 Report Posted March 23, 2012 Maybe Rob Van Dam from 2003 on, with the exception of a couple of months during the ECW revival and his first few months in TNA. I recall him being pretty lifeless and rote during that time.
Dylan Waco Posted March 23, 2012 Report Posted March 23, 2012 I am not an RVD fan really, but that is not a bad pick at all. He definitely appeared to not give a fuck starting right around the time HHH took his balls which would have been right around that time frame IIRC.
Matt D Posted March 23, 2012 Report Posted March 23, 2012 I still can't get over the fact you said Wright was potentially the best guy in 95 WCW.
goc Posted March 23, 2012 Report Posted March 23, 2012 I still can't get over the fact you said Wright was potentially the best guy in 95 WCW.Don't know about 95 but Wright was one of the best heels they had by around 97 but they totally wasted him.
Loss Posted March 23, 2012 Report Posted March 23, 2012 Alex Wright was an AMAZING heel. He probably got more heat than nearly anyone in the company during parts of 1997.
Dylan Waco Posted March 23, 2012 Report Posted March 23, 2012 I still can't get over the fact you said Wright was potentially the best guy in 95 WCW. 95 WCW was not very good. Eddy and Benoit were better once they came in but they were only there briefly. Arn ruled and would in the discussion. I wouldn't mind someone picking him. Flair wasn't bad, but was not setting the World on fire. Pillman had a couple of really strong performances and lots that weren't very good. Regal was better on paper than in reality. Who else is there?
JerryvonKramer Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Posted March 23, 2012 Having watched all of the PPVs only, I'd say either Arn Anderson or Vader. Vader had a good 1995, and he was booked reasonably strongly even with Hogan around. I reckon Johnny B. Badd would have to be in the conversation.
Matt D Posted March 23, 2012 Report Posted March 23, 2012 I still can't get over the fact you said Wright was potentially the best guy in 95 WCW. 95 WCW was not very good. Eddy and Benoit were better once they came in but they were only there briefly. Arn ruled and would in the discussion. I wouldn't mind someone picking him. Flair wasn't bad, but was not setting the World on fire. Pillman had a couple of really strong performances and lots that weren't very good. Regal was better on paper than in reality. Who else is there? I assume we're talking pre-fall when everyone shows up. Bunk, Slater stand out immediately. Immediately. Armstrongs. Tim Horner. Eaton. Tenta. Vader. Austin was amazing in 95. Dustin was really good (pre-uncensored obviously). Pittman(I'd take a 95 Pittman match over a Wright match anyday). Ray Traylor had lost something by this point, but maybe early in the year. Meng. Orndorff I put in the same category as Bubba, but I'd have to really go back and watch him a bit more. I'd like to see someone make the DDP argument.
Loss Posted March 23, 2012 Report Posted March 23, 2012 From my recent 1995 viewing, I'd have to say that washed up, horribly booked Ric Flair still had the best year in the ring of anyone in the company. No great matches, but two or three really good ones, and he made many bad matches far less bad.
Dylan Waco Posted March 23, 2012 Report Posted March 23, 2012 Where on Earth are the good Buck/Slater matches? I'm not saying they don't exist, but I certainly don't remember any
Matt D Posted March 23, 2012 Report Posted March 23, 2012 Where on Earth are the good Buck/Slater matches? I'm not saying they don't exist, but I certainly don't remember any God damn WCW Prime. I had that post on the DVDVR that I linked to on the last page, but those justin.tv links are all down now. They had a great little run with the Lightning Express/Armstrongs
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