DMJ Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 In 1993, the Four Horsemen reunited - though, they weren't the original Four Horsemen and, based on the limited footage I've seen, aside from being there for the actual "reunion," Ole Anderson wasn't really around too much (though, his voice would make a legendary appearance at August's Clash of the Champions). The Horsemen then were Flair, "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson, and the newest recruit to the legendary stable, "Pretty" Paul Roma. As most of you know, Roma's run with the Horsemen was far from a success with many citing him as the worst Horseman of all time. Whether or not that is true may be its own discussion, but let's at least agree that WCW might have made a better choice considering they felt it 100% necessary to reform the group anyway. So...if not Roma, then who? I'll spitball a few names, feel free to discuss their merits or non-merits: Marcus Bagwell - Young, still pretty green, but recognizable to WCW fans. Probably would've flopped, but a heel turn like that could've also propelled him up the ladder. If Roma was a poor choice, I'm willing to say Bagwell would be just as poor...but not necessarily any worse. One of the Hollywood Blondes - Storyline wise, this wouldn't have made sense and this would've meant turning them face (in the short term), which would've been bad for either guy. Still, worth mentioning and, in-ring, both were better than Roma at the time. Tom Zenk - I don't think there's any universe where Zenk was going to be a huge mega-star...but compared to the names already listed above, he's the only one who had the three qualities I mentioned: more in-ring experience than Bagwell, was already a babyface unlike the Blondes, and was recognizable/decently popular with the WCW fanbase unlike Roma. Unfortunately, him joining the Horsemen would've had very little impact. Erik Watts - No. Kevin "Vinnie Vegas" Nash - As crazy as it sounds, after looking at WCW's roster in 93', this name jumps out at me. In a sense, if you can't get Tully back, why not go the opposite way and bring in a monster who at least looks imposing? Repackaging Vegas would've taken some work and, to be sure, Paul Roma was a much better in-ring performer than Nash back then (arguably ever), but Nash would eventually prove to be a very charismatic personality. He might be the most intriguing choice simply because of how this might've not only changed his career trajectory, but also added another element to the nWo storyline. I'm curious to hear what other people think, especially those of you who were WCW fans at the time and may come in with some names that were available on the indies that would've been perfect... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisZ Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Chick Donovan Oh I forgot the Horsemen were faces then so....there was a young spunky face named Robbie V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Scorpio. One of the most over guys on the roster and it'd be huge when they went heel on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 They could have held off for 2 months and brought in Tito Santana when his WWF contract ran out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingedEagle Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 As long as it was a face incarnation, why not Dustin? That'd also work great on the eventual turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bix Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Chick DonovanOVERSEEEEEEEAS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loss Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Scorpio. One of the most over guys on the roster and it'd be huge when they went heel on him. The Horsemen were racists, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Scorpio. One of the most over guys on the roster and it'd be huge when they went heel on him. The Horsemen were racists, though. That's why they would go heel on him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.S. Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Paul Roma wasn't a bad choice. Yeah, I said it. He's underrated. Great? Maybe not. But certainly decent, both in the ring and in terms of charisma. He also had that rich, cocky Horsemen vibe, or could have at least developed it. Ole was the bigger mistake in that incarnation of the Horsemen. Too old, too Southern, and here's the big one...not around. Roma and Orndorff formed a pretty good tag team after the Horsemen, so there's that too. But to answer the question: If not Roma, then who? Nothing really jumps out at me. Was Orndorff around then? Even so, that doesn't quite work for me, for whatever reason. Pillman a few years earlier? Nah. Was Stunning Steve Austin around? If so, maybe he's the answer. I kind of like the idea of a repackaged Nash too, but in terms of impact, he would have had the same effect as Roma... "That job guy?!" Edit: Yeah, I'm going with Stunning Steve. There's my answer. Were there any storyline conflicts at the time that would have prevented this? Another edit: Ditch oldie Ole entirely and put Austin and Pillman in there instead! Were they still a team at that point? If not, reform them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Orndorff was the TV Champion around that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Marty Jannetty. I'm only half kidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpchicago23 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Landell? Brad Armstrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlk23 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Austin or Pilman (since he joined two years later) are the answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victory Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 How about Steven Regal? He would of given the Horsemen some International Flavor at the very least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawho5 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 And Regal lived up to the in-ring requirements for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Sweet Daddy Falcone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 I'd say maybe Bobby Eaton, or bring in the Hollywood Blonds and establish Ole as the manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Sorrow Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Turn Steamboat and make him a Horseman. In the twilight of his career he embraces the lifestyle and camaraderie of his greatest rival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyonthewall2983 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 On paper Sid could have worked, and they could have stayed faces. But if it actually happened, there's a chance the scissor incident still could have happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 In all honesty, since they started out as babyfaces, Dustin was sort of a great choice. Either they could turn on him or he could go heel with them to huge heat as he betrayed his daddy's ideals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryvonKramer Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Seeing this newest incarnation of the "then who" series made me laugh out loud. How about Ted DiBiase? Someone at WCW must have known he was leaving. Maybe the offer of being one of the horsemen would have been enough for him to turn down Baba's offer. He was also kind of a mentor to Arn in his earliest days and they were friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCampbell Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Honestly, looking back, I don't really see any good alternatives to Roma. They clearly wanted someone young, but still experienced, who didn't have anything else going on at the time. It's easy to jump and say Dustin, but, there's too much history between the Horsemen and Dusty (which was even brought up after AA turned on him at BATB the following year), and he had his own program with Rude going on. Bagwell was young, but couldn't work his way out of a wet paper bag. Austin and Pillman would have worked, but that breaks up the Blondes. Bobby Eaton had nothing going on, but doesn't add the youth factor that they seemed to want. What about Johnny B. Badd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryvonKramer Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 What was Owen Hart doing in 1993? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Sorrow Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 My Steamboat Idea has legs as fantasy booking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyonthewall2983 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Part of the Roma problem is more that they just had 3 instead of 4, as Ole didn't do a whole lot other than that initial segment I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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