theconstipatedsmark Posted November 5, 2015 Report Posted November 5, 2015 I still don't think they ever actually did one. Closest I can recall is WM 14, which was rumored to have a barbwire match between the New Age Outlaws and Mankind/Terry Funk. However, plans got changed due to PPV providers not being keen on the idea IIRC. Quote
Slasher Posted November 5, 2015 Report Posted November 5, 2015 No. The only guy in the WWE that would have gone for it is a retired guy (Mick Foley). Well I can imagine Dean Ambrose in it, but point is I don't see anyone wanting to do it. They already have enough high end gimmick match types to satisfy the appetite of blood feuds. Quote
PeteF3 Posted November 5, 2015 Report Posted November 5, 2015 In a word, no. In a few more words, the only way they could possibly get away with one is if they worked it like Lawler vs. Mantell and other '80s barbed wire matches, where the wire served more as a lumberjack keeping guys in the ring rather than an excuse for a gorefest. Quote
WingedEagle Posted November 5, 2015 Report Posted November 5, 2015 They had that Big Show/JBL cage with wire supposedly on top. Don't even see that happening again. Quote
theconstipatedsmark Posted November 5, 2015 Author Report Posted November 5, 2015 They had that Big Show/JBL cage with wire supposedly on top. Don't even see that happening again. Lol, that jogged my memory haha. Yeah, I remember that match. IIRC the barbwire wasn't used at all. Didn't even come close. Shame, that I guess that is technically WWE has gotten to doing one. Quote
Jimmy Redman Posted November 5, 2015 Report Posted November 5, 2015 They had that cage matcb, and Foley used barbwire in all his major hardcore matches. Â I think in that era (early 2000s) they may have considered it since they came pretty close and weren't squeamish about using it in general. But in the PG era, no way on earth. Quote
theconstipatedsmark Posted November 6, 2015 Author Report Posted November 6, 2015 They had that cage matcb, and Foley used barbwire in all his major hardcore matches. Â I think in that era (early 2000s) they may have considered it since they came pretty close and weren't squeamish about using it in general. But in the PG era, no way on earth. I think with any question pertaining to the future though we have to keep in mind we won't always be in the PG era. I remember during the Attitude Era fans never thought that would end either, but here we are. Quote
BillThompson Posted November 6, 2015 Report Posted November 6, 2015 Sure, it could happen. It won't, but if one day Vince said, "Hey, we're gonna do a barbed wire match" then whoever the heck he told to be in the match would be in the match. Doesn't mean it will happen, but it definitely could. Quote
goc Posted November 6, 2015 Report Posted November 6, 2015 WWE has so much reliance on TV revenue I doubt they ever really go back to being edgy, certainly not to the excesses of the Attitude Era. It's a lot easier for them to get/keep sponsors now than it was during the Attitude Era despite the ratings being better back then. Plus they seem to put a huge emphasis on the Mattel deal which seems heavily predicated on them having a family friendly product. Quote
Jingus Posted November 6, 2015 Report Posted November 6, 2015 I think the most likely way it would ever happen is if Hunter booked himself in one, to prove he can do the "aging hardcore legend" gimmick. Quote
Coffey Posted November 6, 2015 Report Posted November 6, 2015 Is there really even a big market for Hardcore wrestling like that anymore? Isn't it mostly seen as garbage nowadays, especially by guys that can't work so they have to rely on shit like that? I just don't see the point or purpose of WWE ever even wanting to do something like that. Even if they weren't TV-PG. They can just do a different, safer gimmick match instead & not worry about the participants involved being able to be used/booked the next night too. Â Odd question. Quote
Laz Posted November 6, 2015 Report Posted November 6, 2015 There's definitely still a market for it (CZW and IWS are still in business, and death match tourneys still take place) but it's not anywhere near what it used to be. Quote
Slasher Posted November 6, 2015 Report Posted November 6, 2015 I think the most likely way it would ever happen is if Hunter booked himself in one, to prove he can do the "aging hardcore legend" gimmick.If Triple H didn't want to be involved with actual barbed wire in 2000, as a younger man in his physical prime, opting to use the fake kind, he's not going to do it as a semi retired 40+ year old with a family to care for and a corporate image to maintain. I get your point though...the only way it happens is if someone with real political clout insists on it. Then again Triple H has tried many times and failing to convince Vince to bring War Games to the WWE. So if barbed wire is a no on Vince's list then it will be near impossible to get it done. Quote
theconstipatedsmark Posted November 7, 2015 Author Report Posted November 7, 2015 I think the most likely way it would ever happen is if Hunter booked himself in one, to prove he can do the "aging hardcore legend" gimmick. Lol, given Hunter's ego you're going to jinx it! Quote
Loss Posted November 7, 2015 Report Posted November 7, 2015 I still love the story that X-Pac and Kane were supposed to have an Onita-style barbed wire exploding death match at Wrestlemania 2000 before plans changed. Quote
Steenalized Posted November 7, 2015 Report Posted November 7, 2015 I know you said Wrestlemania 2000, but that's like the most 90s sentence I've seen in a long time. Quote
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