Remster 30 #26 July 29, 2005 On a flight back from Myrtle Beach to Montreal via Chicago in 89 or close to it, we were on the same plane as the million dollar man Ted Debiasse (sp), his BG Virgil, and a few others from the WFF. Not even all of them were in Business Class... punks! Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #27 July 29, 2005 QuotePretty sad when a skydiver is watching TV going: "y'know? That guy really knew how to live LIFE." My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #28 July 29, 2005 QuoteOn a flight back from Myrtle Beach to Montreal via Chicago in 89 or close to it, we were on the same plane as the million dollar man Ted Debiasse (sp), his BG Virgil, and a few others from the WFF. Not even all of them were in Business Class... punks! Ted DiBiase Virgil Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #29 July 29, 2005 I only remember Ric Flair.There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #30 July 29, 2005 QuoteQuoteOn a flight back from Myrtle Beach to Montreal via Chicago in 89 or close to it, we were on the same plane as the million dollar man Ted Debiasse (sp), his BG Virgil, and a few others from the WFF. Not even all of them were in Business Class... punks! Ted DiBiase Virgil Walt ___________________________________ When I lived in Amarillo, I got to know a Japanese tag-team wrestler. His wife, was also a wrestler. Anyhow, he worked the Texas - N.M. - Ariz. - Okla. circuit. He told me some 'behind the scenes' stuff that was really eye-opening! How the wrestlers had to get themselves to their matches, buy their own costumes. They got a very small percentage of the gate and how their managers ripped them off. Some pretty ugly stuff. All in hopes of getting to the 'big time'. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #31 July 29, 2005 QuoteWow, that's old school!! My favorite back then was Chief "Wahoo" McDaniels, remember him?? OH YEA....HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #32 July 29, 2005 This guy was my favorite :-) Chief Jay Strongbow :-)__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #33 July 29, 2005 QuoteQuoteSting The Four Horsemen (including Ric Flair) Sid Vicious (he was crazy!) Cowboy Bob Orton (his son Randy Orton is on WWE's Smackdown, and is already a former world champion, and youngest ever). The Rock-n-Roll Express (tag team) Road Warriors (Animal and Hawk) Jake "the snake" Roberts (with the python in his bag) Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka (who could forget that steel cage match where he leapt off the top of the 15 foot high cage for a frog splash on his opponent, only to have the opponent roll out at the last second? Snuka went to the hospital with broken ribs, IIRC) Dude, how could you forget the VonEriks and the Freebirds?? No shit! I was just thinking the same thing. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan! Ran around with an American flag and a 2x4 with the crazy ass look on his face. *edit* to add this link http://www.wwf-hasbros.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/gallery.htm LOL Old school WWF (A lot of the early stars used to be Houston Wrestling) "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdweller 0 #34 July 29, 2005 Forgot to add: ...plus Bobby "the Brain" Heenan. ____________________________________________________________ you pencil neck geek to quote Classy Freddy Blassy (sp)------------------------------------------------------ "From the mightiest pharaoh to the lowliest peasant, who doesn't enjoy a good sit?" C. Montgomery Burns Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #35 July 29, 2005 QuoteForgot to add: ...plus Bobby "the Brain" Heenan. ____________________________________________________________ you pencil neck geek to quote Classy Freddy Blassy (sp) Airdweller, you punk, I'm going to introduce you to your two new best friends: PAIN and SUFFERING!!! I'm gonna' beat you like a baby harp seal, Airdweller, and teach you the meaning of the word RESPECT! Anytime, anywhere, Airdweller! Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdweller 0 #36 July 29, 2005 Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka (who could forget that steel cage match where he leapt off the top of the 15 foot high cage for a frog splash on his opponent, only to have the opponent roll out at the last second? Snuka went to the hospital with broken ribs, IIRC) ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Magnificent morocco did win that match, but he was able to escape the ring after being head butted by Snuka. He was then dragged back into the ring after the match was over. Thats when Jimmy did his famous splash (not a frog splash by the way) onto Morocco, which did connect.------------------------------------------------------ "From the mightiest pharaoh to the lowliest peasant, who doesn't enjoy a good sit?" C. Montgomery Burns Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdweller 0 #37 July 29, 2005 Forgot to add: ...plus Bobby "the Brain" Heenan. ____________________________________________________________ you pencil neck geek to quote Classy Freddy Blassy (sp) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Airdweller, you punk, I'm going to introduce you to your two new best friends: PAIN and SUFFERING!!! I'm gonna' beat you like a baby harp seal, Airdweller, and teach you the meaning of the word RESPECT! Anytime, anywhere, Airdweller! ________________________________________________________________ Biring it on Brotha, With all my airamanieacks behind me, you won't have a chance!!! Watcha gonna do when airamaniea runs wild on you?!------------------------------------------------------ "From the mightiest pharaoh to the lowliest peasant, who doesn't enjoy a good sit?" C. Montgomery Burns Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #38 July 29, 2005 QuoteQuotebaron_madDog2.jpg (69.5 KB) Maurice Vachon.. aka Mad Dog Vachon The Vachon brothers, Wahoo McDaniels, and my all-time favorites, Dick the Bruiser, his bother The Crusher, and VERN GAGNE! Now THAT'S old school., i.e. first saw them on tiny b/w tvs in the '50s. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougjumper 0 #39 July 29, 2005 Yeah I remember Way back when these Guys were wrestling.. Jerry the KING Lawler "Superstar" Bill Dundee Handsome Jimmy Valiant Manager Jimmy Hart Mouth of the South no doubt. yep good ole days Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #40 July 29, 2005 Hey, I just noticed that Billvon has not posted anything on this thread. Is it because there is nothing intelligent to say about professional wrestling? Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #41 July 29, 2005 QuoteHey, I just noticed that Billvon has not posted anything on this thread. Is it because there is nothing intelligent to say about professional wrestling? Walt Okay. Here's something intelligent. WHo here knows of Gorgeous George? He was a pro wrestler whose career took off in the 1940s after years of mediocrity. Though a competent wrestler, people wouldn't pay to see that. When he got married in the ring, it drew a decent crowd, so they reenacted it in several cities. The story goes that George's wife made him a nice new robe. When he got into the ring he folded it carefully and the fans booed. So he started taking a longer time each time, and then took to bleaching his hair and curling it and slowly pulling out golden hairpins before each match. He was the first to have introductory music (Pomp and Circumstance). He got to the point where his personal valet was spraying perfume and disinfectant in the ring. And, he ALWAYS cheated. Crowds came in droves because they all HATED Gorgeous George. His historical influence? He was a showman and a talker and extraoridnarily flamboyant. Television was in its infancy, and programmers were looking for something cheap to televise. Wrestling was a good fit because the ring was small and could be shown in its entirety. Gorgeous George became one of the first television celebrities. People could hate him on television, too. Another inflence? After hearing an interview with Gorgeous George, a young boxer named Cassius Clay decided that while plenty of people would pay to see him fight, there was no telling how many people would pay to see him fight if he became loud, obnoxious and flamboyant. Of course, Muhammed Ali became "The Greatest" and the "Loudest" and the "Most Flamboyant." Liberace generously procured Gorgeous George's schtick, too. And wrestling to this day can credit Gorgeous George for its formula. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #42 July 29, 2005 I not only remember him but, I saw him wrestle when I was a kid! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #43 July 29, 2005 QuoteI not only remember him but, I saw him wrestle when I was a kid! Dayum man you are really old!! "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #44 July 29, 2005 Fuck You! I mean that respectfully. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #45 July 29, 2005 Gorgeous George Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #46 July 29, 2005 QuoteGorgeous George Walt _______________________________ Yup! That's him! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #47 July 29, 2005 Quote*** Dude, how could you forget the VonEriks and the Freebirds?? I remember the Freebirds, but didn't see much of the VonEriks. I've read about the Von Eriks and they were exceptionally good wrestlers. Anybody remember the names of the three Freebirds? All I can remember is Terry Gordy, and a Hayes."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexCrowley 0 #48 July 31, 2005 QuotePretty sad when a skydiver is watching TV going: "y'know? That guy really knew how to live LIFE." Does it count if you're a skydiving prowrestler? or a prowrestling skydiver? I think I know how to live :) (btw for the Freebirds fan: http://www.wrestlingmuseum.com/pages/bios/halloffame/freebirdbio.html I trained with Killer Kowalksi, whom some may remember from the 50s and 60s. He trained HHH and Big John Studd (and Albert/A-Train). Currently I work the New England circuit on a regular basis. My favorite wrestlers in no particular order: Eddie Gilbert, Ric Flair (his matches with Steamboat are incredible), Mick Foley (Cactus/Mankind are the reasons I learnt how to wrestle), Sean Michaels - Flair of the 90s, Kurt Angle, Eddie Guerrero, Benoit. Mainstream wrestling seems to be a slump, I try to watch it occasionally but it's worse than it used to be with little action in the ring and too much talking. Comparing skydiving to working in the ring........wrestling takes more thought and is more physical but not by much, skydiving is more immediate. Both are just as intense for me and the rasslin jump crew out here in MA. [plug] You can find me on www.necw.tv and at www.necwwrestling.com and www.alexcrowley.com (if its ever updated) [/plug] TV's got them images, TV's got them all, nothing's shocking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #49 July 31, 2005 Damn, you really are an interesting guy!!! Walt p.s. Of course I remember Killer Kowalski! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #50 July 31, 2005 Hi Walt How about "Bulldog Bob Brown" He used to rassel in the KC area. Met him one time i live and in person in a elevator in KC city hall. Didn't have the guts to ask for a autograph R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
