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Post by batwoman on Jan 20, 2008 0:49:41 GMT -5
What's your opinion of wrestlers still wrestling over the age of 40 and 50 years old?
It's time for them to retire or they should continue on wrestling?
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Post by The Line on Jan 20, 2008 0:50:47 GMT -5
It depends.
If they're still healthy, not a danger to the other wrestlers, and most of all, still putting on great matches, then no, they can stick around as long as they want.
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Post by Muskrat on Jan 20, 2008 0:57:33 GMT -5
It depends. If they're still healthy, not a danger to the other wrestlers, and most of all, still putting on great matches, then no, they can stick around as long as they want. What he said. |
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Post by Dr. Bolty, Disaster Enby on Jan 20, 2008 1:01:11 GMT -5
Akira Taue has only gotten better with age, so I guess it's a case-by-case basis. Taue uses his age and immobility as storytelling elements in his matches, and the result is beautiful.
Didn't Flair peak in his 40's?
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Post by The Line on Jan 20, 2008 1:03:41 GMT -5
Akira Taue has only gotten better with age, so I guess it's a case-by-case basis. Taue uses his age and immobility as storytelling elements in his matches, and the result is beautiful. Didn't Flair peak in his 40's? yeah, some of Flair's greatest matches were in the 90's, when a lot of people were saying he was too old. |
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Post by Chuckie Finster on Jan 20, 2008 1:08:23 GMT -5
Abdullah the Butcher is 71 and capable of having good brawls. Sure he uses gimmicks to keep the matches good but he can still go for someone his size.
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Post by TripleMerc on Jan 20, 2008 1:13:06 GMT -5
And Gypsy Joe... umm.... Gypsy Joe........ isn't dead? Sorry, that's just the only thing positive I can find about him...  |
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Post by eDemento2099 on Jan 20, 2008 3:25:39 GMT -5
And Gypsy Joe... umm.... Gypsy Joe........ isn't dead? Sorry, that's just the only thing positive I can find about him... Well, he survived three legitimate baseball bat whacks to the head, so you have to admire him for being a mighty tuff bastard (even if he did entice New Jack to beat the crap out of him by no-selling an entire match). |
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Post by default on Jan 20, 2008 3:36:28 GMT -5
Yeah, as long as they're healthy and can still go at it, they can definitely be an asset. You take a guy like a Ric Flair, a Shawn Michaels, an Undertaker, even a guy on the indies like a Honky Tonk Man... these guys can be very beneficial to young talent both inside and outside the ring if both parties are willing.
Plus they can help draw in initial crowds and interest which can help a fed so long as it doesn't strictly rely on them.
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Post by Professor Chaos on Jan 20, 2008 19:51:41 GMT -5
Got no problem with guys in their 40's. By the time they hit 50 I think they're too old so should just be used sparingly by that point if they still can wrestle and draw. A lot of the top stars from the 80's, 90's, and today are in their 40's and still great.
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Post by Hensley on Jan 21, 2008 2:30:07 GMT -5
If they're still doing good work then sure, but if they're dangering themselves then no...
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Post by Cap'n Crud on Jan 21, 2008 4:41:03 GMT -5
As long as they can still be entertaining then it's good.
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Post by Jimichiro Likes Erick Rowan on Jan 21, 2008 23:25:27 GMT -5
If they're still in good shape and can put on a good match, why not?
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Post by Harmonica on Jan 21, 2008 23:39:18 GMT -5
Akira Taue has only gotten better with age, so I guess it's a case-by-case basis. Taue uses his age and immobility as storytelling elements in his matches, and the result is beautiful. Didn't Flair peak in his 40's? I feel the same with Genichiro Tenryu. |
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Post by hutter on Jan 22, 2008 0:21:36 GMT -5
It depends on their health and how they're booked.
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Post by heyguesswhatidid on Jan 22, 2008 1:48:33 GMT -5
Misawa!
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Post by TheMediocreWarrior on Jan 22, 2008 2:10:19 GMT -5
I see no problem with it. Sometimes in wrestling nostalgia may be the only appealing aspect at the time, in which case the older wrestlers may come in handy.
I sure wouldn't have spent that dollar on "Rodman Down Under" if the undercard was a bunch of nobodies.
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Post by Joekishi on Jan 22, 2008 13:31:42 GMT -5
Tenryu and Flair are the same age, except Tenryu is way better than Flair...and i'm talking well I just like Tenryu's wrestling more than Flair's.
Kawada, HBK, Taker, Sasaki, Foley, and Booker T are over 40 but still put on a good show
It all depends on the wrestler and the style they wrestle, and how they are booked to their strengths
then of course you have Misawa playing older guy who doesn't really feel like wrestling, but does it anyways because nobody even matches up
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Post by Tea & Crumpets on Jan 22, 2008 14:21:04 GMT -5
Changes with every guy. El Pantera and Skayde are well into their forties but no way would I want them to retire. Both are still better fliers than many young guys. Dreamer, Sabu, sandman and RVd are on the cusp of 40 yet can still go.
Flair, Funk and Abby are all ancient and are good at what they do, but based on their age, health and future porspects in-ring, I'd rather they finally hang it up and retire. Especially Funk, he'll die in the ring one day if he doesn't.
Batista's over 40 and has never been great IO, I'd rather he retire. Taker and HBK are over 40 and are still great, so i wouldn't want them to retire.
And Japanese guys can be 70 and still put on 5* clinics. Misawa's around 45. Kawada's around 43. Kobashi's around 42. All are still great. Taue's nearly 50 and still is good. Tenryu's well over 50 yet is still a pretty good worker. All seem pretty healthy too, so I wouldn't want or expect them to retire for a while.
EDIT: Cripes, I didn't realise Sasaki was over 40. He goes on the 5* OAP list too.
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