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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on Jul 23, 2014 10:10:25 GMT -5
Undertaker's belly has gotten a little bit bigger every year he comes back. Of course he is aging, but it has made some of his mystique come off recently. Also, I have rock hard abs (just wanted to make sure I could comment om this). I don't see how Michelle McCool loving to bake cookies affects Undertaker's mystique. I guess for me, it is a little harder to be in awe of Taker when he looks a little out of shape. But it might just be me thinking of him in comparison to how he used to look.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2014 10:12:27 GMT -5
I don't see how Michelle McCool loving to bake cookies affects Undertaker's mystique. I guess for me, it is a little harder to be in awe of Taker when he looks a little out of shape. But it might just be me thinking of him in comparison to how he used to look. He does sort of look like an evil, human? Winnie the Pooh now. Maybe in the build up for his next match, his opponent can poke his belly and laugh at him. Maybe bring him some chocolate. It would be kind of awesome if Taker got REALLY fat. That would add to his mystique. I am the dead man, I am immortal, I am the baddest motherf***er of all time, and I eat what I damn well please!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2014 10:14:09 GMT -5
What does your body look like? Yeah, I love that people here are so judgmental of the physiques of others, yet whenever there's a thread where people post their pics, it looks like a bunch of before pictures from a weight loss ad. Granted, I understand that wrestlers are pro athletes, but still I can't stand a bunch of fat people being judgmental of the appearances of others.
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Post by sybaku on Jul 23, 2014 11:02:11 GMT -5
This thread is amazing, I can't go 5 minutes without seeing some topic on here discussing Layla's ass or Nikki's Boobs or how the only good thing about Rusev is Lana looking like a slut.
But heaven forbid we talk about male bodies apparently we have to have 6 packs and 24 inch pythons brother!!! Before we are allowed to discuss the glory of the male superstar physique.
With all that said my picks are Bray Wyatt Bo Khali
And that's really all I can think of the others are either in good shape or carry themselves will enough you can't tell
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Post by carp (SPC, Itoh Respect Army) on Jul 23, 2014 11:11:01 GMT -5
This thread is amazing, I can't go 5 minutes without seeing some topic on here discussing Layla's ass or Nikki's Boobs or how the only good thing about Rusev is Lana looking like a slut. But heaven forbid we talk about male bodies apparently we have to have 6 packs and 24 inch pythons brother!!! Before we are allowed to discuss the glory of the male superstar physique. Well, the real issue is, being a big fan of wrestling and not being critical of the body standards being presented could very reasonably cause a person to develop and internalize those standards, which would be dangerous. Pointing and laughing at someone who looks like an actual strong human being and not a bodybuilder, or someone with a very very small amount of belly fat, is honestly kind of creepy, given how screwed up these standards are. And yes, it IS plenty horrible when people say horrible things about divas and their bodies. The only reasons people might not mention it are that they've given up on having that particular fight, or they don't go into those kinds of threads in the first place. (Also seriously, people actually say that Lana looks "like a slut?" Holy shitting SHIT, people.)
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Post by Dub H on Jul 23, 2014 12:11:14 GMT -5
I don't see anythng wrong with this thread,is not like people are going "LOL HE IS OUT OF SHAPE ,WHAT A LOSER",but some people look better than others and int he same way we have threads that say how amazing Brad Maddox,Rollins and JoMo abs are,we have the opposite.
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Post by barelybeastmode on Jul 23, 2014 12:31:32 GMT -5
My how this thread has turned... I'm pretty sure most of the commenters with lists were only comparing these men with those that so obviously fit into WWE's man mold. *shrugs* Nothing wrong with making comparisons people.
To be quite frank, were he not married, I would totally let Bray hit it. He's attractive to me, regardless of not having a body like Orton or Ambrose.
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Post by Mayonnaise on Jul 23, 2014 12:41:09 GMT -5
Fixed for you and the sundry lulz. I don't have to stalk anything. All I have to do is mention her pertinently in a thread and a swarm of people explode with rage that HOW DARE I speak positively in any way about one of my favorite wrestlers. You see, the difference between us is that I don't try to turn a thread about something else into a thread about said person because their name was dropped or get heated over a different opinion of said person another poster may post about. Also, ending this right here because I'm not going to be sitting here arguing. You see, the difference between us is that I don't try to turn a thread about something else into a thread about said person because their name was dropped or get heated over a different opinion of said person another poster may post about. Also, ending this right here because I'm not going to be sitting here arguing. So you weren't joking? Hmmm. Let me point out my confusion at you complaining about this yet you are the one who brings Melina up in a thread about out of shape dudes. Whatever you're smoking, I don't want any. Both of you can knock it the f*** off. Yes I know it has been several hours but you both know better than act like this no matter who acted first.
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Post by lionheart21 on Jul 23, 2014 12:43:29 GMT -5
"Wee, look at that BOlubber fly" Edit: Damn, beaten to it As for my picks: Bo Dallas (the guy needs to hit the cardio. I really like his character, but seeing how the WWE puts an emphasis on looks, his look could hinder him) Khali (the poor guy's a physical wreck. I can't even imagine how it must be for him to get out of bed) Rey (he's got a roid gut, plus his knees are practically nonexistent) Hornswoggle (he's pudgy, plus I couldn't think of anyone else off-hand) Taker (just due to his injuries)
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Post by lionheart21 on Jul 23, 2014 12:49:35 GMT -5
Undertaker's belly has gotten a little bit bigger every year he comes back. Of course he is aging, but it has made some of his mystique come off recently. Also, I have rock hard abs (just wanted to make sure I could comment om this). I don't see how Michelle McCool loving to bake cookies affects Undertaker's mystique. I wouldn't mind trying some of McCool's cookies, and by that, I mean... *sound of fists being taped*
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2014 12:52:01 GMT -5
I'm all for all different body types in wrestling as long as their cardio is solid. I will say that Jericho's body today is decidedly average compared to what it used to be though. I don't really have a bad thing to say about it, it's just the difference between his body now and nearly 20 years ago is making me feel really f***ing old.
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Post by Ronny Rayguns Is All Elite on Jul 23, 2014 13:00:44 GMT -5
I blame WWE for the idea that apparently all wrestlers are supposed to look a certain way. People like King Kong Bundy, or Kamala, or Bruiser Brody, or Mick Foley aren't winning any Mr. Universe contests but they were OVER with the crowds.
Kayfabe wise, Wrestling isn't a body building contest, it's about who can actually Beat up and physically dominate in the ring.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2014 13:04:49 GMT -5
I'm all for all different body types in wrestling as long as their cardio is solid. I will say that Jericho's body today is decidedly average compared to what it used to be though. I don't really have a bad thing to say about it, it's just the difference between his body now and nearly 20 years ago is making me feel really f***ing old. That first part is the rub, here. I don't think it matters what someone looks like if they're in shape. But someone gets a WWE contract and they pull a Braden Walker, they deserve to be mocked. An out of shape wrestler is like a doctor who can't diagnose illnesses or a lawyer who can't remember their legal vocabulary. It doesn't matter how hard they try, they're doing poorly at a very critical element of their jobs. And since this is a forum where we criticize those who can and can't do their jobs, I think it's fair game.
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Post by lionheart21 on Jul 23, 2014 13:06:23 GMT -5
Another great example would be Junkyard Dog. The guy wasn't exactly the peak of physical fitness, but you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who got a bigger crowd reaction.
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Post by Sparkybob on Jul 23, 2014 13:06:49 GMT -5
Holy christ, these threads always make it creepily clear what bizarre ideas some of you people have about the way men's bodies should and shouldn't look. Judgements are being made based on WWE's standards. Which of these look like they don't belong? Yea Orton's thighs are way too good for the WWE.
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Post by denna5 on Jul 23, 2014 13:08:08 GMT -5
This is why I find Bo so interesting to watch run. I don't think of him as particularly chubby or out of shape but his stomach moves so strangely when he runs. I kind of think it fits his character a bit to just have this super awkward run with his stomach kind of jiggling like jello. He doesn't look particularly intimidating or like he should win a match but then there are moments when he gets angry and he is very intense and then he does his victory lap and he is back to being goofy Bo. I think it works well and wouldn't work as well if he was super ripped.
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Post by CATCH_US IS the Conversation on Jul 23, 2014 13:10:03 GMT -5
I blame WWE for the idea that apparently all wrestlers are supposed to look a certain way. People like King Kong Bundy, or Kamala, or Bruiser Brody, or Mick Foley aren't winning any Mr. Universe contests but they were OVER with the crowds. Kayfabe wise, Wrestling isn't a body building contest, it's about who can actually Beat up and physically dominate in the ring. Kamala, King Kong Bundy, and Bruiser Brody were big monsters. Part of Mick Foley getting over was explicitly because he didn't fit that mold; without that ideal, he's just another face in the crowd. I said this in another thread, but WWE would rather have a 400+ lb obese slob on the roster than someone who is just 5'10, 230 lbs with an "average" physique. To me what's worse than WWE's focus on physiques is WWE arbitrarily pushing or marginalizing people just to make examples of them as an excuse to say "See we aren't all about looks".
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2014 13:10:36 GMT -5
Another great example would be Junkyard Dog. The guy wasn't exactly the peak of physical fitness, but you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who got a bigger crowd reaction. But JYD wasn't gassed after 5 minutes, either. He could go in the ring when he had to. The same can even be said for Bundy, who moved unusually well for a man that big.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2014 13:12:20 GMT -5
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Post by sybaku on Jul 23, 2014 13:15:10 GMT -5
It's definitely about cardio and ability regardless of body shape. I'd post a Willie Mack, Steen or Joe gif here but I think it's about time that Dave Mastiff got some credit: Goddamn he's like a real life Trollslayer from Warhammer (And the whooshing sound would be my reference flying by people who don't play a niche wargame..... To explain the reference Trollslayers are suicidal dwarves often depicted bouncing around the field like chubby little ninjas with giant axes)
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