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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Sept 9, 2015 14:39:53 GMT -5
What I mean is what are the better examples of WWE showing a superstar climb the ladder by starting from the bottom and gradually making their way up to Main Event status. Their succession at the ME level doesn't factor into my decision making too much but it is up to each persons interpretation.
A guy I would bring up that is most recent is The Miz. When they started taking him seriously on Raw once he switched to trunks he got a good gradual climb up the ladder. It started with him winning the US title, then the tag titles, and then money in the bank until he eventually won the WWE title. Each level felt like a graduation from the next and despite him being a heel the progression was good to see.
What are some of your examples of guys/girls "climbing the ladder"
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Post by 543Y2J on Sept 9, 2015 14:42:57 GMT -5
Jeff Hardy. Jobber, to tag team run, to singles run, to THE man and most over guy in the industry
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2015 14:46:59 GMT -5
I thought this would be a thread filled with gifs of people just normally climbing the ladder in ladder matches.
"Ah, yes that was a good one. Note the way he perfectly shifts weight as he raises the other leg to the next step."
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2015 14:47:32 GMT -5
I thought this was gonna be about times wrestlers didn't climb a ladder with it looking like they were made of lead.
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Post by Hit Girl on Sept 9, 2015 14:49:27 GMT -5
Shawn Michaels when Razor Ramon pulled his pants down.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Sept 9, 2015 14:50:14 GMT -5
I thought this would be a thread filled with gifs of people just normally climbing the ladder in ladder matches. "Ah, yes that was a good one. Note the way he perfectly shifts weight as he raises the other leg to the next step." That's not a bad idea. We all know then it would turn into a Shelton and Ziggler Gif fest |
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Post by Zenengage on Sept 9, 2015 15:03:17 GMT -5
Bret Hart from tag team specialist to IC belt midcarder to bona fide world champion.
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Post by thetower52 on Sept 9, 2015 15:06:36 GMT -5
Jeff Hardy. Jobber, to tag team run, to singles run, to THE man and most over guy in the industry One of the best examples He really did start as low as he could |
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Post by The Beast Disincarnate on Sept 9, 2015 15:13:33 GMT -5
Triple H: from obscure WCW reject to number 2bis of the company.
but he was smarter and used an elevator.
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Post by Hit Girl on Sept 9, 2015 15:13:44 GMT -5
HHH
Started off as a nobody in WCW and will eventually take over the wrestling business.
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Post by The Beast Disincarnate on Sept 9, 2015 15:15:16 GMT -5
Jeff Hardy. Jobber, to tag team run, to singles run, to THE man and most over guy in the industry Then fell from the 30 ft ladder, how did he learn that? |
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Post by Reflecto on Sept 9, 2015 15:47:25 GMT -5
Smaller level, but The Usos: small-time failed experiment jobbers who slowly rose up to the biggest tag team in the sport.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2015 16:09:23 GMT -5
I thought this was gonna be about times wrestlers didn't climb a ladder with it looking like they were made of lead. The Rock's SummerSlam effort, dude acted like he was stepping on KrazyGlue, slow as he climbed. Triple H was injured, he had an excuse. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2015 16:19:12 GMT -5
Bret and Shawn are perfect examples of this. Hell the era they came from revolved around big larger than life men and yet they still rose up.
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Post by N E O G E O B O Y S on Sept 9, 2015 16:20:11 GMT -5
Edge
Solo Guy
Tag Team Specialists
King of the Ring
Midcard Champion
Hogan's Protegee
Mitb
World Champion
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Post by BigWill on Sept 9, 2015 16:24:35 GMT -5
Daniel Bryan.
Though he skipped the first few rungs by getting the US title early in his career.
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Post by CMWaters on Sept 9, 2015 16:32:16 GMT -5
Bret and Shawn are perfect examples of this. Hell the era they came from revolved around big larger than life men and yet they still rose up. With one exception to that rule.  But here's one for you to think about: John Cena. -Random Kurt Angle challenge. -Languished for a bit until rapper gimmick -Rapper gimmick led to US title reigns -US title led to WWE Title -WWE Title led to 14 more reigns and pretty much Vince's golden boy. |
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Post by Manute Bol on Sept 9, 2015 16:43:38 GMT -5
Plenty of guys:
Bret Hart
Chris Jericho
Daniel Bryan
Eddie Guerrero
Edge
JBL
Jeff Hardy
The Miz
Shawn Michaels
Triple H
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Post by Mighty Attack Tribble on Sept 9, 2015 16:49:14 GMT -5
Jeff Hardy. Jobber, to tag team run, to singles run, to THE man and most over guy in the industry Then fell from the 30 ft ladder, how did he learn that? I know TNA is a step down from WWE, but isn't it a little harsh saying its a 30-foot drop? {Spoiler}Rhetorical question. The answer is no. |
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Post by Cela on Sept 9, 2015 16:49:35 GMT -5
HHH fits the bill. Making the right friends is all the difference.
But, alternatively, in company example, how about... Zack Ryder?
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