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Post by tekkenguy on Sept 23, 2016 16:43:10 GMT -5
Which wrestling sibling do you feel is the most overshadowed by their more famous brother or sister?
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Phil Parent
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Post by Phil Parent on Sept 23, 2016 16:45:16 GMT -5
I don't even know who Zak Zodiak is, so him.
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Post by DiBiase is Good on Sept 23, 2016 16:47:17 GMT -5
I don't even know who Zak Zodiak is, so him. He's a member of the Knight family. Paige is his sister. |
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Post by DiBiase is Good on Sept 23, 2016 16:49:54 GMT -5
I'd probably have to go with Chris Von Erich. Not being able to succeed as a wrestler and live up to the Von Erich name was one of the factors of his suicide.
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Post by Porky's Butthole on Sept 23, 2016 16:52:08 GMT -5
I gotta go with Houston and Robin who seemed like they were there because brother Aurelian asked Vince for a favor.
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Post by TGM on Sept 23, 2016 16:53:53 GMT -5
Dizzy Hogan.
Or is that Hulk's cousin?
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jagilki
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Post by jagilki on Sept 23, 2016 17:00:48 GMT -5
Shane McMahon. I mean his sister has done everything in business, and all he's done is buy shoes.
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Big Poppa Pumpkin
Dennis Stamp
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Post by Big Poppa Pumpkin on Sept 23, 2016 17:04:11 GMT -5
anyone else remember Eric Angle?
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Post by ASYLUMHAUSEN on Sept 23, 2016 17:06:31 GMT -5
Shane McMahon. I mean his sister has done everything in business, and all he's done is buy shoes. To be fair, Jordan Brand also sends him a buncha shoes gratis.  |
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Tony Schiavontay
Dennis Stamp
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Post by Tony Schiavontay on Sept 23, 2016 18:24:52 GMT -5
anyone else remember Eric Angle? Yeah he was that guy who pretended to be Kurt Angle that one time, right? |
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Dennis Stamp
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Post by schizo on Sept 23, 2016 18:40:58 GMT -5
anyone else remember Eric Angle? Yeah he was that guy who pretended to be Kurt Angle that one time, right? He had the best line "mom was right kurt, you don't suck" |
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Post by Stu on Sept 23, 2016 19:31:01 GMT -5
I'd probably have to go with Chris Von Erich. Not being able to succeed as a wrestler and live up to the Von Erich name was one of the factors of his suicide. But didn't he fail despite being pushed? My Von Erich knowledge is admittedly limited, but how could he be overshadowed if he's constantly promoted as another member of the family? Or were they actually trying to bury him with his matches against Percy Pringle? In which case, yes, he's overshadowed. |
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Post by DiBiase is Good on Sept 23, 2016 19:47:42 GMT -5
I'd probably have to go with Chris Von Erich. Not being able to succeed as a wrestler and live up to the Von Erich name was one of the factors of his suicide. But didn't he fail despite being pushed? My Von Erich knowledge is admittedly limited, but how could he be overshadowed if he's constantly promoted as another member of the family? Or were they actually trying to bury him with his matches against Percy Pringle? In which case, yes, he's overshadowed. The thread didn't really specify what was meant by "overshadowed". I think the fact that he killed himself as he could never equal the success of his older brothers (and father) is a pretty big example of being overshadowed. |
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Post by Stu on Sept 23, 2016 19:54:01 GMT -5
But didn't he fail despite being pushed? My Von Erich knowledge is admittedly limited, but how could he be overshadowed if he's constantly promoted as another member of the family? Or were they actually trying to bury him with his matches against Percy Pringle? In which case, yes, he's overshadowed. The thread didn't really specify what was meant by "overshadowed". I think the fact that he killed himself as he could never equal the success of his older brothers (and father) is a pretty big example of being overshadowed. I generally look at an overshadowed person being someone who is equally good (if not better) than others, but doesn't get much love. It's hard for me to think Chris was overshadowed if he wasn't bringing much to the table in the first place. |
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Post by This Player Hating Mothman on Sept 23, 2016 20:30:04 GMT -5
I've got to give it to Sam Houston and Rockin' Robin. They're overshadowed by a great while also being so unnotable that the only thing I could remember from either of them was that Robin sang America the Beautiful at Mania 5. Everyone else had their own things going on and their own accomplishments, like Rick Steiner maybe being the Janetty to his brother, but their time together leading to a hall of fame worthy tag legacy, or Matt and Owen having done enough to be remembered and solid acts worthy of remembering all on their own. Or, in the case of Zak and Briley, not ever having reached a high level where anyone knows or gives a shit. But Jake the Snake's siblings showed up and nobody remembers them.
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Post by Gravedigger's Biscuits on Sept 23, 2016 20:34:23 GMT -5
anyone else remember Eric Angle? Yeah he was that guy who pretended to be Kurt Angle that one time, right? Twice actually, against Taker in 2000 and in 2003 against Brock. |
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nisidhe
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Post by nisidhe on Sept 23, 2016 21:06:07 GMT -5
I've got to give it to Sam Houston and Rockin' Robin. They're overshadowed by a great while also being so unnotable that the only thing I could remember from either of them was that Robin sang America the Beautiful at Mania 5. Everyone else had their own things going on and their own accomplishments, like Rick Steiner maybe being the Janetty to his brother, but their time together leading to a hall of fame worthy tag legacy, or Matt and Owen having done enough to be remembered and solid acts worthy of remembering all on their own. Or, in the case of Zak and Briley, not ever having reached a high level where anyone knows or gives a shit. But Jake the Snake's siblings showed up and nobody remembers them. An interesting tidbit about Robin is that she was one of the rare women wrestlers at the time who did _not_ have to answer to/hand over her paychecks to Moolah (which may explain why her run as women's champ dried up.) She was trained, if memory serves, in her family's territory and also largely enjoyed a certain degree of protection because her brother was so over. I rather liked her, actually. |
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Post by Gremlin on Sept 23, 2016 23:16:24 GMT -5
Kayfabe has to be Owen. His brother was so selfish he had to kick the leg out of his leg.
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Johnny B. Decent
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Post by Johnny B. Decent on Sept 23, 2016 23:19:00 GMT -5
I'd probably have to go with Chris Von Erich. Not being able to succeed as a wrestler and live up to the Von Erich name was one of the factors of his suicide. But didn't he fail despite being pushed? My Von Erich knowledge is admittedly limited, but how could he be overshadowed if he's constantly promoted as another member of the family? Or were they actually trying to bury him with his matches against Percy Pringle? In which case, yes, he's overshadowed. It was abundantly clear he was not cut out for wrestling. He was barely taller then 5 feet, had asthma, and had brittle bones, among other ailments. I believe his brothers put him with Percy Pringle so he wouldn't get too hurt with a real wrestler. |
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Post by Mike Strike on Sept 23, 2016 23:24:38 GMT -5
Dudleys not named Bubba/Dvon/Spike.
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