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Post by Austin's Middle Finger on Feb 20, 2007 15:35:06 GMT -5
I can't think of any other puns involving the word "perfect". So I'll just say the man's a favourite of mine and I'm real happy to see him in there.
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Post by brutuscheesecake on Feb 20, 2007 15:40:56 GMT -5
Of all the deceased wrestlers, Curt Hennig seems to be missed the most by fans.
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Post by PrimeTyme on Feb 20, 2007 16:30:15 GMT -5
I cannot f***ing believe this! My favourite wrestler is finally going to take his rightful spot in the WWE Hall of Fame. I've been lobbying for Hennig to get into the HOF since '04. This year the Hall of Fame will be perfect.
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Post by 01010010 01101001 01100011 on Feb 20, 2007 16:35:08 GMT -5
I never realized how similar looking the classic US and IC title were (shape and size) until seeing your sig PrymeTyme. Nice one.
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Post by Johnny Danger (Godz) on Feb 20, 2007 16:37:05 GMT -5
Question: Will he be inducted simply as "Mr. Perfect", or with the WWF do the right thing and induct him under his name Curt Hennig? Preferably "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig. Yeah I'd like it to "officially" read: "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig, because he WAS perfect, and his name should be known. And skillz is right on about the IC title. It used to REALLY mean something.
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Post by PrimeTyme on Feb 20, 2007 16:41:09 GMT -5
I never realized how similar looking the classic US and IC title were (shape and size) until seeing your sig PrymeTyme. Nice one. Yeah when I was making my sig I realized that they look really similar.
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Post by skskillz on Feb 20, 2007 17:01:57 GMT -5
And skillz is right on about the IC title. It used to REALLY mean something. That's why I'm surprised when some people are upset that certain wrestlers didn't have WWF world title runs during that era. For one, Hogan had to have the title considering the type of draw he was, but more importantly, the IC title meant so much back then that it was almost like getting a main event push. The IC title meant you were second behind Hogan. Perfect holding the title as long as he did is a testament to how much faith the company had in him as a high mid-carder. Personally, I think the fact that guys like Perfect, Dibiase, Jake, etc, were never given WWF world title runs but were still able to cultivate amazing WWF legacies (not even factoring what they did in the AWA, NWA, mid-south, WCW, etc) is more telling of their greatness than any bogus title run would have been. Nowadays, Cena has about 5 World Title reigns in 2 years and it means absolutely nothing.
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Post by seanwalsh on Feb 20, 2007 17:06:08 GMT -5
Nowadays, Cena has about 5 World Title reigns in 2 years and it means absolutely nothing. Well, "nowadays" means absolutely nothing anyway since guys like Hennig, Dibiase and Jake aren't around...
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Post by The OP on Feb 20, 2007 17:09:49 GMT -5
I don't think a title reign "means nothing" anymore, but I agree that with the modern booking style, anybody as over as Perfect was would definitely get at least one run with the world title.
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Post by skskillz on Feb 20, 2007 17:16:04 GMT -5
I don't think a title reign "means nothing" anymore, but I agree that with the modern booking style, anybody as over as Perfect was would definitely get at least one run with the world title. I see what you mean, but I've never been a big fan of pimping the world title to half the roster (one of the reason I disliked the Attitude Era). I mean, guys like Edge and RVD were WWE champions. What difference does it make in the long run? Are people going to look at them in 20 years with as much fondness as we do with the '80's stars now because of those reigns? Probably not. The World Title shouldn't be given to everybody who is over. In the long run, that's what makes it special. Just my opinion.
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Post by brutuscheesecake on Feb 20, 2007 17:16:38 GMT -5
And skillz is right on about the IC title. It used to REALLY mean something. That's why I'm surprised when some people are upset that certain wrestlers didn't have WWF world title runs during that era. For one, Hogan had to have the title considering the type of draw he was, but more importantly, the IC title meant so much back then that it was almost like getting a main event push. The IC title meant you were second behind Hogan. Perfect holding the title as long as he did is a testament to how much faith the company had in him as a high mid-carder. Personally, I think the fact that guys like Perfect, Dibiase, Jake, etc, were never given WWF world title runs but were still able to cultivate amazing WWF legacies (not even factoring what they did in the AWA, NWA, mid-south, WCW, etc) is more telling of their greatness than any bogus title run would have been. Nowadays, Cena has about 5 World Title reigns in 2 years and it means absolutely nothing. and Curt would've held it even longer or gotten another reign had his back not acted up. And there have always been rumors floating around the McMahon had plans to give him the world title push that ended up going to Bret. The WWF was so huge, deep, and talented back then, that a long IC title reign in the early 90's pretty much swamps anything Cena will do, ever. Jake was so over as a heel, as a face, brilliant on the mic and in crafting entertaining matches...he never needed a title. And his character was never conducive to being a title holder. The Snake was never the type of guy who is out for belts, same with somebody like Piper.
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Post by Hulkshi Tanahashi on Feb 20, 2007 17:19:10 GMT -5
I'm so glad Curt Hennig is getting into the Hall Of Fame. This has been a long time coming. I think Bobby Heenan will induct him and his father Larry will accept; man, I wish Curt was here to accept himself. Anyway, I can't wait to see him get inducted and to get that Perfect DVD.
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Post by The OP on Feb 20, 2007 17:19:42 GMT -5
I don't think a title reign "means nothing" anymore, but I agree that with the modern booking style, anybody as over as Perfect was would definitely get at least one run with the world title. I see what you mean, but I've never been a big fan of pimping the world title to half the roster (one of the reason I disliked the Attitude Era). I mean, guys like Edge and RVD were WWE champions. What difference does it make in the long run? Are people going to look at them in 20 years with as much fondness as we do with the '80's stars now because of those reigns? Probably not. The World Title shouldn't be given to everybody who is over. In the long run, that's what makes it special. Just my opinion. I think you're right, but just the same, it would've been cool to see guys like Perfect and Jake get title runs. One thing I thought was cool about Bret Hart becoming champion was that he seemed so much more beatable than Hogan. That might sound funny, but since I was always a fan of the midcarders as well as main eventers, even as a young mark, I liked the idea that more guys could potentially be the champion. I figured out pretty quick that Hogan was always going to "hulk up" and win, so even though I liked Hogan, I was happy to see him leave and Hart get a title run instead.
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Post by tankmcquade on Feb 20, 2007 18:25:07 GMT -5
Now hopefully WWE will induct Rick Rude! He was probably one of the most hated heels I have ever seen and he did it to perfection....great ringwork and charisma no doubt
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Post by PrimeTyme on Feb 20, 2007 18:34:32 GMT -5
I have my hopes to see Rude, L.O.D, Finkle, Barry Windham, Owen Hart, and the British Bulldog all in the next couple of years.
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Post by The Boss on Feb 20, 2007 18:35:38 GMT -5
"Hulk Hogan, you can't do that" A Perfect Inductee to the Hall HOLLYWOOD HULK HOGAN already did it.
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Post by The Boss on Feb 20, 2007 18:43:08 GMT -5
The World Title shouldn't be given to everybody who is over. In the long run, that's what makes it special. Just my opinion. Even worse are the fans who think that putting the title on someone will get them over. That's the main reason that the IC title lost prestige. It was put on nobodies to try to get them over. It didn't help, and seeing so many nobodies wearing it only served to hurt the title's image.
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Post by darthpipes on Feb 20, 2007 18:49:15 GMT -5
A Hennig title run would have been great. But as pointed out, being IC Champ meant a lot back then, unlike today when being the IC Champ means nothing.
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Post by Pushed to the Moon on Feb 20, 2007 19:14:47 GMT -5
The montage of all his sporting perfection is the greatest video ever made.
Woot and indeed, woot again!!!11
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Post by Ishmeal Loves Kaseyhausen on Feb 20, 2007 21:34:21 GMT -5
i disagree with this totally. He is getting inducted because 1. he had a good gimmick and 2. he's dead.
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