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Post by eDemento2099 on Dec 13, 2007 14:18:48 GMT -5
Can you think of any wrestlers who were at one point employed by the WWF / WWE, but received NO recognition of any kind after they died? If WWE doesn't go for a full-blown memorial show, it often resolves to show a short clip playing tribute to someone who wrestled in McMahonland (i.e Sherri Martel). Are there any exceptions where people have not been acknowledged in any way after they died? I'm particularly curious about Bam Bam Bigelow, as well as Louie Spicoli (even though his death occurred several years back).
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Post by Dolph Zalgo on Dec 13, 2007 14:42:58 GMT -5
As far as I remember WWF remember Spicolli briefly after his death with showing a b/w photo of him plus birth and death date. Spicolli was in WCW (nWo) then and WCW also did only shortly remember him with a small graphic, the same with the Renegade and others.
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Post by eDemento2099 on Dec 13, 2007 14:46:21 GMT -5
Did the WWE acknowledge Chris Candido's passing? Candido wrestled in the WWF as Skip of the Bodydonnas; although he was employed by the WWF, he was terribly underused, and stuck with a (wrestle)crappy gimmick. It's been suggested that Candido was a victim of Kliq politiks (Shawn Michaels got hot and heavy with Candido's real-life girlfriend, Tammy "Sunny" Sytch). Considering that rumour, I'm curious as to whether or not HBK's employment with the company possibly had any bearing on whether Candido's death was acknowledged (especially since Candido was employed in TNA at the time of his very unfortunate death).
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Post by Mongo & Pepe: Back in Black on Dec 13, 2007 14:49:48 GMT -5
Crash Holly wasn't acknowledged at the time of his death. It was only during a segment showing those who passed away that year on a year-end special. I remember everyone being in an uproar that they didn't mention him as he was a pretty big part of their programming for a while there.
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Post by BayleyTiffyCodyCenaJudyHopps on Dec 13, 2007 15:12:06 GMT -5
Did the WWE acknowledge Chris Candido's passing? Candido wrestled in the WWF as Skip of the Bodydonnas; although he was employed by the WWF, he was terribly underused, and stuck with a (wrestle)crappy gimmick. It's been suggested that Candido was a victim of Kliq politiks (Shawn Michaels got hot and heavy with Candido's real-life girlfriend, Tammy "Sunny" Sytch). Considering that rumour, I'm curious as to whether or not HBK's employment with the company possibly had any bearing on whether Candido's death was acknowledged (especially since Candido was employed in TNA at the time of his very unfortunate death). I do remember vividly Candido getting an acknowlegment of his passing on a Raw episode and a mention on the website. |
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Post by Tea & Crumpets on Dec 13, 2007 15:24:35 GMT -5
Crash Holly wasn't acknowledged at the time of his death. It was only during a segment showing those who passed away that year on a year-end special. I remember everyone being in an uproar that they didn't mention him as he was a pretty big part of their programming for a while there. Back in 03 Iwas still a mark and had no net access. I remember watching SD! and seeing Crash return and join Matt Hardy and Moore, and I enjoyed it for the brief time it lasted. Then he seemed to vanish,so I figured he got injured. During that end of year special when they showed the RIP graphic for him, I freaked out and was so shocked. One of the more vivid memories of my mark days, and a small contributing factor in killing kayfabe for me. |
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Post by bigHEADinc on Dec 13, 2007 15:36:04 GMT -5
I know for sure they mentioned Candido... As for Bam Bam, considering Vince paid for one of his funerals, I can only assume they mentioned it...
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Post by mcmahonfan85 on Dec 13, 2007 19:13:15 GMT -5
I know for sure they mentioned Candido... As for Bam Bam, considering Vince paid for one of his funerals, I can only assume they mentioned it... they did the pic/19?? - 20?? for Bigelow |
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Post by Count Creepyhead on Dec 13, 2007 19:17:02 GMT -5
I consider anytime WWE only shows a picture before the show of a WWE legend who died a "Snub"
There should have at least been a short clip of memorable moments etc..
Off the top of my head..
Sherri
Bam Bam
Road Warrior Hawk etc.....
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Post by Trip Fisk a.k.a. Foley is Good on Dec 13, 2007 20:23:14 GMT -5
Actually, they did do a short video memorials for Sherri and Hawk if I remember correctly.
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Post by T Vang is a HO-DADDY~! on Dec 13, 2007 20:23:25 GMT -5
I consider anytime WWE only shows a picture before the show of a WWE legend who died a "Snub" There should have at least been a short clip of memorable moments etc.. Off the top of my head.. Sherri Bam Bam Road Warrior Hawk etc..... Bossman got this too. And I totally agree with you. You can't tell me that the production team can't slap together a minute-long piece with some music over the top of it considering all of the video they have. |
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Post by Boku AKA Da Green Guy on Dec 13, 2007 20:25:25 GMT -5
Hawk got a match tributed to him by Bubba and D'von. They even used the Doomsday Device.
Just like 'Taker wore a Yokozuna shirt during his Biker run to give a tribute to Yoko the day he died.
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Post by TheKillShot on Dec 13, 2007 20:41:57 GMT -5
Just like 'Taker wore a Yokozuna shirt during his Biker run to give a tribute to Yoko the day he died. Need to see the pic.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As far as I can remember, WWE did somehow recognized Crash's death. Back then, WWE's website was lame, but the features were good. With contributing wirters suchas Tom Pritchard, Droz, Adam Copeland. Now, I don't remember who wrote it, but there was an article written entitled, "The Life and Times of Crash Holly" |
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Post by El Pollo Guerrera on Dec 14, 2007 0:55:22 GMT -5
I vaguely remember JR mentioning the passing of Louis Spicolli on RAW... just a "our prayers go out to his family" type mention, not a graphic or anything pre-made.
Who else marked when Chris Jericho did Curt Hennig's gum swat after his passing?
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Post by tnarick on Dec 14, 2007 0:58:39 GMT -5
they didnt show dlo brown any tribute
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Post by lildude8218 on Dec 14, 2007 0:59:37 GMT -5
they didnt show dlo brown any tribute Guess you missed that one article that said that D'Lo Brown is alive and just signed a contract with TNA. |
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Post by tnarick on Dec 14, 2007 1:02:41 GMT -5
Sorry I misread the topic title. I know DLO is alive as I just talked to him over the weekend about what his big plans are for TNA. He plans on starting a stable with Eric Young, and BG James and calling themselves the 3 LIVE Kru.
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Post by Blade Braxton on Dec 14, 2007 1:03:22 GMT -5
Crush was snubbed.  |
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Post by tnarick on Dec 14, 2007 1:05:36 GMT -5
Also that dude from Kronik was snubbed
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Post by Franchise on Dec 14, 2007 1:08:32 GMT -5
Did the WWE acknowledge Chris Candido's passing? Candido wrestled in the WWF as Skip of the Bodydonnas; although he was employed by the WWF, he was terribly underused, and stuck with a (wrestle)crappy gimmick. It's been suggested that Candido was a victim of Kliq politiks (Shawn Michaels got hot and heavy with Candido's real-life girlfriend, Tammy "Sunny" Sytch). Considering that rumour, I'm curious as to whether or not HBK's employment with the company possibly had any bearing on whether Candido's death was acknowledged (especially since Candido was employed in TNA at the time of his very unfortunate death). Candido was part of the tribute video that aired during the 1st One Night Stand, if that counts. |
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