The GOAT results! Top 97 Wrestlers countdown

[The Summer of Muskrat XVII]

Apr 1, 2008 8:03:19 GMT -5 @strykerdarksilence said:

#93


John Bradshaw Layfield

2 points
Highest ranking- 54

6'6" - 290 lbs

Trained by Brad Rheingans

Debut: September 23, 1992

Previous Gimmicks: Death Mask, Vampiro Americano (Mexico), Johnny Hawk (CWA/GWF), John Hawk (CWA/GWF), Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw (WWF), Blackjack Bradshaw (WWF), Bradshaw

Titles
CWA (Catch Wrestling Association) Tag Team w/Cannonball Grizzly ();
GWF Tag Team titles w/Bobby Duncum Jr. (November 11, 1992);
GWF Tag Team titles w/Black Bart ();
NWA North American title defeating Kevin von Erich (January 14, 1995);
WWF Tag Team titles w/Farooq defeating The Dudley Boyz ();
Memphis Championship Wrestling Southern Tag Team titles w/Farooq ();
WWF European title defeating Hurricane Helms (October 22, 2001);
WWE Hardcore title;
OVW Southern Tag Team titles w/Farooq ();
WWE Heavyweight title defeating Eddie Guerrero (Great American Bash 2004);
WWE United States title defeating Chris Benoit (WrestleMania 22);

A year long title reign, and JBL gets this?

I'm not gonna be happy with like the first 70 of these am I?

[Joker]

That is the most random opening salvo of wrestling characters ever in a top 97 list.

[strykerdarksilence]

Joint #91


Roadwarrior Hawk and Roadwarrior Animal

2 Points each
Highest ranking- 24 (shared)

Hawk 6'3" - 245 lbs
Animal 6'1" - 285 lbs

Both trained by Eddie Sharkey

Hawk debut: June 6, 1983
Animal debut November 1982

Previous gimmick: Hawk- Crusher Von Haig

Signature move: Doomsday Device

Titles

Together
All Japan Pro Wrestling
NWA International Tag Team Championship (1 time)
American Wrestling Association
AWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time)
Georgia Championship Wrestling
NWA National Tag Team Championship (4 times)
Jim Crockett Promotions | World Championship Wrestling
NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (3 times) - with Dusty Rhodes (2) and Genichiro Tenryu (1)
NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (1 time)
NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup winners in 1986.
NWA Iron Team Tournament winners in 1989.
World Wrestling Federation
WWF Tag Team Championship (2 times)
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
PWI Tag Team of the Year award in 1982.
PWI Tag Team of the Year award in 1984.
PWI Tag Team of the Year award in 1985.
PWI Feud of the Year award in 1987 - Road Warriors & Super Powers vs. The Four Horsemen.
PWI Tag Team of the Year award in 1988.
PWI ranked them # 1 of the 100 best tag teams during the "PWI Years" in 2003.
Other titles
i-Generation Tag Team Championship (2 times)
IPW Tag Team Championship (1 time)
PCW World Tag Team Championship (1 time)
WWZ Tag Team Championship (1 time)
Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Rookie(s) of the Year in 1983
Tag Team of the Year of the year in 1984
Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 1996)

Hawk
CWA World Heavyweight Championship
MEWF Tag Team Championship with The Comet
MTW Tag Team Championship with Bobo Brazil, Jr.

Animal
WWE Tag Team Championship with Heidenreich

Although there are other ties in the countdown, this is the only joint entry. They got voted for together, and like guinea pigs in a pet shop, it seemed a shame to split them up, particuarly when their achievements are so synonymous.

Last one for today, that takes care of the 90s. I`ll post 89 through 80 tomorrow

[localh]

umm what the hell are these picks based on man? If John Cena is in the top 20 this is an injustice..... Seriously Road Warriors this low???

[strykerdarksilence]

Apr 1, 2008 8:29:36 GMT -5 localh said:

umm what the hell are these picks based on man? If John Cena is in the top 20 this is an injustice..... Seriously Road Warriors this low???

Its based on votes from our fellow crappers. I`ve been begging for votes for days

They are based on whatever criteria the person voting wanted to base them on.

[The Summer of Muskrat XVII]

Apr 1, 2008 8:25:47 GMT -5 @strykerdarksilence said:

Joint #91


Roadwarrior Hawk and Roadwarrior Animal

2 Points each
Highest ranking- 24 (shared)

Hawk 6'3" - 245 lbs
Animal 6'1" - 285 lbs

Both trained by Eddie Sharkey

Hawk debut: June 6, 1983
Animal debut November 1982

Previous gimmick: Hawk- Crusher Von Haig

Signature move: Doomsday Device

Titles

Together
All Japan Pro Wrestling
NWA International Tag Team Championship (1 time)
American Wrestling Association
AWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time)
Georgia Championship Wrestling
NWA National Tag Team Championship (4 times)
Jim Crockett Promotions | World Championship Wrestling
NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (3 times) - with Dusty Rhodes (2) and Genichiro Tenryu (1)
NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (1 time)
NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup winners in 1986.
NWA Iron Team Tournament winners in 1989.
World Wrestling Federation
WWF Tag Team Championship (2 times)
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
PWI Tag Team of the Year award in 1982.
PWI Tag Team of the Year award in 1984.
PWI Tag Team of the Year award in 1985.
PWI Feud of the Year award in 1987 - Road Warriors & Super Powers vs. The Four Horsemen.
PWI Tag Team of the Year award in 1988.
PWI ranked them # 1 of the 100 best tag teams during the "PWI Years" in 2003.
Other titles
i-Generation Tag Team Championship (2 times)
IPW Tag Team Championship (1 time)
PCW World Tag Team Championship (1 time)
WWZ Tag Team Championship (1 time)
Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Rookie(s) of the Year in 1983
Tag Team of the Year of the year in 1984
Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 1996)

Hawk
CWA World Heavyweight Championship
MEWF Tag Team Championship with The Comet
MTW Tag Team Championship with Bobo Brazil, Jr.

Animal
WWE Tag Team Championship with Heidenreich

Although there are other ties in the countdown, this is the only joint entry. They got voted for together, and like guinea pigs in a pet shop, it seemed a shame to split them up, particuarly when their achievements are so synonymous.

Last one for today, that takes care of the 90s. I`ll post 89 through 80 tomorrow

I need the head exploding gif for this one.

Wow.

Actually, if somebody could hook me up with that that would be nice. I have a feeling I'm gonna use it a few times during this countdown.

I know it's was pretty open with the criteria, but the countdown so far has absolutely shocked me

[strykerdarksilence]

Apr 1, 2008 8:33:56 GMT -5 The Summer of Muskrat XVII said:

Apr 1, 2008 8:25:47 GMT -5 @strykerdarksilence said:

Joint #91


Roadwarrior Hawk and Roadwarrior Animal

2 Points each
Highest ranking- 24 (shared)

Hawk 6'3" - 245 lbs
Animal 6'1" - 285 lbs

Both trained by Eddie Sharkey

Hawk debut: June 6, 1983
Animal debut November 1982

Previous gimmick: Hawk- Crusher Von Haig

Signature move: Doomsday Device

Titles

Together
All Japan Pro Wrestling
NWA International Tag Team Championship (1 time)
American Wrestling Association
AWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time)
Georgia Championship Wrestling
NWA National Tag Team Championship (4 times)
Jim Crockett Promotions | World Championship Wrestling
NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (3 times) - with Dusty Rhodes (2) and Genichiro Tenryu (1)
NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (1 time)
NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup winners in 1986.
NWA Iron Team Tournament winners in 1989.
World Wrestling Federation
WWF Tag Team Championship (2 times)
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
PWI Tag Team of the Year award in 1982.
PWI Tag Team of the Year award in 1984.
PWI Tag Team of the Year award in 1985.
PWI Feud of the Year award in 1987 - Road Warriors & Super Powers vs. The Four Horsemen.
PWI Tag Team of the Year award in 1988.
PWI ranked them # 1 of the 100 best tag teams during the "PWI Years" in 2003.
Other titles
i-Generation Tag Team Championship (2 times)
IPW Tag Team Championship (1 time)
PCW World Tag Team Championship (1 time)
WWZ Tag Team Championship (1 time)
Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Rookie(s) of the Year in 1983
Tag Team of the Year of the year in 1984
Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 1996)

Hawk
CWA World Heavyweight Championship
MEWF Tag Team Championship with The Comet
MTW Tag Team Championship with Bobo Brazil, Jr.

Animal
WWE Tag Team Championship with Heidenreich

Although there are other ties in the countdown, this is the only joint entry. They got voted for together, and like guinea pigs in a pet shop, it seemed a shame to split them up, particuarly when their achievements are so synonymous.

Last one for today, that takes care of the 90s. I`ll post 89 through 80 tomorrow

I need the head exploding gif for this one.

Wow.

Actually, if somebody could hook me up with that that would be nice. I have a feeling I'm gonna use it a few times during this countdown.

I know it's was pretty open with the criteria, but the countdown so far has absolutely shocked me

I will give this warning, there are some names you wouldn`t expect in there

[SsnakeBite, the No1 Frenchman]

How comes all the pics of the LOD I see that aren't from their matches seem to have been taken in a backyard ?

[strykerdarksilence]

Apr 1, 2008 8:42:01 GMT -5 SsnakeBite, the No1 Frenchman said:

How comes all the pics of the LOD I see that aren't from their matches seem to have been taken in a backyard ?

They got invited to a barbeque, and couldn`t find their formal clothes

[Joker]

Apr 1, 2008 8:42:01 GMT -5 SsnakeBite, the No1 Frenchman said:

How comes all the pics of the LOD I see that aren't from their matches seem to have been taken in a backyard ?

I've noticed that too.

*Phone rings*

HAWK: Euuuarggg What a RUSH! ... who's calling?

MAN: Hi, we have scheduled for the photoshoot this week, we were thinking of getting you and Animal down to this nice resort for ....

HAWK: The scrapyard is where we'll be.

ANIMAL (In backgorund):Yeah we need some new spikes and some silver paint ... Scrapyard!!

MAN: No not again this is the fifth time you've used that ...

*hangs up*

MAN: Damn it!!

[strykerdarksilence]

Apr 1, 2008 9:31:45 GMT -5 Joker said:

Apr 1, 2008 8:42:01 GMT -5 SsnakeBite, the No1 Frenchman said:

How comes all the pics of the LOD I see that aren't from their matches seem to have been taken in a backyard ?

I've noticed that too.

*Phone rings*

HAWK: Euuuarggg What a RUSH! ... who's calling?

MAN: Hi, we have scheduled for the photoshoot this week, we were thinking of getting you and Animal down to this nice resort for ....

HAWK: The scrapyard is where we'll be.

ANIMAL (In backgorund):Yeah we need some new spikes and some silver paint ... Scrapyard!!

MAN: No not again this is the fifth time you've used that ...

*hangs up*

MAN: Damn it!!

Imagine the poor catering staff at the photoshoot...

Head chef: We`ve prepared Vol au vins, followed by a lobster platter with creme brule for dessert.

Animal: We dine on danger and feast on death!

Head chef: Oh....So you don`t want Lobster?

[WWE Trademarked My Name]

Love the list so far stryker, throughout the whole thing nobody's going to be satisfied, with so many people basing their lists off different criterea and probably forgetting people off their lists (I know I did) and also the fact I thought this was just for WWE, I expect an unpredictable list.

[strykerdarksilence]

Apr 1, 2008 9:50:07 GMT -5 WWE Trademarked My Name said:

Love the list so far stryker, throughout the whole thing nobody's going to be satisfied, with so many people basing their lists off different criterea and probably forgetting people off their lists (I know I did) and also the fact I thought this was just for WWE, I expect an unpredictable list.

Thanks bro

[Spankymac is sick of the swiss]

I'm intrigued so far. If guys like Raven and The LOD are this low, I can't wait to see who cracked the top 50 or so.

[strykerdarksilence]

Apr 1, 2008 10:03:18 GMT -5 Spankymac is sick of the swiss said:

I'm intrigued so far. If guys like Raven and The LOD are this low, I can't wait to see who cracked the top 50 or so.

Glad you are enjoying it Pac

There are some shocks in the list ;D

[Spankymac is sick of the swiss]

Apr 1, 2008 10:05:16 GMT -5 @strykerdarksilence said:

Apr 1, 2008 10:03:18 GMT -5 Spankymac is sick of the swiss said:

I'm intrigued so far. If guys like Raven and The LOD are this low, I can't wait to see who cracked the top 50 or so.

Glad you are enjoying it Pac

There are some shocks in the list ;D

This is one of my few optimistic moments. For me, if guys like this are on the back end of the list, how awesome do the top guys have to be?

[MCMGM]

Apr 1, 2008 7:35:25 GMT -5 The Summer of Muskrat XVII said:

Apr 1, 2008 7:34:31 GMT -5 Bobeddy said:

The fact Bischoff appeared on this is great, the fact that he's ranked higher than Jeff Jarrett is brilliant!

It's funny, but at the same time really pathetic

lol.

[strykerdarksilence]

Apr 1, 2008 10:06:24 GMT -5 Spankymac is sick of the swiss said:

Apr 1, 2008 10:05:16 GMT -5 @strykerdarksilence said:

Glad you are enjoying it Pac

There are some shocks in the list ;D

This is one of my few optimistic moments. For me, if guys like this are on the back end of the list, how awesome do the top guys have to be?

Undefeatable logic ;D

[Marvelously Mediocre]

i think one of my votes was for Roddy Piper. if bloody Mark Rocco gets in then Piper better

[strykerdarksilence]

Apr 1, 2008 10:22:34 GMT -5 Marvelously Mediocre said:

i think one of my votes was for Roddy Piper. if bloody Mark Rocco gets in then Piper better

Mark Rocco is a legend, I mean the original Black Tiger is pretty damn cool! Everybody who got a vote is in the countdown though, so no need to worry there