Sephiroth
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Post by Sephiroth on Dec 8, 2014 21:05:52 GMT -5
We've done numerous threads about how good looking or how ugly certain title belts are. So what is everyone's thoughts on this?  I've got mixed feelings on it, myself. Aesthetically, I feel that it actually looks more like a midcard belt rather than a top prize-but this is probably a result of having grown upsurge the winged eagle in WWF and big goldie in WCW. In particular, I'm used to the idea of the center plate being bigger all around than the side plates. But on the other hand, you can't help but be a little in awe of the legacy, even if this particular belt is no longer what it once was. And compared to other promotions, it is pretty nice in terms if having its own, unique sort of look. Thoughts ? |
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Post by Kash Flagg on Dec 8, 2014 21:08:48 GMT -5
I love that belt.
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Post by Instant Classic on Dec 8, 2014 21:13:52 GMT -5
favorite title design of all time.
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Post by Mister Pigwell on Dec 8, 2014 21:31:59 GMT -5
It screams "class".
Easily in my top 5.
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Post by KAMALARAMBO: BOOMSHAKALAKA!!! on Dec 8, 2014 21:35:11 GMT -5
I love belts with flags on them. The CHIKARA Grand Championship is another one that looks great.  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2014 21:47:32 GMT -5
Essentially, THE belt for professional wrestling. I mean, it doesn't mean anything today but all the names that made this prestigious belt and recognition:
Thesz
Harley
Flair
Dusty
A belt that has a very rich history. One of my favorite belts of all time.
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Post by EyeofTyr on Dec 8, 2014 22:32:18 GMT -5
To me, it's a matter of passage of time. When the belt is by itself, like it is in that picture, it shows more of it's age. It looks smaller, the design looks like from a period long gone, it doesn't quite do it justice.
But you put that belt into someone's hands, whether it's Race or Dusty or Flair or even a Christian Cage or an Adam Pearce and you instantly feel the legacy of the title. You instantly can recognize how legitimate it looks. It looks like a sports title.
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Post by NOwave on Dec 8, 2014 22:56:45 GMT -5
I've got 10 names for you:
Lou Thesz
Buddy Rogers
Pat O’ Connor
Nick Kiniski
Dory Funk, Jr
Jack Brisco
Terry Funk
Harley Race
Dusty Rhodes
Ric Flair
That about says it all……..
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Post by Giul T. on Dec 8, 2014 23:09:27 GMT -5
I'm glad that NJPW and NWA are teaming now, because seeing the belt on Kojima and even Rob Conway, I can appreciate the legacy of it. Like it's being defended at THE biggest Japanese wrestling event of 2014, that must say soemthing.
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Post by Can you afford to pay me, Gah on Dec 8, 2014 23:12:16 GMT -5
I've got 10 names for you: Lou Thesz Buddy Rogers Pat O’ Connor Nick Kiniski Dory Funk, Jr Jack Brisco Terry Funk Harley Race Dusty Rhodes Ric Flair That about says it all…….. Even thought it happened in TNA. I loved the image that Sting held that belt too. |
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Post by Sir Woodrow on Dec 8, 2014 23:50:52 GMT -5
I've got 10 names for you: Lou Thesz Buddy Rogers Pat O’ Connor Nick Kiniski Dory Funk, Jr Jack Brisco Terry Funk Harley Race Dusty Rhodes Ric Flair That about says it all…….. Even thought it happened in TNA. I loved the image that Sting held that belt too. I think Joe & Angle would've looked good holding it too |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2014 1:24:14 GMT -5
That just looks horrible and always has.
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Post by Mozenrath on Dec 9, 2014 1:51:14 GMT -5
I respect the belt and I appreciate its legacy, but I feel it looks best in aged photographs and that it should be retired.
A model T has a lot of history behind it and a dignity of sorts, but it's still going to look a little funny on the roads today.
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Post by sdoyle7798 on Dec 9, 2014 1:53:58 GMT -5
We've done numerous threads about how good looking or how ugly certain title belts are. So what is everyone's thoughts on this? I've got mixed feelings on it, myself. Aesthetically, I feel that it actually looks more like a midcard belt rather than a top prize-but this is probably a result of having grown upsurge the winged eagle in WWF and big goldie in WCW. In particular, I'm used to the idea of the center plate being bigger all around than the side plates. But on the other hand, you can't help but be a little in awe of the legacy, even if this particular belt is no longer what it once was. And compared to other promotions, it is pretty nice in terms if having its own, unique sort of look. Thoughts ? Back in the day of smaller belts, this was nice. I mean, compared to the WWWF Title of Bruno had...  Or the early AWA title (used untill the 80's from what I can find... .jpg) The NWA one looks boss next to those. |
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Post by Instant Classic on Dec 9, 2014 2:55:15 GMT -5
Even thought it happened in TNA. I loved the image that Sting held that belt too. I think Joe & Angle would've looked good holding it too Shame Angle kinda beat Sting and Cage for it but then TNA did away with it. |
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Post by Hit Girl on Dec 9, 2014 7:17:16 GMT -5
It's a great looking belt.
Not as great as the Winged Eagle though
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Post by dangerousdanpotato on Dec 9, 2014 8:04:41 GMT -5
Looks awesome, but is it missing a Europe plate?
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Sephiroth
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Post by Sephiroth on Dec 9, 2014 8:07:57 GMT -5
Part of me would like to see the NWA belt regain its former prestige. But the NWA's model of doing things is outdated and I don't see how it possibly can.
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Post by Just call me D.j.m. on Dec 9, 2014 8:39:55 GMT -5
You know what belt is awesome?
The WINGLESS Eagle Belt.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2014 9:14:04 GMT -5
For its time, it was a very striking belt. I still like it, because it looks like a real championship belt, not a sports entertainment belt.
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