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Post by Paul on Feb 27, 2019 0:49:12 GMT -5
I will always mark for Hacksaw.
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Post by No One on Feb 27, 2019 1:15:48 GMT -5
He's smart because he went to college.
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SmashTV
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Post by SmashTV on Feb 27, 2019 1:32:26 GMT -5
I will always mark for Hacksaw. When I first began watching in the late 80s my Dad thought it was the biggest load of rubbish he’d ever seen. One day, however, he caught a Hacksaw squash match and laughed at some of his antics. From that point on he always had a soft spot for Duggan and became a bit of a wrestling fan too. All because of some friendly bearded guy with a plank of wood.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2019 4:24:18 GMT -5
"Young Bucks" at 65, the opposite scenario. They'd be "Old Bucks" by then. Not only that, but as soon as their agility is gone, their ability to have matches of the style people would "expect" is also gone. Everything is built on youth and precision highspots.
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Post by YAKMAN is ICHIBAN on Feb 27, 2019 9:38:47 GMT -5
They'd be "Old Bucks" by then. Not only that, but as soon as their agility is gone, their ability to have matches of the style people would "expect" is also gone. Everything is built on youth and precision highspots. I would not be surprised if they are both aware of that problem, and partially preparing for it by getting their promoter hats on.
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Post by sdoyle7798 on Feb 27, 2019 10:11:42 GMT -5
50 year old moonsaults and no rope barbed wire matches are safe? The moonsault thing is entirely true, but a barbed wire match isn't adding to your "bump card" any more than a regular match, it's probably even better for you. It's obviously dangerous, but in a totally different and sustainable way. So, the theory is it's better to be hit with shit and run into barbed wire than to throw yourself to the ground repeatedly?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2019 10:18:16 GMT -5
Hell, a member here talked about working a show with Hacksaw and Hacksaw sold these autographed little 2x4's. Smart merchandise. My dad has one of these - has had it for like 7 years now - and my hopes are if someone breaks into the house he grabs it (which is still displayed next to his reading chair) and cracks the home invader's head open with it while yelling "NOW'S THE TIME TO STOP THERE, TOUGH GUY!"
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Zone Was Wrong
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Post by Zone Was Wrong on Feb 27, 2019 10:19:49 GMT -5
Miz and possibly Ambrose are two guys off the top of my head that will be able to continue late into their careers. I know Ambrose a couple dumb spots at times but a lot of his stuff is brawling.
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Post by Brainbustaaah! on Feb 27, 2019 10:40:22 GMT -5
He's smart because he went to college. COLLEGE?!
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Post by Ishmeal Loves BBL Bayley on Feb 27, 2019 11:18:59 GMT -5
I saw Ol' Hacksaw at a NEW show last summer. He did the least work and was the most over and most entertaining guy there.
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Post by CMPunkyBrewster on Feb 27, 2019 13:38:10 GMT -5
They'd be "Old Bucks" by then. Not only that, but as soon as their agility is gone, their ability to have matches of the style people would "expect" is also gone. Everything is built on youth and precision highspots. They've been preparing for it for years. They've said several times that they know their style is not sustainable and they aren't looking to wrestle forever. I want to say I've even heard them talk about wanting to be out of the ring by 40 at the latest. Hence, when they fpund their niche, they've ridden it hard and made every penny they can. They've also been incredibly smart with their money.
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Post by TOK Is the Target Demo on Feb 27, 2019 20:02:42 GMT -5
The moonsault thing is entirely true, but a barbed wire match isn't adding to your "bump card" any more than a regular match, it's probably even better for you. It's obviously dangerous, but in a totally different and sustainable way. So, the theory is it's better to be hit with shit and run into barbed wire than to throw yourself to the ground repeatedly? Long term? Definitely, and I'm sure almost everyone would agree.
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Post by sdoyle7798 on Feb 27, 2019 22:13:28 GMT -5
So, the theory is it's better to be hit with shit and run into barbed wire than to throw yourself to the ground repeatedly? Long term? Definitely, and I'm sure almost everyone would agree. Not doubting you. Just clarifying.
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Post by Perd on Feb 27, 2019 22:25:14 GMT -5
I guess I’m the only one that thinks it weird that he made a career out of showing little kids his wood.
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Post by Milkman Norm on Feb 27, 2019 22:47:56 GMT -5
Yes. That was they way guys used to make money for decades. If you know psychology and how to work you can get over with barely doing anything.
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Post by Dean-o on Feb 27, 2019 23:42:16 GMT -5
Hell, a member here talked about working a show with Hacksaw and Hacksaw sold these autographed little 2x4's. Smart merchandise. I met him at NYCC a few years back and got his booked signed a mini 2x4. By far the nicest wrestler I have ever met.
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Post by OVO 40 hunched over like he 80 on Feb 28, 2019 0:59:32 GMT -5
HTM started that business lol. Starts up singing his theme song, then a five minute match where he doesn’t bump at all and then sells bootleg merch at the gimmick table.
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