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Post by saneiac on Jun 3, 2024 0:36:20 GMT -5
I’ve always felt that, between Ted and Cody in the Legacy days, Ted was the one who got pushed more because Vince considered his father a “WWF guy” while Cody’s father was a “NWA/WCW guy”.
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Post by El Pollo Guerrera on Jun 3, 2024 1:01:54 GMT -5
Even though imo, she's one of the best to ever do it, I still have to say Charlotte. Charlotte worked out. David and Reid, not so much.
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Post by Baldobomb-22-OH-MAN!!! on Jun 3, 2024 6:36:40 GMT -5
That lousy Clint Bobski only had a job because his dad owned the TV station.
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Post by THE FVNKER on Jun 3, 2024 7:15:12 GMT -5
Probably true in that he got a little bit of help being Jerry’s son, but imo Jeff is pretty underrated. He’s absolutely just fine in a main event role. Maybe not long term World Champion style but as an opponent for someone to overcome he’s great (ain’t he??). Also, he’s the Michael Scott of pro wrestling which I love. You want to fire me from a wrestling promotion? Fine! I’ll start another one. And if something happens to that one, I’ll start another one. Again and again. That’s passion. That may sound like a joke but I swear im serious.
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Post by salz4life on Jun 3, 2024 7:44:26 GMT -5
Basically, someone who got a push or a spot because of who they knew or who they were related to. Ill just start with Brutus Beefcake. Guy was put in so many main events or marquee matches just because of his relationship to Hogan That's not nepotism, that's cronyism. And Brutus was legit very over as a face in the late 80s. That and I think he was good in the Dream Team with Valentine.
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Post by Fundertaker on Jun 3, 2024 7:50:56 GMT -5
Well, obligatory Mr. ""Never drew a dime" is my biggest contribution to the wrestling business" Mike Graham reference.
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Post by WoodStoner1 on Jun 3, 2024 8:35:56 GMT -5
I now want to see all of the above in a stable, where they wear Zorro masks and call themselves the "Nepo Men".
What's my dad's is my dad's, and your push is mine too!
Or something.
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Post by WoodStoner1 on Jun 3, 2024 8:37:25 GMT -5
He was a totally cool guy when we finally met him, but I can't defend Curtis Axel's push at any time. Just didn't quite have what his dad did. (but then again...nobody's perfect. Feel free to groan and boo now)
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Post by Milkman Norm on Jun 3, 2024 8:50:01 GMT -5
1. George Gulas- No talent, horrible look
2. David Flair- No talent, but it seemed like he was trying
3. Greg Gagne- Talented, ok look, but has a delusional since of his importance
4. Mike Graham- See 3.
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Post by WoodStoner1 on Jun 3, 2024 8:59:05 GMT -5
Tamina.
Never did anything for me.
Plus her dad doesn't deserve to be remembered.
On the topic, could Sim count here too, post-Deuce (or was he Domino)?
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Post by WoodStoner1 on Jun 3, 2024 9:00:03 GMT -5
2. David Flair- No talent, but it seemed like he was trying The insane gimmick, and Daffney and Crowbar, saved his ass, honestly.
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Post by chrom on Jun 3, 2024 9:43:27 GMT -5
2. David Flair- No talent, but it seemed like he was trying The insane gimmick, and Daffney and Crowbar, saved his ass, honestly. David never wanted to be a wrestler. Ric pushed him into it as he had neither the talent or desire
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Post by Milkman Norm on Jun 3, 2024 10:08:00 GMT -5
The insane gimmick, and Daffney and Crowbar, saved his ass, honestly. David never wanted to be a wrestler. Ric pushed him into it as he had neither the talent or desire Right, he seemed like he was aware of the fact that it wasn't for him but he was trying his best. I don't include Mike or Chris von Erich for similar reasons, because I don't think they get pushed into wrestling if David doesn't die.
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Post by MrElijah on Jun 3, 2024 11:26:20 GMT -5
George Gulas immediately comes to mind DADDY SAID SELL!
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Post by Hulkshi Tanahashi on Jun 3, 2024 12:06:55 GMT -5
George Gulas immediately comes to mind Yep. He’s wrestling’s Ultimate Nepo Baby.
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Post by Hernan on Jun 3, 2024 12:21:36 GMT -5
Would David Sammartino count?
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Post by Squirrel Master on Jun 3, 2024 13:03:55 GMT -5
That's not nepotism, that's cronyism. And Brutus was legit very over as a face in the late 80s. That and I think he was good in the Dream Team with Valentine. In fact, Brutus was so good in the Dream Team, that at Wrestlemania 2, WWF assigned a referee at ringside specifically to ensure that the British Bulldogs won. officialfan.proboards.com/thread/572187/who-tripped-brutus-beefcake-wm
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Post by thecrusherwi on Jun 3, 2024 13:07:43 GMT -5
I think it's important to not consider everyone with family ties to the business as a nepo push.
Barry Windham was not a nepo push. Kendall Windham was.
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Post by Mid-Carder on Jun 3, 2024 13:35:47 GMT -5
Randy Orton has been my Guy for 20 years but his dad literally got him a job with WWE because he had nothing else to do and then favouritism by Vince and HHH meant he got away with all sorts of shit over the years.
He was extremely fortunate to be an absolutely gifted pro wrestler
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Post by yokohamacpfc on Jun 3, 2024 16:12:48 GMT -5
I’ve always liked the contrast of David Flair and Shane McMahon being pushed in ring at the same time with minimal training and one thriving and the other looking terrible.
What a difference a Posse makes.
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