mainsupreme
Unicron
World Wildlife Entertainment
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Post by mainsupreme on Jan 20, 2007 6:32:01 GMT -5
man, this is so unexpected....
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Post by MOH [Still ''Le Sighing''] on Jan 20, 2007 6:44:12 GMT -5
I always found the tat's on his head so bad ass, I had a cousin who I always thought looked just like him. His agility was so f'in awesome too.
I really dunno what else to say, apart from thanks for the memories Bam Bam. You'll be missed.
RIP
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Johnny D
Don Corleone
Creature of the Night Forever
Posts: 2,095
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Post by Johnny D on Jan 20, 2007 8:40:50 GMT -5
RIP Bam Bam, I will always remember that match he had with Bret at KOTR 93. Another one bites the dust.
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Post by thesunbeast on Jan 20, 2007 9:05:25 GMT -5
Bam Bam Bigelow definitely left his thumb print on the greatest stage on earth. He will be deeply missed.
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Post by Red 'n' Black Reggie on Jan 20, 2007 10:09:22 GMT -5
i cant believe this. 45. bam bam was great. i dont know what to say. rip. this is just sad.
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mrmulluk
Bubba Ho-Tep
I am always funny. I am never joking.
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Post by mrmulluk on Jan 20, 2007 10:30:32 GMT -5
Isn't this just tiring, another human life gone. Prayers and best wishes to him and all who knew him.
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Post by Creamstick on Jan 20, 2007 10:44:41 GMT -5
I've been digging Bam Bam moments from my collection all day today - him turning up on Nitro almost blew the roof off the place. My video of some of my favorite moments has my favourite Bam Bam moment from ECW - throwing Spike Dudley into the crowd - I've lost count of the times I've shown this to people (usually people who say 'Haven't you grown out of that shit yet?' [I'm 30 years old by the way]), and they've been in awe of the moment, only to go "Wait! was that Bam Bam Bigelow? Aw man, he was excellent!", and the conversation turns to classic Bam Bam moments. RIP Big fella!
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bigHEADinc
El Dandy
Wanted Conway Twitty as a special title.
lest we forget...
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Post by bigHEADinc on Jan 20, 2007 15:16:24 GMT -5
Bumped because he's worth it...
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hitman7
Tommy Wiseau
Its better to burn out, than fade away.
Posts: 50
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Post by hitman7 on Jan 20, 2007 16:07:44 GMT -5
I remember around 93 when the WWE came to Glasgow, me and a couple of buddies met a few of the wrestlers before the show.
When we went to Bam Bam and asked for a picture, he replied " I'll give you motherf***ers a picture if I can kick you asses!!"
He posed for a picture with his middle picture extended and a big massive grin.
He chatted for a while and asked why us "Scottish Muthaf***ers spoke weird" He was a big friendly genuine guy and his final words were........."Yeah, you guys go f*** yourself and enjoy the show" whilst laughing!!
Later in the show, he was wrestling Tatanka and me and my mates were marking like CRAZY!! for the big man. Just remembering the looks we got from people at the time for our "BAM BAM! BAM BAM!" chants was awesome. (Kayfabe was in full force in the UK in '93) A woman nearby complained about us because her little boy dressed in full red-indian gear ala Tatanka was upset!!
After the match he came down to us at ringside and pointed to us and gave us a wink and a beat of the chest.
We caught up with him at the hotel afterwards and said "muthaf***as like you guys keep this shit real for me"
Still my favourite wrestling memory and I thank the big guy for it..........a true legend!!
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odor31
Unicron
The Stunner Collector
Posts: 3,240
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Post by odor31 on Jan 20, 2007 18:13:11 GMT -5
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Post by kickassforumguyme on Jan 20, 2007 18:37:32 GMT -5
Spike into the crowd was not one of the best Bam Bam moments ever, it was one of the best moments in wrestling history.
I remember seeing that for the first time, I was like no freakin way!
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Post by Rorschach on Jan 21, 2007 2:28:21 GMT -5
Damn, I just saw the story. I can't believe this. RIP to one of the great big men. Qouted for the waxIN truth. I am stunned and saddened.
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Bassist
Trap-Jaw
Bassist of Werm
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Post by Bassist on Jan 21, 2007 9:23:16 GMT -5
I've come back from an excellent weekend with no internet access and then this is the first thing I hear about... I'm truly saddened as Bam Bam was an awesome athlete and very under rated...
From his time in 80s and 90s WWF, Japan, ECW or WCW... wherever you look you will find matches where this guy gave it his all to please the fans, and he will always be remembered as a nice guy out of the ring
Yet another added to the list of leaving us too soon
Scot "Bam Bam" Bigelow, RIP
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Post by 8-BitAssassin on Jan 21, 2007 15:00:41 GMT -5
Heard about this last night, but wasn't online this weekend. That's truly a shame. RIP Bam Bam.
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Post by KAMALARAMBO: BOOMSHAKALAKA!!! on Jan 21, 2007 15:17:44 GMT -5
I was really saddened in the news. I think the way I'll remember the Beast from the East is not that he was a good big man, but that he was a unique big man. He's agility is what made him unique and to a certain extent great. RIP
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Johnny Danger (Godz)
Wade Wilson
loves him some cavity searches
Lord Xeen's going to kill you.
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Post by Johnny Danger (Godz) on Jan 22, 2007 9:57:09 GMT -5
If anyone is interested, my myspace has a Bigelow tribute up that I wrote for him.
I cant link to it because I'm sure there's something against WC's rules somewhere on the site, but, just go to myspace.com/dangerkick and you'll see it.
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Ace Diamond
Patti Mayonnaise
Believes in Adrian Veidt, as Should We All.
mmm...flavor text
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Post by Ace Diamond on Jan 22, 2007 10:13:33 GMT -5
If anyone is interested, my myspace has a Bigelow tribute up that I wrote for him. I cant link to it because I'm sure there's something against WC's rules somewhere on the site, but, just go to myspace.com/dangerkick and you'll see it. Great read Godz, a very fitting tribute.
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Chainsaw
T
A very BAD man.
It is what it is
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Post by Chainsaw on Jan 22, 2007 10:31:19 GMT -5
I still can't believe that Bam Bam is gone. I watched a couple Bam Bam matches in memory of him. And I also made this as a way of always remembering the greats who went out and entertained me all those years. Boy, that really puts it all in perspective. Just scary. That picture is way too big. And I don't mean size-wise. I mean content-wise. Well, if anyone's interested, Bam Bam is the NEW Undisputed champion on my copy of SDvR 07, after beating Devastator for the WHC, and Chainsaw for the WWE Championship.
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hotrod
Don Corleone
No caption needed
Posts: 1,281
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Post by hotrod on Jan 22, 2007 11:11:39 GMT -5
rest in peace, the beast from the east will live on in our hearts and memories
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Grendel
Bill S. Preston, Esq.
But ... why is all the rum gone?
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Post by Grendel on Jan 22, 2007 21:19:32 GMT -5
One of the most acrobatic big men in the business. We'll miss ya, buddy.
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