MolotovMocktail
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Post by MolotovMocktail on Feb 7, 2007 16:04:47 GMT -5
In a shoot interview (the one where Bammer turned the tables on the prank caller), Bam Bam expressed some frustration and displeasure at his time in the WWF, so it looks like maybe they patched some things up before he died? If so, I'm glad, and Vince did a really classy thing here.
About Bam Bam in the HOF: eventually yes, but not this year. Hennig, Owen, Bulldog, Rude, and Pillman should have seniority.
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Godhand
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Post by Godhand on Feb 7, 2007 16:06:09 GMT -5
Good to hear. Very classy move by Mcmahon
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Post by Michael Coello on Feb 7, 2007 16:30:03 GMT -5
Classy move there.
On a side note, Makes me hurt my head trying to figure out who the real Vince is.
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sabu
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Post by sabu on Feb 7, 2007 16:31:43 GMT -5
props to McMahon
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Post by Rockhound on Feb 7, 2007 16:32:00 GMT -5
In a shoot interview (the one where Bammer turned the tables on the prank caller), Bam Bam expressed some frustration and displeasure at his time in the WWF, so it looks like maybe they patched some things up before he died? If so, I'm glad, and Vince did a really classy thing here. About Bam Bam in the HOF: eventually yes, but not this year. Hennig, Owen, Bulldog, Rude, and Pillman should have seniority. With the exception of Hennig and Bulldog, Bam Bam has seniority over Owen, Rude and Pillman. speaking of which, what exactly did Pillman do for the WWF to warrant a HOF induction or wrestling in general for that matter? Sure he was ok but not on the level of the others you mention. I'm not crapping on a dead person, just keeping things real. |
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Post by Johnny Danger (Godz) on Feb 7, 2007 16:35:24 GMT -5
In a shoot interview (the one where Bammer turned the tables on the prank caller), Bam Bam expressed some frustration and displeasure at his time in the WWF, so it looks like maybe they patched some things up before he died? If so, I'm glad, and Vince did a really classy thing here. About Bam Bam in the HOF: eventually yes, but not this year. Hennig, Owen, Bulldog, Rude, and Pillman should have seniority. With the exception of Hennig and Bulldog, Bam Bam has seniority over Owen, Rude and Pillman. speaking of which, what exactly did Pillman do for the WWF to warrant a HOF induction or wrestling in general for that matter? Sure he was ok but not on the level of the others you mention. I'm not crapping on a dead person, just keeping things real. I was going to say the same thing. Pillman was a great star and, even moreso, a great character, but sadly he had very little actual impact in the WWF, which is why I hate the concept of a "WWE Hall of Fame" to begin with, which in theory leaves several great men like Pillman, Abdullah, Vader, Hansen, and others out in the cold because their greatest successes didnt come in WWE or WWF |
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Post by "Hollywood" Cactus Matt on Feb 7, 2007 16:43:43 GMT -5
With the exception of Hennig and Bulldog, Bam Bam has seniority over Owen, Rude and Pillman. speaking of which, what exactly did Pillman do for the WWF to warrant a HOF induction or wrestling in general for that matter? Sure he was ok but not on the level of the others you mention. I'm not crapping on a dead person, just keeping things real. I was going to say the same thing. Pillman was a great star and, even moreso, a great character, but sadly he had very little actual impact in the WWF, which is why I hate the concept of a "WWE Hall of Fame" to begin with, which in theory leaves several great men like Pillman, Abdullah, Vader, Hansen, and others out in the cold because their greatest successes didnt come in WWE or WWFcough*Gagne*cough Yeah, he gave McMahon the AWA rights, but really, were either of the Gagnes that great to begin with? (I ask in honesty, not having seen either man's work.) If Verne Gagne deserves to go in - with his greatest success being in the AWA, not the WWF/E - then Pillman does, too, with his greatest success being in WCW. Besides, Pillman was one of, if not the first WCW Light Heavyweight champion(s), paving the way for the Cruiserweight title, which, as crappy as it is now, was very ground-breaking in the Monday Night Wars. Speaking of which, the "Loose Cannon" helped bring the "worked shoot" onto national television - BOOKER MAN! So, with all due respect, I think Pillman deserves it just as much, if not more, than Verne Gagne. |
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Post by "Sweet & Sour" ImSoFudginGreat on Feb 7, 2007 16:47:46 GMT -5
Very cool move by Vinnie Mac
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Crappler El 0 M
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Post by Crappler El 0 M on Feb 7, 2007 16:48:37 GMT -5
Classy move
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Post by Seth Drakin of Monster Crap on Feb 7, 2007 16:50:29 GMT -5
Bam Bam has seniority over Owen and Pillman, but Bulldog and Rude should go before him.
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oltrelamorte
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Post by oltrelamorte on Feb 7, 2007 16:57:57 GMT -5
Really classy, Vince. I'm not much of a fan of his but that was a real classy thing he did.
RIP Bam Bam
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Post by Ben Wyatt on Feb 7, 2007 17:18:31 GMT -5
I have a ton of respect for Vince after doing that. This is proof guys, that Vince isnt the horrible man we sometimes make him out to be
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Post by Austin's Middle Finger on Feb 7, 2007 17:24:02 GMT -5
Good move by Vince.
True, he's a tough business man, but he's not Satan.
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I don't get it. At all. It's kind of a small horse, I mean what am I missing? Am I crazy?
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Post by Ben Wyatt on Feb 7, 2007 17:34:09 GMT -5
Good move by Vince. True, he's a tough business man, but he's not Satan. I think this is where people get confused (along with the Mr McMahon character on tv). |
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Post by Boku AKA Da Green Guy on Feb 7, 2007 17:36:25 GMT -5
What wasnt reported was that in return for paying for the funeral, the Bigelow family had to agree to let Vince McMahon exploit his death in the upcoming Batista/Undertaker feud. And it didn't wait for a page... Anyways, Vince has my respect for such a kind act. |
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Post by mrpink on Feb 7, 2007 18:26:47 GMT -5
Just when you think Vince is the worst human in the world he goes an does something like this. I am happy that Bam Bam is getting a proper burial. I for one say thank you Vince.
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Post by heelhook on Feb 7, 2007 18:28:13 GMT -5
I still don't understand why they didn't dedicate Raw to him. They do it with most of WWE alumni who die
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Post by Person With A Hat on Feb 7, 2007 19:06:13 GMT -5
I still don't understand why they didn't dedicate Raw to him. They do it with most of WWE alumni who die They did. They just didn't book the show around it. That's how I learned he died. |
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Post by hitman87 on Feb 7, 2007 19:07:20 GMT -5
Little story for you all. My godfathers brother in law was the head of merchandise in the WWF For a long time. He passed away about 4 years ago. Vince actually came to the funeral w/ Triple , Stephanie and Shane. Alot of WWF Guys were there. It was very strange. But Vince paid for the funeral, and the told my cousin who is the nephew of the guy that passed away. He had an internship waiting for him in the WWF if he wanted it doing what his uncle did. That was a personal phone call he made. Ever since then I had the most respect for Vince.
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Post by lildude8218 on Feb 9, 2007 14:41:42 GMT -5
I posted this in the repeated thread but since this is the older one I'll post it here too:
I saw this on Gerweck's site and hoped there was a thread up already.
After reading this, I think a lot of people on here really need to lay off Vince for a while. I think he deserves at least a week without any negative comments.
Agreed?
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