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Post by Jack on Dec 6, 2007 19:40:46 GMT -5
I'm sorry but:
Hogan vs Andre Hogan vs Warrior Bret Vs HBK Rock Vs Austin
...those are the faces/people/things/images/moments people will think of when thinking about Wrestlemania.
Undertaker's been a bit part player in all but two. To claim Taker is the face of WM because he's got the best appearance/victory radio is just giving kayfabe too much credit.
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Post by The OP on Dec 6, 2007 19:42:37 GMT -5
And I say it's giving kayfabe not too much credit enough. Nevertheless, the answer is Vince.
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Post by jmac950 on Dec 6, 2007 19:43:47 GMT -5
I'd say it's HBK, with Hogan a close second. HBK because he usually puts on some amazing matches. Hogan because he's been in ginormous matches.
I could see Edge taking HBK's crown in a few years if he puts on some more great Wrestlemania matches like he has thus far.
Taker is far down on my list. I'm sorry, but, beating Giant Gonzoles, Albert, Kane (x3?) isn't all that impressive. And there have been quite a few of those matches that have been really big stinkers
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Post by machinegun on Dec 6, 2007 19:44:33 GMT -5
I'd say it's HBK, with Hogan a close second. HBK because he usually puts on some amazing matches. Hogan because he's been in ginormous matches. I could see Edge taking HBK's crown in a few years if he puts on some more great Wrestlemania matches like he has thus far. Taker is far down on my list. I'm sorry, but, beating Giant Gonzoles, Albert, Kane (x3?) isn't all that impressive. And there have been quite a few of those matches that have been really big stinkers He beat all the members of Evolution. Come on now. Most of them were big stars.
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Post by Bob Schlapowitz on Dec 6, 2007 19:45:03 GMT -5
I know it's taboo around here to actually say good things about the Hulkster, but WrestleMania would not exist without him.
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Post by dh03grad on Dec 6, 2007 19:56:40 GMT -5
Its Hogan. How many matches of Taker's streak actually main evented? 1? Hulk Hogan created Wrestlemania.
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Post by Big Daddy Bad Booking on Dec 6, 2007 20:01:34 GMT -5
As much as I respect Undertaker and his streak, he is not Mr. Wrestlemania to me.
That one accolade is awarded to one man named Shawn Michaels. This man is on his game all the time, but on Wrestlemania, he puts on a special pair of working boots. His matches at Wrestlemania are phenomenal (usually the best of the PPV), and makes people look up to him because of those performances alone.
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Post by bshadye413 on Dec 6, 2007 20:23:09 GMT -5
i dont particularly care for him, but the first man that comes to mind when i hear Wrestlemania is Hulk Hogan.
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Post by Batman on Dec 6, 2007 20:36:40 GMT -5
Hogan vs Andre Hogan vs Warrior Bret Vs HBK Rock Vs Austin You forgot Hogan vs. Rock... so yeah, it is Hogan.
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Post by skiller on Dec 6, 2007 21:22:09 GMT -5
SD Jones.
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Post by phenomphan on Dec 6, 2007 21:46:19 GMT -5
Undertaker. Main event or not, Taker's name is synonymous with WM. 15 appearances, 15 wins and no signs of stopping just yet. There will be a huge void at WM without Taker. It just won't seem the same. Guys like Rock, Austin, Hogan, and HBK have come and gone throughout the years, but Taker has been the lone mainstay for the past 15 years. It's his event in my opinion and will always be unless someone surpasses his record of appearances and wins, which I hope never happens.
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Post by Nice Guy Cody on Dec 6, 2007 22:19:30 GMT -5
Gotta love when people try to force others to accept a subjective view as de facto.
Anyway, I say Taker. I fail to see how his streak is nothing but a "geek fact" when they themselves make sure to drive the point home every year.
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Post by BxB on Dec 6, 2007 23:11:21 GMT -5
It's gotta be Hogan, in my opinion. Hogan-Andre, Hogan-Warrior, Hogan-Savage, Hogan-Rock. These are all matches that sold out the arena's they were in. In terms of ring-work it might be Shawn but Hogan is the MVP of WM. Taker has had some forgettable outings at WM.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2007 23:12:48 GMT -5
while Taker may not have had the best matches or the most memorable... honestly his streak imho is one of the best parts of WM... i hope he never does lose but if he does it will definately be one if not the most memorable WM moment for me
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Post by lmagicdancer1 on Dec 6, 2007 23:21:36 GMT -5
As much as I like the undertaker and shawn, had to vote Hogan because, with a few exceptions he has bee around since the very first wrestlemania, he headlined the first one and it is difficult to hear the name wrestlemania without think of Hulk. However, if there was a mr. wrestlemania for announcers I would give it to Howard Finkel, who should be in the Hall of Fame.
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Post by thesunbeast on Dec 6, 2007 23:25:52 GMT -5
I say that Undertaker's name is synonymous with Wrestlemania more than anyone else today, but not of all time. Hogan's name was not only synonymous with Wrestlemania, he WAS Wrestlemania untill he left and people got used to Wrestlemania without him.
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Post by Tapout on Dec 6, 2007 23:28:26 GMT -5
Gotta give the Orange Goblin his due.
Hogan really put Mania on the map.
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Post by bob on Dec 7, 2007 0:38:12 GMT -5
you have to go with Undertaker and his undefeated streak
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Post by Just "Dan" is Fine, Thank You on Dec 7, 2007 0:57:00 GMT -5
Gotta love when people try to force others to accept a subjective view as de facto. Gotta love how people will use a Latin phrase to sound more informed but use it so incorrectly that it backfires.
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Post by "Hollywood" Cactus Matt on Dec 7, 2007 1:32:29 GMT -5
Tito Santana
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