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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2009 15:37:08 GMT -5
Statistically, Jim Londos is the biggest drawing card in the history of pro wrestling. He drew more sellout crowds for a longer period than anyone before or since. For whatever reason, his legacy has been sort of forgotten over time when some of his lesser contemporaries continue to have more long-lasting mainstream notoriety, but the facts speak for themselves. Londos' impact on his era was a lot greater than Race's, although Race was an undeniable innovator and a popular champion for several years (as well as a wrestler I respect a great deal). Antonio Inoki. Not even trying to argue, but I'm finding it just a bit difficult to believe Londos was a bigger draw than Inoki. Makes you wonder how many of today's fans will tell their grandkids in 50 years about seeing Cena wrestle. And I'd be willing to bet a good amount of them will be talking about how he "sucked" and "couldn't wrestle". |
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Post by marktaggart on Dec 21, 2009 16:19:20 GMT -5
Funny you would bring that comparison. See this from www.wrestlingperspective.com in an article about this very list: "22. ANTONIO INOKI (4) Professional Success: Most popular wrestler in Japan in the post-Rikidozan era. The most politically savvy wrestler since Bill Muldoon. Drawing Power: Considerable in Japan and throughout Asia. In the U.S., it was another matter entirely. When he bought the NWF in 1973 and put himself over as champion, crickets could be heard at the arenas where he defended the belt. Mainstream Status: Uncontested in Japan. In the U.S., people still scratch their heads when asked the question, “Who was the wrestler who fought Ali in Japan?” Phantom Comments: The Japanese Jim Londos.[/color]" |
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Post by du5tin on Jan 22, 2010 10:05:28 GMT -5
After watching WWE: History of the World Heavyweight Championship DVD, I agree that Race should have been figher!
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Post by pikemojo on Dec 7, 2010 12:13:25 GMT -5
This was updated to include Lou Thesz.
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Post by E-Ternal on Dec 8, 2010 17:57:27 GMT -5
Makes you wonder how many of today's fans will tell their grandkids in 50 years about seeing Cena wrestle. Not to fuel any arguing, but IMO I won't. I really would rather look at the late 90's as the I saw this guy or that guy reference. |
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Post by willyum on Dec 9, 2010 17:50:42 GMT -5
I will never admit to seeing Cena wrestle. I rather boast about seeing brody fighting Abdullah or Kerry Von Erich fighting Jerry lawler or better yet Ric Flair defending his heavyweight Championship against Rick Steamboat for 60 minutes. Cena? big whoppin deal.
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Post by jefft on Dec 24, 2010 6:41:22 GMT -5
Since Ty posted a different list, I figured I'd post one of my own. Note that this isn't particularly a list of who was the greatest or anything, just my top 100 for no other reason than because I was bored/can. I'm fairly sure that most are gonna disagree with my entire list (placement of some guys, just generally who is on the list, etc), just blame it on my age/preference of wrestling style/wrestlers in general. Also note that you're not going to see George Hackenschmidt, or anyone like that on this list. 1.) Steve Austin 2.) Eddy Guerrero 3.) Chris Jericho 4.) Sting 5.) The Undertaker 6.) Jushin Liger 7.) Andre the Giant 8.) Hulk Hogan 9.) El Santo 10.) Dr. Wagner Jr. 11.) Randy Savage 12.) Vader 13.) Terry Gordy 14.) Stan Hansen 15.) Tiger Mask I/Satoru Sayama 16.) Ultimo Dragon 17.) Kenta Kobashi 18.) Bruiser Brody 19.) Harley Race 20.) Shawn Michaels 21.) Roddy Piper 22.) El Hijo del Santo 23.) Rey Misterio Jr. 24.) Steve Williams 25.) Abismo Negro 26.) Ricky Steamboat 27.) Antonio Inoki 28.) Konnan 29.) Nick Bockwinkel 30.) The Great Sasuke 31.) Scott Hall 32.) Perro Aguayo Sr. 33.) Ted DiBiase Sr. 34.) Dean Malenko 35.) Octagon 36.) Jumbo Tsuruta 37.) Psicosis 38.) Keiji Muto 39.) Crush 40.) Ric Flair 41.) Cien Caras 42.) Koji Kanemoto 43.) Juventud Guerrera 44.) Mike Awesome 45.) Brian Pillman 46.) Blue Demon 47.) Mitsuharu Misawa 48.) Junkyard Dog 49.) Jake Roberts 50.) Chessman 51.) Tatsumi Fujinami 52.) Genichiro Tenryu 53.) Yokozuna 54.) Jimmy Snuka 55.) Mick Foley 56.) Masato Tanaka 57.) Bam Bam Bigelow 58.) Masahiro Chono 59.) John Cena 60.) Kensuke Sasaki 61.) Scott Steiner 62.) Ricky Banderas 63.) Edge 64.) Art Barr 65.) Abdullah the Butcher 66.) Don Muraco 67.) Electroshock 68.) TAKA Michinoku 69.) Triple H 70.) La Parka 71.) Yoshihiro Tajiri 72.) Yuji Nagata 73.) Davey Boy Smith 74.) Hayabusa 75.) Bobby Eaton 76.) Owen Hart 77.) CIMA 78.) Sid 79.) Super Delfin 80.) Stan Lane 81.) Cibernetico 82.) Too Cold Scorpio 83.) The Ultimate Warrior 84.) Kane 85.) Greg Valentine 86.) Mr. Gannosuke 87.) Rick Steiner 88.) Road Warrior Hawk 89.) Road Warrior Animal 90.) Shoichi Funaki 91.) Tito Santana 92.) Bradshaw 93.) Rick Martel 94.) Jim Duggan 95.) Vampiro 96.) Masaaki Mochizuki 97.) AKIRA 98.) El Samurai 99.) Mascarita Sagrada 100.) Kevin Nash Just curious but....No Bret Hart? |
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Post by Cernunnos on Jul 27, 2011 12:26:50 GMT -5
Bret Hart should be in the top 5... IMHO!
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Post by pikemojo on Feb 10, 2012 15:07:42 GMT -5
Updated this with Blassie.
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Post by pikemojo on Feb 8, 2013 18:47:15 GMT -5
Updated to include Mildred Burke. Just realized that she was on the list.
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