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02-05-2014 , 09:43 PM

#576

diskoteque

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what did you guys think of my william regal pick? am i overrating him? i did consider slaughter, douglas and bulldog there too.

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02-05-2014 , 09:45 PM

#577

teejayC

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Regal is so awesome (both in the ring and character wise) that it's hard to argue with the pick, but my first instinct was that it was a little too early since he was never really a main eventer.

I'd have probably taken Undrafted ahead of Davey Boy.

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02-05-2014 , 09:47 PM

#578

darO

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I also think Shane Douglas sucks

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02-05-2014 , 09:49 PM

#579

teejayC

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ECW was literally on a two year delay here (until later on when it was pretty aids) so I never bothered with it and therefore didn't really see much of Douglas. Whenever I go back and look at him though I fail to see anything particularly special in him.

(I might be exaggerating a bit with "literally two years" but that's how I remember it)

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02-05-2014 , 09:57 PM

#580

littlekeed

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I could use a bit more in-ring skill (plus I love the idea of him versus Guerrero) so I'm gonna get myself what I perceive to be a top mid-carder. He has great versatility and helps to shore up a bit of a weakness in terms of in-ring skill.

Awesome on the stick and very good in the ring until an unfortunate accident took that away I'm going with:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdXJJo8qOdY

Current Roster:

Sting
The Ultimate Warrior
Eddie Guerrero
Rick Rude
Batista
JBL
Brian Pillman

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02-05-2014 , 09:58 PM

#581

moorobot

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Originally Posted by teejayC

He was in the main event when WCW was absolutely terrible, like almost as bad as TNA is now, arguably worse.

The huge difference is that millions and millions of people watched WCW at this time both on TV and PPV, and hardly anyone watches TNA. The 2nd highest selling non-wwf PPV of all time and one of the top 5 or so selling PPVs of the 90s had DDP in the main event (in a laughably bad match, just like the #1 selling non-wwf PPV).

DDP also was getting huge pops during this time. I think he is a type of wrestler that appeals to casual fans so I'm not surprised you personally think he sucks.

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02-05-2014 , 10:00 PM

#582

teejayC

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I guess true value wise it's not a terrible pick. I guess the main reason my face melted is that I didn't expect you in particular to make the pick.

My pick will be coming shortly. It's a pretty classy one, I must say.

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02-05-2014 , 10:03 PM

#583

LKJ

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+1 to self-high five being horrible by the way.

Page had really limited wrestling skill, really limited arsenal, wasn't good on the mic, etc. That said, for what moorobot was going for he didn't strike me as a facemelter there.

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02-05-2014 , 10:05 PM

#584

teejayC

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Spoiler:

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02-05-2014 , 10:12 PM

#585

LKJ

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Yeah Blassie has been lingering on my radar for a while.

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02-05-2014 , 10:17 PM

#586

teejayC

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I feel like having Rogers, GG and Blassie would have been a bit overkill.

(damn you to hell for drafting George btw)

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02-05-2014 , 10:20 PM

#587

moorobot

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Originally Posted by diskoteque

what did you guys think of my william regal pick? am i overrating him? i did consider slaughter, douglas and bulldog there too.

Regal is pretty loved by a lot of hardcore wrestling fans so I think you had to pick him there if you wanted him. He's still building his value and might be a + announcer for awhile. I'd have him in front of Bulldog and Douglas and behind Slaughter who I think is easier to make money with and good at doing what he is supposed to do in the ring and on the mic.

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02-05-2014 , 10:20 PM

#588

teejayC

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By the way Blassie was also one of the greatest managers ever, but I'll probably just use his wrestling years since I already have Heenan.

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02-05-2014 , 10:25 PM

#589

LKJ

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Originally Posted by teejayC

I feel like having Rogers, GG and Blassie would have been a bit overkill.

(damn you to hell for drafting George btw)

My thinking as well.

It is pretty funny to see the line I took ITT.

1. "Meh, the old-timers, I'm just not sure they translate."
2. "I select Buddy Rogers."
3. "Also Gorgeous George btw."

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02-05-2014 , 10:31 PM

#590

teejayC

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Ha yeah I was gonna bring that up, but you did say you'd draft them if you saw good value and I can't argue with the value of either of those picks.

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02-05-2014 , 10:33 PM

#591

LKJ

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Well with Rogers obviously there are absolutely zero concerns with how he would translate from a character/mic work standpoint. Gorgeous George, beyond value, just had a gimmick that fit too well in my mind as a natural foil to the likes of The Rock and face Terry Funk.

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02-05-2014 , 10:34 PM

#592

darO

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Not a big fan of the superolds, as legendary as they may be

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02-05-2014 , 10:36 PM

#593

teejayC

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I would be willing to give up quite a bit to get a top face btw, if anyone sees anything they fancy on my roster. Prob won't reply to any offer until tomorrow.

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02-05-2014 , 10:37 PM

#594

LKJ

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Obviously not counting on them to match the newer blood in terms of ringwork. I mean they might, but I'm as skeptical as anyone that they would. But I mean lots of outright stiffs in the ring are going because of other features, things that I can't see people like Buddy Rogers and Gorgeous George (who did the character/promo aspect of wrestling) failing at.

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02-05-2014 , 10:41 PM

#595

teejayC

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I kind of get the hate for drafting really old guys but I just can't help myself if one pops up at huge value. I'm definitely trying to have a lot less of them than last time though.

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02-05-2014 , 10:56 PM

#596

moorobot

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Great non-verbal communication and appearance (charisma) has always sold in entertainment. Charisma is the one thing that the top stars from all eras have in common. Daniel Bryan had been a top notch worker for years and years, and he finally becomes a mega star after his yes! yes! yes! no! no! no! stuff. DDP and the NWO's hand symbols were so widely imitated for years. Everyone remembers Hulk ripping the shirt. Just like everybody once remembered Buddy Rogers's strut.

I think now this is probably less important in wrestling than it once was, but that might change again I suppose.

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