Mr. Backlund continued wrestling under the new gimmick of an out of touch, yet highly dangerous, maniac out to teach the new generation a lesson.[3] He often appeared in business suits, had a hyperactive personality, and used (or, often, misused) large words to sound important. He also demanded that he be addressed as "Mr. Backlund". He would only sign autographs for wrestling fans if they could recite the names of all of the US Presidents in chronological order
Mr. Backlund continued wrestling under the new gimmick of an out of touch, yet highly dangerous, maniac out to teach the new generation a lesson.[3] He often appeared in business suits, had a hyperactive personality, and used (or, often, misused) large words to sound important. He also demanded that he be addressed as "Mr. Backlund". He would only sign autographs for wrestling fans if they could recite the names of all of the US Presidents in chronological order
If I recall, there's one on WWE's "Funniest Moments" DVD, where he was doing a promo at a PPV, effed it up, and asked Gene Okerland, "Let's just do it again." (This would be of course in the days that WWF had a lot more of pre-recorded promos of wrestlers taunting their soon-to-be opponents)
Gene goes, "We're LIVE."
And Sid mouths, "Oh s***", before continuing with the promo, visibly kicking himself through the rest of the interview about the gaffe.
Hilarious stuff.
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Ran across this match and thought you guys might like it.
Dynamite Kid vs Davey Boy Smith Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxmjK...eature=related
Dynamite Kid vs Davey Boy Smith Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR9Z9upOFWk&NR=1
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Mr. Backlund continued wrestling under the new gimmick of an out of touch, yet highly dangerous, maniac out to teach the new generation a lesson.[3] He often appeared in business suits, had a hyperactive personality, and used (or, often, misused) large words to sound important. He also demanded that he be addressed as "Mr. Backlund". He would only sign autographs for wrestling fans if they could recite the names of all of the US Presidents in chronological order
really off the topic, but just wondering what "classic" (15-20 /or more yrs ago) wrestlers you all have met or seen?
i've talked to the Butcher and Mad Dog Vachon, Duggan, Nasty Boys (have autographs), Taker and Bearer (have autographs), Beefcake [may be more, i'm forgetting. old age?].
i've greeted Iron Sheik, Bockwinkle, Brett Hart. Seen (only) Ted Dibiase, Michaels, Deisel, RZ Ramon, Jarrett, 123 Kid, Luger, Bob "Sparkplug" Holly (when he still had long, dark hair), Doink [may be more, i know i'm forgetting...]
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Dynamite Kid was Davey Boy's tag partner in the WWF back in the mid '80s, and has been retired since 1997 - a paralyzed left leg (the result of drug use and his intense ring work) has left him in a wheelchair.
And if you see Chris Benoit in that ring work, you'd be right - Benoit idolized Dynamite and took on a style similar to his. Including all those diving headbutts, which took their toll on Dynamite, and.....well, we know its effect on Benoit....
I really want them to induct the British Bulldogs into the HoF at some point. Bret doing the induction, ideally.
The Jaw Squad is dead. Long live the Jaw.
Up to June 2000 of my Nitro watching, Lance Storm comes in this month!!! I wonder if his gimick is that he's boring here?
Just saw Goldberg take one of the worst chair shots i've ever seen from what i think was rick steiner.
I suppose it's good that it's bad because Goldberg leaned into the chair with his head as it came down.
Nothing's gonna happen without a warning
it's kind of funny because say what you will about russo(and lance says a lot) but he booked lance stronger than anybody else i ever saw lance work for including paul heyman. he was just below main event status. russo really turned lance supposed "boring" persona and used it in his favor. before every monotone straight-faced promo he'd start off with "if i can be serious for a minute" and usually end of with "don't blame canada, blame yourself" i honestly think lance was at his over all most entertaining while working for russo.
you likely won't care for it, but i loved the main event title match on nitro between booker t and lance storm, mostly for an incident not involving either but actually slap nuts, mike awesome & the mighty heidi.
Mr. Backlund continued wrestling under the new gimmick of an out of touch, yet highly dangerous, maniac out to teach the new generation a lesson.[3] He often appeared in business suits, had a hyperactive personality, and used (or, often, misused) large words to sound important. He also demanded that he be addressed as "Mr. Backlund". He would only sign autographs for wrestling fans if they could recite the names of all of the US Presidents in chronological order
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