Mikeymike83

By popular demand - JBL

The ones I need are as follows....Macho Man #1Ultimate warrior #1Macho KingRowdy Roddy PiperUltimate warrior #2Brutus Beefcake #2Hulk Hogan #3Ricky SteamboatHulk Hogan #4Macho Man #4BerserkerKamalaNailzOwen HartBret Hart #2Lex LugerMr. Perfect #2Undertaker #2Jim Duggan #2Bushwhackers #2HeadshrinkersMarty Janetty #2Razor Ramon #2Shawn Michaels #3& all of Series 11.Christ a helluva lot more than I expected. My promotion was built around a big war between a good side and a bad side. It was kinda similar to what the nWo became years later in WCW. The wrestlers who held the World Title the most (IIRC) where Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, Mr. Perfect, Macho Man and Ric Flair. Had interesting tag team combinations too, Brian Knobbs and Papa Shango, Giant Gonzalas and Greg Valentine.

Myself and Youngy, also going to the Biceps, Bagels and Brunch malarky. . What a week its gonna be.42 days and counting....................................

There was another post on here in the last week....list your top ten in ring wrestlers of the modern era, or something similar to that.The only thing I remember was BR's constant put downs of Shawn Michaels again. I didn't say anything then because I just let it go. But to hear him rant on and on about how one of the absolute greatest wrestlers of the past 25 years is really very over rated again, caused me to reply. To me, your the type of people that give the internet fan a bad name. Defending their idols, a la Bret, Ohtani etc, (who are very good too), objective about the smallest little thing in a match, you're nothing but pathetic fucking smarks.As stated earlier by someone else, even Bret Hart, (the guy that hates Shawn Michaels with a passion), admits to him being not only a great wrestler but the best he has gone against, a list that includes other super workers as Chris Benoit and Ric Flair.Now yes you could say that I am being objective and defending my favourite wrestler, but thats not entirely true. I don't care if people hate the guy or wouldn't consider him in their top 10's etc etc, but if people were to answer truthelly, I could guarentee at least 90% of wrestling fans would admit that Shawn is one of the best to ever step foot in a wrestling ring.Get off your fucking pedastals and take wrestling for what it is, something there for the fan, (casual or not), to enjoy. Sure that may not be delivered at all times, but when its all said and done, I challenge absolutely any one of you to go out there and give me a better match then your average Funaki vs Zach Gowen match. To sit there and type why and how someone isn't a great wrestler, you think and you learn what it takes to even get to the level that a Shawn Michaels, a Bret Hart or a Ric Flair got to.

My ten favourite/best wrestlers of the modern era...in order....1) Shawn Michaels, For me he is the absolute pinnacle in this business, he told the story and put on **** to ***** matches constantly. In all his years of wrestling, (in WWF/E at least), I have only seen one pretty poor match he had, that being Armageddon 2002 against Triple H. However, being in there with HHH didn't help very much.2) Bret Hart, If you loved Shawn Michaels in the mid 90's it was almost a foregone conclusion that you didn't like Bret Hart and vice versa. Personally I loved both. However, being a top 10 based on in ring ability, I have to choose Shawn before Bret. You don't have to agree, but that's my opinion.3) Owen Hart, Again, another wrestler who very very rarely had a bad match. Perhaps the best tribute I can pay to him in wrestling ability is that 1999 was far too soon. Sure it's been done over the last 4 years, but still - Owen Hart....R.I.P.4) Steve Austin, If he wasn't one of the best things in wrestling he was always one of the best kept secrets as far as the early - mid 90's are concerned. Austin had an abundance of charisma and ability which never failed to entertain me.5) Ric Flair, The guy had everything a wrestler could have. Used to be my Number two, but his comebacks over the past 5 years have really brought down his legacy. Which is a shame.6) Ted Dibiase, I think I read somewhere saying that Dibiase could've been the WWF's answer to Ric Flair. Oh how I agree, possessed great psychology in the ring and had the right attitude to his wrestling. Always tried to entertain, again, rarely did he not in my eyes.7) Brian Pillman, Austin's tag team partner in the Hollywood Blonde's of the early 90's. Always had good matches as Flyin' Brian in the lightweight division and later his metamorphasis into the Loose Cannon shows the depth in which Brian could use to become one of the very best.8) Chris Benoit, A guy who can achieve a standing ovation from a crowd when he isn't nescassarily the most over person, ( i.e. Royal Rumble 2003), just goes to show how great his in-ring work is.9) Randy Savage, I didn't see the WrestleMania III match Vs Steamboat until 1994, however that only goes to add to his already legendary status I percieved of him. As the years went on his performances were deteriorating, however you could still see the Macho Man of old at times. Something I can say other legends like Hogan and Piper didn't accomplish.10) The British Bulldogs, yes thats correct both Davey Boy and Dynamite. Growing up watching their Tag matches were way ahead of the time to say the least. Being that they are actually British it always got me watching more, wanting them to win because of their flag.There are so many that I could have added, from years ago names such as, Ricky Steamboat, Terry Funk, Sting, Curt Hennig, The Steiner Brothers, Mick Foley and Rick Rude to recent stars such as, Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho, Christian, Raven, Jeff Jarrett, Chris Daniels and Matt Hardy.One things for sure though, in some way, shape or form all these men have given me the many hours that I have got from enjoying wrestling. I may not be clued up on the indy scene or the Japanese market, but that is for others to write down. For me, I couldn't have wished to be born in a different era to the one I have been brought up in.