Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted April 18, 2013 Paid Members Share Posted April 18, 2013 you've only watched his stuff from an era when it was widely acknowledged that he wasn't at his best  By who?  I haven't particularly seen this around the internet and have seen a pretty wide fanbase for him online. I'd like to know what work of his is worth watching to change my opinion on him. As it appears I've watched a bad bunch of matches and with the flow of not enjoying his recent work that doesn't make my opinion of him alter. I was wondering if it was just me, or if in fact heis shit. If not what work is there out there which would allow me to appreciate Piper.  Did you read all of my original post or just the bit you quoted? I named three sections of his work that are from a better era for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Paul's Bin Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 Yes, I quoted the widely acknowledged part. Wondering who widely has acknowledged this. I haven't followed or look into Piper so I'd like to see who acknowledges that part of his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted April 18, 2013 Paid Members Share Posted April 18, 2013 The fact that you will see almost no-one that prefers his WCW and TNA and Sean O'Haire managing runs would be enough of a clue, wouldn't it? Â Your whole presence on this forum always reminds me of this:- Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSF Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Yes, I quoted the widely acknowledged part. Wondering who widely has acknowledged this. I haven't followed or look into Piper so I'd like to see who acknowledges that part of his career. Â Do you want him to give you a list of names? Because that could take a while.... Â His point is correct, that probably 1992 onwards he was on the downside of his career and past his best, hence why is is widely acknowledged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted April 18, 2013 Paid Members Share Posted April 18, 2013 Do you want him to give you a list of names? Because that could take a while.... Â I'm on to my bosses right now to see if they will give me the day off to help Twinn out here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daaaaaad! Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Yes, I quoted the widely acknowledged part. Wondering who widely has acknowledged this. I haven't followed or look into Piper so I'd like to see who acknowledges that part of his career. Thirty seconds of research shows that Piper won the Wrestling Observer's 'Best Interview' award three years in a row from '81 to '83, and that was before he headed to the WWF (where he then won 'Best Heel' in 1984 and 1985) and main evented 'The War to Settle the Score' with Hulk Hogan on MTV. He was in the main event of the first WrestleMania and was the pioneer of wrestling 'talk shows' with Piper's Pit. Â In 1997, he and Hogan won 'Worst Worked Match'. Â And I only started watching wrestling in February 2001. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEWM Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 All irrelevant. I think Piper's fucking crap, so bollocks to all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Chest Rockwell Posted April 18, 2013 Moderators Share Posted April 18, 2013 Have you seen the episode of Always Sunny in Philadelphia with Piper in NEWM? It's amazing.. He plays a really scummy indy wrestler living out his car and the guys put on a wrestling show to support the troops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEWM Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I haven't, but to be fair that does sound brilliant. I've only seen up to S3 so far so I'll get to it at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted April 18, 2013 Paid Members Share Posted April 18, 2013 You've done well to get past episode 3 of that show, in fairness, NEWM. I'll happily brain whichever knob it was on here that insisted I'd love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphinx Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I've seen this a load of times and I'd bet most here have too. But this Roddy Piper promo is worth checking out, Twinn. I couldn't find the start of it though. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Chest Rockwell Posted April 18, 2013 Moderators Share Posted April 18, 2013 You've done well to get past episode 3 of that show, in fairness, NEWM. I'll happily brain whichever knob it was on here that insisted I'd love it. Â Â Â I think that one particular episode (which I thought actually was in Season 3) has enough in it for any wrestling fan even if you don't like the show overall. Â I've found a lot of episodes of that show very funny that UI've watched with mates, but I've nver felt compelled to put it on when I'm on my own. Â Â Anyway.. apologies for sidetracking the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted April 18, 2013 Paid Members Share Posted April 18, 2013 I bet it was Pitcos. He also told me I'd like Simon Amstell's stand-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-d-d-dAz Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Everyone has that one match they remember as a kid, it feels like it was your first ever match (which it wasn't, as its rare your one match you hold on to is the 1st match from the 1st card you ever saw) but it's really just the one that hooked you; left, right and centre. Â Piper vs. Hart at Wrestlemania VIII is that match for me. Â I've been a Piper fan ever since. Â Complete commitment to the character, a believable fire in his eyes and what he lacked in raw athleticism, he made up for in storytelling chops. Piper/Hart is a fantastic match. Â In fact, Wrestlemania VIII is the first show I ever watched. A good way in, I think. Piper/Hart and Savage/Flair are just ace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEWM Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I bet it was Pitcos. He also told me I'd like Simon Amstell's stand-up. Â Off topic again, sorry, but yeah, what a catastrophic disappointment that was. Â Simon Amstell's comedy is much like how my career would probably go if I ever tried my hand at it. In my own head, I'm some hilarious, wistful maverick and people would find my skew on things HILARIOUS in a stage or sitcom setting. Â The reality is, I'm just some condescending goon sat behind a fucking desk making really obvious jokes at the expense of the people sat around me for easy laughs. And I repeat funny stuff off the telly, only it's actually off funny shows rather than Celebrity bastard Juice or My Family. The End. Â Anyway, back on topic, nobody will convince me to like the skirt-wearing faux-jock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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