Paid Members mim731 Posted August 1, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted August 1, 2019 (edited) Well this sucks RIP King Harley, one of the all time greats. Although I wasn't alive or following wrestling during much of his glory days, I loved his work managing Vader in the early 90s. He just came across as a tough, rowdy bastard who could still knock you out with little more than a glance. Years later I watched his matches with Flair among others, and even his run in WWF which had a few fun moments, even if it was clear he was coming towards the end of his career. I also watched quite a number of his promos. He carried himself like the toughest man on the planet and could back it up in the ring. That gravel-soaked voice was immensely intimidating and made him seem so legitimate. Truly will be missed, an absolute one of a kind performer. Edited August 1, 2019 by mim731 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Awards Moderator Onyx2 Posted August 1, 2019 Awards Moderator Share Posted August 1, 2019 (edited) Aww that is a shitter. What a proper, old school wrestler, the type of which you'd move seats to avoid at a bar in case you pissed him off. I can't imagine Flair will ever stop crying when he hears. Edited August 1, 2019 by Onyx2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitsky's back acne Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Tough as fuck. RIP Harley Race. Legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PowerButchi Posted August 1, 2019 Moderators Share Posted August 1, 2019 (edited) Gutted. A true great, and by all accounts teak tough. Ric Flair wouldn't be who he was if it wasn't for Handsome Harley. He always had a tremendous aura of legitimacy, even as a manager, and was a A+ promo. RIP. Edited August 1, 2019 by PowerButchi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porkchopcash Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Wounder, always been one of my all time favourites. Theres a peice on yt with him and Billy Graham hyping up their match of the century which they had, its one of my go to yt vids. When people say “the other shit may be fake, but this is real” thats Harley Race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members IANdrewDiceClay Posted August 1, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted August 1, 2019 Is this the first 5 man Survivor Series team (including managers) to pass away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members ColinBollocks Posted August 1, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted August 1, 2019 I always loved the cadence of his promos. Not only did he project a serious hard bastard, but it drew you into every word. Just one of the very best, eh? Sad his health failed him for such a chunk of his later life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members wandshogun09 Posted August 1, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted August 1, 2019 This is proper shit news. Always loved Harley. And in rewatching 1992/93 WCW over the last couple of months, he’s all over that as Vader’s manager and I’ve been reminded again how awesome he was in that role, let alone during his in ring prime. Even when he was saddled with shitehawks like Super Invader, The Colossal Kongs and fucking Yoshi Kwan, he made the best of it and still somehow brought a shred of legitimacy to those jabronis. And that voice! Such a distinctive, badass voice. Hearing him talk about his 7 world title reigns and “god’s green earth” was always a treat. The promos always had that intensity to them. And I could listen to Harley Race stories all day as well.  He’s got to be one of the most universally respected wrestlers ever as well hasn’t he? I don’t recall hearing anyone really have anything bad to say about Harley in shoots and stuff. From Nash to Flair to Bret to the Roadwarriors and so on. Everyone seemed to like him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord-Mountevans Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Really sad news. I met him two months ago and thanked him for all the great matches. The Honky Tonk Man is not known for kind words towards his peers, but did describe Harley Race as the most versatile World Champion ever in one of his Shoot Interviews. Rich praise when you consider the talent on offer when choosing that accolade. RIP Handsome Harley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dart Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 I can't believe he was only 76, because he looked ancient and very unwell when I met him and that was 7 years ago. He'd been ill for a long time I guess.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merzbow Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 EIGHTY-FIVE MILES AN HOUR! There's probably a million stories about him but I love how he'd only ever drive at 85 miles an hour when possible and often when not, someone tried to citizen's arrest him but got KO'd and knocked into a ditch in one punch. RIP King. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Thunderplex Posted August 1, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted August 1, 2019 Cancer really is the great equaliser, and probably the way only thing that could take this tough bastard out.  Sad news indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members FLips Posted August 1, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted August 1, 2019 I love the AWA story with a young Curt Hennig where he tells Race he’s a huge inspiration and can’t wait to work with him. “what’s your finish kid?” ”dropkick off the top Mr Race” then he pauses, takes a big drag and goes “I’ll move”. Tough bastard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members tiger_rick Posted August 1, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted August 1, 2019 As good as there has ever been. Look at the man. If you hit him with granite, it would shatter. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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