http://www.aduckwhat.com/robert/heroclix/customs_view.cfm?figs=62650
One of the few wrestlers who did not ruin his health with drugs, alcohol and steroids, Owen Hart still could not escape the short lifespan that haunts most pro wrestlers. He will always be remembered for his freakish death plummeting from the rafters during a live PPV, but let us not focus on this dark time and instead celebrate the career of Owen. This is a man who defeated his brother Bret cleanly at Wrestlemania X in one of the greatest matches of all time. He never won the World Title but the reality was he didn't need to. Owen was so good he'd excel anywhere on the card, whether he was face, heel, teaming with Yokozuna, joining the Nation of Domination, under the hood as the Blue Blazer, it didn't matter. Owen would get over and have great matches with everyone. By all accounts he was a legitimate family man which is also very rare in pro wrestling. Owen was a great and his piece can hang with the best in this set. RIP King of Harts, you truly were not a nugget.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdF34KrlqjU
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
wm019 "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan
http://www.aduckwhat.com/robert/heroclix/customs_view.cfm?figs=62643
"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan was one hell of a brawler in the early to mid 80s in Mid South. His feud with Ted DiBiase is the stuff of legend. He became less of an ass kicker in the WWF and more of a novelty act, but there's no denying he was one tough dude who loved his country. As a piece Duggan is here to do one of two things- break a 2x4 over your head or wave the stars and stripes and get your patriotic juices flowing. HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/pictures/j/jimduggan/23.jpg
"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan was one hell of a brawler in the early to mid 80s in Mid South. His feud with Ted DiBiase is the stuff of legend. He became less of an ass kicker in the WWF and more of a novelty act, but there's no denying he was one tough dude who loved his country. As a piece Duggan is here to do one of two things- break a 2x4 over your head or wave the stars and stripes and get your patriotic juices flowing. HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/pictures/j/jimduggan/23.jpg
Friday, October 22, 2010
wm018 Doink the Clown
http://www.aduckwhat.com/robert/heroclix/customs_view.cfm?figs=62640
During his original run Doink the Clown was played by Matt Borne and is one of the most severely underrated wrestlers of his era. Both in terms of his gimmick and his work in the ring, Borne had something special with Doink. Originally a nefarious clown who played practical jokes that always became a bit too cruel, Doink was eventually played as a comedy gimmick by the less talented Ray Apollo. Make no mistake though, Doink started out as an evil prick that would make children cry. Much like the character he portrayed Borne had personal demons of his own, and his drug use would lead to him getting fired from the WWF. I considered making Doink a duo with his midget sidekick Dink, but this was after Apollo took over the gimmick and he became a watered down fan favorite. I wanted to capture the surprisingly disturbing Doink of Matt Borne, who we can see here in one of his great lost matches against Mr. Perfect.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2gbv2_perfectvsdoink5-24-93_creation
During his original run Doink the Clown was played by Matt Borne and is one of the most severely underrated wrestlers of his era. Both in terms of his gimmick and his work in the ring, Borne had something special with Doink. Originally a nefarious clown who played practical jokes that always became a bit too cruel, Doink was eventually played as a comedy gimmick by the less talented Ray Apollo. Make no mistake though, Doink started out as an evil prick that would make children cry. Much like the character he portrayed Borne had personal demons of his own, and his drug use would lead to him getting fired from the WWF. I considered making Doink a duo with his midget sidekick Dink, but this was after Apollo took over the gimmick and he became a watered down fan favorite. I wanted to capture the surprisingly disturbing Doink of Matt Borne, who we can see here in one of his great lost matches against Mr. Perfect.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2gbv2_perfectvsdoink5-24-93_creation
wm017 1-2-3 Kid
http://www.aduckwhat.com/robert/heroclix/customs_view.cfm?figs=62637
The 1-2-3 Kid was the ultimate underdog. He started out as a jobber who changed his name from different variations of Kid as he lost every match for about a month. Then came the upset of the century- the kid pinned Razor Ramon himself! That surprise victory is one of my favorite WWF memories from my childhood and it was hard for 1-2-3 Kid not to become one of every adolescents' favorite wrestlers. And rightfully so, Sean Waltman was a world class worker at the time, and his run as the 1-2-3 Kid is by far the pinnacle of his career. His small size and young appearance set him apart from the rest of the WWF roster, and his high flying offense made him one of their most exciting members. As much as I liked him during this era, I feel equally apathetic towards the rest of his career. He's had some particularly dark days, and I would heartily advise against the morbid curiosity to check out his porno with Chyna. But as the Kid he pinned some of the best in the WWF and while his dial is short, he could surprise you with a quick pinfall as well if you aren't careful!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghoAFLkFqPo&p=6D5161E504D846C0&playnext=1&index=2
The 1-2-3 Kid was the ultimate underdog. He started out as a jobber who changed his name from different variations of Kid as he lost every match for about a month. Then came the upset of the century- the kid pinned Razor Ramon himself! That surprise victory is one of my favorite WWF memories from my childhood and it was hard for 1-2-3 Kid not to become one of every adolescents' favorite wrestlers. And rightfully so, Sean Waltman was a world class worker at the time, and his run as the 1-2-3 Kid is by far the pinnacle of his career. His small size and young appearance set him apart from the rest of the WWF roster, and his high flying offense made him one of their most exciting members. As much as I liked him during this era, I feel equally apathetic towards the rest of his career. He's had some particularly dark days, and I would heartily advise against the morbid curiosity to check out his porno with Chyna. But as the Kid he pinned some of the best in the WWF and while his dial is short, he could surprise you with a quick pinfall as well if you aren't careful!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghoAFLkFqPo&p=6D5161E504D846C0&playnext=1&index=2
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