your first favorite wrestler

[EzekielKane]

do u guys remember who your first favorite wrestler was like whenever u started watching WWE who was your favorite? Do you still like them?
Me personally the first wrestler to be come my favorite when I started watching was The Rock.
I still like The Rock but its a shame he betray wrestling to make money in Hollywood but who can blame him.

He literaly became too big for the WWE.

[ron the dial]

hulk hogan

[Triple A]

The Ultimate Warrior

[Seth82]

Ric Flair

I was first exposed to the NWA as a small child by my older cousins. we loved watching Flair's promo's.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

The Immortal Hulk Hogan!

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

do u guys remember who your first favorite wrestler was like whenever u started watching WWE who was your favorite? Do you still like them?
Me personally the first wrestler to be come my favorite when I started watching was The Rock.
I still like The Rock but its a shame he betray wrestling to make money in Hollywood but who can blame him.

He literaly became too big for the WWE.

If The Rock is your first favorite wrestler then you're monkey ass is too young to be here. Take your posts turn those sombiches sideways and stick em straight up your candy ass!

If yaaaaaaaa smeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelaaaaaaaaaaaaaalow what the rock is cookin'!

[screech]

KANE

First taste of wrestling was his debut

[screech]

@BigZeke, why do you feel The Rock betrayed WWE? I'm always curious to hear people's reasons for that.

[Shisen Kopf]

Randy Savage

[Rammsteinmad]

I think Bret Hart, or Tatanka... coz he was an Indian.

[Wishbone]

Stone Cold Steve Austin. Yes, I'm probably younger than most of you here. Wanna fight about it?

[Cool King]

Stone Cold Steve Austin. Yes, I'm probably younger than most of you here. Wanna fight about it?

[thedarkness214]

Booker T was THE MAN

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DONT HATE THE PLAYA HATE THE GAME

SAVE THE DRAMA FOR YO MOMMA BITCHEZ

[Sixx]

Hulk Hogan. And surfer Sting was right behind him.

Remember how pumped I was when Sting showed up in an episode of Thunder in Paradise.

[Lock Jaw]

Ohhhhhhhhh Yyyyyeaaaahhhhh dig it

The Macho Man Randy Savage

[Droford]

Sting circa late 80s

[Lock Jaw]

Chronologically after Macho Man:

Ultimate WARRIOR
The Undertaker
Bret Hart

[ron the dial]

Chronologically after Macho Man:

Ultimate WARRIOR
The Undertaker
Bret Hart
i like this addition.

i followed hogan up with jake the snake (we shared a name) and the ultimate warrior.

[ron the dial]

after that it's just a blur until the attitude era hit.

[Shadrick]

@BigZeke, why do you feel The Rock betrayed WWE? I'm always curious to hear people's reasons for that.

I always find peoples reasons for this fascinating as well.


But yeah, The Rock. Was into him when he was with the Nation, and he was always entertaining to me. Stone Cold too, it's really 1A, 1B. But I'd have to give it to Rock as my first absolute favorite.

[Jordancsst1997]

My first favorite wrestler, i started watching in 2007, only knew the names of the wrestlers i had action figures of, my favorite was king booker, the a few weeks later once i learned all the names, Jeff Hardy, but very soon changed to Undertaker, my favorite wrestler changed alot back then, still does. lol current favorite is dean ambrose

[bigpoppapump]

Nikita Koloff

Early-Mid 1980's.... He was bad mother fucker back then. I also liked Flair, but I think I was a bigger Koloff fan.

I'd buy Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazines, cut out the pictures and put them up on my bedroom walls.

[Emperor Smeat]

Was either Hogan or Ultimate Warrior.

[ravensedge]

The Ultimate Warrior

[Rollermacka]

Hmm, suprised tht Ezekiel kid didn't say someone from all his backyard vids...

[#1-norm-fan]

I think I learned to say "Hulk Hogan" before I knew my own name. Definitely him.

[XL]

I think Bret Hart, or Tatanka... coz he was an Indian.

Tatanka or Bret. Not sure which came first.

[Razzamajazz]

i played the snes games long before i started watching, and i loved bret hart in those

once i started watching it was a toss up between jericho and the giant

[ron the dial]

i remember playing as bam bam bigelow on an nes game. loved that dude.

[Fox]

DDP and Rey Mysterio Jr - WCW late 90's.

Followed shortly by RVD.

[Wishbone]

Chronologically after Macho Man:

Ultimate WARRIOR
The Undertaker
Bret Hart

Gonna roll with this idea too. I'd say that after Stone Cold it went:

Chris Jericho (from his WWF/E debut. He still holds a place as a top 3 guy)
Eddie Guerrero (from his WWF/E debut until his death. Still my all time favorite)
John Cena (from his feud with JBL until roughly 2006 or 7)

[Mr Burns]

The Rock

[Corndad]

Hogan. He was the man. Super Hero come to life. I'm guessing over half of us between the ages of 25-35 are going to answer him or Warrior.

[Wehttam]

the ultimate warrior and the big boss man

[Kingofdaswing]

Bret Hart

[DaveWadding]

Sgt. Slaughter because he was on GI Joe.

[Theo Dious]

Mr. Perfect

[Razzamajazz]

the ultimate warrior and the big boss man
oh shit, completely forgot about boss man. he predates what i posted earlier

[VSG]

The Ultimate Warrior

[GD]

BREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET... (echoes)

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[Blue Demon]

Bret Hart and Legion of Doom/Road Warriors. Runner up is Mr. Perfect....his theme is my ringtone :cool:

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[dronepool]

The Undertaker.

Before I even liked any gawth stuff

;)

[Sepholio]

Kevin Nash

[road doggy dogg]

Mankind right around the time of his big face turn (the "car crashing" music), white shirt and tie and Mankind mask... first fav

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

How old are you Dogg? That's like 1998/1999.

[road doggy dogg]

Is it inconceivable that I started watching wrestling in 1998/1999?

[road doggy dogg]

I mean, that's like 15 years ago. I was 14 at the time

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Is it inconceivable that I started watching wrestling in 1998/1999?

It's not the norm no.

[road doggy dogg]

what how

I don't understand anything you are saying right now

[road doggy dogg]

Attitude Era widely regarded as "most successful era of pro wrestling"


but nah, nobody started watching during that time frame...

[Wishbone]

Is it inconceivable that I started watching wrestling in 1998/1999?

I started about that time frame too. Was about 7 or 8 when I finally got into wrestling. My family wasn't big on it so I didn't get to see anything until I was old enough to start staying at friends houses. Remember a friend having a signed poster of Stone Cold and being totally obsessed with it. Was a fan from that day on.

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

Bret Hart. "Watched" him vs Daveyboy on scrambled ppv at wembley stadium and cried when he lost :(

[Lock Jaw]

what how

I don't understand anything you are saying right now

How dare you not watch when you were a kid. Please see yourself out of this forum. :foc:

[Tom Guycott]

Subjective question:

Obviously, being spoon-fed Hogan meant he was the best and the greatest and "my favorite" because he was the best and the greatest. "Love this man because we tell you to!" He has a cartoon, shirts, toys, etc., etc., and was an 80's pop culture icon up there with Mr. T. and Chuck Norris. Won't tell you how many plastic grocery bags my brother and I cut the bottom out of so we could wear them as shirts and rip them open while singing "Real American".

But starting to get into wrestling and formulating my own opinions on the matter, two guys really stuck out: Piper and Perfect.

Piper wasn't my "favorite" in the least, but I hated him. All the other heels were "Boo, bad guy, booo!" but Piper made me upset whenever he would promo. It's a testament to how good and inflamatory a heel he actually was. In that way, he's a favorite, because I honestly wanted to see him not just lose, but get his ass kicked.

True answer though is Henning*


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This was truly the greatest moment in the history of our sport, and he didn't even fucking say it!:mad:

Mr. Perfect became "my" favorite organically. From the day The Genius introduced him I thought he was THE MAN! I liked Hogan because I was "supposed to" like the ultimate hero. I legit liked Mr. Perfect on my own. Catching the towel, swatting the gum, hitting the Perfect plex, and throwing the football to himself... I thought it was all awesome. Didn't care he was a bad guy. I thought he was soooo cool!

[The Mask]

Flyin Brian because he was featured quite heavily on the wcw Saturday show, whatever that was. It was the only non-paying wrestling you could get over here. Remember him feuding with Steven Regal.

[Asmo]

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Bret Hart.
The Best There Is, The Best There Was, The Best There Ever Will Be.

[Jannettyzilla]

Shawn Michaels. :'(

[Tazz Dan]

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[Bad News Gertner]

Hulk Hogan. Still is my favourite next to JBL.

[Tazz Dan]

I never liked Hulk Hogan growing up at all. It wasn't until I got older and understood the business better I got more of an appreciation for him, to the point,I drank him much higher on my favourite wrestlers of all time over Warrior now.

[Bad News Gertner]

I started watching in 87 and Hogan was my hero. I got so upset when Andre strangled Hogan on Main Event.

[Nicky Fives]

Billy Kidman... loved the 7-Year Itch Shooting Star Press

[Clerk]

j0hN c3N@ w0rD L!F3 B@S!c tHuG@Nom!cS

[screech]

It's not the norm no.

I didn't know there was a norm. Enlighten me, please.

[Shadrick]

Is it inconceivable that I started watching wrestling in 1998/1999?

I started watching WWF in 1997-98. 1998 was when I was a full fledged fan. Right there with you bro :y:

[whiteyford]

Vader, monster heel wcw run, on the aforementioned free wcw Saturday show, or the Steiners killing jobbers on the same show.

[Bad News Gertner]

I honestly didn't even know WCW existed until 1994 and I had been watching the WWF since 87

[Ruien]

1-2-3 Kid

[Bad News Gertner]

The greatest thing in these convos will be someone saying they hated Hogan and loved Macho Man if theywere around my age and started watching during the Hogan era. Lol I'm sure Macho Man borderline commiting domestic violence on television really won your 7 year old heart.

[whiteyford]

It reminded them of home?

[Bad News Gertner]

Lol you know what gets you over in the eyes of a 7 year old? When a wrestler is about to hit Savage and he pulls Elizabeth in front of him so he won't get hit. Huge babyface move.

[Ruien]

But it is cool to say you did not like Hogan when you were little! How many other 8 year olds were able to tell wrestling was fake and know about work rate?!?!?!?!?!

[Lock Jaw]

I didn't hate Hogan or anything, but Macho Man was my guy. This is probably in large part due to me having a Macho Man toy, and not having any Hogan ones.

[Simple Fan]

Jack Swagger

[Lock Jaw]

Did you just start watching in the past few months?

[Ultra Mantis]

Randy Savage and Ultimate Warrior

[whiteyford]

But it is cool to say you did not like Hogan when you were little! How many other 8 year olds were able to tell wrestling was fake and know about work rate?!?!?!?!?!

That or not being American might play into it.

[KIRA]

Undertaker

[Simple Fan]

Did you just start watching in the past few months?

No I have watched since 1996

[#1-norm-fan]

It took I'm just a fan 15 years to decide on a favorite wrestler.

[weather vane]

Demolition

[Stickman]

Subjective question:

Obviously, being spoon-fed Hogan meant he was the best and the greatest and "my favorite" because he was the best and the greatest. "Love this man because we tell you to!" He has a cartoon, shirts, toys, etc., etc., and was an 80's pop culture icon up there with Mr. T. and Chuck Norris. Won't tell you how many plastic grocery bags my brother and I cut the bottom out of so we could wear them as shirts and rip them open while singing "Real American".

But starting to get into wrestling and formulating my own opinions on the matter, two guys really stuck out: Piper and Perfect.

Piper wasn't my "favorite" in the least, but I hated him. All the other heels were "Boo, bad guy, booo!" but Piper made me upset whenever he would promo. It's a testament to how good and inflamatory a heel he actually was. In that way, he's a favorite, because I honestly wanted to see him not just lose, but get his ass kicked.

True answer though is Henning*


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This was truly the greatest moment in the history of our sport, and he didn't even fucking say it!:mad:

Mr. Perfect became "my" favorite organically. From the day The Genius introduced him I thought he was THE MAN! I liked Hogan because I was "supposed to" like the ultimate hero. I legit liked Mr. Perfect on my own. Catching the towel, swatting the gum, hitting the Perfect plex, and throwing the football to himself... I thought it was all awesome. Didn't care he was a bad guy. I thought he was soooo cool!

This sums it up....perfectly

[Shadrick]

It took I'm just a fan 15 years to decide on a favorite wrestler.

You realize that you're the Hulk Hogan to his John Cena?

He's "just a fan" now. But soon, after you retire, he'll be "#1-wwf-fan". You're paving the way for him bro.

[Black Widow]

Sting and Rey Jr.

[cnoslim]

Test

[Franchise]

Ultimate Warrrior and Yokozuna and of course Hulk Hogan. But in the early days more Warrior than Hogan. Never took to Savage though....

[crusnik]

Superfly Jimmy Snuka

[Poit]

Maybe the Hardy Boyz? I dunno, it's been a while.

[Bobholly138]

Dr Death Steve Williams