I want to do a "best puncher" poll (or maybe a tourney)

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

Perhaps we could decide on the top 12 punchers of all time and do a tournament or just a poll. I feel like TPWW has a crew of guys who respect the "small things" wrestlers do. And a punch is about one of the most simple, most crucial parts of a move-set that's often overlooked.

Also, feel free to describe what makes a great puncher.

Some names I'll throw out to get the ball rolling:

Terry Funk
Randy Savage
Jerry Lawler

Make some suggestions, let's try to come to a consensus on who's in the discussion, and we'll decide whether it's a tourney or a once-off poll.

[#1-norm-fan]

Scott Hall
Vader

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

Does Bobby Eaton belong in this convo?

[#1-norm-fan]

Possibly since Eaton was pretty perfect at everything he did but I don’t remember his punches particularly standing out.

[#1-norm-fan]

Bret had a pretty great punch, too.

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

I wanted to say Bret but I love him so much and wasn't sure if I was being biased.

They called his punches the rubber mallets.

[Bad News Gertner]

Dick Murdoch
Jeff Jarrett

[Bad News Gertner]

Does Bobby Eaton belong in this convo?

100%yes

[Bad News Gertner]

Sid lol

[Bad News Gertner]

Big Bossman

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

Hmm I know people like Bossman's punches but they could also miss by a mile.

[screech]

Shane McMahon

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

frig off, Screech! :rant:

[Jordan]

Triple H, HBK & The Undertaker

[Jordan]

Ric Flair

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

I remember liking Piper's punches. But not sure they're good enough to be in the discussion.

Dustin Rhodes maybe deserves an honourable mention, especially in recent years.

[GD]

Bret Hart

[#1-norm-fan]

Tully

[Bad News Gertner]

Chuck Palumbo I remember having a good punch

[Destor]

a lot of the ones id put over have already been mentioned (and several awful punchers thrown in for good measure i suppose [and ill save my thoughts on said punches for the tourney for dramtic effect.]) real talk roman reigns super man punch is incredibly technical and not at all easy to do so well.


bill dundee had a fine punch. very underrated

[Mr. JL]

Scott Hall

[screech]

But for real Scott Hall needs to be on here.

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

On another note--if we want to talk overrated punchers, Undertaker has to be on the list.

[Sepholio]

The Hands of Stone, Ron Garvin.

:shifty:

[Evil Vito]

Cowboy Bob Orton and his dreaded knockout punch

[Sepholio]

I think we can assume that Mae Young and Mark Henrys child has a pretty mean punch even if we've never seen it.

[screech]

On another note--if we want to talk overrated punchers, Undertaker has to be on the list.

How dare you disrespect the greatest pure striker in WWE history

[drave]

The thrower of "THA SOUP BONES"!

[Crippla]

On another note--if we want to talk overrated punchers, Undertaker has to be on the list.

Yeah if we were to do an overrated punch category, it would def be a big man contest

[Crippla]

I'll throw in another vote for Scott Hall for best punch as well

[Crippla]

I feel like we had a discussion about this not too long ago...

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

BUT DID WE DO A TOURNAMENT?

[Stu Hart]

Bret Hart :

Punches, kicks, and the best European Uppercuts...here just press play

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[Jordan]

Bret Hart :

Punches, kicks, and the best European Uppercuts...here just press play

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You say that because he's your boy!

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

Bret Hart :

Punches, kicks, and the best European Uppercuts...here just press play

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Love Bret--he's my number-1 all time--but may have to disqualify him due to this post referencing kicks and European Uppercuts and damaging the integrity of this prestigious competition.

[Rammsteinmad]

Bret Hart definitely.

[Crippla]

BUT DID WE DO A TOURNAMENT?

No we did not and still have not. You're slacking Newstead! Where are the polls???

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

Lol give me some time and I’ll get there.

[Crippla]

Ok I'll let you run with it just DON'T DROP THE BALL!

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

Here's who we have so far. Is there someone else we can add? What about Dustin Rhodes? I like his punches.

Terry Funk
Randy Savage
Jerry Lawler
Scott Hall
Vader
Bobby Eaton
Bret Hart
Dick Murdoch
Jeff Jarrett
Big Bossman
HHH
HBK
Taker
Ric Flair
Tully
Piper
Bill Dundee

[weather vane]

Rick Martel

[weather vane]

Gallows
Dibiase
Santana
Perfect

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

Gallows? Ugh. THERE'S SUPPOSED TO BE SANCTITY TO THIS COMPETITION.

[screech]

Speaking of sanctity, I see you left off my suggestion of The Best in the World........

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

Screech, I swear...

[xrodmuc316]

Lets throw a girl on here, Alexa Bliss has thrown some amazing worked punches.

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

Shut your whore mouth, Rod

[screech]

You can't call a 16-year-old girl a whore, Dale

[ron the dial]

dale is CANCELED

[xrodmuc316]

Shut your whore mouth, Rod

That is a real suggestion!

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/28/5e/bc/285ebc1ccb6273721a67d8ad083ea1fd.gif https://pa1.narvii.com/6403/8207b26dbca50cad02db5ec181173cc5c22a6ae2_hq.gif

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

Oh I'm not doubting your sincerity. I'm just not putting Alexa Bliss on a list with Terry Funk, Scott Hall, and Vader.

[Bad News Gertner]

I've already decided


It's Billy Gunn

[xrodmuc316]

Oh I'm not doubting your sincerity. I'm just not putting Alexa Bliss on a list with Terry Funk, Scott Hall, and Vader.

Whoa hold up, I meant for a female, even I am not THAT crazy :rofl:

[Lock Jaw]

Careful xrod, if you praise Alexa Bliss too much your pal Noid will leave

[Lock Jaw]

https://c.tenor.com/5AmDdbPwNdQAAAAC/big-show-cass-knockout.gif
https://c.tenor.com/XWHP_FZb7gkAAAAC/big-show-knockout.gif

[Crippla]

I've already decided


It's Billy Gunn

I do like his punches actually

[Crippla]

Lol give me some time and I’ll get there.

Ok I'll let you run with it just DON'T DROP THE BALL!

:p

[screech]

I've already decided


It's Shane McMahon

Gertner gets it

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

My balls dropped. What do you want from me?

[Crippla]

My balls dropped. What do you want from me?

Since you can't give me back all the false hope and excitement from toying with my emotions and the countless sleepless nights over the past month I had anticipating this poll, I will settle for a little bit of recognition for my accurate prediction and I could I could always use some extra money if you feel guilty enough to Western Union or PayPal me

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

I could still do it

[Crippla]

Yes that was why I bumped this...you should

[fundiddle]

kurt angle was the best at everything he did, so he is the winner

[Helmsphere]

Dustin Rhodes has a serious uppercuts. Does that count?

[Lock Jaw]

Only if someone popped out of the side of the screen and yelled "toasty!"

[fundiddle]

when i play wrestled as a kid, i always threw the bret punches. i remember trying british bulldog's weird stomp thing, too, but eventually settled for the rock's shaky stomp. but honestly, that shit's for another thread

[xrodmuc316]

Does this count?

https://i.imgflip.com/6hnl6u.gif

Phil threw that one really devastating looking punch :rofl: