Who is the best at buring bridges? [Archive]

The One

04-09-2007, 02:34 PM

Actually, up until 99 when he left WWE, he had been very much welcomed back at every promotion he worked for. And truthfully, the whole him dropping the IC Belt to Chyna was not his fault, it was Vince's, but seeing as how McMahon has this problem where he doesn't realise he is possible of mistakes, he blames Jarrett for it.

Vietnamese Crippler

04-09-2007, 03:45 PM

Sorry for the n00b question, but what did Douglas do? :-\

Muhammad

04-09-2007, 04:33 PM

Shane Douglas has burned a lot of bridges including with the WWE and his fueds with Candido(RIP), Flair, etc. First name I thought of in this thread as well.

St. Jimmy

04-09-2007, 04:39 PM

Dean Douglas, probably by a mile.

04-09-2007, 05:13 PM

Hmm, I guess I don't know enough about Shane Douglas to realize how bad he's screwed himself over with other promotions and etc.

Pepsi Man

04-09-2007, 05:24 PM

Shane Douglas, although Vince Russo also springs to mind.

Mercury Bullet

04-09-2007, 06:16 PM

I would say Douglas by a mile, but Kurt Angle has done a ton of work shitting all over WWE like he is.

The Fugitive

04-09-2007, 06:58 PM

Sorry for the n00b question, but what did Douglas do? :-\

Credit: Wrestleview's FAQ section
During Shane Douglas' time in the WWF around 1995 the real life group of The Clique were pretty much controlling the WWF's bookings. Douglas was already having pay problems with the WWF so when The Clique started complaining that Douglas shouldn't win the WWF Intercontinental title from Shawn Michaels Douglas became very upset. It was finally decided Douglas would win the title from a forfeit because Michaels would not lose to Douglas. On the same PPV though another Clique member Razor Ramon was decided to beat Shane Douglas for the title so after the ppv Douglas was so mad that he threatened to sue the WWF unless he was granted a release from his contract and was allowed to work for ECW again. Shane Douglas vowed never to work for the WWF again and it is believed WWF did the same.

That's one bridge covered.

BigDaddyCool

04-09-2007, 07:17 PM

Sorry for the n00b question, but what did Douglas do? :-\

Let's see, we covered WW(F)E, he also had major heat with Flair because Douglas is a moron. I forget if Flair did something to Douglas to start it, but Douglas bashed Flair when ever he had a chance. And since Flair was pretty much WCW for quiet some time, that is at least a bridge that has fire damage.

Oh, plus when he through down the NWA title, that was another bridge he burnt, plus he insulted Flair while doing it. I mean Shane is an expert at burning bridges.

The only reason Shane Douglas worked in WCW again and TNA (which is an NWA afflitate) is because they are depserate for names. If you'll notice he work in WCW right before it folded and most of the talent quiet showing up. And TNA is a joke that wanted/wants to be ECW and Shane was a ECW name for whatever that means.

Pepsi Man

04-09-2007, 07:21 PM

The Genius

04-09-2007, 07:23 PM

now shane was caught sleeping backstage at a TNA taping and that didnt go over well with the front office.

BigDaddyCool

04-09-2007, 07:25 PM

Meh, WCW would've undoubtedly taken him back regardless. I mean, Douglas didn't just come back RIGHT before they folded; he was there for almost its last two years.

However, he did make a lot of enemies.

Of course, one does have to wonder what would've happened had Shane came to the WWF alongside Eddie Guerrero, Chris Benoit, Dean Malenko, and Perry Saturn as one of the Radicalz.

WWE wouldn't have taken him. Unless I'm mistaken, the only person that likes Shane and is still alive is Mick Foley. But I honestly don't think Foley had the kind of pull to bring Shane in, and even if he did, he probably wouldn't because Foley realizes that Shane made his bed and has to lay in it.

Zen v.W.o.

04-09-2007, 07:26 PM

Bret Hart is another name I would like to throw out there. Not only has he burnt his bridge, he keeps throwing lit matches at any new construction on the bridge.

Wait, how did he burn any bridges? In fact, even in the state he's in right now, the wwe would gladly fire 25 guys to just get him to make one appearance on their shows. That's how much they've wanted the guy back. Basically.

If any Hart has burned bridges, that honour would go to Teddy. I think he's probably tops.

BigDaddyCool

04-09-2007, 07:32 PM

Wait, how did he burn any bridges? In fact, even in the state he's in right now, the wwe would gladly fire 25 guys to just get him to make one appearance on their shows. That's how much they've wanted the guy back. Basically.

If any Hart has burned bridges, that honour would go to Teddy. I think he's probably tops.

Yeah, WWE would take him back, but he refuses to come.

BigDaddyCool

04-09-2007, 07:35 PM

On a side note, ECW made its name on throwing other promotion's titles on the ground.

Xero

04-09-2007, 07:40 PM

So is TNA.... Oh, wait, they didn't make jack shit.

Pepsi Man

04-09-2007, 07:42 PM

WWE wouldn't have taken him. Unless I'm mistaken, the only person that likes Shane and is still alive is Mick Foley. But I honestly don't think Foley had the kind of pull to bring Shane in, and even if he did, he probably wouldn't because Foley realizes that Shane made his bed and has to lay in it.
Nah, they were gonna let him come, but Shane was too hesitant and wanted to see if he could work things out in WCW (probably because of his rocky past in the WWF). Would they have jobbed him to Doink the Clown? Probably, but they would've let him back.

The Fugitive

04-09-2007, 07:51 PM

Let's see, we covered WW(F)E, he also had major heat with Flair because Douglas is a moron. I forget if Flair did something to Douglas to start it, but Douglas bashed Flair when ever he had a chance. And since Flair was pretty much WCW for quiet some time, that is at least a bridge that has fire damage.

I might be confusing him with somebody else but I'm fairly sure some of the Flair hatred comes from Naitch giving his opinion of people's matches when other people asked but Shane was sure that Flair was bullshitting him about ever watching his matches so he threw out a trick question about a spot he did in his match, Flair sung his praises about the non-existant spot and Shane's resented Flair since.

It's confusing though, Wikipedia says that the hatred comes from Shane blaming Flair for sabotaging his push in WCW and in turn, Flair dislikes Shane for him 'blaming his shortcomings on others', but that did come from Wiki, so take it for what it's worth.

BigDaddyCool

04-09-2007, 08:26 PM

I might be confusing him with somebody else but I'm fairly sure some of the Flair hatred comes from Naitch giving his opinion of people's matches when other people asked but Shane was sure that Flair was bullshitting him about ever watching his matches so he threw out a trick question about a spot he did in his match, Flair sung his praises about the non-existant spot and Shane's resented Flair since.

It's confusing though, Wikipedia says that the hatred comes from Shane blaming Flair for sabotaging his push in WCW and in turn, Flair dislikes Shane for him 'blaming his shortcomings on others', but that did come from Wiki, so take it for what it's worth.

That is right, I remeber hearing all that. Flair is right btw. Well execpt for sing praises about shit he didn't see.

thecc

04-09-2007, 10:30 PM

Teddy Hart
John Zandig

FourFifty

04-09-2007, 10:44 PM

I think The Messiah burned a bridge with Rob Black.

McLegend

04-09-2007, 10:47 PM

Billy Gunn, Kip James

thecc

04-09-2007, 10:52 PM

I think The Messiah burned a bridge with Rob Black.Messiah is the best wrestler missing a thumb.

BigDaddyCool

04-09-2007, 11:15 PM

Teddy Hart
John Zandig

Who is Teddy Hart?

Zen v.W.o.

04-09-2007, 11:30 PM

Who is Teddy Hart?

The past, present and future of professional wrestling.

Destor

04-09-2007, 11:35 PM

Messiah is the best wrestler missing a thumb.Well yeah. Whose his competition again?

thecc

04-09-2007, 11:35 PM

The past, present and future of professional wrestling.Or someone who has been blackballed from just about every wrestling promotion is north America.

Destor

04-09-2007, 11:36 PM

The past, present and future of professional wrestling.If he's the future I'm gonna stop watching now.

Zen v.W.o.

04-09-2007, 11:39 PM

If he's the future I'm gonna stop watching now.

Yes, anyone who enjoys watching Cena on top along with other "safe" performers need not continue to watch..Teddy might be a bit too much...too much skillz there.

I understand Destor. It's easier to remain complacent.

Destor

04-09-2007, 11:40 PM

ROFL, you're an idiot. I dont like Taddy so I must like everything you hate right? You must be canadian.

Destor

04-09-2007, 11:41 PM

Also Teddy does suck and theonly reason that you like him is because you've blown every other memeber of his family mark.

Zen v.W.o.

04-09-2007, 11:43 PM

ROFL, you're an idiot. I dont like Taddy so I must like everything you hate right? You must be canadian.

What? I simply stated Teddy is the future. To try and go against this eventual fact is pointless.

Like whoever you want to. Once Teddy starts ruling the wrestling world, it'll be a shame that Destor wont be around to see it all.:-\

Destor

04-09-2007, 11:44 PM

Teddy sucks. Why does Teddy suck? Cause he cant work with anyone.

Wrestling secrete #272: It's a team sport.

Zen v.W.o.

04-09-2007, 11:45 PM

Also Teddy does suck and theonly reason that you like him is because you've blown every other memeber of his family mark.

Teddy sucks. lolz.

And I'm not sure if you're calling me a mark, or you actually know me by my real name. A comma would do the trick here.

Zen v.W.o.

04-09-2007, 11:46 PM

Teddy sucks. Why does Teddy suck? Cause he cant work with anyone.

Wrestling secrete #272: It's a team sport.

His teammates better start picking up their games then, shouldnt they.

Pepsi Man

04-10-2007, 07:34 AM

Teddy sucks. lolz.

And I'm not sure if you're calling me a mark, or you actually know me by my real name. A comma would do the trick here.
Um, how exactly would a comma differentiate between those two possibilities?

.44 Magdalene

04-10-2007, 09:10 AM

He's fellating Teddy hard enough that I suspect he's joking.

I hope.

I really do.

311

04-10-2007, 10:05 AM

I really enjoyed the promo Corino cut on the subject of Teddy Hart. Hmm...wonder if I can find it.

Chuck Jones

04-10-2007, 11:36 AM

Teddy Hart does have some natural talent, but the man has burned so many bridges. Does he even work anywhere in the US now?

Theo Dious

04-10-2007, 12:02 PM

I believe he works at a McDonalds.

Rammsteinmad

04-10-2007, 12:49 PM

Shane Douglas.

I'm not really a fan of his, but I agree with his reasons for leaving WWF.

04-10-2007, 12:58 PM

I gotta be honest. I've always thought Shane Douglas was the man. Despite his bridge burning.

04-10-2007, 12:59 PM

Theres not many that are better on the mic then Shane Douglas. He was amazing before we even knew what amazing was. Like Piper. But with a different style. I loved his Franchise gimmick.

Theo Dious

04-10-2007, 01:04 PM

Alls I have to say is, if there is a prototype of an ugly white boy from Pittsburgh, Douglas is it.

AdrianM

04-10-2007, 01:33 PM

first thought that comes to mind is shane douglas...what a douche

AdrianM

04-10-2007, 01:42 PM

Theres not many that are better on the mic then Shane Douglas. He was amazing before we even knew what amazing was. Like Piper. But with a different style. I loved his Franchise gimmick.

The problem with Shane Douglas's mic work is that, altho it ws great in ECW, it mainly got over by using profanities. But him in WWE or WCW and he's hopeless

thecc

04-10-2007, 03:05 PM

I really enjoyed the promo Corino cut on the subject of Teddy Hart. Hmm...wonder if I can find it.<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/a2rHE5j2Yys"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/a2rHE5j2Yys" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>

Theo Dious

04-10-2007, 03:13 PM

I thought Corino was supposed to be some kind of promo marvel... that sounded like it came from some 18 year old indy kid.

And how old is Teddy Hart? His fucking voice was cracking. And lord, he makes fun of internet fans... he sounds like the biggest one ever.

Xero

04-10-2007, 03:19 PM

Why do indy promotions like to push the "OMFG THIS IS THE REALEST SHOOT EVAR!!!" button so much in promos? Seriously?

I get that they want it to come over real, but they don't need to say "THIS IZ A SHOOTTTTTT" to get it over as real.

311

04-10-2007, 03:21 PM

Hmm, that's not the one I was thinking of. Let me do some more digging.

thecc

04-10-2007, 05:40 PM