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Marc the Smark 07-22-2004 01:27 AM

The Biggest Wrestling Icon
 
Who's the biggest icon in the history of the business?

Hulk Hogan
The Rock
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin

Jaton 07-22-2004 01:28 AM

Did you mean to make a poll?

If not, I'd say Stone Cold.

Marc the Smark 07-22-2004 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaton
Did you mean to make a poll?

Yes, but I guess I don't know how to.

James Steele 07-22-2004 01:32 AM

Dude... there is a section called POLL OPTIONS. Look into it sometime. Its a wonderful thing. :shifty:

Marc the Smark 07-22-2004 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesSteele
Dude... there is a section called POLL OPTIONS. Look into it sometime. Its a wonderful thing. :shifty:

I did that, but I did something wrong.

Mayo 07-22-2004 01:34 AM

Where is Ric Flair?

It has to be The Rock because he beat Hogan at WM18 right? :shifty:

Seriously though, I will say Hogan because he made wrestling mainstream, and if he didn't do it first, then the other guys on your list might not have been able to.

Gonzo 07-22-2004 01:38 AM

Hulk made wrestling what it is today, Stone Cold got everyone into it, The Rock just builds on that. Or used to. Take your pick.

Jaton 07-22-2004 01:39 AM

Perhaps all 3 divided.

Even better question--which makes the best heel?

James Steele 07-22-2004 01:41 AM

We all know it is Randy Orton people! DUH!



*Loose Cannon Removes His Penis From JamesSteele's Ass* :shifty: :wtf: :naughty: :-\ :| :nono: :'( :kiss: :love:

Sensei Of Mattitude 07-22-2004 01:45 AM

Besides Randy Orton.......

Its The Rock. People in todays age know about Rocky. Movies Movies Movies. Hulk is a close second. People know Hulk but the knowledge of him will fade quickly. The Rock is more successful in other areas than Hulk.

Plus what the hell else is Austin do except Mad TV?

Shaggy 07-22-2004 02:11 AM

Out of that list I would have to go with Hogan. I think he is more known than the others and I feel that his legacy will be around for a long time. He will remembered just like Flair will be.

Rock Bottom 07-22-2004 02:17 AM

It's tough to say. Time will tell on that one because The Rock is still going and the others are squashed out.

I want to say Austin for a number of reasons, and I want to say Hogan for a number of reasons, and I want to say Rock, but, it's just too close to call.

And by the way, The Rock didn't "build on" anything, he could draw money to this day by showing up at a PPV to take a shit. I'm sure Austin could too. Hogan is already done with.

Funky Fly 07-22-2004 02:23 AM

The Rock, since even non-wrestling fans know who he is.

James Steele 07-22-2004 02:29 AM

Good Point ALMIGHTY PENIS WARRIOR FUNKY.


Anyway, I say Rock because:

Quote:

Rock Bottom Said:
he could draw money to this day by showing up at a PPV to take a shit.
and

Quote:

Funky Fly Said:
since even non-wrestling fans know who he is.

Yup... those 2 sum it up and why post what has already been posted by my superior posting elders. (You jobbers taking notes?)

da_king 07-22-2004 03:03 AM

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i'd have to give the nod to hogan. he's done it longer and is just as recognized if not more so then the others. thing is, i think there's probably more opportunity nowadays than there was when hogan first broke out. rock needs to keep doing this for another 10 years or so to be in serious contention IMO.

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Gonzo 07-22-2004 03:07 AM

Unless you have been living under a rock, you know who the hell Hulk Hogan is.

The Fugitive 07-22-2004 05:18 AM

Stone Cold drew the crowds to a dying WWE. In my opinion, he is the biggest wrestling icon, as proved by the fact that the sound of glass shattering or the mention of his name would send the crowd into a frenzy.

LK 07-22-2004 12:35 PM

Between Austin and Hogan. I will have to say Hogan since he made wrestling what it is today.

Xero 07-22-2004 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sensei Of Mattitude
Plus what the hell else is Austin do except Mad TV?

A few episodes of Nash Bridges :shifty:


Anyway, Hogan, he revolutionized wrestling to what it is today through his early days, which lead into a new era, and the nWo, which lead into the Attitude era...

Wildcat789 07-22-2004 06:12 PM

My 79 year old grandmother knows who Hulk Hogan is. He had his own cartoon for god's sake, and was in some movies that bombed the ass. I go with Hulk, just because no matter how long wrestling lives on for, Hogan will ALWAYS be the first thing associated with the business.

James Steele 07-22-2004 09:39 PM

I refuse to say Hogan because of the fact i absolutely can't stand him. That is way before i became a smark aswell. He just gets on my nerves.

Gonzo 07-22-2004 09:45 PM

Hogan was huge in the 80's and early 90's. Steadily declined, but nothing was like when the glass broke or you heard that "if ya smell...", the crowd blew up every time for each guy when that music hit. They each have their different periods of greatness.

John la Rock 07-22-2004 09:55 PM

ROCKY cause he's my personal fav out of the three :cool:

Kane Knight 07-22-2004 10:09 PM

Sean O'Haire.

FEAR THE CAGE!

Bad Company 07-22-2004 10:45 PM

Hulk Hogan

KayfabeMan 07-22-2004 11:07 PM

Hogan :y:

Thriller 07-23-2004 03:32 AM

There is one person that is not on that list; that person is The Heartbreak Kid. His matches alone rank him up there with Rock, Austin and Hogan. He was always entertaining on the mic whether it be as the typical babyface,cocky heel, or just plain smartass. He was the very first Grand Slam winner, not to mention the fact he was in so many first time matches. Think about it; he was in the first ladder match, first Hell In The Cell, First Iron Man Match and the First Elmination Chamber. Not to mention he was the first man to go from 1 to 30 in the Royal Rumble. So even though I'm not his biggest fan, I believe that you cant mention the word icon and not mention Shawn Micheals

FourFifty 07-23-2004 03:33 AM

<font color=cyan>Vince made wrestling what it is today. He is THE icon.

<i>*ducks*</i>

Dave Youell 07-23-2004 04:58 AM

I;d have to say Hogan, he's last 20 years the others in there only lasted about 5

Stickman 07-23-2004 01:58 PM

Hogan. Ever notice how EVERYBODY knows who Hulk Hogan is? When I first started dating my gf she never watched wrestling. But she knew who Hulk Hogan is. She heard of the Rock but didn't know who he was until I showed her. I think a lot of people are the same way.

Here's another way to descirbe it. Most people in at least North America (maybe just canada) know who Wayne Gretzky is even if they don't watch hockey. Not everybdoy knows who Mario Lemuix is.

The Ravishing One 07-23-2004 03:57 PM

Vince then Hogan :y:

The Ravishing One 07-23-2004 03:58 PM

Austin and Rock deserve a mention aswell.

Loose Cannon 07-23-2004 04:26 PM

Yeah Hogan. actually, it's Randy Orton.

The Ravishing One 07-23-2004 04:59 PM

:roll:

Oxstar 07-23-2004 05:14 PM

It is Hogan but to some people Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels or even The Undertaker could be their icons. But I will forever love The Rock:love: I also love my Stone Cold Hell Yeah dvd.

Favre4Ever 07-23-2004 09:10 PM

A lot more people are thinking of the Rock as a movie star nowadays. His connotation with wrestling is leawving him.

I'd say Hulk Hogan. When you think of this guy, you think wrestling. Pure and simple.

Splaya 07-23-2004 10:17 PM

Definitely The Rock.


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