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**Wishbone** · 11-06-2010, 02:13 AM

The Rock isn't a legend in my eyes atleast not yet I mean he's one of the top stars the business has ever seen but he's just not in that legendary status yet althow I truly believe one day he'll be considered a legend.

Edge is no where near legend status but I believe given the time and a few more great moments he could reach that area.

Macho Man is definatly a legend of the wrestling business and deserves that status. I'm not really sure when he reached it but the fact that many pop culture referances to wrestling use characters similar to him and his voice shows the impact he's had.

Ultimate Warrior hasn't really reached legend status in my eyes and as a result of his time being over probably never will. That's not to say he wasn't great because he was, he's just not a fullfledged legend in my opinion.

Kurt Angle isn't a legend yet but will definatly become one in the comming years. He hasn't had the widespread impact some legends have but his impact on the business in my opinion is more than enough to make him a future legend.

HHH is in the same boat as Edge here capable of legend status but not quite there yet and won't be for atleast a few more years.

Kane isn't a legend and probably won't be until he breaks free of the Undertaker's shadow which honestly he will probably never do.

Goldberg in my honest opinion didn't do alot for the business and at this point won't be doing any more so he doesn't deserve and probably never will get to legend status.

Kevin Nash is like Goldberg nothing special and most likley never will be.

As for those you mentioned....

Undertaker is stratling the edge of being a legend he's basically done it all and I think his defining moment will be when he has his final match which hopfully will happen at a 'mania.

Hogan is one of the rare few who reached legend status while still wrestling and I believe his defining moment was defeating Andre at wrestlmania 3.

Flair is a legend but like Macho Man didn't really have a defining moment he just sort of got there eventually.

Sting isn't a legend but is definatly and icon (no pun intended). He's acomplished much but just isn't deserving of legend status in my eyes.

Bret Hart is a legend and despite the circumstances I'd say his defining moment was oddly enough the screw job because in truth it put him down in history better than any match ever could.

HBK is a legend and earned that right at 'mania 25 when he battled Taker in what very well may be one of the greatest matches of this century.

Austin like Rock just isn't quite ready to be a legend. Althow he's one of the staples of the wrestling world and mega star in his own right I think he needs a few more years before being called a fullfledged legend.

As for others I'd consider legends.......

Ricky Steamboat was the man who really brought the idea of a 'high-flyer' to American audiences and is a legend for it in my eyes.

Roddy Piper because while some may disagree I believe he was a big factor in creating heels as we know them today.

Andre the Giant was a man who created wrestling's arguably bigest star and helped put the WWF/WWE on the map.

Fabulous Molah (may have spelled it wrong) put women's wrestling on the map in the USA and paved the way for all the Trish Stratus' and Lita's of today.

As for my pics for future legends.......

Chris Jericho is as he says "The best in the world at what I do." he has not only entertained millions but helped put over other future legends and proved that size doesn't always matter in the wresting industry.

John Cena while many hate to say it is the Hulkster of this generation and like Rock and Austin won't be a legend till long after his time in the ring has passed. None the less Cena will in my opinion one day be a legend.

Rey Mysterio brought the idea of a masked wrestler to the USA and helped bring the latino culture into American wrestling and therefore is in my eyes worthy of one day down the line being a legend of wrestling.

Eddie Guerrero like Rey cemented the latino culture into American wrestling and did it better than even Rey in my eyes and for that will one day in my opinion be a wrestling legend.

Randy Orton has already gone down in history by becoming the youngest world champion in history and the man is only about 30 years old now which means he has many years left to expand that legacy furthur.

11-06-2010, 02:13 AM	#7
Wishbone I'm a loner, Dottie... Posts: 3,069	The Rock isn't a legend in my eyes atleast not yet I mean he's one of the top stars the business has ever seen but he's just not in that legendary status yet althow I truly believe one day he'll be considered a legend. Edge is no where near legend status but I believe given the time and a few more great moments he could reach that area. Macho Man is definatly a legend of the wrestling business and deserves that status. I'm not really sure when he reached it but the fact that many pop culture referances to wrestling use characters similar to him and his voice shows the impact he's had. Ultimate Warrior hasn't really reached legend status in my eyes and as a result of his time being over probably never will. That's not to say he wasn't great because he was, he's just not a fullfledged legend in my opinion. Kurt Angle isn't a legend yet but will definatly become one in the comming years. He hasn't had the widespread impact some legends have but his impact on the business in my opinion is more than enough to make him a future legend. HHH is in the same boat as Edge here capable of legend status but not quite there yet and won't be for atleast a few more years. Kane isn't a legend and probably won't be until he breaks free of the Undertaker's shadow which honestly he will probably never do. Goldberg in my honest opinion didn't do alot for the business and at this point won't be doing any more so he doesn't deserve and probably never will get to legend status. Kevin Nash is like Goldberg nothing special and most likley never will be. As for those you mentioned.... Undertaker is stratling the edge of being a legend he's basically done it all and I think his defining moment will be when he has his final match which hopfully will happen at a 'mania. Hogan is one of the rare few who reached legend status while still wrestling and I believe his defining moment was defeating Andre at wrestlmania 3. Flair is a legend but like Macho Man didn't really have a defining moment he just sort of got there eventually. Sting isn't a legend but is definatly and icon (no pun intended). He's acomplished much but just isn't deserving of legend status in my eyes. Bret Hart is a legend and despite the circumstances I'd say his defining moment was oddly enough the screw job because in truth it put him down in history better than any match ever could. HBK is a legend and earned that right at 'mania 25 when he battled Taker in what very well may be one of the greatest matches of this century. Austin like Rock just isn't quite ready to be a legend. Althow he's one of the staples of the wrestling world and mega star in his own right I think he needs a few more years before being called a fullfledged legend. As for others I'd consider legends....... Ricky Steamboat was the man who really brought the idea of a 'high-flyer' to American audiences and is a legend for it in my eyes. Roddy Piper because while some may disagree I believe he was a big factor in creating heels as we know them today. Andre the Giant was a man who created wrestling's arguably bigest star and helped put the WWF/WWE on the map. Fabulous Molah (may have spelled it wrong) put women's wrestling on the map in the USA and paved the way for all the Trish Stratus' and Lita's of today. As for my pics for future legends....... Chris Jericho is as he says "The best in the world at what I do." he has not only entertained millions but helped put over other future legends and proved that size doesn't always matter in the wresting industry. John Cena while many hate to say it is the Hulkster of this generation and like Rock and Austin won't be a legend till long after his time in the ring has passed. None the less Cena will in my opinion one day be a legend. Rey Mysterio brought the idea of a masked wrestler to the USA and helped bring the latino culture into American wrestling and therefore is in my eyes worthy of one day down the line being a legend of wrestling. Eddie Guerrero like Rey cemented the latino culture into American wrestling and did it better than even Rey in my eyes and for that will one day in my opinion be a wrestling legend. Randy Orton has already gone down in history by becoming the youngest world champion in history and the man is only about 30 years old now which means he has many years left to expand that legacy furthur.