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Originally Posted by Jeritron
I recognize that Punk is probably getting a lot of votes because of the high level of praise for him currently on these boards, but I don't think that means Piper is the absolute correct answer.
It's hard for me to subscribe to the idea that there is a factual answer, or plead with people who disagree.
I love Piper, but I honestly may just enjoy Punk more by now.
That's like Flair vs _____. Other than a couple wrestlers, it is generally consensus that Flair is the best. That doesn't mean I have to feel that way.
I can think of 10 guys I'd vote over Flair, personally. I would never argue that Mick Foley is "greater" than Flair, but I simply enjoy him more.
That doesn't mean Piper isn't great, but I think this is a preference poll, and not an objective question of who is a bigger legend or has a better body of work.
With all that being said, I would say this is pretty close for me.
I feel compelled to vote both ways.
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Ok, I would probably agree with your premise, maybe I'm just not liking some of the reasons people are giving. He had tremendus in ring talent, it is just different back then then it is now. But saying that Punk is miles ahead of Piper talent wise is incorrect. The difference is not that great.
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Originally Posted by Tazz Dan
Not that I'm saying people shouldn't vote against Piper, hell I'm almost ashamed I didn't. But can we stop using his match against Bret at Mania 8 as the reason to vote for him. He had so many more great moments. Probably not as many great matches, but moments, yes.
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I dont remember this match being posted anywhere else, but granted, I do smoke alot of crack, so I could have missed it. But it was a great match, and made Bret as a singles competitor.
Alright, I can tell i've said enough on this topic, vote however you want.
I'm going back to my pipe...