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Old 08-04-2012, 11:22 AM   #67
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Originally Posted by Iginfest View Post
You can't really blame Taker for being put up against those guys though. He was constantly put up against big useless giants because of his own size and they needed to make it seem as though they were a threat to him, especially during the 80's and early 90's when wrestlers were still much more similar to cartoon or comic book characters than "sportsmen".
True, but it was detrimental in terms of match quality and feud quality. Unless Austin/Rock was feuding with him he was relegated to secondary feuds. Don't get me wrong, he's been a staple since 1990, but being around (as seems to be the reasoning of some) shouldn't put you on a pedestal with those who've had the influence of an Austin, Rock, DX, Hogan (as much as I hate admitting it). He also WAS in pretty shit shape during the ABA phase, which I also never enjoyed.

I believe Undertaker the character is definitely a legend, and Mark a deserving one, but to say he's better than Austin I think is a bit off.
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