WHO HAS THE TOTAL PACKAGE?

**FBI mark** · 02-21-2007, 10:36 PM

Of course I am not talking about Lex Luger.I am talking about the three attributes in which few wrestlers possess as a whole.These attributes are the look,the talk,and the walk.There are many wrestlers that possess one or two of these skill-sets,though to actually possess them all is a truly rare thing.I bring this point up because it has hounded me for some time.Honestly,it is really hard for me to pick a wrestler that has all of these attributes.Before anybody starts throwing names out there,lets examine each aspect from the total package.First we have the look in which a wrestler is either born with or modifies through training.However,I have a hard time defining what the "look" looks like.If you were a fan of the 80's the "look" could be that of either Hulk Hogan or Ric Flair.The 90's 'look" could be that of Steve Austin,HBK,Triple H,Bret Hart,or the Rock.I just cannot pigeonhole just what the "look" entails.

I have a similiar problem with the "talk" skill.There are and were some great talkers in the industry.Wrestlers like Roddy Piper,Jake Roberts,and Chris Jericho were great talkers,but they had different ways and styles of talking as do many others.How can one truly say who talks the best when their are so many ways to gaige a way someone talks.I will use the wrestlers I previosely listed to illistrate my point.In terms of mic skills Roddy Piper could garner heat like few others,he talked trash,and really was an originater,often pushing the envelope politically speaking.On the other hand Jake Roberts was dead pan serious and he talked dramatically and used metaphor to convey his message.Chris Jericho used humor and wit to ridicule opponents,his performance was more like a satyre.I think judging this skill is very subjective and relies on ones taste rather than a universal litmus test.

As for the term "walk" I have an easier time picking this one but a harder time in determining just who could have an overall better moveset then someone of equal or near equal strength.Also,what defines the 'walk',is it pure technical ability,pure amature skill,and what about a blend of many different styles.In essence,what is the 'walk' and who's got it,at least enough to be a contender for the 'total package'.

Picking a wrestler with the best total package could tell us who is the greatest wrestler of all time(GOAT)!

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02-21-2007, 10:36 PM	#1
FBI mark Junior Member Posts: 44	WHO HAS THE TOTAL PACKAGE? Of course I am not talking about Lex Luger.I am talking about the three attributes in which few wrestlers possess as a whole.These attributes are the look,the talk,and the walk.There are many wrestlers that possess one or two of these skill-sets,though to actually possess them all is a truly rare thing.I bring this point up because it has hounded me for some time.Honestly,it is really hard for me to pick a wrestler that has all of these attributes.Before anybody starts throwing names out there,lets examine each aspect from the total package.First we have the look in which a wrestler is either born with or modifies through training.However,I have a hard time defining what the "look" looks like.If you were a fan of the 80's the "look" could be that of either Hulk Hogan or Ric Flair.The 90's 'look" could be that of Steve Austin,HBK,Triple H,Bret Hart,or the Rock.I just cannot pigeonhole just what the "look" entails. I have a similiar problem with the "talk" skill.There are and were some great talkers in the industry.Wrestlers like Roddy Piper,Jake Roberts,and Chris Jericho were great talkers,but they had different ways and styles of talking as do many others.How can one truly say who talks the best when their are so many ways to gaige a way someone talks.I will use the wrestlers I previosely listed to illistrate my point.In terms of mic skills Roddy Piper could garner heat like few others,he talked trash,and really was an originater,often pushing the envelope politically speaking.On the other hand Jake Roberts was dead pan serious and he talked dramatically and used metaphor to convey his message.Chris Jericho used humor and wit to ridicule opponents,his performance was more like a satyre.I think judging this skill is very subjective and relies on ones taste rather than a universal litmus test. As for the term "walk" I have an easier time picking this one but a harder time in determining just who could have an overall better moveset then someone of equal or near equal strength.Also,what defines the 'walk',is it pure technical ability,pure amature skill,and what about a blend of many different styles.In essence,what is the 'walk' and who's got it,at least enough to be a contender for the 'total package'. Picking a wrestler with the best total package could tell us who is the greatest wrestler of all time(GOAT)! /CENTER]