Better Wrestler #215 *Hall of Fame Round*

[Aguakate]

Originally Posted by What Would Kevin Do? Rock had great promos, but I never really enjoyed him in the ring. I love Eddie in the ring. Hence why hey gets my vote.

...the last couple years of his career, Eddie was so stiff that I don't get how people enjoyed his wrestling...he wasn't the same.

[El Tigre]

Originally Posted by Aguakate ...the last couple years of his career, Eddie was so stiff that I don't get how people enjoyed his wrestling...he wasn't the same.

In all honesty, can you or anyone name a wrestler who was as good at the end of their careers as they were when they started? This is due to the effects of time in the ring and really shouldn't be used when judging the wrestler.

[Aguakate]

Originally Posted by El Tigre In all honesty, can you or anyone name a wrestler who was as good at the end of their careers as they were when they started? This is due to the effects of time in the ring and really shouldn't be used when judging the wrestler.

Shawn Michaels wasn't just "as good", he was BETTER when he retired than when he started.

[El Tigre]

Originally Posted by Aguakate Shawn Michaels wasn't just "as good", he was BETTER when he retired than when he started.

Heh, I know several people who would agree with your statement, I might even be one of them, but consider the following: Shawn did not go through his career unscathed, both his body and mind have taken their share of bumps and bruises along the way. But he became refined though adaptation over the years, and that's how he was able to remain a top contender as long as he did.

Was Shawn bad at the end of his career? Of course not. He was good, some would say great, but he wasn't better than he was during his peak.

Also, "would my original post be any different if Eddie was alive?" Honestly, his mortality (or lack their of) didn't even come to mind. Dead or alive, I still see him as being better than The Rock.