TPWW Forums  

Go Back   TPWW Forums > w r e s t l i n g > wrestling forum
Reload this Page When Michaels retires...
Register Members List

Reply
Page 2 of 3 1 2 3
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 02-25-2009, 01:22 AM   #1
Juan
Doin' It Right
 
Juan's Avatar
 
Posts: 35,460
Juan makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Juan makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Juan makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Juan makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Juan makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Juan makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Juan makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Juan makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Juan makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Juan makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Juan makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Juan makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Juan makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Comparing Shawn Michaels to Goldberg would be like comparing ice cream to horse manure.
Juan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2009, 01:22 AM   #2
Juan
Doin' It Right
 
Juan's Avatar
 
Posts: 35,460
Juan makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Juan makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Juan makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Juan makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Juan makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Juan makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Juan makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Juan makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Juan makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Juan makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Juan makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Juan makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Juan makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Juan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-26-2009, 09:03 PM   #3
Super V
Member
 
Super V's Avatar
 
Posts: 1,055
Super V has more than 1,000 rep points (1,000+)Super V has more than 1,000 rep points (1,000+)
Goldberg was, and is more popular than Shawn Michaels. Sorry fanboys. That's all I gotta add to this.
Super V is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-26-2009, 09:13 PM   #4
Mr. Nerfect
 
Posts: 61,523
Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Super V View Post
Goldberg was, and is more popular than Shawn Michaels. Sorry fanboys. That's all I gotta add to this.
I've got to agree. Especially over here. Just heard someone talk about Goldberg yesterday. Of course, we have the "benefit" of having Goldberg's television series, Bullrun, air on FOX8 over here, which is pretty much the biggest cable station we have (it airs pretty much everything WWE-related). So Goldberg's picture is up on the television with his commercials a lot.

But "Goldberg, that wrestler guy" hosts it. People know that. Not sure they know who Shawn Michaels is.
Mr. Nerfect is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2009, 01:26 AM   #5
Nark Order
Soundly Defeated Wadding
 
Nark Order's Avatar
 
Posts: 40,590
Nark Order makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Nark Order makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Nark Order makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Nark Order makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Nark Order makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Nark Order makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Nark Order makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Nark Order makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Nark Order makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Nark Order makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Nark Order makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Nark Order makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Nark Order makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
At least horse manure would have a reason to be shitty all the time though.
Nark Order is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2009, 05:36 AM   #6
Mr. Nerfect
 
Posts: 61,523
Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Narcissus View Post
At least horse manure would have a reason to be shitty all the time though.
It's not horse shit. It's horse manure. I won't accept any excuses from it while it tries to give itself a prettier image.
Mr. Nerfect is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2009, 05:37 AM   #7
Mr. Nerfect
 
Posts: 61,523
Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
And correction. Goldberg is horse manure. In battle mode. Comparing Shawn Michaels to Goldberg isn't like comparing ice-cream to horse manure; it's like comparing Shawn Michaels to horse manure.

Unforunately, horse manure has made more appearances in residences across the world than Shawn Michaels has.
Mr. Nerfect is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2009, 06:13 AM   #8
Krimzon7
King of the Ring
 
Krimzon7's Avatar
 
Posts: 8,848
Krimzon7 has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)Krimzon7 has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)Krimzon7 has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)Krimzon7 has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)Krimzon7 has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)Krimzon7 has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)Krimzon7 has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)Krimzon7 has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)Krimzon7 has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)Krimzon7 has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)Krimzon7 has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)
That's vintage Juan! He's on fire....


Noid made sense in his last post. HBK is an Icon, He will be a Legend, and a HOF'er. No doubting that. But for the money, I'd put the Rock and SCSA ahead of him. I would perhaps have flair edge him by a hair, simply becasue Flair carried the NWA and he was one of the first nation wide draws. I mean this dude went from territory to territory and put asses in seats. Flair made stables cool, he was the first legit 'superstar' with a trade mark noise, and a trade mark hand sign. He brought us into the 'superstar' era of wrestling. That puts at least one person ahead of HBM that's tough to argue.
Krimzon7 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2009, 07:08 AM   #9
Xero
He's Here
 
Xero's Avatar
 
Posts: 60,735
Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Noid, you're fucking retarded.
Xero is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2009, 08:56 AM   #10
BigDaddyCool
Pelvic Sorcerer
 
BigDaddyCool's Avatar
 
Posts: 64,762
BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Actaully, the other day my brother, who hates wrestlings and doesn't follow it ever, and never was into it asked about the guy who's theme song starts "ah ah ah ah," you know the one with kinda screaming sex sounds? Yeah, sounds like some non-wrestling fans know who Shawn Micheals is.
BigDaddyCool is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2009, 08:58 AM   #11
Dave Youell
1/2 Optimist 1/2 Amazing
 
Dave Youell's Avatar
 
Posts: 12,427
Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)
Perhaps some extra perspective on Noid's quotes

The last boom period was 1998-2001 (roughly)

HBK's last match was in March of 1998 when he passed the torch to Austin and wasn't seen again in a major role until his full time return against HHH (can't remember the year, want to say 2002 or 04)

The 3 year period where Michaels was missing created some pretty major stars:

HHH
Mankind
The Rock
Austin (more continuing the building)

and on the WCW side of things:

Goldberg

Well basically just Goldberg on WCW as they sucked at making new stars, but that's another matter

Because the business was so hot in the boom period, you could make someone the most over guy on the show within a few weeks of pushing them, wrestling was everywhere and for a 2 year period, there's nowhere you could go without seeing Goldberg being pushed as WCW poster child.

Shawn was never pushed in the same way to the public during his run, because business was so down in 94/95 and also because they didn't have the marketing skills they got towards the end of the millennium.

So, in conclusion, more people could potentially know about Goldberg over Shawn Michaels, because Shawn missing the businesses hottest period and was no where near the main event for the previous boom. Goldberg got lucky with his exposure and thus, I can see where Noid is coming from.

You know, maybe sometimes people should stop trying to attack Noid and just see a different perspective on what he's saying, it's not a situation where anything he posts is totally dis-regarded, just lighten up people!
Dave Youell is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2009, 11:52 PM   #12
Theo Dious
EATER OF HOT POCKETS
 
Theo Dious's Avatar
 
Posts: 14,340
Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Youell View Post
You know, maybe sometimes people should stop trying to attack Noid and just see a different perspective on what he's saying, it's not a situation where anything he posts is totally dis-regarded, just lighten up people!
Goldberg was intrinsically NOTHING though. His fame was based solely on a face vacuum and a massive media push. He had the good fortune to be in the right place at the right time. He was a big, intense guy who could whip up a crowd. He was put in at a time where the nWo was a bloated heel group who had already either run over or absorbed every face in WCW. Goldberg was pushed to blaze through the previously unstoppable monster that the nWo was. His peak came when he won the title, and he deflated like a balloon under shotgun fire when the streak ended. He spent less than three years making ANY kind of impact on the business, and in his last high profile match, both he and his opponent were booed in favor of a special guest referee. He didn't change the business, he revolutionized nothing. He was a placeholder. Any number of guys could have done what he did with the same push and timing.

Shawn Michaels on the other hand came up from being a nobody and got attention with his ability to perform. He was the height of midcard wrestling in the WWF for several years before being given the top spot. He and Bret Hart went against the grain of the expected image of a champion and carried the company through a period of massive decline of the wrestling business. If you don't have Shawn Michaels in the WWF in the mid 90s, what do you have? Not much. If you don't have Goldberg, what do you have? Another guy doing the same thing in his place. "Goldberg" did not draw more money than Shawn Michaels, a large beast of a man with a marketing machine and massive push behind him drew more money than Shawn Michaels, and without the monster of the nWo to fight against, Goldberg would have drawn nothing. I'll refrain from attacking Noid when he says something that has some kind of credibility to it. There are plenty of people one could credibly hold against Shawn Michaels, and you can argue that Goldberg may have had more financial success than Michaels, but Michaels has had so more of an impact in his career as to compare an earthquake to a fart.
Theo Dious is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-26-2009, 12:11 AM   #13
Kane Knight
Ron Paul 4 EVA
 
Kane Knight's Avatar
 
Posts: 152,467
Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tedious View Post
Goldberg was intrinsically NOTHING though. His fame was based solely on a face vacuum and a massive media push. He had the good fortune to be in the right place at the right time. He was a big, intense guy who could whip up a crowd. He was put in at a time where the nWo was a bloated heel group who had already either run over or absorbed every face in WCW. Goldberg was pushed to blaze through the previously unstoppable monster that the nWo was. His peak came when he won the title, and he deflated like a balloon under shotgun fire when the streak ended. He spent less than three years making ANY kind of impact on the business, and in his last high profile match, both he and his opponent were booed in favor of a special guest referee. He didn't change the business, he revolutionized nothing. He was a placeholder. Any number of guys could have done what he did with the same push and timing.

Shawn Michaels on the other hand came up from being a nobody and got attention with his ability to perform. He was the height of midcard wrestling in the WWF for several years before being given the top spot. He and Bret Hart went against the grain of the expected image of a champion and carried the company through a period of massive decline of the wrestling business. If you don't have Shawn Michaels in the WWF in the mid 90s, what do you have? Not much. If you don't have Goldberg, what do you have? Another guy doing the same thing in his place. "Goldberg" did not draw more money than Shawn Michaels, a large beast of a man with a marketing machine and massive push behind him drew more money than Shawn Michaels, and without the monster of the nWo to fight against, Goldberg would have drawn nothing. I'll refrain from attacking Noid when he says something that has some kind of credibility to it. There are plenty of people one could credibly hold against Shawn Michaels, and you can argue that Goldberg may have had more financial success than Michaels, but Michaels has had so more of an impact in his career as to compare an earthquake to a fart.
I only have one question: Why are you attacking Noid so vehemently?
Kane Knight is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-26-2009, 03:38 AM   #14
Dave Youell
1/2 Optimist 1/2 Amazing
 
Dave Youell's Avatar
 
Posts: 12,427
Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tedious View Post
Goldberg was intrinsically NOTHING though. His fame was based solely on a face vacuum and a massive media push. He had the good fortune to be in the right place at the right time.
This is my point!

He was pushed through the media, in a way Shawn never was.

Now, I know this can't really be taken as anything material, but when you googlefight Shawn Micheals and Bill Golderg, Goldberg wins, he has more pages on the net than Shawn.

Shawn - 254000
Goldberg - 272000

Now I'm not saying that means too much, but when you consider Goldbergs flash in the pan 4 years to Shawn's 20 years in the biz I think it tells an interesting story
Dave Youell is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-26-2009, 09:47 AM   #15
The Mask
That Entenbrot, The Mask
 
The Mask's Avatar
 
Posts: 56,852
The Mask makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)The Mask makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)The Mask makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)The Mask makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)The Mask makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)The Mask makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)The Mask makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)The Mask makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)The Mask makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)The Mask makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)The Mask makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)The Mask makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)The Mask makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Youell View Post
This is my point!

He was pushed through the media, in a way Shawn never was.

Now, I know this can't really be taken as anything material, but when you googlefight Shawn Micheals and Bill Golderg, Goldberg wins, he has more pages on the net than Shawn.

Shawn - 254000
Goldberg - 272000

Now I'm not saying that means too much, but when you consider Goldbergs flash in the pan 4 years to Shawn's 20 years in the biz I think it tells an interesting story
that story being goldberg is a common surname? seriously just type them both into google and see what the first 10 pages are.
The Mask is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-26-2009, 09:51 AM   #16
Xero
He's Here
 
Xero's Avatar
 
Posts: 60,735
Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Youell View Post
This is my point!

He was pushed through the media, in a way Shawn never was.

Now, I know this can't really be taken as anything material, but when you googlefight Shawn Micheals and Bill Golderg, Goldberg wins, he has more pages on the net than Shawn.

Shawn - 254000
Goldberg - 272000

Now I'm not saying that means too much, but when you consider Goldbergs flash in the pan 4 years to Shawn's 20 years in the biz I think it tells an interesting story
Google Search: Goldberg + WWE OR WCW OR Wrestling OR WWF
Results: 660,000

Google Search: "Shawn Michaels" + WWE OR WCW OR Wrestling OR WWF
Results: 2,210,000

Yeah.
Xero is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-26-2009, 09:10 PM   #17
Mr. Nerfect
 
Posts: 61,523
Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Xero View Post
Google Search: Goldberg + WWE OR WCW OR Wrestling OR WWF
Results: 660,000

Google Search: "Shawn Michaels" + WWE OR WCW OR Wrestling OR WWF
Results: 2,210,000

Yeah.
That's stupid. Especially considering Michaels has spent a longer period of time in the business, and has been more featured in an era where the internet is bigger than ever. How about we divide Michaels' count to equate to the duration Goldberg was in wrestling? Also:

Shawn Michaels: 1,810,000
Goldberg: 21,000,000

Checkmate. (take note, Tedious)

Also, people are taking this Shawn Michaels vs. Goldberg debate way too far. No one was trying to say that Goldberg is greater than HBK overall. We're merely discussing one aspect of the business. HBK made shit all money as WWE Champion. And yes, Tedious, that is an exaggeration. Get over it.
Mr. Nerfect is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-26-2009, 10:43 AM   #18
Kane Knight
Ron Paul 4 EVA
 
Kane Knight's Avatar
 
Posts: 152,467
Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Youell View Post
This is my point!

He was pushed through the media, in a way Shawn never was.

Now, I know this can't really be taken as anything material, but when you googlefight Shawn Micheals and Bill Golderg, Goldberg wins, he has more pages on the net than Shawn.

Shawn - 254000
Goldberg - 272000

Now I'm not saying that means too much, but when you consider Goldbergs flash in the pan 4 years to Shawn's 20 years in the biz I think it tells an interesting story



LOLWHAT
Kane Knight is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2009, 09:02 AM   #19
BigDaddyCool
Pelvic Sorcerer
 
BigDaddyCool's Avatar
 
Posts: 64,762
BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
No, I can only attack noid because he is a dumbass.
BigDaddyCool is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2009, 09:08 AM   #20
BigDaddyCool
Pelvic Sorcerer
 
BigDaddyCool's Avatar
 
Posts: 64,762
BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Saying Goldberg, who was a flash in the pan, is more of a wrestling legend than Shawn Micheals is like trying to say the Ultimate Warrior was more of a legend than Rick Flair. Goldberg had a huge out of no where push then as quickly as he went up, he went back down. Micheals has done more for the business than Goldberg has took from the business.
BigDaddyCool is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-26-2009, 12:15 AM   #21
Mr. Nerfect
 
Posts: 61,523
Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by BigDaddyCool View Post
Saying Goldberg, who was a flash in the pan, is more of a wrestling legend than Shawn Micheals is like trying to say the Ultimate Warrior was more of a legend than Rick Flair. Goldberg had a huge out of no where push then as quickly as he went up, he went back down. Micheals has done more for the business than Goldberg has took from the business.
I never said that Goldberg is more of a wrestling legend than Shawn Michaels.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Xero View Post
Just because someone is known outside the business for the business doesn't make them better. A "great" wrestler needs to be all-around great in all areas. Michaels matches that. Goldberg just happened to get a push at the right time. Anyone who was big, could grunt and dominate a match for five minutes could have been Goldberg.

I stand by my opinion that Kurt Angle is the greatest to step into the ring. Awesome in the ring, on the mic, great charisma, can play both heel and face, etc. He wasn't/isn't a HUGE draw, but to not include him with the "greats" like Austin, Flair or Hogan is ridiculous. Same goes for Michaels.

If someone knows of, say, Hulk Hogan, yet has never watched a wrestling show in their life, what does that really do for the wrestling business? Nothing. He didn't draw those people in, he just happened to be big enough for the word of mouth or media whoring to get around.
Everyone here is overlooking just how big Goldberg was in the day, I feel. And I'm not saying that makes him better than Shawn Michaels. I'll take HBK any day, and place his importance to the industry higher. I was just agreeing with Heyman when he listed Goldberg and was questioned for it.

Of course some non-wrestling fans know who Shawn Michaels is. I've heard people talk about fucking Scotty 2 Hotty. If anyone took my comments on Michaels not being known by anyone outside the wrestling consciousness literally, they are a fucking idiot. My point was that Shawn Michaels, for some of the reasons listed by Dave and Jeritron, has never been a part of mainstream pop-culture. I'd possibly call Shawn Michaels the greatest to have never been a big "draw." But I am of the belief that to truly be the greatest ever, you have to do your job, do it well (something that can be questioned about Goldberg, for example), and yes, I do believe you have to make some money.

It doesn't help that "greatest" is such a broad thing to judge. Are we talking solely based on an individual's wrestling skill? Their promo ability? What they have done for the industry? You're going to get a varying array of answers for "Greatest of All-Time," because people place importance on different qualifiers.

But to answer the question of this thread: I believe that the WWE will put HBK over as one of the best of all-time, because he is. I don't think they will flat-out call him "the best," but you might hear more specific adjectives thrown out for him.
Mr. Nerfect is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-26-2009, 08:02 AM   #22
Theo Dious
EATER OF HOT POCKETS
 
Theo Dious's Avatar
 
Posts: 14,340
Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Noid View Post
If anyone took my comments on Michaels not being known by anyone outside the wrestling consciousness literally, they are a fucking idiot.
I am so sick and tired of hearing this. If you say something, back it up already. If you didn't mean it, that's what is for.
Theo Dious is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-26-2009, 09:21 AM   #23
Xero
He's Here
 
Xero's Avatar
 
Posts: 60,735
Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tedious View Post
I am so sick and tired of hearing this. If you say something, back it up already. If you didn't mean it, that's what is for.
I love Noid.
Xero is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-26-2009, 08:40 PM   #24
Theo Dious
EATER OF HOT POCKETS
 
Theo Dious's Avatar
 
Posts: 14,340
Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Xero View Post
I love Noid.
I love YOU.
Theo Dious is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-26-2009, 08:56 PM   #25
Mr. Nerfect
 
Posts: 61,523
Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tedious View Post
I am so sick and tired of hearing this. If you say something, back it up already. If you didn't mean it, that's what is for.
You've got to be kidding me? If you can't sort through obvious hyperbole to find a point, then I'm not going to help you.

And BDC, I don't know how things can get any less literal than taking points to absolutes. There is no holding back on the inner process there. Also, do you and KK really rehearse together? If so, that is sad.

And what the fuck is a gaint?
Mr. Nerfect is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-26-2009, 09:18 PM   #26
Theo Dious
EATER OF HOT POCKETS
 
Theo Dious's Avatar
 
Posts: 14,340
Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Noid View Post
You've got to be kidding me? If you can't sort through obvious hyperbole to find a point, then I'm not going to help you.
Hyperbole works best when the person practicing it is, you know, good at it.
Theo Dious is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-26-2009, 09:11 AM   #27
Kane Knight
Ron Paul 4 EVA
 
Kane Knight's Avatar
 
Posts: 152,467
Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Noid View Post
If anyone took my comments on Michaels not being known by anyone outside the wrestling consciousness literally, they are a fucking idiot.
LOL.
Kane Knight is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2009, 09:17 AM   #28
Xero
He's Here
 
Xero's Avatar
 
Posts: 60,735
Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Just because someone is known outside the business for the business doesn't make them better. A "great" wrestler needs to be all-around great in all areas. Michaels matches that. Goldberg just happened to get a push at the right time. Anyone who was big, could grunt and dominate a match for five minutes could have been Goldberg.

I stand by my opinion that Kurt Angle is the greatest to step into the ring. Awesome in the ring, on the mic, great charisma, can play both heel and face, etc. He wasn't/isn't a HUGE draw, but to not include him with the "greats" like Austin, Flair or Hogan is ridiculous. Same goes for Michaels.

If someone knows of, say, Hulk Hogan, yet has never watched a wrestling show in their life, what does that really do for the wrestling business? Nothing. He didn't draw those people in, he just happened to be big enough for the word of mouth or media whoring to get around.
Last edited by Xero; 02-25-2009 at 09:23 AM.
Xero is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2009, 09:35 AM   #29
Dave Youell
1/2 Optimist 1/2 Amazing
 
Dave Youell's Avatar
 
Posts: 12,427
Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Xero View Post
If someone knows of, say, Hulk Hogan, yet has never watched a wrestling show in their life, what does that really do for the wrestling business? Nothing. He didn't draw those people in, he just happened to be big enough for the word of mouth or media whoring to get around.
Hulk Hogan did draw people in, saying he didn't is insane, everyone knew who he was, and more people were drawn in because of it. Just because every person on earth didn't watch wrestling doesn't mean that he didn't help the business.

If there's anyone that's never watched wrestling, but can state that person x is a wrestler, surely that proves how popular Hogan must of/sadly still is
Dave Youell is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2009, 09:32 AM   #30
Dave Youell
1/2 Optimist 1/2 Amazing
 
Dave Youell's Avatar
 
Posts: 12,427
Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)Dave Youell puts the "bang" in Bangladesh (30,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by BigDaddyCool View Post
Saying Goldberg, who was a flash in the pan, is more of a wrestling legend than Shawn Micheals is like trying to say the Ultimate Warrior was more of a legend than Rick Flair. Goldberg had a huge out of no where push then as quickly as he went up, he went back down. Micheals has done more for the business than Goldberg has took from the business.
Noid never said that Goldberg was a legend, only that he's more well known that HBK outside of the wrestling community, that's where I was coming from
Dave Youell is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2009, 05:01 PM   #31
Kane Knight
Ron Paul 4 EVA
 
Kane Knight's Avatar
 
Posts: 152,467
Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Youell View Post
Noid never said that Goldberg was a legend, only that he's more well known that HBK outside of the wrestling community, that's where I was coming from
That might have been true at the time, but I seriously doubt it's even remotely true now.
Kane Knight is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2009, 11:34 AM   #32
Xero
He's Here
 
Xero's Avatar
 
Posts: 60,735
Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Xero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
I never said he didn't help the business. He was one of the best (and worst) things to ever happen to it. My point is that to be a "great" doesn't necessarily mean you're known to the mainstream/non-wrestling fan crowd and vice versa.

Realistically, with the right push and either a great gimmick or a decent amount of charisma, anyone could get mainstream attention. It's when you outshine to fans across the board that you become great. Otherwise you're just another Hollywood star forced down fans' throats.
Last edited by Xero; 02-25-2009 at 11:36 AM.
Xero is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2009, 03:13 PM   #33
Jeritron
Get a poke on
 
Jeritron's Avatar
 
Posts: 35,234
Jeritron makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Jeritron makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Jeritron makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Jeritron makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Jeritron makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Jeritron makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Jeritron makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Jeritron makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Jeritron makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Jeritron makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Jeritron makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Jeritron makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Jeritron makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Noid, you're looking at things in black and white. You need to look at them relative to their circumstances.

Goldberg drew more money than Michaels...sure, if you're simply counting company business while they were champion. But the bottom line is Goldberg was put over by Hogan and had the belt put on him during the company's boom period.
This is like claiming that anyone who was champion during a time of higher ratings was neccesarilly a bigger draw than anyone who was champion in a lower rated time period.
In the modern era, people watch the programming, attend the live events, and order the ppvs based off the whole product. Who's champion doesn't neccesarily mean everything.

If you take a PPV with a large buyrate, do you credit the title match, or do you look at the whole picture? Think about Armageddon 99. Did Big Show vs Bossman draw the house? Ratings were high at the time, and live attendance was through the roof. Was Big Show a huge draw? Was Bossman a draw?
No, HHH and The Rock were, as well as Vince and Mankind. They just happened to be in non-title matches.


Guys like Michaels, Diesel and Hart might not have drawn the same money, but that doesn't mean they weren't equally as impressive draws. I've stated before that although business might have been down when Michaels was champion he was the WHOLE SHOW. Bret had time off, Austin hadn't emerged yet, and the Outsiders just left for Atlanta. Other than Taker, he was carrying the company on his back.

The company had been struggling ever since Hogan and Savage blew out the door. It was a downtime for the company. It wasn't the fault of the champions. It was the result of a lean roster. It was a dip in business overall, not a case of low drawing champions.

Bret and Michaels were never properly put over by the top guys before them, and the "New Generation" was a struggle that went much deeper than you're giving it credit for.
Last edited by Jeritron; 02-25-2009 at 03:17 PM.
Jeritron is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-26-2009, 08:04 AM   #34
Theo Dious
EATER OF HOT POCKETS
 
Theo Dious's Avatar
 
Posts: 14,340
Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeritron View Post
This is like claiming that anyone who was champion during a time of higher ratings was neccesarilly a bigger draw than anyone who was champion in a lower rated time period.
I don't even know where you'd get these numbers, but I'd love to know how the Big Show's first title reign stacked up in ratings and money drawn vs one of Shawn's.
Theo Dious is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-26-2009, 09:18 PM   #35
Mr. Nerfect
 
Posts: 61,523
Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Mr. Nerfect makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tedious View Post
I don't even know where you'd get these numbers, but I'd love to know how the Big Show's first title reign stacked up in ratings and money drawn vs one of Shawn's.
I can't find the source now, so you're just going to dismiss it (which is fair enough, this is just a anecdote that runs off your question), but I remember being surprised to discover that Big Show (at one stage, anyway) actually boosted ratings whenever he was on the television. They went up like 30%, or something.

I'm not sure if that trend has stuck with Big Show over the years, or if it was effective during his title reigns. I'm also not sure how much money Big Show has made in gates while he has been main eventing, but I do know that Big Show is deceiving profitable to professional wrestling.
Mr. Nerfect is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-26-2009, 09:25 PM   #36
Theo Dious
EATER OF HOT POCKETS
 
Theo Dious's Avatar
 
Posts: 14,340
Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Noid View Post
I can't find the source now, so you're just going to dismiss it (which is fair enough, this is just a anecdote that runs off your question), but I remember being surprised to discover that Big Show (at one stage, anyway) actually boosted ratings whenever he was on the television. They went up like 30%, or something.
Now this is exactly my point; did ratings boost because people wanted to see Paul Wight, or because they were excited to see a new face thrown into what had been the Austin/Rock show? The parellel question being, were fans excited to see the shaved ape they called Golderg, or were they excited to see the hyped-up beast that was going to slay Hogan and the nWo? Given the fact that Goldberg's popularity tanked when his initial push ended, I gravitate towards the latter.

My point: Goldberg was not more popular than Shawn Michaels. The Streak and the spear may have been more popular than Shawn Michaels. Which I'm still not convinced of, and I'm not entirely sure I've ever heard of a piped-in "HBK" chant.
Theo Dious is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2009, 11:53 PM   #37
Theo Dious
EATER OF HOT POCKETS
 
Theo Dious's Avatar
 
Posts: 14,340
Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)Theo Dious got the bus to Rep Town and repped it up real bad at the rep shop (100,000+)
Incidentally: my mom knows who Shawn Michaels is, and when I mentioned Goldberg, she thought I was talking about a baseball player.
Theo Dious is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-26-2009, 09:04 AM   #38
Krimzon7
King of the Ring
 
Krimzon7's Avatar
 
Posts: 8,848
Krimzon7 has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)Krimzon7 has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)Krimzon7 has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)Krimzon7 has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)Krimzon7 has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)Krimzon7 has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)Krimzon7 has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)Krimzon7 has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)Krimzon7 has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)Krimzon7 has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)Krimzon7 has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)
Who actually has Vinny's books? let's open them right now and end this debate!
Krimzon7 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-26-2009, 10:00 AM   #39
BigDaddyCool
Pelvic Sorcerer
 
BigDaddyCool's Avatar
 
Posts: 64,762
BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)BigDaddyCool makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Noid, do you understand that the words you type on the reply window is what makes up your points and that your internal thoughts don't count as part of the argument on TPWW? So if you don't literally mean something, you have to make some sort of indication to the rest of us that you don't really mean it. This can be archived in a number of ways, one of the sarcastic smilies, making an asterisk and then saying "I'm joking" or something like that, completely piling on the sarcasm until it is unmistakably not literal, and many other way. You saying something then 20 post later coming back and saying you didn't really mean it and everyone else is an idiot for not knowing that you were being facetious.
Last edited by BigDaddyCool; 02-26-2009 at 10:46 AM.
BigDaddyCool is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-26-2009, 10:35 AM   #40
Kane Knight
Ron Paul 4 EVA
 
Kane Knight's Avatar
 
Posts: 152,467
Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Kane Knight makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by BigDaddyCool View Post
Noid, do you understand that the words you type on the reply window is what makes up your points and that your internal thoughts don't count as part of the argument on TPWW? So if you don't literally mean something, you have to make some sort of indication to the rest of us that you don't really mean it. This can be archived in a number of ways, one of the sacrastic smilies, making an astrix and then saying "I'm joking" or something like that, completely piling on the sacrasim until it is unmistakably not literal, and many other way. You saying something then 20 post later coming back and saying you didn't really mean it and everyone else is an idiot for not knowing that you were being faceteous.
Haha....You actually spelled facetious the way I told you to....

No, but seriously, BDC, it's retarded to expect people to always denote when they're not being absolutely literal, and nobody should ever realistically expect that. And if it weren't Noid as the center of this argument, it wouldn't be so goddamn hilarious. Let Noid's "Chris Crocker" squad bitch about how I'm attacking Noid, but something like 80% of the time he argues with me ends up being based on him taking literal that which shouldn't be, so it's adorable that he's casting stones from that glass house.

But BDC, now you're taking the Noid approach. "God Dammit, Noid, I'm too stupid to properly interpret your non-literal statements, so it's your fault!"
Kane Knight is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 2 of 3 1 2 3

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:28 PM.

Forums Home - TPWW - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin®