RIP Ultimate Warrior

Boom_70 · Apr 9, 2014

Mystery Meat II said:

MisterCreosote said:

I dunno. Watch that E:60 from a few years ago on Scott Hall. He was more than halfway through death's door.

The biggest tragedies to me were the Von Erichs. Especially Kerry.
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I know there's been much written about that family, but it seems to be begging for one more all-in longform extravaganza. Actually, the whole of World Class Championship Wrestling would make a fascinating documentary/book/Grantland-style feature, giving the tragedies that took place during and after their run. I know WWE did a DVD, but something with a little more oomph.
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The most recent tragedy being Torrie Wilson dating A rod

Batman · Apr 9, 2014

MisterCreosote said:

I dunno. Watch that E:60 from a few years ago on Scott Hall. He was more than halfway through death's door.
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Agreed. Every few months you'd hear stories about how bad of shape Hall was in, and it wasn't a recent development. It was a reputation he'd had at least since the mid-90s (WCW even did an angle where he often came to the ring "drunk," which was creepily believable). He and Roberts, it seems, have made great strides in the last couple of years.

Morris816 · Apr 9, 2014

Mystery Meat II said:

MisterCreosote said:

I dunno. Watch that E:60 from a few years ago on Scott Hall. He was more than halfway through death's door.

The biggest tragedies to me were the Von Erichs. Especially Kerry.
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I know there's been much written about that family, but it seems to be begging for one more all-in longform extravaganza. Actually, the whole of World Class Championship Wrestling would make a fascinating documentary/book/Grantland-style feature, giving the tragedies that took place during and after their run. I know WWE did a DVD, but something with a little more oomph.
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Look for Heroes of World Class. It's one of the best wrestling documentaries produced. Low budget but does an excellent job telling the tale.

Baron Scicluna · Apr 9, 2014

Morris816 said:

Mystery Meat II said:

MisterCreosote said:

I dunno. Watch that E:60 from a few years ago on Scott Hall. He was more than halfway through death's door.

The biggest tragedies to me were the Von Erichs. Especially Kerry.
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I know there's been much written about that family, but it seems to be begging for one more all-in longform extravaganza. Actually, the whole of World Class Championship Wrestling would make a fascinating documentary/book/Grantland-style feature, giving the tragedies that took place during and after their run. I know WWE did a DVD, but something with a little more oomph.
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Look for Heroes of World Class. It's one of the best wrestling documentaries produced. Low budget but does an excellent job telling the tale.
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I was just about to recommend that. Really good documentary.

The beginning of it is awesome, with Kevin walking back through the abandoned Sportatorium right before it was going to get torn down and pointing things out.

Flip Wilson · Apr 9, 2014

Baron Scicluna said:

Morris816 said:

Mystery Meat II said:

MisterCreosote said:

I dunno. Watch that E:60 from a few years ago on Scott Hall. He was more than halfway through death's door.

The biggest tragedies to me were the Von Erichs. Especially Kerry.
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I know there's been much written about that family, but it seems to be begging for one more all-in longform extravaganza. Actually, the whole of World Class Championship Wrestling would make a fascinating documentary/book/Grantland-style feature, giving the tragedies that took place during and after their run. I know WWE did a DVD, but something with a little more oomph.
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Look for Heroes of World Class. It's one of the best wrestling documentaries produced. Low budget but does an excellent job telling the tale.
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I was just about to recommend that. Really good documentary.

The beginning of it is awesome, with Kevin walking back through the abandoned Sportatorium right before it was going to get torn down and pointing things out.
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Echoing others, that is indeed a great documentary. And -- on a sorta related note -- when Kevin Von Erich started following me on Twitter, it was one of the highlights of my online life.

schiezainc · Apr 9, 2014

sgreenwell said:

Mystery Meat II said:

Batman said:

As stunning as Warrior's death is, it's almost as stunning that he was the first (well, technically the second) member of the dysfunctional 2014 WWE Hall of Fame class to die. Five years ago, I doubt anyone would've thought Scott Hall and Jake Roberts would outlive Warrior.
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DDP should not only be inducted into the Hall of Fame, he should get a 30 for 30 special.
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He's definitely getting enshrined, between the in-ring career and how loved he is out of the ring. I'm not sure how much credit he should get for the yoga stuff. I think it's more that he's a personable son of a bitch, and that with his background in the sport makes it an easier sell for recovery for those guys.
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The guy is just an incredible personality. I had the pleasure of going to WrestleCon last year and a buddy of mine was interested in DDP Yoga. We went to his booth and he chatted us up for 20 minutes without even once mentioning that he wanted to sell us this item. He's just got that charm. Such a nice dude. Might be the nicest pro wrestler I've ever met.

Double J · Dec 15, 2014

Songbird said:

I think I missed these screeds:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF4ZTcuhixc#t=90

Edit: That is seriously some of the funniest shtick I've ever seen.
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Yeah, he was pretty fucked in the head.

Having said that....

Batman said:

YankeeFan said:

Well, that's kind of pathetic.
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Warrior was batshit crazy. That explains a lot. He once starred in a self-published comic book in which he raped Santa Claus.

http://www.i-mockery.com/minimocks/warrior-xmas/

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That's just twisted beyond belief. Seriously, what in the fuck??

spikechiquet · Dec 15, 2014

Double J said:

Songbird said:

I think I missed these screeds:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF4ZTcuhixc#t=90

Edit: That is seriously some of the funniest shtick I've ever seen.
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Yeah, he was pretty fucked in the head.

Having said that....

Batman said:

YankeeFan said:

Well, that's kind of pathetic.
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Warrior was batshit crazy. That explains a lot. He once starred in a self-published comic book in which he raped Santa Claus.

http://www.i-mockery.com/minimocks/warrior-xmas/

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That's just twisted beyond belief. Seriously, what in the fuck??
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18 years away from "the game" made him go a little batty me thinks.

YankeeFan · Dec 15, 2014

Sea Bass · Apr 10, 2014

Who's the guy beside Paul Bearer?

MisterCreosote · Apr 10, 2014

Curt Hennig, aka Mr. Perfect.

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