Role Model

[shattered dreams]

Who is the greatest all around role model in the history of professional wrestling? You can't merely take part of a wrestlers body of work or life. Assume it is all going to be known. Consider all on screen character/actions and all off screen character/actions.

 

[Big Sexy]

Ricky Steamboat. He was always a face, never had any controversies throughout his career, and at one point in his career he had his wife and son at ringside for most of his matches showing that he was a family man. Can't really think of one negative thing to say about the guy.

 

[#MrScissorsKick]

The Hurricane

 

[George Steele's Barber]

Marc Mero for obvious reasons and Bam Bam for a reason I can't remember.

 

[Starkist]

Hulk Hogan. He made me say my prayers and eat my vitamins. Can't get any better than that.

 

[Chrome]

DDP he proved that no matter how old you are you can still do it with a BANG!! Be who you are, and stand up to bullies (NWO) just be true to who you are monkies!
Oh and not to mention DDP Yoga and doing life changing shit for people? Yeah he's a man amoung men. If my sons said.. I want to be like DDP when I grow up, I would be one proud father.

One could make a very solid case for DDP

 

[Lowdown]

At one point I would've said Hogan. But I'll probably go with Foley. Don't know the whole story on him, seems he can be humble.

 

[jmt225]

Sting.

 

[The Butcher]

Bruno Sammartino, hands down. He's a good husband and father by all accounts. He is loved and respected as a pro wrestler. He was a crusader to keep wrestling clean of steroids, illicit drugs, and sexual/profane content. His record is spotless, and he's lived a long, healthy life thanks to dedication to exercise and staying drug free. I can't think of a single top guy who can touch him as far as being a role model in the ring and out.

 

[KnowMyRole-ShutYourMouth]

Bruno Sammartino, hands down. He's a good husband and father by all accounts. He is loved and respected as a pro wrestler. He was a crusader to keep wrestling clean of steroids, illicit drugs, and sexual/profane content. His record is spotless, and he's lived a long, healthy life thanks to dedication to exercise and staying drug free. I can't think of a single top guy who can touch him as far as being a role model in the ring and out.

I agree 100%. LMAO at the Hogan suggestion

 

[Dirk]

Triple H - how to sleep your way to the top AND how to know which steroids are better than others
Kurt Angle - how to improve your tolerance... of alcohol
Steve Austin - how to keep strong the pimp hand

I think we're good

 

[Remy LaCroix]

Brian Pillman.

 

[The Dragon Saga]

Chyna, definitely Chyna.

 

[Captain Morgan Freeman]

Matt Hardy.
I heard he went into a restaurant and ate everything in the restaurant and they had to close the restaurant.

 

[Alastor]

HHH - Build relationship with the right people (klique) to advance your career. Don't be afraid to bend the rules using steroids (or sledgehammer) but keep it under control so it doesn't jeopardize everything. Know your limits by either resorting to using Evolution to retain your title or to stay within wrestling instead of going for starring roles in movies. Job to people who either owe you one or to people with locker room influence so you can justify inserting yourself in hot feuds to stay relevant without them making too much noise.

Have a healthy family life and keep in shape. Also able to convince your already hot girlfriend to get implants.

 

[Starkist]

I agree 100%. LMAO at the Hogan suggestion

What's wrong with Hogan? Did I mention Hogan of today? No, no I did not.

 

[Con T.]

My disappointment at the lack of mentioning Louie Spicolli can not be stated enough

What's wrong with Hogan? Did I mention Hogan of today? No, no I did not.

Yes, a man who was called "The Tampa Pipeline" because of his (alleged) connection to drugs is a pretty good role model

 

[Pay Per Ghost]

Shawn Micheals, for snorting coke with Sunny, meant for Candido.

 

[Lee]

Chris Benoit.

 

[FitFinlay4Life]

Who is the greatest all around role model in the history of professional wrestling? You can't merely take part of a wrestlers body of work or life. Assume it is all going to be known. Consider all on screen character/actions and all off screen character/actions.

Ric Flair for being "The Stylin', profilin', limousine riding, jet flying, kiss-stealing, wheelin' n' dealin' son of a gun!" He's the Nature Boy 24/7. Now, that's committing to a gimmick! Just ask his 4 (and counting wives) or the wrestlers (Bret Hart, Mick Foley) he has legitimate heat with over a predetermined business.

 

[TLC]

Jimmy Snuka

 

[Starkist]

My disappointment at the lack of mentioning Louie Spicolli can not be stated enough



Yes, a man who was called "The Tampa Pipeline" because of his (alleged) connection to drugs is a pretty good role model

Wasn't this thread about wrestling role models? Maybe I took it as the wrestler who was a good role model, not the person who played the wrestler.

 

[KnowMyRole-ShutYourMouth]

What's wrong with Hogan? Did I mention Hogan of today? No, no I did not.

No u didn't. I was referencing a post above u. I was just in agreement on Bruno and didn't care enough to quote 6 different posts. Chill.

 

[Big Nick Dudley]

Scott Hall. An upstanding citizen.

 

[therockiswwf]

I would say god but he bailed on Michaels during his only match.

I'll go with AW. He stood up for freedom of speech.