Shadowmancer's Wrestler of the Week

[Shadowmancer]

Late on Friday New Zealand time. So I think that it gets somewhere around early Friday for the UK and US. So you have to waitfour days for the next one.

 

[Shocky]

Oh, I smell John Cena coming this week. I can't wait, I luv to watch Cena matches, yay yay yay. Seriously though, the match choices are amazing. I have a lot on tape, i'm suprised to see a lot of these are now hitting the net. That is until Vince blast youtube with a lawsuit.

 

[Shadowmancer]

Nope your Wrong this guy has never ever E-E-EVER faced John Cena or Batista or Lashley. So you won't geuss it. Because there are a lot who haven't faced them and quite possibly never will.

 

[X]

I thought for a second it was Jericho when you said "EEEEEEVER" like he does, then I remembered he's this week's wrestler.

Is it the Bastion Booger?

 

[Shadowmancer]

Nope stop guessing you won't get it. I have it well thought out to who it is and will reveal who it is when the time is right.

 

[Shadowmancer]

Here is some more
John Cena Vs. Chris Jericho Vs. Christian, WWE Vengence 2005

Chris Jericho Vs. Kevin Nash, WWE RAW, Hair Vs. Hair

Chris Jericho Vs. John Cena, WWE Summerslam 2005

The Rock Vs. Chris Jericho, WWF No Mercy 2001

Shelton Benjamin Vs. Chris Jericho Vs. Christian, WWE Monday Night RAW 2005

Chris Jericho Vs. Shelton Benjamin, WWE Backlash 2005

Chris Jericho Vs. Shelton Benjamin, WWE Taboo Tuesday 2004

Chris Jericho Vs. Goldberg, WWE Bad Blood 2003

 

[Shadowmancer]

This weeks Wrestler of the Week is one of the greatest in ring technitions of all time. He holds the honour of being Y 2 Jakes favourite Wrestler. The man who once took horse Steroids.

He is "the Dynamite Kid" Tom Billington

Managers
Lou Albano
J.R. Foley

Championships and accomplishments

All Japan Pro Wrestling
AJPW All Asia Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Johnny Smith

National Wrestling Alliance

Regional
NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with The Assassin

Pro Wrestling Illustrated
Ranked #41 of the 500 Best Singles Wrestlers of the "PWI Years" in 2003.
Ranked #5 of the Best Tag Teams of the "PWI Years (w/Davey Boy Smith) in 2003.

Stampede Wrestling
British Commonwealth Mid-Heavyweight Championship (6 times)
Stampede North American Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
Stampede International Tag Team Championship (5 times)
Stampede World Mid-Heavyweight Championship (4 times)

World Wrestling Federation
WWF Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
WWF World Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Davey Boy Smith

Wrestling Observer Newsletter
1996 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame Inductee
1982 Match of the Year (vs Satoru Sayama)
1983 Most Underrated Wrestler
5 Star Match: vs. Satoru Sayama (April 23rd, 1983)
1984 Best Technical Wrestler (tied with Masa Saito)
1984 Best Flying Wrestler
1985 Tag Team of the Year (with Davey Boy Smith)

Others Titles
European Welterweight Championship (1 time)
British Welterweight Championship (1 time)
British Lightweight Championship (1 time)

Matches
Dynamite Kid Vs. Tiger Mask, 1982

Dynamite Kid Vs. Tiger Mask, 30/8/1982

Dynamite Kid Vs. Rollerball Rocco

Dynamite Kid Vs. The Cobra, Stampede Wrestling, 7/1983

Dynamite Kid Vs. Tiger Mask, 23/04/1981

Dynamite Kid Vs. Bruce Hart, Stampede Wrestling

Dynamite Kid Vs. Fuginami, Stampede Wrestling

British Bulldogs Vs. The Rock n Roll Express

The British Bulldogs Vs. Stan Hansen & Ted Debiase, AJPW

Ill add more as I find them

 

[Shocky]

Here we go, perhaps the most under rated and under appreciated wrestler easily of the last 30 years. The man that inspired Chris Benoit to be the wrestler he is today.

This is another amazing choice. The Bulldogs were a damn good tag team, but Matilda, did we really need a Bulldog mascot to let us know they were the British Bulldogs?

Highly recommend the younger guys watching his matchups. With so many of the WWE DVDS coming out, so many of the Canadian wrestlers credit Billington with their in ring accomplishments.

The man may have been an asshole, but he's still a badass.

 

[Lee]

The guy is a legend, his tiger mask matches are immense. Makes us Brits feel proud.

Another great choice shadowmancer, keep the good work. Is it Friday in NewZealand now? Of course it is, it's just turned friday in the UK now!

 

[Shadowmancer]

A few more
Dynamie Kid Vs. Davey Boy Smith

Bret Hart Vs. Dynamite Kid

British Bulldogs Vs. Tiger Mask & Fuchi

Hart Foundation Vs. British Bulldogs, WWF, 1985

 

[X]

Utterly fantastic choice mate, I'll definately be posting some here, just give me about twenty minutes and I'll return to edit this post to include them.

EDIT: Here they are. You guys HAVE TO WATCH THE 2 OUT OF 3 FALLS MATCH! AMAZING! Five star classic there gents.

Dynamite Kid vs. Tatsumi Fujinami --- NJPW 8/17/79

Dynamite Kid, Bret Hart, Greg "The Hammer" Valentine vs. Tiger Mask, Kengo Kimura, Tatsumi Fujinami --- NJPW 7-31-82

Dynamite Kid vs. Tiger Mask 2 Out of 3 Falls Match --- NWA 1983 Part 1
Dynamite Kid vs. Tiger Mask 2 Out of 3 Falls Match --- NWA 1983 Part 2

 

[ROHDude]

Way before his time. I watch a Dynamite Kid match and the first thing that comes to mind is "Wow this guy could be wrestling in ROH today". Very innovative. Excellent choice for Wrestler of the Week.

 

[Shadowmancer]

Thanks for that ROHDude and xfearbefore and everyone else that responds, it would be good to get everyones opinion on the Wrestler of the Week. He is as has been said one of the greats of all time, it is a pity that he ended up losing a leg due to excessive Steroid use. But while he was there in the Ring he cemented himself as one of the best technical wrestlers of all time.

 

[Shadowmancer]

I have a very big name already lined up for the next week. Considered as one of the greats of all time. But we will discuss that when the time comes, so any discussion on the skills of Dynamite Kid?

 

[X]

Dynamite simply put was just way ahead of his time. Like someone said before, I could see him putting on matches even Meltzer would give five stars in ROH if he were around today.

He lost his leg due to steroid use? Damn, I never knew that. Hell, I don't even know if he's alive or dead right now.

We definately need more people in here discussing this though, this is my favorite thread in this forum since Shocky's Wrestlezone Tournament ended, and it's a shame that people flock to the Cena thread before they do this one. Ah well, I'm very excited for your next pick Shadow, I'm sure it will be awesome as per usual with your choices.

 

[Shadowmancer]

Yeah he lost his leg to Steroid abuse over his entire career. He is still alive. Check out the first post of the Dynamite Kid bit, he actually took Horse Steroids. He was also known for his ribs, Davey Boy asked Dynamite to give him some steroids, Dynamite goes and injects him with milk, then for weeks afterwards People were mooing at Davey Boy in the Locker room. Dynamite put out a book called Pure Dynamite a couple of years ago.

Yeah it is a shame noone posts in this thread because Im trying to make peoples awareness of some of the good wrestlers that are and have performed for people over the Years. You will quite possibly be amazed by who I have lined up for the next Wrestler of the Week, let me just say that he is one of the greatest champions of all time. And He has never faced Cena, Edge or Carlito. So it isn't Ric Flair although Flair will be done at some stage.

 

[Shadowmancer]

This weeks Wrestler of the Week is the Living Legend Bruno Sammartino.

Championships/Accomplishments

Grand Prix Wrestling
GPW Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Edouard Carpentier

National Wrestling Alliance
National
NWA International Tag Team Championship (Toronto version) (1 time) - with Whipper Billy Watson
NWA United States Heavyweight Championship (Toronto version) (1 time)

Pro Wrestling Illustrated
PWI ranked him # 200 of the 500 best singles wrestlers during the "PWI Years" in 2003.
PWI Match of the Year award, competing in a Battle Royal in 1972.
PWI Wrestler of the Year award in 1974.
PWI Match of the Year award vs. Spiros Arion in 1975.
PWI Match of the Year award vs. Stan Hansen in 1976.
PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year award in 1976.
PWI Match of the Year award vs. Superstar Billy Graham in 1977.
PWI Match of the Year award vs. Larry Zbyszko in 1980
PWI Editor's Award in 1981.

World Wrestling Association
WWA Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Dick the Bruiser

World Wide Wrestling Federation
WWWF International Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Dominic DeNucci
WWWF United States Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Spiros Arion
WWWF World Heavyweight Championship (2 times)

Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 1990)
Feud of the Year vs. Larry Zbyszko in 1980

Other Titles
Madison Square Garden walk of fame
Received Key to the City in Franklin, PA as part of | IWC's Night of Legends 3 on March 24, 2007.

Matches
Bruno Sammartino Vs. Ken Patera

Bruno Sammartino Vs. Killer Kowalski

Bruno Sammartino Vs. Baron Von Raschke

Bruno Sammartino Vs. Bruiser Brody

Bruno Sammartino Vs. Superstar Billy Graham pt. 1
Bruno Sammartino Vs. Superstar Billy Graham pt. 2

Bruno Sammartino Vs. Spiros Arion pt. 1
Bruno Sammartino Vs. Spiros Arion pt. 2

Bruno Sammartino Vs. Waldo Von Erich

Bruno Sammartino Vs. Waldo Von Erich

Bruno Sammartino Vs. Ivan Koloff

Bruno Sammartino Vs. Giant Baba Pt. 1
Bruno Sammartino Vs. Giant Baba Pt. 2

Bruno Sammartino & Tito Santana Vs. Randy Savage & Adrian Adonis, Cage Match

Bruno Sammartino Vs. Ernie Ladd

Bruno Sammartino & David Sammartino Vs. Roddy Piper & Cowboy Bob Orton

 

[Prax]

Good pick this week Shadow. Never really knew much about Mr. Sammartino, haven't seen many of his matches, so I'm looking forward to being able to see some of his best matches.

 

[X]

Niiiice choice mate. You seem to be getting older and older each week with your wrestlers, before we know it you're gonna have Lou Thesz up, lol.

I'll be back a bit later with a few matches of his that I've got saved on my comp. I too have never really seen much of his stuff, but his reputation alone should peak my interest.

 

[A.J.]

Awesome choice bro. Now theres a guy that could put on a match. I cant wait to watch some of those classic matches. Again good choice bro.

 

[Shocky]

I think i'm going to ask Jonny or Jake to make this thread a sticky. Honestly their hasn't been a bad choice since you've done this. I've only recently, as I'm sure most of us are in the same boat, have had access to watch Sanmartino. This is honestly a guy that could still cut it today if he was in his prime. Just a bear looking man. I think it's a crime that he isn't recognized more by WWE, but that's more McMahon politics. How in the hell does someone that held the belt nearly a combined ten years or so only get #200 on the PWI all time list. Ya i Know that magazine didn't start publishing until 72 or so, but jesus, the man won wrestler of the year in 1974. Wouldn't that put him in the top 30 at least, I dunno.

 

[Shadowmancer]

The Sammartino thing in WWE is because of Sammartino's disagreement with the Direction that Pro Wrestling has taken since the mid-nineties. Vince has actually tried to set up a relationship with him apparently. But Bruno Sammartino is the one that is saying No to anything involving WWE. So it is actually Bruno Sammartino that is preventing him going into the WWE hall of Fame.

 

[Shadowmancer]

The Upcoming one is just a personal favourite of mine so you will get more matches and some promos next week. those last two were old school. But you will find out the next in the next few Days. I think I may post it earlier as well.

 

[Shadowmancer]

The Wrestler of the Week this week is a personal favourite of mine: He is the "King of Old School" Steve Corino.

Championships and accomplishments

1 Pro Wrestling
1PW World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

American Wrestling Association
AWA World Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
AWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Ricky Landell

Appalachia Pro Wrestling
APW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

Blue Water Championship Wrestling
BWCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

East Coast Wrestling Association
ECWA Tag Team Championship (2 times) - with Lance Diamond

Eastern Shores Wrestling
ESW Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

Extreme Championship Wrestling
ECW World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

Funking Conservatory
FC !BANG! Television Championship (1 time)
FC Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Adam Windsor

German Stampede Wrestling
GSW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

High Risk Pro Wrestling Australia
HRPW Heavyweight Champion (1 time)(Current)

Independent Wrestling Federation
IWF American Championship (2 times)

Independent Pro Wrestling
IPW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

Independent Pro Wrestling Alliance
IPWA Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
IPWA Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Adam Flash

Intercontinental Wrestling Association
IWA-PA Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
1998 IWA Match of the Year (vs. Simon Diamond)

International High Powered Wrestling
IHPW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

International Wrestling Association
IWA World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
IWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

International Wrestling Federation
IWF World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

KYDA Pro Wrestling
KYDA Pro Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
KYDA Pro Mid-Atlantic Championship (1 time)

Major League Wrestling
MLW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

Mid-Eastern Wrestling Federation
MEWF Light Heavyweight Championship (3 times)
MEWF Mid-Atlantic Championship (1 time)
MEWF Tag Team Championship (3 times) - with Jimmy Cicero

National Wrestling Alliance
World
NWA World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
National
NWA Intercontinental Tag Team Championship (3 times) - with Mike Rapada (1), C.W. Anderson (1), and Yutaka Yoshie (1)
NWA North American Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
NWA United States Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Lance Diamond
Regional
NWA 2000 American Heritage Championship (1 time)
NWA 2000 Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
NWA Florida Southern Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
NWA Pennsylvania Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
NWA New Jersey/New York Championship (1 time)
NWA World Light Heavyweight Championship (New Jersey version) (1 time)

Organization of Modern Extreme Grappling Arts
OMEGA Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

Pennsylvania Championship Wrestling
PCW Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

Powerhouse Championship Wrestling
PHCW Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with C.W. Anderson

Premier Wrestling Federation
PWF Universal Heavyweight Championship (4 times)
PWF Tag Team Championship (2 times) - with C.W. Anderson

Pro Wrestling Illustrated
PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year award in 2000

Pro Wrestling World-1
PWW-1 Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with C.W. Anderson

Pro Wrestling ZERO-ONE / ZERO1-MAX
ZERO1-MAX United States Openweight / International Championship (3 times, current)

Pure Wrestling Association
PWA Pure Wrestling Championship (1 time)

Southern Championship Wrestling
SCW Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

United States Championship Wrestling
USCW Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Adam Flash

United States Extreme Wrestling
UXW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

World Wrestling Council
WWC World Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

Other Titles
OPW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

Nicknames
"The King of Old School"
"The King of Kings"
"The Fucking God of Professional Wrestling"
"The Trouble King"
"Not Mike Toreno, Steve Corino"
"The King of Olsberg"
"Matt Tomb's Best Friend"

Previous managers
Dawn Marie
Dutch Mantel
James J. Dillon
Jack Victory
Alexis Laree

Wrestlers managed by Steve Corino
Rhino
Tajiri

Interview with Steve Corino

Promo
Steve Corino and Mark Jindrak promo
Steve Corino and Teddy Hart
Steve Corino on Dusty Rhodes
Steve Corino on Teddy Hart
Steve Corino AWA Champion
Steve Corino calling out Steve Corino

Matches
Kohei Sato & Ayumi Kurihara Vs. Steve Corino & Amazing Kong

Jerry Lynn Vs. Steve Corino, ECW Heatwave 2000

Spanky & Saki Maemura Vs. Steve Corino & Amazing Kong

Christopher Daniels Vs. Steve Corino

Homicide Vs. Steve Corino

Saki Maemura & Chris Raaber Vs. Steve Corino & Toshie Uematsu

Justin Credible Vs. The Sandman Vs. Steve Corino, ECW Guilty as Charged 2001, Tables, Ladders, Chairs and Canes, ECW World Heavyweight Championship

Terry Funk Vs. Steve Corino pt.1
Terry Funk Vs. Steve Corino pt.2

Brodie Lee Vs. Steve Corino pt.1
Brodie Lee Vs. Steve Corino pt.2
Brodie Lee Vs. Steve Corino pt.3
Brodie Lee Vs. Steve Corino pt.4

Hashimoto & Choshu Vs. Steve Corino & Jason the Legend

Yoshihito Sasaki & Saki Maemura Vs. Steve Corino & Panther Claw

Yoshihiro Tajiri Vs. Steve Corino

Ikuto Hidaka & Minoru Fujita Vs. Steve Corino & Y2P

Low Ki Vs. Steve Corino, NWA:TNA

Samoa Joe Vs. Christopher Daniels Vs. CM Punk Vs. Steve Corino, RoH

 

[Shadowmancer]

I put this up a bit early Because Im going away for a couple of days. But This is a legitimate Wrestler of the Week. Steve Corino is one of My top 10 favourite Wrestlers, somewhere in there but I can't give you an exact place in the Top 10.