wrestling fan 666
Pre-Show Stalwart
Okay, here's my list:
1. Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig; he had the attitude, the charisma, and the talent to prove to be a top champion.
2. Hot Rod Roddy Piper; now, I really feel that WWF dropped the ball on his feud with Hulk. They could have had Hulk lose (albeit a cheat) to Roddy and come back the get the belt back. It could've pushed the story so much more.
3. Don Muraco; now here's a guy who dominated the I.C. belt for many years and never once a champion. If you look back at some of his matches, the guy could wrestle with the best of them.
4. Ted Dibiase Sr. and Jr.; The father was a great heel and even if he only had a short reign as champ (even though buying it from Andre was weak), at least he would've gotten the recognition of the great performer he is. Son, have you seen his matches with Orton, HHH, HBK? The man needs a push so bad it's not funny. The guy can wrestle and be charismatic. But the WWE in it's infinite wisdom is content with him being a second banana to Orton. The kid's good, use him more.
5. Finally, The Ravishing One Rick Rude; The man was the first WCW champ, he held WCCW's world title, he's won several titles throughout his career, yet no WWF/WWE title? He has proven his skills against then champ Ultimate Warrior, Sting, Jake Roberts, Ricky Steamboat and countless others. He was a terrific heel and could prove his abilities in the ring.
I agree that the WWF/WWE has no idea on how to use heels properly who actually HAVE WRESTLING SKILLS. They had/have so much talent that just goes through their fingers, it's sad. They need to really start to look for more story telling and less model looks. Sorry but Dolph Ziggler?
1. Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig; he had the attitude, the charisma, and the talent to prove to be a top champion.
2. Hot Rod Roddy Piper; now, I really feel that WWF dropped the ball on his feud with Hulk. They could have had Hulk lose (albeit a cheat) to Roddy and come back the get the belt back. It could've pushed the story so much more.
3. Don Muraco; now here's a guy who dominated the I.C. belt for many years and never once a champion. If you look back at some of his matches, the guy could wrestle with the best of them.
4. Ted Dibiase Sr. and Jr.; The father was a great heel and even if he only had a short reign as champ (even though buying it from Andre was weak), at least he would've gotten the recognition of the great performer he is. Son, have you seen his matches with Orton, HHH, HBK? The man needs a push so bad it's not funny. The guy can wrestle and be charismatic. But the WWE in it's infinite wisdom is content with him being a second banana to Orton. The kid's good, use him more.
5. Finally, The Ravishing One Rick Rude; The man was the first WCW champ, he held WCCW's world title, he's won several titles throughout his career, yet no WWF/WWE title? He has proven his skills against then champ Ultimate Warrior, Sting, Jake Roberts, Ricky Steamboat and countless others. He was a terrific heel and could prove his abilities in the ring.
I agree that the WWF/WWE has no idea on how to use heels properly who actually HAVE WRESTLING SKILLS. They had/have so much talent that just goes through their fingers, it's sad. They need to really start to look for more story telling and less model looks. Sorry but Dolph Ziggler?