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re: Best all time wrestler on the mic
Posted on 4/17/17 at 4:37 pm to goldennugget
Posted on 4/17/17 at 4:37 pm to goldennugget
Jerry Lawler because he could work the mic as a heel or a baby face and be the best in the promotion at it. Dusty Rhodes probably cut a better baby face promo then anyone. Flair and Hogan both could talk a lot of people into the seats.
The Rock is a nice guy, met him when he was coming up in Memphis, but he lacks the ability to shift on the fly. Great delivery, his father was an under rated promo guy, and he learned from some of the best in the business.
Savage also had a great delivery but he couldn't hit the range of emotions that a Flair, Rhodes, or Lawler could hit.
Ernie Ladd was money on the mic as a heel, he just had that knack of being a complete arse hole. Cena is solid but his best work is as a heel I think and he hasn't played that in more then a decade.
Dutch Mantell/Zeb Colter is a really solid promo guy. Actually since Memphis put a real emphasis on guys that could cut a promo you had a ton of Memphis talent up there.
Those that could not, Bobby Eaton for example, were paired with someone like Jimmy Hart or Jim Cornette.
The Rock is a nice guy, met him when he was coming up in Memphis, but he lacks the ability to shift on the fly. Great delivery, his father was an under rated promo guy, and he learned from some of the best in the business.
Savage also had a great delivery but he couldn't hit the range of emotions that a Flair, Rhodes, or Lawler could hit.
Ernie Ladd was money on the mic as a heel, he just had that knack of being a complete arse hole. Cena is solid but his best work is as a heel I think and he hasn't played that in more then a decade.
Dutch Mantell/Zeb Colter is a really solid promo guy. Actually since Memphis put a real emphasis on guys that could cut a promo you had a ton of Memphis talent up there.
Those that could not, Bobby Eaton for example, were paired with someone like Jimmy Hart or Jim Cornette.
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Posted on 4/17/17 at 4:38 pm to goldennugget
The American Dream
Jake the snake
Rock
Austin
HHH (because he can keep going and going)
Hall was ok
Jake the snake
Rock
Austin
HHH (because he can keep going and going)
Hall was ok
Posted on 4/17/17 at 4:40 pm to SEClint
I don't think anyone mentioned Shawn Michaels. Maybe not the all time best but he has to be up there.
Posted on 4/17/17 at 5:26 pm to LSUTigKyl
Not nearly enough love for Dusty Rhodes in this; the man had one wrestling skill, and it was that god-awful North Car'lina/Backwoods Florida/Godknowshwere Texas lisping promo shoot that made him the school of hard knocks redneck every man in America knew.
If you can identify entire shoots by a guy, just by saying 2 or 3 words, 30 years after he does them, that guy is a microphone legend. Hard times. Dined with Kings and Queens. The view never changes.
There have been some other greats overlooked a little; I was always partial to Rowdy Roddy Piper and Jericho as the underrated talkers of their generation.
If you can identify entire shoots by a guy, just by saying 2 or 3 words, 30 years after he does them, that guy is a microphone legend. Hard times. Dined with Kings and Queens. The view never changes.
There have been some other greats overlooked a little; I was always partial to Rowdy Roddy Piper and Jericho as the underrated talkers of their generation.
This post was edited on 4/17/17 at 5:28 pm
Posted on 4/17/17 at 5:49 pm to BoardReader
I liked the New Age Outlaws on the mic even though their career/fame wasn't as long as some of the legends mentioned on here.
Posted on 4/17/17 at 6:21 pm to SCLibertarian
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Did you ever watch Jake Roberts? The guy was a master in psychology and his promos were amazing. His promo after Tuesday in Texas where he talks about slapping Miss Elizabeth is as diabolical as it gets.
The best thing about Jake was he never had to yell or scream to get his point across. He could whisper and it sounded just as intense as anyone else turning red.
Posted on 4/17/17 at 6:21 pm to sportsaddit68
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I liked the New Age Outlaws on the mic even though their career/fame wasn't as long as some of the legends mentioned on here.
You mean Road Dogg. Billy Gunn was always terrible on the mic.
Posted on 4/17/17 at 6:28 pm to Korin
Yes. I should of clarify.
Posted on 4/17/17 at 6:31 pm to mindbreaker
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I still remember when Jericho debuted in WWE was when Rock was in the ring. The was the first time he used the "It doesn't matter what your name is" line. I remember losing it when he said it
Y2J WWE DEBUT
Edited because I don't proofread
Dude what - I mean, you're right and all, but I have NEVER (never) witnessed a larger pop in pro wrestling than that crowd in your youtube realizing Jericho is now WWE.
Posted on 4/17/17 at 6:52 pm to goldennugget
A lot of my favorite ones mentioned so far, but what I'd like right now is for all of you Sweaty, out of shape, Tigerdroppings twirps to keep the noise down while I show the OT who could really get the under the crowd's skin
Posted on 4/17/17 at 6:54 pm to 91TIGER
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Posted on 4/17/17 at 7:31 pm to goldennugget
Flair. Is this really a question?
Posted on 4/17/17 at 7:53 pm to Masterag
Dusty Rhodes
Posted on 4/17/17 at 7:54 pm to goldennugget
Rick Flair
Posted on 4/17/17 at 7:57 pm to goldennugget
I think it is The Rock, but any list that does not include Flair is just invalid.
Posted on 4/17/17 at 7:57 pm to jefforize
Currently the best in the business.
Posted on 4/17/17 at 8:14 pm to goldennugget
Flair
The Dream
Jake Roberts
The Rock
Foley
Jericho
The Dream
Jake Roberts
The Rock
Foley
Jericho
Posted on 4/17/17 at 9:09 pm to goldennugget
Flair
Savage
Rock
Savage
Rock
Posted on 4/17/17 at 9:39 pm to Buck Magnum
I love Mick Foley. All of his character s, but his mankind and Mr socko stuff was awesome.. not to mention the rock n sock. Of course I like his demented mankind too
Posted on 4/17/17 at 9:43 pm to goldennugget
Ultimate Warrior.
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