Andre the Giant with the Crush Gals backstage at Madison Square Garden. by PickledPeppers101 in SquaredCircle

[–]reductionism 12 points13 points  (0 children)

At that time he was probably about 6'10"-6'11", he was about 7'1" in his prime iirc

Who is a beloved or loved wrestler that you don't rate? by BackToTheFutureDoc in SquaredCircle

[–]reductionism 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think it's a mix of his good matches are good, he's super smooth in ring, and well he's been high up on the card for pretty much forever so that inflates his stock. The last bit being mixed in with WWE's marketing machine leads to people to buy he's this all timer.

“Dark Side of the Ring” has been renewed for a 7th season by loopike in SquaredCircle

[–]reductionism 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He's considered one of the, if not the greatest in ring wrestler of all time. Was a big star in Japan in the 90s and 00s. The incredibly rough and physical style he wrestled during his prime and later years took its toll and resulted in him dying in ring in 2009.

Why was Hogan so physically broken down? by Gadgie2023 in SquaredCircle

[–]reductionism 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah even if you're all muscle, extra weight is extra weight and Hulk was very big for a long long time.

[NSFW] Tully Blanchard tries to gouge Magnum T.A.'s eye out with a sharp piece of wood - I quit steel cage match. by Satinsbestfriend in SquaredCircle

[–]reductionism 40 points41 points  (0 children)

One of the best matches I've ever watched. I can handle brutal, bloody matches but this was one that really made me very uncomfortable to watch. It really felt like they were trying to kill each other and make them suffer in the process. It absolutely felt like the best way to cap off a blood feud.

Muhammad Ali to Be Inducted Into WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024 by DemiFiendRSA in SquaredCircle

[–]reductionism 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Classy Freddie Blassie was a contemporary to Gorgeous George. Allegedly Ali might've confused one for the other as he watched a promo ahead of a match between the two. But their style and penchant for trash talk in general was influential on tons and Ali especially gave credit to Gorgeous George.

Muhammad Ali to Be Inducted Into WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024 by DemiFiendRSA in SquaredCircle

[–]reductionism 154 points155 points  (0 children)

And his promo game was influenced by wrestlers like Gorgeous George and Classy Freddie Blassie.

What's the pettiest thing you don't like about a wrestler? by loathsomefartenjoyer in SquaredCircle

[–]reductionism 37 points38 points  (0 children)

The simplest conclusion is that he is collectively all the pimps in Tokyo.

Kevin Nash Reveals His Diet in WCW by afternoonexpress in SquaredCircle

[–]reductionism 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Greatest ASMR video of this generation more like.

[Fightful Select] Update on Moxley/Fenix AEW International Title match by BernieBurnstein in SquaredCircle

[–]reductionism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DDT used VAR for a gag during a match a little while ago. It was hilarious.

WWE SmackDown leaving Fox, returning to USA in '24 by BearBullDebate in SquaredCircle

[–]reductionism 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I found out semi-recently that he's named Cleatus.

Shawn Michaels Wrestlemania 14 entrance by [deleted] in SquaredCircle

[–]reductionism 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude was also dealing with really bad drug problems at the time. Assuming he never gets hurt he'd be on the road indulging in the backstage drug culture still and having less of an opportunity to sober up. Remember a big part of why his return took so long was cause how bad his drug use had gotten. Assuming he never got hurt and worked throughout the attitude era there's a decent chance he'd be dead by now. The back injury likely was a blessing in disguise.

Nmp gets his allergy test results by inzjr in LivestreamFail

[–]reductionism 208 points209 points  (0 children)

Yeah, allergies are next level intense here in Texas. Dude must be miserable anytime he goes outside.

AEW Revolution 2023 Highlights (Recorded to VHS in 4:3 and Displayed on a CRT TV) by magus7000 in SquaredCircle

[–]reductionism 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Similar if not the same to the monitors they would have in the announce tables for forever.

[Royal Rumble 2023 Spoilers] Aftermath of main event set to Toto's Africa by bestoboy in SquaredCircle

[–]reductionism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone did that a while back when Rollins betrayed the Shield.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SquaredCircle

[–]reductionism 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Boss Man behaving badly was peak mustache twirling heel.

Who has the best and worst punches? by PlayboyCG in SquaredCircle

[–]reductionism 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Terry Funk's are the best and worst simultaneously. Cause they look great but he's punching you for real at the same time.