Has anyone ever wondered why Haku was never booked as an unbeatable, monsterous heel...

[Aztecwarrior480]

during his WWF/E run in 1988-1992(aside from being a part of The Islanders tag team)?

Considering Haku's intimidating backstage reputation, I'm surprised he was never once pushed as an unbeatable monsterous heel contender in a similar way to how Umaga was pushed as a monsterous heel who challenged main-eventers(John Cena, etc.). From a few things I've heard, the only reason why Haku has very rarely, if ever, received that type of push in the WWE, was because Haku was too modest and never really cared much for the main-event spot. Not sure if this is exactly the case but it's what I've heard.

 

[AfricanScatMahn]

It's like you asked a question. Then answered that said question, all in the same post

 

[Geese]

Haku may have been a legitimate tough guy (I've read stories from wrestlers about Haku's exploits on the road) but being a legit tough man doesn't mean he deserves a push. Haku wasn't much of a talker, as his manager Bobby Heenan did the talking for him. Frankly, I felt he had a good career in the WWF: being co-holders of the tag team titles with Andre the Giant, being Davey Boy Smith's comeback opponent in 1990, and working the opening match with The Barbarian against the Rockers in Wrestlemania 7.

 

[Pop Tatari]

Biting off peoples noses and eye gouging makes you a thug not a tough guy

 

[Crash]

Biting off peoples noses and eye gouging makes you a thug not a tough guy

Reminds me of when Kevin Nash was bragging about squeezing someone's balls or gouging eyes to win fights.

 

[Mr. Roman Empire]

No one gave a shit about Haku because he didnt draw money

 

[Jacob Fox]

He was, several times. His first run in WCW as Meng, he was as invulnerable as the Undertaker.

But the biggest reason is that he didn't care about it. Many wrestler bios portray Haku as a loving family man who loved the business. He KNEW who he was in real life, so why would he give a shit that he wasn't portrayed that way on screen?

 

[Jacob Fox]

No one gave a shit about Haku because he didnt draw money

Tons of people care about Haku. If they didn't. this thread would not exist, Einstein.

 

[Jacob Fox]

No one gave a shit about Haku because he didnt draw money

If you don't care, you can abstain from posting in the thread.

 

[The Sheik]

Because WWF had way better monster heels.. I'd go with Bundy or Andre over Haku any day of the week.

 

[Crash]

Because WWF had way better monster heels.. I'd go with Bundy or Andre over Haku any day of the week.

Yeah it was called The Land Of The Giants for a reason...

 

[Jacob Fox]

Because WWF had way better monster heels.. I'd go with Bundy or Andre over Haku any day of the week.

You know, Haku and Harley Race have the reps of the two baddest and toughest guys in this history of the business. Even Andre admitted he was afraid of Haku. But, you know, the Steiner Bros are also known as some of the toughest bar fighters in history.

Bundy, Andre, the Million Dollar Man, Paul Orndorff.. and so many other had the talent but weren't draws. But even though Haku is 60 years old, I bet most anyone would still not challenge that mother fucker

 

[Mr. Roman Empire]

If you don't care, you can abstain from posting in the thread.

Just giving my opinion. No need to get all dramatic

 

[edge4ever]

Haku may have been a legitimate tough guy (I've read stories from wrestlers about Haku's exploits on the road) but being a legit tough man doesn't mean he deserves a push. Haku wasn't much of a talker, as his manager Bobby Heenan did the talking for him. Frankly, I felt he had a good career in the WWF: being co-holders of the tag team titles with Andre the Giant, being Davey Boy Smith's comeback opponent in 1990, and working the opening match with The Barbarian against the Rockers in Wrestlemania 7.

Wth does being a badass heel unbeatable character have to do with talking? Brock can barely talk and is the biggest heel we’ve seen in a while.
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Biting off peoples noses and eye gouging makes you a thug not a tough guy

What? That’s very subjective, and based on actual fighters, like idk, Bruce Lee, for example, you’re completely wrong. In reality, you do whatever it takes to win a fight.

If Haku had a disadvantage in height or strength, he would find a way to win, and that’s exactly what you should do. If you define toughness as being able to take hits and keep coming, well, from the stories, he could do that, too.

 

[Geese]

Wth does being a badass heel unbeatable character have to do with talking? Brock can barely talk and is the biggest heel we’ve seen in a while.

WWF in the early 90's a performer had to have charisma and a larger-than-life personality. Haku just didn't have that It factor. Not many people would pay money to see a live WWF show if Haku was headlining the main event. On the subject of Brock, you're right he can't talk, only wrestles a handful of matches a year, has a limited moveset, and I don't think the ratings are all that high when he is on TV. Maybe it's time Vince should let him go and the hefty salary that Brock commands. High maintenance, low payoff.