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C4
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The Moment made Hogan's Career and the reason why he is still here today is because of that single Moment, that leg drop it did change the World of Wrestling and perhaps made the biggest Impact in Wrestling History! 10/10
10/10 it started the greatest angle in history. Never thought we'd see Hogan be the bad guy; and it secured Sting's place in wrestling history. I don't think we'd talk about Sting like we do if it wasn't for the nWo.
Soulpower
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Well you fans can stick it!!
I may not like Hogan, but this was the moment that turned WCW into the number wrestling promotion in America.. And for that, it gets a 10/10.
I may not like Hogan, but this was the moment that turned WCW into the number wrestling promotion in America.. And for that, it gets a 10/10.
C4
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The Top10 Moments of Wrestling History are coming to a close as we come closer to the 100th Moment, this is great isn't it?
RATINGS CLOSED FOR RTM 96
(BIG Rate the Moment - 97)
Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka leaps from the top of a steel cage onto Don Muraco in 1981.
For those who didn't see this historic Moment anywhere, here is a .GIF running slowly to show you what this Moment is.
This Moment deserves to be rated 100/100 it's perhaps the most historic Moment in Pro Wrestling history, the Superfly leaps from the top of a Steel Cage, this moment is legendary in several ways, but it is perhaps most intriguing when it's considered that it was not televised anywhere in the world. This moment occurred at a non-televised event in Madison Square Garden, but the word of mouth from it spread and eventually resulted in the huge wrestling boom of the 1980s. Prior to this point, pro wrestling in America was mostly filled with large fellows who grappled in the middle of the ring, rarely leaving their feet. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, a few individuals dared to try more, sometimes ascending to the third rope around the ring and leaping off onto their opponent as a spectacular finishing move. Snuka took it to the next level. While wrestling Don Muraco in a steel cage, Snuka climbed up to the top rope to deliver his famous "Superfly" finishing move, in which he leaped into the air and splashed on his opponent. But with the fans cheering, Snuka reached the top rope... and looked up. He kept climbing up and up until he reached the top of the cage, turned around, and made a leap into legend, splashing down onto Muraco to the cheers of the crowd. That wasn't 2007 and you would rarely see such things happen in Wrestling, Ground Wrestling was all that took place, there were no high flying moves at that point in time, this moment became so famous by word of mouth, because it caused so many others to tune into professional wrestling to see what these formerly boring fellows were up to. And it inspired at least one legendary performer in a direct way. Mick Foley was watching in the stands when Jimmy Snuka made his leap, and perhaps that's the reason that Foley did sick bumps throughout his Career.
RATINGS CLOSED FOR RTM 96
(BIG Rate the Moment - 97)
Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka leaps from the top of a steel cage onto Don Muraco in 1981.
For those who didn't see this historic Moment anywhere, here is a .GIF running slowly to show you what this Moment is.
This Moment deserves to be rated 100/100 it's perhaps the most historic Moment in Pro Wrestling history, the Superfly leaps from the top of a Steel Cage, this moment is legendary in several ways, but it is perhaps most intriguing when it's considered that it was not televised anywhere in the world. This moment occurred at a non-televised event in Madison Square Garden, but the word of mouth from it spread and eventually resulted in the huge wrestling boom of the 1980s. Prior to this point, pro wrestling in America was mostly filled with large fellows who grappled in the middle of the ring, rarely leaving their feet. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, a few individuals dared to try more, sometimes ascending to the third rope around the ring and leaping off onto their opponent as a spectacular finishing move. Snuka took it to the next level. While wrestling Don Muraco in a steel cage, Snuka climbed up to the top rope to deliver his famous "Superfly" finishing move, in which he leaped into the air and splashed on his opponent. But with the fans cheering, Snuka reached the top rope... and looked up. He kept climbing up and up until he reached the top of the cage, turned around, and made a leap into legend, splashing down onto Muraco to the cheers of the crowd. That wasn't 2007 and you would rarely see such things happen in Wrestling, Ground Wrestling was all that took place, there were no high flying moves at that point in time, this moment became so famous by word of mouth, because it caused so many others to tune into professional wrestling to see what these formerly boring fellows were up to. And it inspired at least one legendary performer in a direct way. Mick Foley was watching in the stands when Jimmy Snuka made his leap, and perhaps that's the reason that Foley did sick bumps throughout his Career.
10/10
Easily one of the geatest moments in wrestling. This became the inspiration to possibly many superstars. Back then all there was was grappling and after that and now many of the superstars go to the top rope and do a high flying move, even a person that relies more on power ..... Kane
Easily one of the geatest moments in wrestling. This became the inspiration to possibly many superstars. Back then all there was was grappling and after that and now many of the superstars go to the top rope and do a high flying move, even a person that relies more on power ..... Kane
Soulpower
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9/10
Great moment that inspired the likes of Foley and the Hardys... But its been played over so much, that it loses a point.
Great moment that inspired the likes of Foley and the Hardys... But its been played over so much, that it loses a point.
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C4
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The Top10 Moments of Wrestling History are coming to a close as we come closer to the 100th Moment, this is great isn't it?
RATINGS CLOSED FOR RTM 97
(BIG Rate the Moment - 98)
Mick Foley wins his first world title in 1999 with the aid of Stone Cold Steve Austin.
This moment was the pinnacle of the modern era of professional wrestling, when everything good about the industry in terms of storytelling and in-ring performance paid off in one incredible moment.
At Survivor Series 1999, Mick Foley (in his Mankind persona) had been promised by Vince McMahon that he would indeed win the world title. Vince, the main villain in the WWF at the time, of course turned his back on the trusting Mankind and delivered the championship to The Rock. At this time, Foley's popularity with fans was utterly skyrocketing; he was portraying the role of the common man who made it big in the industry, with more than a heavy pinch of humor. For the next month, Vince's cronies pretty much tormented Foley at every turn until the final Monday Night Raw of the year, in which Foley seemingly snapped. He kidnapped Vince's son Shane and said that he would break Shane's arm if Vince didn't live up to his promise of a shot at the World Title. Vince relented, and the main event was set: Mick Foley vs. The Rock for the WWF Championship. But Foley wouldn't have it that easy. McMahon named his cronies Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco as ring announcer and timekeeper, respectively, and Vince named himself guest "ringside enforcer," which was pretty much a guarantee that Foley would be interfered with at every turn whenever the referee had his back turned. And that's just what happened. Finally, near the end of the match, the referee was knocked cold and Brisco, Patterson, Vince, and The Rock proceeded to start beating Mankind to a pulp. Then one heard the sound of glass shattering, and the loudest noise you have ever heard in your life erupted from the crowd. The screaming was literally so loud that you had to cover your ears. Steve Austin, the fan favorite for the last few years in the WWF, had been out several months with injury, but here he came in a full run to the ring. He delivered a shot to Vince and all of his cronies, smashed The Rock over the head, rolled Foley on top of The Rock, and then grabbed the referee's hand and slapped it to the mat three times. After fifteen years in the industry sacrificing his body night in and night out to entertain fans, Mick Foley finally won his world title.
RATINGS CLOSED FOR RTM 97
(BIG Rate the Moment - 98)
Mick Foley wins his first world title in 1999 with the aid of Stone Cold Steve Austin.
This moment was the pinnacle of the modern era of professional wrestling, when everything good about the industry in terms of storytelling and in-ring performance paid off in one incredible moment.
At Survivor Series 1999, Mick Foley (in his Mankind persona) had been promised by Vince McMahon that he would indeed win the world title. Vince, the main villain in the WWF at the time, of course turned his back on the trusting Mankind and delivered the championship to The Rock. At this time, Foley's popularity with fans was utterly skyrocketing; he was portraying the role of the common man who made it big in the industry, with more than a heavy pinch of humor. For the next month, Vince's cronies pretty much tormented Foley at every turn until the final Monday Night Raw of the year, in which Foley seemingly snapped. He kidnapped Vince's son Shane and said that he would break Shane's arm if Vince didn't live up to his promise of a shot at the World Title. Vince relented, and the main event was set: Mick Foley vs. The Rock for the WWF Championship. But Foley wouldn't have it that easy. McMahon named his cronies Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco as ring announcer and timekeeper, respectively, and Vince named himself guest "ringside enforcer," which was pretty much a guarantee that Foley would be interfered with at every turn whenever the referee had his back turned. And that's just what happened. Finally, near the end of the match, the referee was knocked cold and Brisco, Patterson, Vince, and The Rock proceeded to start beating Mankind to a pulp. Then one heard the sound of glass shattering, and the loudest noise you have ever heard in your life erupted from the crowd. The screaming was literally so loud that you had to cover your ears. Steve Austin, the fan favorite for the last few years in the WWF, had been out several months with injury, but here he came in a full run to the ring. He delivered a shot to Vince and all of his cronies, smashed The Rock over the head, rolled Foley on top of The Rock, and then grabbed the referee's hand and slapped it to the mat three times. After fifteen years in the industry sacrificing his body night in and night out to entertain fans, Mick Foley finally won his world title.
Soulpower
Guest
10/10.
I was always a fan of Foley, and I was happy to see him win the belt. Of course, the fact that the fans went nuts when Foley won made it even better.
I was always a fan of Foley, and I was happy to see him win the belt. Of course, the fact that the fans went nuts when Foley won made it even better.
C4
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Where are all the ratings? It's been like 3 days and only one rating. I have to bump this Thread for people to notice it, nobody clicks on the link in my sig or goes to the classic section once in 2 or 3 days to rate in this Thread.
Just check it out every week and rate whatever Moment is on! damn!!
Just check it out every week and rate whatever Moment is on! damn!!