Who is the best wrestler in the world in their prime?

[Donald Trump_]

This.

I'd have them in that order to but that's all opinion based. Those three are the guys right now.

What about bret/benoit/anglek

Intensity is just one aspect which can make a great worker, let's compare Shawn Michaels to The Ultimate Warrior for example. Warrior was madly intense, much so than Shawn but you'd never claim Warrior to be the better wrestler would you?

That's different. That's like saying DB is a great wrestler but isn't very charismatic, Hogan is a horrible wrestler but is charismatic. So Hogan is better than DB. The Intensity thing is just part of the total package. Great wrestling is just that, great wrestling. But Intensity brings something beyond wrestling. Intensity is what creates great moments like winning a title at Wrestlemania.

It's all a part of the 'in-ring performance package'. Do you know what made Bret/Austin such a great moment that is still remembered? The great wrestling+intensity.

 

[seabs]

That's why I said it was just one aspect. Yet you listed it as a large reason some matches are great, especially with the blood. As I said its a minor aspect of a complete goal. So Shawn winning against Bret wasn't great because he lacked intensity? Or Eddie beating Kurt or Rey winning his first title? It doesn't define anything.

Intensity is important. It's why matches with blood seem better.

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[Rysenberg]

Those three are the guys right now.

What about benoit?

Well...erm..

 

[Donald Trump_]

Well...erm..

I meant what he thinks of the "best wrestler in the world in their prime?"

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That's why I said it was just one aspect. Yet you listed it as a large reason some matches are great, especially with the blood. As I said its a minor aspect of a complete goal. So Shawn winning against Bret wasn't great because he lacked intensity? Or Eddie beating Kurt or Rey winning his first title? It doesn't define anything.



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It's more than that. Everytime I look at Kurt he has this intense face expression. Like a mean, I wanna kill you type face. Punk's face on the other hand just looks like a skinny/emo jesus christ. :sad:

 

[Crayo]

Well...erm..

Rofl awkward :urm:

In their prime it's impossible to judge in my opinion. Eddie, Angle, Shawn, Bret, Owen etc all come to mind. But some people choose former wrestlers because they're that, former wrestlers. People always prefer to enjoy the past. "Messi is good but he's not as good as Pele or Maradona" is an example.

Overall best wrestler in their prime for me would be HBK.

 

[Jose Tortilla]

 

[seabs]

A more interesting question to me is when was Shawn in his prime? Cases can be made for his final heel run, his return as a face or the while veteran.

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[Leo C]

The good thing about Shawn as a veteran is that he didn't really show his age in the ring.

 

[Jose Tortilla]

A more interesting question to me is when was Shawn in his prime? Cases can be made for his final heel run, his return as a face or the while veteran.

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I was wondering the same thing..
But then I thought..
When wasn't he in his prime? :haha:

 

[CenaTionMaN]

THE BEST WRESTLER OF YOUR LIST IS THE SHOW STOPPER Mr WRESTLEMANIA HBK THE MAYN EVENT !!! SHAWN MICHAELS !!!

 

[Jose Tortilla]

THE BEST WRESTLER OF YOUR LIST IS THE SHOW STOPPER Mr WRESTLEMANIA HBK THE MAYN EVENT !!! SHAWN MICHAELS !!!

I agree. But I would've agreed too without the caps'..

and..

HEY!

 

[Donald Trump_]

I always thought of HBK as more of a performer than a full fledged wrestler.

 

[Jose Tortilla]

I always thought of HBK as more of a performer than a full fledged wrestler.

Wrestlers are preformers. Wrestling is a show. HBK had it all.

 

[Donald Trump_]

Wrestlers are preformers. Wrestling is a show. HBK had it all.

i agree, he did have it all. but then how come they dont call him the best wrestler which they call bryan and punk. but call HBK as "the greatest in-ring performer"

 

[Jose Tortilla]

i agree, he did have it all. but then how come they dont call him the best wrestler which they call bryan and punk. but call HBK as "the greatest in-ring performer"

In-ring preformer contains the term wrestler.
Punk and Bryan are the best wrestlers of this time. Although I don't really agree with Punk being the best. He's good, not the best. In wrestling skills I have to vote for Bryan. Followed by Dolph Ziggler.