Originally Posted by Prototype
No no, he's right... he's in the same ilk as Hulk and Savage. None of them were great wrestlers, but they knew how to get the fans behind them.
I love that 'Warrior' points out that the WWF(E) made the Million Dollar Man, and bankrolled him, yet Jim Helwig doesn't point out that he was the most manufactured identity in wrestling history. Considering he started in the Fed as the 'Dingo Warrior', a Vince name, replaced Dingo with Ultimate, another Vince idea.
Plus, he's taking Ted DiBiase's comments from the one sided WWE produced DVD about the career of the Ultimate Warrior, which 'Warrior' himself declined participation. Had he been involved, I'm sure it would have a completely different tone. That's not an attempt to defend DiBiase's comment, as he did say those things. PS - if you haven't seen "The Self Destruction Of The Ultimate Warrior", I highly suggest it.
'Warrior' is an intelligent human being. Yes, I'm serious. You can tell by the style in which he writes. I don't agree with his opinions, but he is smart. Think about some of the tactics he pulled while with the WWF(E). He knew when the right time was to hold McMahon hostage for money, much like players holding out in other professional sports. Granted, most players of professional sports don't hold out mid season, after signing a new contract, but I don't think he feared Vince as much as others.
He also knew when to get back in, with his run in WCW. Dud? Yes. Money maker for 'Warrior'? Yes.
In a business where you can't take a man who runs around, roided out, with face paint and tassels seriously, I kinda have to hand it to the guy for what he tried to do.
But to say that he was a better wrestler? No. That is incorrect. To say that DiBiase didn't 'draw', that's incorrect as well. Sure, he never won the Heavyweight Title, but he was the guy that would put over the guys who sold the T-Shirts and the tickets. Without those guys, there are no stars.
Intelligent, and Bat Poop Crazy, all wrapped into one.
|