Worst wrestling gimmicks ever?? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brad Russ · 07-31-2006, 01:29 AM

What do you guys consider to be some of the worst wrestling gimmicks ever?? There have been many bad ones in every organization, but I have to say, the one that stands out to me as the absolute worst, was when the WCW introduced The Shocmaster back in 1993.

I remember laughing my ass off when he made his debut, and he tripped, as his stupid little storm trooper mask came flying off. Ha ha ha ha!!! That was definitely the most pathetic debut I have ever seen in my life!! Here's a picture of him, as well as a video of him tripping when he made his debut. This is freaking hilarious!!

Btw, does anyone here know who played The Shockmaster?? I believe it was John Tenta, (Earthquake from the WWF), but I'm not positive.

Brad Russ · 07-31-2006, 02:17 AM

Here's the correct link for the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCXDr...=sid%20vicious

Master Blaster · 07-31-2006, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Little Mel

What do you guys consider to be some of the worst wrestling gimmicks ever?? There have been many bad ones in every organization, but I have to say, the one that stands out to me as the absolute worst, was when the WCW introduced The Shocmaster back in 1993.

I remember laughing my ass off when he made his debut, and he tripped, as his stupid little storm trooper mask came flying off. Ha ha ha ha!!! That was definitely the most pathetic debut I have ever seen in my life!! Here's a picture of him, as well as a video of him tripping when he made his debut. This is freaking hilarious!!

Btw, does anyone here know who played The Shockmaster?? I believe it was John Tenta, (Earthquake from the WWF), but I'm not positive.

The guy that was TUGBOAT was Shockmaster read that somewhere
recently.

Brian Damage · 07-31-2006, 10:23 AM

Actually, the Shockmaster, was Fred Ottman aka Tugboat & Typhoon in the WWE.

Tugboat by the way was a really stupid gimmick, but I got plenty more. lol

Master Blaster · 07-31-2006, 10:27 AM

Now as far as lame Gimmicks you have to include The GobbleyGooker in this one along with The Blue Blazer

Brian Damage · 07-31-2006, 10:31 AM

Another stupid gimmick was the Gobbledygooker a wrestling Turkey!!! It's true. The Gooker was played by Hector Guerrero. (The older brother of Eddie Guerrero)

dlemond · 07-31-2006, 10:42 AM

I don't watch wrestling at all, so forgive me.

But is that Shockmaster just wearing a Star Wars stormtrooper mask covered in glitter?

Master Blaster · 07-31-2006, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dlemond

I don't watch wrestling at all, so forgive me.

But is that Shockmaster just wearing a Star Wars stormtrooper mask covered in glitter?

Pretty much here's what it looked like...

As for the part of you not watching wrestling can I ask why you don't?

Brian Damage · 07-31-2006, 10:50 AM

Another stupid gimmick was Outback Jack. He was the WWE's answer to the "Crocodile Dundee" craze of the late 1980's. He hailed from Humpty Doo, Austrailia.

TJL · 07-31-2006, 10:59 AM

I think The Undertaker got silly after a while. How many times did he die?

dlemond · 07-31-2006, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master Blaster

As for the part of you not watching wrestling can I ask why you don't?

I watched it somewhat int the 80s, back in the days of Jimmy Snuka, Bob Backlund, Iron Sheik, Tito Santana, etc.

It was somewhat fun to follow, but I was/am an obsessed football fan and really didnt have much consideration for --hides-- scripted sports.

Nowdays it seems there is almost no fun in it since the whole sport is watered down with a million wrestlers and a million plotlines.

And I just can't suspend disbelief enough to enjoy it or take it on its own terms.

Brian Damage · 07-31-2006, 11:23 AM

In response to the infamous baseball strike of 1994, Vince Mcmahon created a "heel" baseball wrester named Abe "Knuckleball" Schwartz. He was played by Steve Lomardi better known to WWE fans as "The Brooklyn Brawler."

D.J. · 07-31-2006, 02:15 PM

Duke "The Dumpster" Droese, Max Moon, Ahmed Johnson, Skinner were all horrible gimmicks. I think Skinner wins this contest.

TJL · 07-31-2006, 02:18 PM

Could someone please tell me what exactly was the object of a "ladder match?"

I know there was a ladder in the ring, but other than that I'm in the dark.

Anyway, that was a horrible gimmick.

D.J. · 07-31-2006, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJL

Could someone please tell me what exactly was the object of a "ladder match?"

I know there was a ladder in the ring, but other than that I'm in the dark.

Anyway, that was a horrible gimmick.

In a ladder match, there is an object about 10-15 feet in the air. Usually a belt. Th e object is to climb the ladder and get the object. I prefer the Hell in a Cell match.

07-31-2006, 01:29 AM	#1
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	Worst wrestling gimmicks ever?? What do you guys consider to be some of the worst wrestling gimmicks ever?? There have been many bad ones in every organization, but I have to say, the one that stands out to me as the absolute worst, was when the WCW introduced The Shocmaster back in 1993. I remember laughing my ass off when he made his debut, and he tripped, as his stupid little storm trooper mask came flying off. Ha ha ha ha!!! That was definitely the most pathetic debut I have ever seen in my life!! Here's a picture of him, as well as a video of him tripping when he made his debut. This is freaking hilarious!! Btw, does anyone here know who played The Shockmaster?? I believe it was John Tenta, (Earthquake from the WWF), but I'm not positive. Attached Images
	__________________ St. John 15:13 - Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." Currently my favorite song. Last edited by Brad Russ; 07-31-2006 at 02:17 AM.

07-31-2006, 10:23 AM	#4
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Actually, the Shockmaster, was Fred Ottman aka Tugboat & Typhoon in the WWE. Tugboat by the way was a really stupid gimmick, but I got plenty more. lol Attached Images
	__________________ The Key to the Kingdom of Heaven: John 3:3 *Money Doesn't Buy Happiness...But I'd Rather Cry in My Private Jet*

07-31-2006, 10:31 AM	#6
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Another stupid gimmick was the Gobbledygooker a wrestling Turkey!!! It's true. The Gooker was played by Hector Guerrero. (The older brother of Eddie Guerrero) Attached Images

07-31-2006, 10:50 AM	#9
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Another stupid gimmick was Outback Jack. He was the WWE's answer to the "Crocodile Dundee" craze of the late 1980's. He hailed from Humpty Doo, Austrailia. Attached Images

07-31-2006, 10:59 AM	#10
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	I think The Undertaker got silly after a while. How many times did he die?
	__________________ "I think I'll stroll up to the front to see how the shooting's going..." - Capt. Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce Read my blogs! http://centralparkamisguide.com/ http://dvdcriticscorner.com Visit me on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=641138880 Hey, I do the tweet thing too! http://twitter.com/TomLevier My shop of handmade items! http://www.etsy.com/shop/ColdGarageCreations

07-31-2006, 02:17 AM	#2
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	Here's the correct link for the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCXDr...=sid%20vicious

07-31-2006, 10:27 AM	#5
Master Blaster Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 20, 2006 Location: USA Posts: 30	Now as far as lame Gimmicks you have to include The GobbleyGooker in this one along with The Blue Blazer

07-31-2006, 10:42 AM	#7
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	I don't watch wrestling at all, so forgive me. But is that Shockmaster just wearing a Star Wars stormtrooper mask covered in glitter?

07-31-2006, 11:23 AM	#12
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	In response to the infamous baseball strike of 1994, Vince Mcmahon created a "heel" baseball wrester named Abe "Knuckleball" Schwartz. He was played by Steve Lomardi better known to WWE fans as "The Brooklyn Brawler." Attached Images

07-31-2006, 02:15 PM	#13
D.J. Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 28, 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 887	Duke "The Dumpster" Droese, Max Moon, Ahmed Johnson, Skinner were all horrible gimmicks. I think Skinner wins this contest.

07-31-2006, 02:18 PM	#14
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Could someone please tell me what exactly was the object of a "ladder match?" I know there was a ladder in the ring, but other than that I'm in the dark. Anyway, that was a horrible gimmick.