Didn't Finlay almost lose his leg in the Junkyard Invitational? He suffered a really really bad laceration around this time that was touch and go for a while
WCW was living in "teenage fantasy booker" land. And I can say this as someone who once thought it would be neat to have a FCA match held inside a Home Depot. The problem was I was some random dude on the internet and WCW were supposed to be professionals didn't seem to have a "interesting concept, probably a trainwreck in reality" filter.
Somewhat related, am I the onl one that LIKED (or at least, liked the *concept* of) the "King of the Road" match?
It was a hell of a visual, and you could have easily spliced in footage of the wrestlers (or non-Sandow stunt doubles) hanging out of the truck, their heads inches from the road. You just know that Ambrose would jump at the chance to bring it back.
That recent "WCW OMG" set is fun for stuff like the Junkyard invitational and Chamber of Horrors and how terrible they were. Am surprised we didn't get 'Kennel in a Cell" on that list, remember recent Top 10 show on the network discussing it with Jericho getting the great line: "Whoever thinks of stuff like this makes me sad of our profession."
My favorite line is in regards to the WCW Junkyard Invitational: "When future archaeologists dig up this film, they'll think it was just a news report covering the downfall of civilization. And they'll only be sort of wrong."
I know this is from the world of Captain Obvious and Because WCW, but what the fuck was WCW thinking with that Junkyard match? Unreal.
ReplyDeleteDidn't Finlay almost lose his leg in the Junkyard Invitational? He suffered a really really bad laceration around this time that was touch and go for a while
ReplyDelete"A member of the tag team Public Enemy decides to test whether 911 truly was a joke..."
ReplyDeleteI do appreciate the reference.
I thought that was from going through a table the wrong way in the corner in a different match.
ReplyDeleteI would personally have put the anus explosion match at number one.
ReplyDeleteFirecracker in the ass?? I will never complain about WWE booking again..
ReplyDeleteBungee match - global
ReplyDeleteThat was relatively benign for a Diva's match. I think the worst was the Four Way Evening Gown Swimming pool Match FROM Armageddon 1999
ReplyDeleteThat was the charm to that era of WCW: it was obviously stuff thrown against a wall with no thought into whether of not it might work.
ReplyDelete14-year old me won't let me speak ill of that match.
ReplyDeleteThat entire gravy match was worth it just to see Trish adjust her boobs afterwards. ****
ReplyDeleteCracked? On the BOD?
ReplyDeleteBy GAWD, that's Caliber Winfield's music!
Didn't that same promotion also do insane stuff like tanks of electric eels and boards full of superglue to throw your opponents onto?
ReplyDeleteCaliper Wingate*
ReplyDeleteNo, his official theme is "Str8 Gangster No Chaser"
ReplyDeleteWCW was living in "teenage fantasy booker" land. And I can say this as someone who once thought it would be neat to have a FCA match held inside a Home Depot. The problem was I was some random dude on the internet and WCW were supposed to be professionals didn't seem to have a "interesting concept, probably a trainwreck in reality" filter.
ReplyDeleteWhat's Gunbarrelldiameter McGriff doing in the Impact Zone?
ReplyDeleteNash was still booking at that point
ReplyDeleteYes, FMW was fairly known for their rather "hardcore" style. And they had no problem with the wrestlers' genders... male or female, have fun.
ReplyDeleteNo Kennel from Hell match? YOUR ARGUMENT IS INVALID.
ReplyDeleteThey totally missed out on the Viagra on a Pole Match and Kennel from Hell
ReplyDeleteSomewhat related, am I the onl one that LIKED (or at least, liked the *concept* of) the "King of the Road" match?
ReplyDeleteIt was a hell of a visual, and you could have easily spliced in footage of the wrestlers (or non-Sandow stunt doubles) hanging out of the truck, their heads inches from the road. You just know that Ambrose would jump at the chance to bring it back.
Without reading the comment section, I'm pretty sure the Caliber joke that came to my head has already been covered.
ReplyDeleteI don't really like gimmick matches just for the sake of themselves. Why would 2 guys want to fight in a moving truck?
ReplyDeleteYep, you got that right.
ReplyDeleteAs already stated.....I guess the match where DOGS WERE HUMPING AT RINGSIDE finished 7th.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that WCW didn't book a feud between Terry Funk and that horse. Talk about leaving money on the table.
ReplyDeleteHONOR~ERU!
ReplyDeleteThat recent "WCW OMG" set is fun for stuff like the Junkyard invitational and Chamber of Horrors and how terrible they were.
ReplyDeleteAm surprised we didn't get 'Kennel in a Cell" on that list, remember recent Top 10 show on the network discussing it with Jericho getting the great line: "Whoever thinks of stuff like this makes me sad of our profession."
My favorite line is in regards to the WCW Junkyard Invitational: "When future archaeologists dig up this film, they'll think it was just a news report covering the downfall of civilization. And they'll only be sort of wrong."
ReplyDeleteI'd round it to 10 with Kennel from Hell, Patterson/Briscoe Evening Gown match, Roberts/Martel blindfold, Sting/Roberts (so sorry Jake) Coal Mimer's Glove.
ReplyDelete"as someone who once thought it would be neat to have a FCA match held inside a Home Depot."
ReplyDeleteThe list missed a trick by not including ANY SCAFFOLD MATCH.
ReplyDeleteI really can't believe Kennel in a Cell didn't make it, but I guess that was just outright stupid, as opposed to physically dangerous.
ReplyDeleteCan anyone list any crap thrown against the wall ideas that actually worked?
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