[AWARDS] [ARCHIVE] Rec.Sport.Pro-Wrestling Year-End Award Winners List
Christopher Robin Zimmerman
That time of year is fast approaching! Starting in October, the r.s.p-w
Year-End Awards will once again be filling the newsgroups with calls for
nominations, pleas to vote, and other sundry assorted spams. :) With that
in mind, I'm "priming the pump" by including the list of the past eight
years' worth of results. Please start to think about who you'd like to
see taking the most coveted of online awards (well, just MODO) this year!
Please also note that I'm making a few changes to the awards - all the NA/
non-NA stuff is gone. I strongly encourage someone on the newsgroups to
pick up the banner and run a Japan-only set of awards if you miss these
subcategories - I'll offer any technical assistance I can, as I am sure
would Herb if asked.
Also, by popular demand, I've added a JttS category for '98, and changed
"Best/Worst Manager" to "Best/Worst Second" in the interests of accuracy.
With all that said, read on for a slice of r.s.p-w history...
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This entire document copyright 1998 by Christopher Robin Zimmerman.
Portions of this document are copyright 1990-95 by Herb Kunze and used with
his kind permission.
Visit Herb's Awards page at <http://www.twc-online.com/herb/Awards.html>.
This document may not be reproduced in whole without my permission. I can
be reached at ch...@kzim.com.
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The R.s.p-w (rec.sport.pro-wrestling) Year-End Achievement Awards are an
Internet tradition dating back to 1990. The Awards recognize both
excellence and...well, whatever the opposite of 'excellence is...in the
sport of professional wrestling.
The first six years of the Awards were run by Herb Kunze
(hek...@math.uwaterloo.ca - address soon to change!). In 1996, Herb
bowed out and called for volunteers, and I stepped in.
Each year's awards cover a one year period from November to November. The
most recent awards for 1997 covered a period from 11/2/96 to 11/1/97. The
upcoming awards will cover 11/2/98 to 11/1/98.
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Best Wrestler
Award Description:
To be given to the athlete who was the best overall wrestler of the year.
This includes all facets of wrestling: workrate, technical ability,
interviews, charisma, value to his/her promotion, etc. In 1994, this award
was split into three: North American, Non-North American, and overall. In
1998, it was recombined into one.
Previous Winners:
1990: Curt Hennig
1991: Ric Flair
1992: Ric Flair
1993: Big Van Vader
1994: Bret Hart
1994: (NA) Sabu
1994: (non-NA) Chris Benoit
1995: (overall/NA) Shawn Michaels
1995: (non-NA) Chris Benoit
1996: (overall/NA) Shawn Michaels
1996: (non-NA) Jushin Liger
1997: (overall/NA) Shawn Michaels
1997: (non-NA) Taka Michinoku
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Best Tag Team
Award Description:
To be given to the tag team who were the best overall team of the year. This
includes all facets of wrestling: workrate, technical ability, interviews,
charisma, hot team moves, value to their promotion, etc. In 1994, this award
was split into three: North American, Non-North American, and overall. In
1998, it was recombined into one.
Previous Winners:
1990: The Steiners: Rick & Scott
1991: The Steiners: Rick & Scott
1992: Terry Gordy & Steve Williams
1993: The Hollywood Blonds: Brian Pillman & Steve Austin
1994: (overall/non-NA) The Steiners: Rick & Scott
1994: (NA) Eddy Guerrero & Love Machine
1995: (overall/NA) Public Enemy: Flyboy Rocco Rock & Johnny Grunge
1995: (non-NA) Mitsuhara Misawa & Kenta Kobashi
1996: (overall/NA) Harlem Heat: Booker T & Stevie Ray
1996: (non-NA) Doug Furnas & Dan Kroffat
1997: (overall/NA) The Eliminators: John Kronus & Perry Saturn
1997: (non-NA) NWO: Masahiro Chono & Great Muta
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Best Heel
Award Description:
To be given to the person who was the best villain this past year. This
person should bring out the fans' wrath. Match quality is not paramount
here; this award should be based primarily on how over the wrestler was in
the past year.
Previous Winners:
1990: Ted DiBiase
1991: Cactus Jack
1992: Jake Roberts
1993: Big Van Vader
1994: Bob Backlund
1995: Big Van Vader
1996: Steve Austin (Ring Master)
1997: Shawn Michaels
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Best Babyface
Award Description:
To be given to the person who best portrayed the hero this past year. This
person should get lots of fan support. Match quality is not paramount here;
this award should be based primarily on how over the wrestler was in the
past year.
Previous Winners:
1990: Hulk Hogan
1991: Brian Pillman
1992: Sting
1993: Bret Hart
1994: Bret Hart
1995: Shawn Michaels
1996: Shawn Michaels
1997: Steve Austin
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Best Worker
Award Description:
To be given to the wrestler with, on average, the best workrate. In 1994,
this award was split into three: North American, Non-North American, and
overall. In 1998, it was recombined into one.
Previous Winners:
1990: Ric Flair / Randy Savage (tie)
1991: Jushin Liger
1992: Jushin Liger
1993: Bret Hart
1994: (overall/NA) Sabu
1994: (non-NA) Chris Benoit
1995: (overall/NA) Shawn Michaels
1995: (non-NA) Chris Benoit
1996: (overall/NA) Rey Mysterio, Jr.
1996: (non-NA) Jushin Liger
1997: (overall/NA) Shawn Michaels
1997: (non-NA) Taka Michinoku
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Best Jobber
Award Description:
To be given to the Professional Loser that does an incredible job of putting
his name opponent over. Maybe the bumps that this person takes are just that
much more spectacular than other PLs. After seeing a match with this person,
you feel sorry about the punishment he/she took and realize how good it made
his/her name opponent look. In 1998, "jobbers to the stars" (wrestlers who
could get wins against other jobbers but were mainly used as fodder for the
"superstars") received their own category.
Previous Winners:
1990: Barry Horowitz
1991: Rip Rogers
1992: Barry Horowitz
1993: Barry Horowitz
1994: Barry Horowitz
1995: Barry Horowitz
1996: Barry Horowitz
1997: Spike Dudley
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Best Flyer (North American)
Award Description:
To be given to the wrestler who did the most and the best high-flying
maneuvers throughout the year. In 1994, this award was split into two: North
American and Non-North American. In 1998, it was recombined.
Previous Winners:
1991: Jushin Liger
1992: Jushin Liger
1993: 1-2-3 Kid (Lightning Kid)
1994: (NA) 1-2-3 Kid
1994: (non-NA) Jushin Liger
1995: (NA) Sabu
1995: (non-NA) Jushin Liger
1996: (NA) Rey Mysterio, Jr.
1996: (non-NA) Jushin Liger
1997: (NA) Rey Mysterio, Jr.
1997: (non-NA) Taka Michinoku
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Best Technical Wrestler
Award Description:
To be given to the wrestler who has the most technical ability. The number
of holds and moves you see this person do and the crispness with which the
moves are executed makes his/her matches a pleasure to watch. In 1994, this
award was split into three: North American, Non-North American, and overall.
In 1998, it was recombined into one.
Previous Winners:
1991: Bret Hart
1992: Bret Hart
1993: Bret Hart
1994: (overall/NA) Bret Hart
1994: (non-NA) Chris Benoit
1995: (overall/NA) Dean Malenko
1995: (non-NA) Chris Benoit
1996: (sweep) Dean Malenko
1997: (overall/NA) Dean Malenko
1997: (non-NA) Jushin Liger
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Best Brawler (North American)
Award Description:
To be given to the wrestler who brawled his/her way through the year most
convincingly. This award would go to Frank "Bruiser Brody" Goodish if he
were still around. In 1994, this award was split into two: North American
and Non-North American. In 1998, it was recombined.
Previous Winners:
1991: Stan Hansen
1992: Cactus Jack
1993: Big Van Vader
1994: (NA) Cactus Jack
1994: (non-NA) Stan Hansen
1995: (NA) Cactus Jack
1995: (non-NA) Stan Hansen
1996: (NA) Mankind (Cactus Jack)
1996: (non-NA) Terry Funk
1997: (NA) Mankind
1997: (non-NA) Stan Hansen
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Most Favourite Wrestler
Award Description:
To be given to the wrestler you like the most, regardless of the reason.
Previous Winners:
1991: Ric Flair
1992: Ric Flair
1993: Ric Flair
1994: Ric Flair
1995: Shawn Michaels
1996: Stone Cold Steve Austin
1997: Stone Cold Steve Austin
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Most Improved Wrestler
Award Description:
To be given to the wrestler who most improved himself/herself in all facets
of the sport in the past year.
Previous Winners:
1990: Lex Luger
1991: Ron Simmons
1992: Steve Austin
1993: Marcus Alexander Bagwell
1994: Diesel
1995: Johnny B. Badd
1996: Wildman Marc Mero (Johnny B. Badd)
1997: Ken Shamrock
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Most Overrated Wrestler
Award Description:
To be given to the wrestler who really has little talent, but has a large
place in the spotlight nonetheless. This is a measure of how undeserved a
wrestler's push is.
Previous Winners:
1990: Hulk Hogan
1991: Hulk Hogan
1992: Ultimate Warrior
1993: Hulk Hogan
1994: Hulk Hogan
1995: Hulk Hogan
1996: Hulk Hogan
1997: Hulk Hogan
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Best Wrestling Gimmick
Award Description:
To be given to the wrestler who had the best character gimmick in the past
year.
Previous Winners:
1991: The Undertaker
1992: The Undertaker
1993: The Undertaker
1994: Bob Backlund as the real WWF champ
1995: Goldust
1996: NWO
1997: Mick Foley's multiple personalities
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Best Wrestling Move
Award Description:
To be given to the move that is just the damn best thing you've seen this
past year. This should probably be a "finishing" move or something really
spectacular.
Previous Winners:
1990: Scott Steiner's Frankensteiner
1991: Scott Steiner's Frankensteiner
1992: Jushin Liger's moonsault off the second ropes to floor
1993: Big Van Vader's moonsault
1994: Vader's moonsault
1995: Hakushi's Space Flying Tiger Drop
1996: Wildman Marc Mero's Wild Thing shooting star press
1997: Bret Hart's figure four leglock around the ringpost
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Best Match
Award Description:
To be given to the best wrestling match you've seen this year, either live,
on TV, PPV, or in an arena, or on tape. If it took place in the past year,
it is eligible. In 1994, this award was split into three: North American,
Non-North American, and overall. In 1997, due to lack of participation on
both the NA and non-NA sides, it was recombined.
Previous Winners:
1990: 04/22/90: Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart vs. Marty Janetty & Shawn
Michaels (SNME)
1991: 03/21/91: Steiners vs. Kensuke Sasaki & Hiroshi Hase (Tokyo, aired
on taped PPV)
1992: 01/18/92: Royal Rumble (Royal Rumble)
1993: 10/24/93: Cactus Jack vs. Big Van Vader (Halloween Havoc)
1994: (overall/NA) 03/20/94: Shawn Michaels vs. Razor Ramon (WrestleMania)
1994: (non-NA) 04/16/94: Chris Benoit vs. Great Sasuke (Super J Cup)
1995: (overall/NA) 08/27/95: Shawn Michaels vs. Razor Ramon (SummerSlam)
1995: (non-NA) 11/20/94: Aja Kong vs. Manami Toyota (AJW V*TOP Tourney)
1996: (overall/NA) 03/31/96: Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels (WrestleMania)
1996: (non-NA) 03/17/96: Jushin Liger vs. Shinjiro Otani
1997: 10/05/97: Shawn Michaels vs. Undertaker (Hell in the Cell cage)
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Best Feud
Award Description:
To be given to the feud that gave us the most heated and best wrestling
match(es) of the year. In 1994, this award was split into two: North
American and Non-North American. In 1996, due to lack of participation on
the non-NA side, it was recombined.
Previous Winners:
1990: Doom: Ron Simmons & Butch Reed vs. Horsemen: Arn Anderson & Barry
Windham
1991: Doom: Ron Simmons & Butch Reed vs. Steiners
1992: Ric Flair vs. Randy Savage
1993: Big Van Vader vs. Cactus Jack
1994: (NA) Cactus Jack & partner vs. Nasty Boys
1994: (non-NA) All Japan Women vs. JWP (& other outside women)
1995: (NA) Dean Malenko vs. Eddy Guerrero
1995: (non-NA) Aja Kong vs. Manami Toyota
1996: NWO vs. WCW
1997: Bret Hart / Hart Foundation vs. Steve Austin
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Worst Wrestler
Award Description:
To be given to the name athlete who was the worst overall wrestler in the
past year. Minimal technical ability, lousy interviews, non-existent
workrate, and the charisma of a rock should describe this person.
Previous Winners:
1990: Junkyard Dog
1991: Andre The Giant
1992: Nailz
1993: Giant Gonzalez
1994: Hulk Hogan
1995: Hulk Hogan
1996: Hulk Hogan
1997: Hulk Hogan
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Worst Tag Team
Award Description:
To be given to the name tag team who were the worst overall wrestlers in the
past year. Minimal technical ability, lousy interviews, non-existent
workrate, the charisma of a rock, and lousy team moves should describe this
pair.
Previous Winners:
1990: Rhythm & Blues: Greg Valentine & Honky Tonk Man
1991: The Patriots: Todd Champion & Firebreaker Chip
1992: Bushwhackers: Luke Williams & Butch Miller
1993: The Colossal Kongs: Awesome Kong & King Kong
1994: Bushwhackers: Luke Williams & Butch Miller
1995: Tekno Team 2000: Travis & Troy
1996: Godwinns: Henry O. & Phineas I.
1997: Godwinns: Henry O. & Phineas I.
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Worst Heel
Award Description:
To be given to the person whose casting as a bad guy just didn't work well.
Maybe there was just no heel heat drawn or maybe the fans actually cheered
this person, but for whatever reason the heel image just didn't get over.
Previous Winners:
1990: Rick Martel
1991: The Mountie Jacques Rougeau
1992: Razor Ramon
1993: Giant Gonzalez
1994: Bastion Booger
1995: Zodiac (The Butcher/Brutus Beefcake)
1996: Hulk Hogan
1997: Ahmed Johnson
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Worst Babyface
Award Description:
To be given to the person whose casting as a good guy just didn't work well.
Maybe there was just no face heat drawn or maybe the fans actually booed
this person, but for whatever reason the face image just didn't get over.
Previous Winners:
1990: Dusty Rhodes
1991: P.N. News
1992: Sid Justice
1993: Lex Luger
1994: Hulk Hogan
1995: Hulk Hogan
1996: John Tenta
1997: Rocky Maivia
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Worst Worker
Award Description:
To be given to the name wrestler whose workrate is so low it's barely
measureable.
Previous Winners:
1990: Junkyard Dog
1991: Andre The Giant
1992: Nailz
1993: Giant Gonzalez
1994: Hulk Hogan
1995: Hulk Hogan
1996: Hulk Hogan
1997: Hulk Hogan
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Least Favourite Wrestler
Award Description:
To be given to the wrestler you like the least, regardless of the reason.
Previous Winners:
1991: Hulk Hogan
1992: Hulk Hogan
1993: Hulk Hogan
1994: Hulk Hogan
1995: Hulk Hogan
1996: Hulk Hogan
1997: Hulk Hogan
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Most Deteriorated Wrestler
Award Description:
To be given to the person whose skill has deteriorated the most over the
past year. This person should be a shadow of his/her former self.
Previous Winners:
1990: Dusty Rhodes
1991: Hulk Hogan
1992: Hulk Hogan
1993: Hulk Hogan
1994: Hulk Hogan
1995: Hulk Hogan
1996: Hulk Hogan
1997: Roddy Piper
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Most Underrated Wrestler
Award Description:
To be given to the person whose ability merits a far greater push than the
person receives. There may be many such people, but the winner of this award
should have the most ability with least push.
Previous Winners:
1990: Terry Taylor
1991: Cactus Jack
1992: Owen Hart
1993: Chris Benoit
1994: 1-2-3 Kid
1995: Barry Horowitz
1996: Owen Hart
1997: Chris Benoit
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Worst Wrestling Gimmick
Award Description:
To be given to the wrestler who had the worst character gimmick in the past
year.
Previous Winners:
1991: Mike Rotundo as Irwin R. Shyster
1992: Papa Shango's voodoo
1993: Doink the Clown
1994: Doink the Clown
1995: Dungeon of Doom
1996: The Leprechaun
1997: Glacier / Blood Runs Cold
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Worst Wrestling Move
Award Description:
To be given to the move that is the worst thing you've seen this year. This
shouldn't be given to a move that was flubbed by a wrestler - the move was
performed correctly, but was just too stupid for words. This move should
probably be a "finishing" move or something that was meant to be
spectacular.
Previous Winners:
1990: Hulk Hogan's leg drop
1991: Hulk Hogan's leg drop
1992: Crush's Compactor head-vise
1993: Crush's Compactor head-vise
1994: Hulk Hogan's leg drop
1995: Hulk Hogan's leg drop
1996: Hacksaw Jim Duggan's taped fist
1997: Hulk Hogan's leg drop
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Worst Match
Award Description:
To be given to the worst wrestling match you've seen this year, either live,
on TV, PPV, or in an arena, or on tape. If it took place in the past year,
it is eligible.
Previous Winners:
1990: 06/13/90: Ric Flair vs. Junkyard Dog (CoC XI)
1991: 05/19/91: El Gigante vs. Sid Vicious (SuperBrawl)
1992: 01/18/92: Beverly Brothers vs. Bushwhackers (Royal Rumble)
1993: 04/04/93: Hulk Hogan vs. Yokozuna (WrestleMania IX)
1994: 09/18/94: Jim Duggan vs. Steve Austin (Fall Brawl)
1995: 03/19/95: Hulk Hogan vs. Vader (Uncensored)
1996: 03/24/96: Hulk Hogan & Randy Savage vs. Ric Flair & Arn Anderson &
Lex Luger & Kevin Sullivan & Meng & Barbarian & Ze Gangsta
& Ultimate Solution (Uncensored)
1997: 10/26/97: Hulk Hogan vs. Rowdy Roddy Piper (cage)
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Worst Feud
Award Description:
To be given to the feud that nobody cared about at all this year. When they
were pushing the feud on TV, you'd go to the fridge for a snack.
Previous Winners:
1990: Hulk Hogan vs. Earthquake
1991: Hulk Hogan vs. Sgt. Slaughter
1992: Ultimate Warrior vs. Papa Shango
1993: The Undertaker vs. Giant Gonzalez
1994: Doink vs. Bam Bam Bigelow
1995: Hulk Hogan vs. Dungeon of Doom
1996: Big Bubba vs. John Tenta
1997: Nation of Domination vs. Disciples of Apocalypse vs. Los Boricuas
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Most Disappointing News item
Award Description:
To be given to the wrestling news item that most disappointed you when heard
of it. When you first learned of this news story, you couldn't believe that
it was true, and when you learned that it was, you were bummed out for a
while.
Previous Winners:
1991: Scott Steiner gets injured
1992: Legion of Doom: Hawk & Animal split up
1993: WWF brings Hulk Hogan back and gives him the title
1994: WCW signs Hulk Hogan and makes him World champion
1995: Death of Eddie Gilbert
1996: Scott Hall and/or Kevin Nash leave WWF and/or join WCW
1997: Death of Brian Pillman
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Most Obnoxious Personality
Award Description:
To be given to the person who just rubs you the wrong way. This could be
anybody involved in the wrestling biz.
Previous Winners:
1991: Dusty Rhodes
1992: Vince McMahon
1993: Vince McMahon
1994: Hulk Hogan
1995: Eric Bischoff
1996: Eric Bischoff
1997: Eric Bischoff
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Best Second
Award Description:
To be given to the manager who outperformed their peers at ringside and behind
the microphone in interviews.
Previous Winners:
1990: Jim Cornette
1991: Bobby Heenan
1992: Mr. Perfect
1993: Jim Cornette
1994: Jim Cornette
1995: Jim Cornette
1996: Sunny
1997: Chyna
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Best Announcer
Award Description:
To be given to the commentator/announcer who makes the most insightful and
entertaining comments while pushing his product. "Ring announcers" don't
qualify here. As of 1992, the difference between this and colour commentator
will be enforced.
Previous Winners:
1990: Jesse Ventura
1991: Jesse Ventura
1992: Jim Ross
1993: Jim Ross
1994: Jim Ross
1995: Jim Ross
1996: Jim Ross
1997: Jim Ross
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Best Colour Commentator
Award Description:
To be given to the colour commentator who provides the most insightful and
entertaining comments.
Previous Winners:
1991: Bobby Heenan
1992: Bobby Heenan
1993: Jesse Ventura
1994: Bobby Heenan
1995: Bobby Heenan
1996: Bobby Heenan
1997: Jerry Lawler
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Best Interviewee
Award Description:
To be given to the person who gives the best interview in the biz. This could
be a wrestler or a manager.
Previous Winners:
1990: Ric Flair
1991: Ric Flair
1992: Ric Flair
1993: Ric Flair
1994: Ric Flair
1995: Shawn Michaels
1996: Stone Cold Steve Austin
1997: Stone Cold Steve Austin
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Best Angle
Award Description:
To be given to the best angle you've seen in the sport this year.
Previous Winners:
1990: Horsemen turn heel
1991: "Real World Champion" Ric Flair challenges Hulk Hogan
1992: Ric Flair "knew Elizabeth first"
1993: WWF brings in Sean Waltman as 1-2-3 Kid
1994: Shane Douglas forfeits NWA title moments after winning it
1995: Barry Horowitz finally wins on WWF television
1996: NWO forms and attempts takeover of WCW
1997: Bret Hart turns on USA, reforms Hart Foundation
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Best Organization
Award Description:
To be given to the organization/promotion that has the best product. This is
the organization whose TV and house shows you just can't miss.
Previous Winners:
1990: NWA
1991: WWF
1992: WCW
1993: SMW
1994: ECW
1995: WWF
1996: WWF
1997: WWF
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Best TV Show
Award Description:
To be given to what is on average the best wrestling TV show. In 1994, TV
shows and major shows were given separate award categories.
Previous Winners:
1991: 03/21/91: WCW & New Japan Supershow (aired on tape)
1992: 01/18/92: WWF Royal Rumble
1993: WWF Monday Night RAW weekly TV
1994: WWF Monday Night RAW
1995: WWF Monday Night RAW
1996: WWF Monday Night RAW
1997: WWF Monday Night RAW (WWF RAW is War / WWF RAW / WWF War Zone)
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Best Major Show
Award Description:
To be given to the best major event. This could be a pay-per-view, a TV
special, or any big arena event. In 1994, TV shows and major shows were
given separate award categories.
Previous Winners:
1991: 03/21/91: WCW & New Japan Supershow (aired on tape)
1992: 01/18/92: WWF Royal Rumble
1993: WWF Monday Night RAW weekly TV
1994: 03/20/94: WWF WrestleMania X
1995: 08/27/95: WWF SummerSlam
1996: 03/31/96: WWF WrestleMania XII
1997: 04/14/97: ECW Barely Legal
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Best Promotional Move
Award Description:
To be given to the best move made by a promotion this past year. This could
include giving somebody a push, demoting someone, firing someone hiring
someone, or anything of a promotional nature.
Previous Winners:
1991: WWF signs Ric Flair
1992: WCW signs Jake Roberts
1993: WWF works with SMW & USWA
1994: WWF pushes Bret Hart as champion again
1995: WCW signs Sabu, Chris Benoit, Eddy Guerrero & Dean Malenko away
1996: WCW signs Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, Ted DiBiase & Syxx
1997: ECW uses "working agreement" with WWF
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Worst Manager
Award Description:
To be given to the manager whose presence at ringside and during interviews
is really unnecessary. This person does little to enhance the matches in
which his/her wrestler(s) participates.
Previous Winners:
1990: Mr. Fuji
1991: Coach John Tolos
1992: Harvey Wippleman
1993: Harvey Wippleman
1994: Harvey Wippleman
1995: Harvey Wippleman
1996: Teddy Long
1997: Uncle Cletus
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Worst Announcer
Award Description:
To be given to the commentator/announcer who makes the dumbest comments
while pushing his product. This person probably gets you to turn down the TV
when he/she is announcing. As of 1992, the difference between this and
colour commentator will be enforced.
Previous Winners:
1990: Vince McMahon
1991: Vince McMahon
1992: Vince McMahon
1993: Vince McMahon
1994: Eric Bischoff
1995: Eric Bischoff
1996: Eric Bischoff
1997: Tony Schiavone
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Worst Colour Commentator
Award Description:
To be given to the commentator/announcer who makes the dumbest comment while
pushing his product. This person probably gets you to turn down the TV when
he/she is announcing.
Previous Winners:
1991: Dusty Rhodes
1992: Lord Alfred Hayes
1993: Randy Savage
1994: Dusty Rhodes
1995: Steve McMichael
1996: Dusty Rhodes
1997: Dusty Rhodes
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Worst Interviewee
Award Description:
To be given to the person who gives the worst interview in the biz. This
could be a wrestler or a manager.
Previous Winners:
1990: Ultimate Warrior
1991: El Gigante
1992: Ultimate Warrior
1993: Giant Gonzalez
1994: Yokozuna
1995: Hulk Hogan
1996: Ahmed Johnson
1997: Ahmed Johnson
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Worst Angle
Award Description:
To be given to the worst angle you've seen in the sport this year. It may be
the worst because of taste or because of execution.
Previous Winners:
1990: Earthquake breaks Hulk's ribs & get well card drive /
Black Scorpion (tie)
1991: WWF exploits the Gulf war
1992: Papa Shango curses the Ultimate Warrior
1993: WCW's Cactus Jack gets amnesia; search leads to Cleveland
1994: WCW gives Hulk Hogan the WCW Title
1995: WCW bills Giant as Andre the Giant's alleged son
1996: Jim Ross announces return of Razor Ramon and Diesel to WWF
1997: Brian Pillman claims paternity of Dakota Runnells
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Worst Organization
Award Description:
To be given to the organization/promotion that has the worst product. This
is the organization whose TV and house shows you wouldn't even think of
attending. Probably not even as a freebie.
Previous Winners:
1990: WWF / AWA (tie)
1991: WCW
1992: WWF
1993: WCW
1994: WCW
1995: WCW
1996: AWF
1997: WCW
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Worst TV Show
Award Description:
To be given to what is on average the worst wrestling TV show. In 1994, TV
shows and major shows were given separate award categories.
Previous Winners:
1991: 07/07/91: WCW Great American Bash
1992: 12/03/91: WWF This Tuesday In Texas
1993: 04/04/93: WWF WrestleMania IX
1994: WCW World Wide
1995: WWF Mania
1996: AWF Warriors of Wrestling
1997: WWF LiveWire
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Worst Major Show
Award Description:
To be given to the worst major event. This could be a pay-per-view, a TV
special, or any big arena event. In 1994, TV shows and major shows were
given separate award categories.
Previous Winners:
1991: 07/07/91: WCW Great American Bash
1992: 12/03/91: WWF This Tuesday In Texas
1993: 04/04/93: WWF WrestleMania IX
1994: 06/19/94: WWF King of the Ring
1995: 03/19/95: WCW Uncensored
1996: 03/24/96: WCW Uncensored
1997: 01/25/97: NWO Souled Out
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Worst Promotional Move
Award Description:
To be given to the worst move made by a promotion this past year. This could
include giving somebody a push, demoting someone, firing someone hiring
someone, or anything of a promotional nature.
Previous Winners:
1991: WCW loses Ric Flair
1992: WCW bans off the top rope moves under Bill Watts
1993: WCW tapes 13 weeks of TV at one time in Orlando, Fla.
1994: WCW lets Hulk Hogan control his scenarios
1995: WCW gives Hulk Hogan too much control
1996: WWF lets Scott Hall and/or Kevin Nash go
1997: Sting doesn't wrestle for the entire year
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of main events and big angles who could work, work the mic and entertain
us all.
2. Best Tag- RVD/Sabu
3. Best Heel- Chris Jericho
4. Best Face- Austin
5. Best Worker- Benoit
6. Best Jobber- Lenny Lane
7. Best High Flyer- Tie: TAKA/Hayabusa
8. Best Technical- Dean Malenko
9. Best Brawler- Foley
10. Favorite- Flair was MIA too much of the year, so its a tie:
Benoit/Sasuke/Jerry Lynn
11. Improved- Jerry Lynn
12. Overrated- HHH
13. Best Gimmick- Raven
14. Best Move- Masato Tanaka's Tornado DDT
15. Best Match- Tanaka v. Awesome Heatwave 98
16. Best Feud- TIE:Lynn v. Credible/Booker T v. Benoit
17. Worst wrestler- Hogan
18. Worst Tag- NAO
19. Worst Heel- Brian Adams
20. Worst Face- Xpac
21. Worst Worker- Hogan
22. Least Fav- Goldberg
23. Most Deteriorated- TIE Austin/Sting
24. Underrated- Chris Candido
25. Worst Gimmick- Kane
26. Worst Move- Tongan Death Grip
27. Worst Match- Goldberg v. Meng WCW Sat. Night
28. Worst Feud- Hogan v. Warrior
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"I do not believe that the men who served in uniform in Vietnam have
been given the credit they deserve. It was a difficult war against an
unorthodox enemy."
-William Westmoreland
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>Best Wrestler
Rocky Maivia. Great ring work, great mic skill. He is the future of the WWF.
>Best Tag Team
Pre-DX NAO. These guys kicked ass until they joined DX and were reduced to
doing virtually nothing but ring intros on the mic.
>Best Heel
Rocky Maivia. I already explained why I love this guy.
>Best Babyface
Val Venis. He can wrestle, gets huge pops, and has a great gimmick.
>Best Worker
Mick Foley. This man can take a beating like nobody else, and then get up and
do it again the next night.
>Best Jobber
Dick Togo. Have we seen this man win a singles match yet?
>Best Flyer (North American)
Brian Adams. Just kidding. I would have to give this one to Taka.
>Best Technical Wrestler
Bret Hart. He is the only older wrestler in WCW who can still put on great
matches.
>Best Brawler (North American)
Mick Foley. 'Nuff said.
>Most Favourite Wrestler
Mick Foley.
>Most Improved Wrestler
Val Venis. His first match sucked, now he has gotten more experience and can
put on a great match.
>Most Overrated Wrestler
Steve Austin. His interviews have been nothing but yelling at Vince, and his
ringwork has gotten lazy.
>Best Wrestling Gimmick
Gangrel. A wrestling vampire. Kickass.
>Best Wrestling Move
People's Elbow!
>Best Match
Undertaker vs. Foley.
>Best Feud
NAO vs. Foley/Funk...The dumpster bits kicked ass.
>Worst Wrestler
Brian Adams.
>Worst Tag Team
DOA
>Worst Heel
Dan Severn. Gets no heat at all.
>Worst Babyface
Vader.
>Worst Worker
Hulk Hogan. Rarely wrestles, has no talent whatsoever.
>Least Favourite Wrestler
The Disciple. He wrestles less than Hogan, and virtually gets paid to stand
around.
>Most Deteriorated Wrestler
Steve Austin. Didn't he used to have talent?
>Most Underrated Wrestler
Jerry Lynn. This guy has great moves, is great to watch, but he is overshadowed
by RVD.
>Worst Wrestling Gimmick
Jeff Jarrett's country singer gimmick.
>Worst Wrestling Move
Hogan Leg Drop.
>Worst Match
Hogan/Rodman vs. DDP/Malone
>Worst Feud
DOA vs. LOD
>Most Disappointing News item
Ric Flair being sued
>Most Obnoxious Personality
Bill Alfonso. He looks like he's retarded, and I would love to shove that damn
whistle up his scrawny ass.
>Best Second
Chyna.
>Best Announcer
Jim Ross. Anything is better than Schiavone.
>Best Colour Commentator
Lawler.
>Best Interviewee
Rocky Maivia
>Best Angle
WCW Invasion by DX.
>Best Organization
WWF
>Best TV Show
RAW
>Best Major Show
KOTR
>Best Promotional Move
WWF gives Austin the belt. He may suck, but look how much WWF is making off
him.
>Worst Manager
Bill Alfonso.
>Worst Announcer
Tony Schiavone.
>Worst Colour Commentator
Larry Zybysco
>Worst Interviewee
Goldberg.
>Worst Angle
NWO split
>Worst Organization
WCW
>Worst TV Show
WCW Nitro
>Worst Major Show
Bash at the Beach
>Worst Promotional Move
WCW has celebrities wrestle
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Stereobomb
Jeremy Moran
from the elite Japanese promotions.
Best Wrestler
Award Description:
To be given to the athlete who was the best overall wrestler of the
year. This includes all facets of wrestling: workrate, technical
ability, interviews, charisma, value to his/her promotion, etc. In 1994,
this award was split into three: North American, Non-North American, and
overall. In 1998, it was recombined into one.
1. Shawn Michaels
2. Chris Benoit
3. Chris Jericho
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Best Tag Team
Award Description:
To be given to the tag team who were the best overall team of the year.
This includes all facets of wrestling: workrate, technical ability,
interviews, charisma, hot team moves, value to their promotion, etc. In
1994, this award was split into three: North American, Non-North
American, and overall. In 1998, it was recombined into one.
1. New Age Outlaws
2. Dancing Fools
3. Headbangers
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Best Heel
Award Description:
To be given to the person who was the best villain this past year. This
person should bring out the fans' wrath. Match quality is not paramount
here; this award should be based primarily on how over the wrestler was
in the past year.
1. Hollywood Hogan
2. Vince McMahon
3. Eric Bischoff
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Best Babyface
Award Description:
To be given to the person who best portrayed the hero this past year.
This person should get lots of fan support. Match quality is not
paramount here; this award should be based primarily on how over the
wrestler was in the past year.
1. Goldberg
2. Austin
3. DDP
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Best Worker
Award Description:
To be given to the wrestler with, on average, the best workrate. In
1994, this award was split into three: North American, Non-North
American, and overall. In 1998, it was recombined into one.
1. Chris Benoit
2. Shawn Michaels
3. Eddy Guerrero
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Best Jobber
Award Description:
To be given to the Professional Loser that does an incredible job of
putting his name opponent over. Maybe the bumps that this person takes
are just that much more spectacular than other PLs. After seeing a match
with this person, you feel sorry about the punishment he/she took and
realize how good it made his/her name opponent look. In 1998, "jobbers
to the stars" (wrestlers who could get wins against other jobbers but
were mainly used as fodder for the "superstars") received their own
category.
1. Barry Horowitz
2. Roadblock
3. Brad Armstrong
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Best Flyer (North American)
Award Description:
To be given to the wrestler who did the most and the best high-flying
maneuvers throughout the year. In 1994, this award was split into two:
North American and Non-North American. In 1998, it was recombined.
1. Juvy
2. Kidman
3. TAKA
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Best Technical Wrestler
Award Description:
To be given to the wrestler who has the most technical ability. The
number of holds and moves you see this person do and the crispness with
which the moves are executed makes his/her matches a pleasure to watch.
In 1994, this award was split into three: North American, Non-North
American, and overall. In 1998, it was recombined into one.
1. Dean Malenko
2. Chris Benoit
3. Owen Hart
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Best Brawler (North American)
Award Description:
To be given to the wrestler who brawled his/her way through the year
most convincingly. This award would go to Frank "Bruiser Brody" Goodish
if he were still around. In 1994, this award was split into two: North
American and Non-North American. In 1998, it was recombined.
1. Mick Foley
2. Terry Funk
3. Bart Gunn
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Most Favourite Wrestler
Award Description:
To be given to the wrestler you like the most, regardless of the reason.
1. Chris Jericho
2. Eddy Guerrero
3. Steve Austin
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Most Improved Wrestler
Award Description:
To be given to the wrestler who most improved himself/herself in all
facets of the sport in the past year.
1. Rocky Maivia
2. Chris Jericho
3. Booker T
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Most Overrated Wrestler
Award Description:
To be given to the wrestler who really has little talent, but has a
large place in the spotlight nonetheless. This is a measure of how
undeserved a wrestler's push is.
1. Meng
2. Hollywood Hogan
3. DDP
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Best Wrestling Gimmick
Award Description:
To be given to the wrestler who had the best character gimmick in the
past year.
1. Lodi
2. Al Snow & HEAD
3. Vince as the evil promoter
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Best Wrestling Move
Award Description:
To be given to the move that is just the damn best thing you've seen
this past year. This should probably be a "finishing" move or something
really spectacular.
1. Benoit's triple german suplex
2. Venis' Money Shot
3. Kidman's Seven Year Itch
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Best Match
Award Description:
To be given to the best wrestling match you've seen this year, either
live, on TV, PPV, or in an arena, or on tape. If it took place in the
past year, it is eligible. In 1994, this award was split into three:
North American, Non-North American, and overall. In 1997, due to lack of
participation on both the NA and non-NA sides, it was recombined.
1. Austin vs. Michaels, WM14
2. Michaels vs. Undertaker, Royal Rumble
3. Mankind vs. Undertaker, Hell in the Cell
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Best Feud
Award Description:
To be given to the feud that gave us the most heated and best wrestling
match(es) of the year. In 1994, this award was split into two: North
American and Non-North American. In 1996, due to lack of participation
on the non-NA side, it was recombined.
1. Austin vs. McMahon
2. Owen vs. Shamrock
3. Benoit vs. Booker T
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Worst Wrestler
Award Description:
To be given to the name athlete who was the worst overall wrestler in
the past year. Minimal technical ability, lousy interviews, non-existent
workrate, and the charisma of a rock should describe this person.
1. Kevin Nash
2. Hollywood Hogan
3. Golga
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Worst Tag Team
Award Description:
To be given to the name tag team who were the worst overall wrestlers in
the past year. Minimal technical ability, lousy interviews, non-existent
workrate, the charisma of a rock, and lousy team moves should describe
this pair.
1. Disciples of Apocalypse
2. LOD2K
3. Public Enema
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Worst Heel
Award Description:
To be given to the person whose casting as a bad guy just didn't work
well. Maybe there was just no heel heat drawn or maybe the fans actually
cheered this person, but for whatever reason the heel image just didn't
get over.
1. Jeff Jarrett
2. Ernest Miller
3. Bradshaw
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Worst Babyface
Award Description:
To be given to the person whose casting as a good guy just didn't work
well. Maybe there was just no face heat drawn or maybe the fans actually
booed this person, but for whatever reason the face image just didn't
get over.
1. Bret Hart
2. Giant
3. TAKA Michinoku
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Worst Worker
Award Description:
To be given to the name wrestler whose workrate is so low it's barely
measureable.
1. Kevin Nash
2. Hollywood Hogan
3. Kurrgan
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Least Favourite Wrestler
Award Description:
To be given to the wrestler you like the least, regardless of the
reason.
1. Brian Adams
2. Hollywood Hogan
3. Scott Steiner
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Most Deteriorated Wrestler
Award Description:
To be given to the person whose skill has deteriorated the most over the
past year. This person should be a shadow of his/her former self.
1. Davey Boy Smith
2. Marc Mero
3. Hawk
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Most Underrated Wrestler
Award Description:
To be given to the person whose ability merits a far greater push than
the person receives. There may be many such people, but the winner of
this award should have the most ability with least push.
1. Eddy Guerrero
2. Chris Benoit
3. TAKA Michinoku
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Worst Wrestling Gimmick
Award Description:
To be given to the wrestler who had the worst character gimmick in the
past year.
1. Val Venis, which is a shame cause he's a good wrestler.
2. Goldust as MansonDust
3. Dustin Runnells "born again"
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Worst Wrestling Move
Award Description:
To be given to the move that is the worst thing you've seen this year.
This shouldn't be given to a move that was flubbed by a wrestler - the
move was performed correctly, but was just too stupid for words. This
move should probably be a "finishing" move or something that was meant
to be spectacular.
1. Duggan's kneedrop
2. Hogan's LEG DROP OF DOOM
3. Mankind's Mandible Claw
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Worst Match
Award Description:
To be given to the worst wrestling match you've seen this year, either
live, on TV, PPV, or in an arena, or on tape. If it took place in the
past year, it is eligible.
1. Fall Brawl - War Games
2. BATB - Hogan/Rodman vs. DDP/Malone
3. Road Kill - Hogan/Bischoff vs. DDP/Leno
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Worst Feud
Award Description:
To be given to the feud that nobody cared about at all this year. When
they were pushing the feud on TV, you'd go to the fridge for a snack.
1. Sable vs. Marc Mero
2. DOA vs. LOD2000
3. Glacier vs. Chris Adams.
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Most Disappointing News item
Award Description:
To be given to the wrestling news item that most disappointed you when
heard of it. When you first learned of this news story, you couldn't
believe that it was true, and when you learned that it was, you were
bummed out for a while.
1. Death of Louie Spicolli
2. Death of JYD
3. Buff's (real) neck injury
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Most Obnoxious Personality
Award Description:
To be given to the person who just rubs you the wrong way. This could be
anybody involved in the wrestling biz.
1. Auntie Eric
2. Sable
3. Fonzie
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Best Second
Award Description:
To be given to the manager who outperformed their peers at ringside and
behind the microphone in interviews.
1. Chyna. She will be mine. Oh yes.
2. HEAD
3. Francine.
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Best Announcer
Award Description:
To be given to the commentator/announcer who makes the most insightful
and entertaining comments while pushing his product. "Ring announcers"
don't qualify here. As of 1992, the difference between this and colour
commentator will be enforced.
1. Jim Ross
2. Mike Tenay
3. Joey Styles
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Best Colour Commentator
Award Description:
To be given to the colour commentator who provides the most insightful
and entertaining comments.
Previous Winners:
1. Bobby Heenan
2. Jerry Lawler
3. Larry Zbyszko
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Best Interviewee
Award Description:
To be given to the person who gives the best interview in the biz. This
could be a wrestler or a manager.
1. Chris Jericho
2. Arn Anderson
3. Mick Foley
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Best Angle
Award Description:
To be given to the best angle you've seen in the sport this year.
1. Dude Love cleans up to be Vince's corporate puppet.
2. Undertaker/Kane conspiracy
3. Saturn as Lodi's servant. Why? Honor, dammit! Something that is
noticabley lacking in this sport.
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Best Organization
Award Description:
To be given to the organization/promotion that has the best product.
This is the organization whose TV and house shows you just can't miss.
1. WWF
2. ECW
3. WCW
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Best TV Show
Award Description:
To be given to what is on average the best wrestling TV show. In 1994,
TV shows and major shows were given separate award categories.
1. Raw is War/Warzone
2. WCW Saturday Night. Hey, if you want wrestling instead of old
farts, it's the best!
3. Thunder
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Best Major Show
Award Description:
To be given to the best major event. This could be a pay-per-view, a TV
special, or any big arena event. In 1994, TV shows and major shows were
given separate award categories.
1. WWF WrestleMania 14
2. WWF SummerSlam 98
3. WCW/nWo Souled Out
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Best Promotional Move
Award Description:
To be given to the best move made by a promotion this past year. This
could include giving somebody a push, demoting someone, firing someone
hiring someone, or anything of a promotional nature.
1. Bringing back Double A
2. WWF gives Austin the title.
3. Brawl for All. Hey, I liked it.
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Worst Manager
Award Description:
To be given to the manager whose presence at ringside and during
interviews is really unnecessary. This person does little to enhance the
matches in which his/her wrestler(s) participates.
1. Sable
2. Sonny Ono
3. Fonzie
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Worst Announcer
Award Description:
To be given to the commentator/announcer who makes the dumbest comments
while pushing his product. This person probably gets you to turn down
the TV when he/she is announcing. As of 1992, the difference between
this and colour commentator will be enforced.
1. Tony Shillavone
2. no one else comes close.
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Worst Colour Commentator
Award Description:
To be given to the commentator/announcer who makes the dumbest comment
while pushing his product. This person probably gets you to turn down
the TV when he/she is announcing.
Previous Winners:
1. "Stagger" Lee Marshall
2. Kevin Kelly
3. Shane McMahon
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Worst Interviewee
Award Description:
To be given to the person who gives the worst interview in the biz. This
could be a wrestler or a manager.
Previous Winners:
1. Dan Severn
2. Bill Goldberg
3. Wally-san "I choppy choppy your pee pee!"
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Worst Angle
Award Description:
To be given to the worst angle you've seen in the sport this year. It
may be the worst because of taste or because of execution.
Previous Winners:
1. Buff's "re-injuring" his neck at Fall Brawl. Bad form. Ever heard
of the boy who cried wolf?
2. nWo Late Night. Was #1 until tonight.
3. Re-writing the rules to WarGames.
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Worst Organization
Award Description:
To be given to the organization/promotion that has the worst product.
This is the organization whose TV and house shows you wouldn't even
think of attending. Probably not even as a freebie.
Previous Winners:
Abstain. I can't think of any wrestling I would refuse to go see live.
It's always better live.
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Worst TV Show
Award Description:
To be given to what is on average the worst wrestling TV show. In 1994,
TV shows and major shows were given separate award categories.
1. WWF Livewire
2. WWF Superstars
3. WCW {Pro} (gotta have the brackets!!)
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Worst Major Show
Award Description:
To be given to the worst major event. This could be a pay-per-view, a TV
special, or any big arena event. In 1994, TV shows and major shows were
given separate award categories.
1. WCW/nWo RoadKill
2. ECW WrestlePalooza
3. WCW Bash at the Beach
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Worst Promotional Move
Award Description:
To be given to the worst move made by a promotion this past year. This
could include giving somebody a push, demoting someone, firing someone
hiring someone, or anything of a promotional nature.
1. WCW suing Flair.
2. Bischoff fires Sean Waltman. Trust me, w/o Waltman, DX wouldn't
have had the ammo to get over.
3. WCW destroys its tag teams.
Jeff Amdur
Japanese product other than the few guys like Taka and Ultimo that wrestle
over here. That's why this list includes no Japanese folks--I simply
don't know enough about them. I enjoy watching Japan tapes, but frankly I
still have trouble telling the guys apart. Here are my votes as of now.
And yes, Chris, I know I'll have to post them again in October.
> Best Wrestler
> This includes all facets of wrestling: workrate, technical ability,
> interviews, charisma, value to his/her promotion, etc.
With Shawn Michaels out of the picture for most of this past year, the
closest thing we have right now to a "total package" of mike skills,
workrate, technical ability, and ability to incite a crowd is CHRIS
JERICHO. Had Austin not been injured in that Owen Hart match last year
(or was it two years ago?) he'd be right up there.
> Best Tag Team
Probably not a widespread conviction, but I'm still partial to the
HEADBANGERS (current Maryland Championship Wrestling titleholders) and am
sorry they are not being used to their fullest by the WWF. Yes, I work
with MCW; but I'd be saying the same thing were I not familiar with their
indie work.
> Best Heel
> To be given to the person who was the best villain this past year. This
> person should bring out the fans' wrath.
This one's the no-brainer for me: ROCKY MAIVIA by a big margin.
> Best Babyface
> To be given to the person who best portrayed the hero this past year. This
> person should get lots of fan support
STEVE AUSTIN, and this old timer here is still scratching his head about
Austin's "faceness" after getting that classic heel buildup.
> Best Worker
CHRIS BENOIT
> Best Jobber
JERRY FLYNN
> Best Flyer (North American)
The recently-rejuvenated XPAC, who I just finished watching against
Jarrett on Heat. He's finally overcome those injuries and is right back
up to where he was during his Lightning Kid days.
> Best Technical Wrestler
Tie: DEAN MALENKO and CHRIS BENOIT. I can't decide.
> Best Brawler (North American)
MICK FOLEY, as CACTUS JACK and MANKIND (but not as DUDE LOVE)
> To be given to the wrestler you like the most, regardless of the reason.
Right now I'd have to say that I enjoy watching CHRIS JERICHO more than I
enjoy watching anyone else.
> Most Improved Wrestler
ROCKY MAIVIA--remember that a year and a half ago nobody really cared
about him. He's worked hard to make us hate him.
> Most Overrated Wrestler
HULK HOGAN--need I explain why?
> Best Wrestling Gimmick
MICK FOLEY's death-defying spots
> Best Wrestling Move
can't think of one in particular
> Best Match
again I can't pinpoint *one* match.
> Best Feud
STEVE AUSTIN-SHAWN MICHAELS, but it seems oh, so long ago
> Worst Wrestler
Well, unless you consider Warrior's recent "killer farts" to be
"wrestling", I guess he's disqualified from consideration. So the award
goes once more to HULK HOGAN.
> Worst Tag Team
THE TRUTH COMMISSION
> Worst Heel
MARK HENRY, just because he's being pushed as a major heel long before
he's really ready. (But then again, when WCW pushed Goldberg as a major
face long before he was really ready, it worked [shrug])
> Worst Babyface
Now that he's back and knocking out the Giant with his deadly fart gas,
it's gotta be WARRIOR
> Worst Worker
HULK HOGAN--why should this year be any different?
> Least Favourite Wrestler
HULK HOGAN
> Most Deteriorated Wrestler
ROAD WARRIOR HAWK
> Most Underrated Wrestler
CHRIS BENOIT
> Worst Wrestling Gimmick
KURRGAN before the "Oddities" metamorphosis. Credit to WWF for finding a
way to get us to care about both Kurrgan and Golga/Tenta
> Worst Wrestling Move
can't pinpoint any as "worst"
> Worst Match
The ppv match involving Jay Leno
> Worst Feud
VADER vs. MARK HENRY
> Most Disappointing News item
Ric Flair's disappearing from WCW bookings
> Most Obnoxious Personality
HULK HOGAN
> Best Second
> To be given to the manager who outperformed their peers at ringside and behind
> the microphone in interviews.
JACKYL. He personally shone in spite of being saddled with that awful
Truth Commission gimmick. Just as he was about to hit his stride with a
gimmick that worked, WWF takes the gimmick from him and gives it to Sable
> Best Announcer
After all these years, it's still JIM ROSS
> Best Colour Commentator
I'm partial to JIM CORNETTE. I just wish he'd be used on more than just
"Shotgun"
> Best Interviewee
CHRIS JERICHO. The best in a long, long while.
> Best Angle
VINCE McMAHON as the evil boss out to screw STEVE AUSTIN out of his
title. Necessitated by WWF's lack of major heels, Vince made himself the
major heel, and it's worked better than anyone could have imagine.
> Best Organization
WWF, for the simple reason that they don't have Hulk Hogan working for them.
> Best Major Show
I liked SUMMER SLAM, perhaps because it's most recent in my memory bank.
> Best Promotional Move
Same as best angle--the establishment of the "evil Vince" character turned
a big negative (the Bret fallout) into a big positive.
> Worst Manager
YAMAGUCHI-SAN
> Worst Announcer
LEE MARSHALL
> Worst Colour Commentator
Hmmm. How long was Dusty around this year? Is he still eligible
considering the time frame?
> Worst Interviewee
can't think of any that suck by a bigger margin over their peers
> Worst Angle
The re-creation of the "Dubba J" character for Jeff Jarrett, after it
didn't work the first time. It didn't work the second time, either.
Finally, the post-haircut Jarrett seems to have found a niche for a guy
who is really a talented wrestler.
> Worst Organization
That promotion in Virginia/Carolina run by the Woody Brothers. I never
saw it, but I've heard so many stories about it, I'll avoid it at all
costs.
> Worst TV Show
WWF Saturday or Sunday morning USA network shows. Re-runs of Raw. Why
the hell even put them on? Just show each hour of last Monday's Raw in
the time slot.
> Worst Major Show
WCW Road Wild. Nothing like putting on a wrestling ppv for free in front
of 20000 drunken bikers who don't give two shits about wrestling.
> Worst Promotional Move
MEWF's refusal to pay the WWF insurance bond for the Headbangers' December
1997 appearance.
--
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Robert Brian Vollman
: >-
: >Best Wrestler
: Rocky Maivia. Great ring work, great mic skill. He is the future of the WWF.
I agree The Rock is great, but Steve Austin is the best wrestler.
: >Best Tag Team
: Pre-DX NAO. These guys kicked ass until they joined DX and were reduced to
: doing virtually nothing but ring intros on the mic.
I couldn't agree more. As courageous faces, these guys are jokes.
: >Best Heel
: Rocky Maivia. I already explained why I love this guy.
Agreed. The Rock is the best heel.
: >Best Babyface
: Val Venis. He can wrestle, gets huge pops, and has a great gimmick.
I think Steve Austin is the best face.
: >Best Worker
: Mick Foley. This man can take a beating like nobody else, and then get up and
: do it again the next night.
I don't suppose anyone could argue with that.
: >Best Jobber
: Dick Togo. Have we seen this man win a singles match yet?
My pick is either Dustin Runnels or Brian Christopher.
: >Best Flyer (North American)
: Brian Adams. Just kidding. I would have to give this one to Taka.
I don't care much for the high flyers. Not very believable. I
suppose I would give it to Taka, too, though.
: >Best Technical Wrestler
: Bret Hart. He is the only older wrestler in WCW who can still put on great
: matches.
I'm going to have to give it to his loving brother Owen.
: >Best Brawler (North American)
: Mick Foley. 'Nuff said.
Brawler? Hm. I suppose so.
: >Most Favourite Wrestler
: Mick Foley.
For me, Owen Hart (even though I know nobody will agree).
: >Most Improved Wrestler
: Val Venis. His first match sucked, now he has gotten more experience and can
: put on a great match.
The most improved wrestler would have to be The Rock. He is
infinitely better than he was as a face.
: >Most Overrated Wrestler
: Steve Austin. His interviews have been nothing but yelling at Vince, and his
: ringwork has gotten lazy.
I'll have to go with Triple-H. He's annoying and it's tough to
see superior wrestler lie down for him.
: >Best Wrestling Gimmick
: Gangrel. A wrestling vampire. Kickass.
I like Foley's multiple personalities the best.
: >Best Wrestling Move
: People's Elbow!
Agreed! That rocks!
: >Best Match
: Undertaker vs. Foley.
And give all the credit to Foley.
: >Best Feud
: NAO vs. Foley/Funk...The dumpster bits kicked ass.
Even though DX sucks, I'm going to have to go with Nation vs DX
as the best feud.
: >Worst Wrestler
: Brian Adams.
I like all the wrestlers. I suppose if I had to pick one to be
the worst, I'd pick Kaientai.
: >Worst Tag Team
: DOA
I like DOA. The worst tag-team has to be the Rock n' Roll Express.
: >Worst Heel
: Dan Severn. Gets no heat at all.
I like the Beast. I can't really think of too many bad heels. I
suppose I'd pick Kama Mustafa or Scott Taylor. (Bradshaw?
Dustin Runnels?)
: >Worst Babyface
: Vader.
I'm going to have to pick a DX member of this, even though Vader
is indeed a bad face. I'll pick X-Pac.
: >Worst Worker
: Hulk Hogan. Rarely wrestles, has no talent whatsoever.
Man this is tough. I guess I'd have to pick Hawk.
: >Least Favourite Wrestler
: The Disciple. He wrestles less than Hogan, and virtually gets paid to stand
: around.
I hate Triple-H and X-Pac.
: >Most Deteriorated Wrestler
: Steve Austin. Didn't he used to have talent?
Yeah, but he's more popular this way. I'd say Legion of Doom.
: >Most Underrated Wrestler
: Jerry Lynn. This guy has great moves, is great to watch, but he is overshadowed
: by RVD.
Owen Hart.
: >Worst Wrestling Gimmick
: Jeff Jarrett's country singer gimmick.
I liked that gimmick. The worst gimmick is "Suck it" X-Pac and Triple-H.
: >Worst Wrestling Move
: Hogan Leg Drop.
X-Pac's Bronco Buster.
: >Worst Match
: Hogan/Rodman vs. DDP/Malone
Kaientai vs anybody
: >Worst Feud
: DOA vs. LOD
No way - Paul Ellering makes it work. I'd say Jarrett vs Blackman.
: >Most Obnoxious Personality
: Bill Alfonso. He looks like he's retarded, and I would love to shove that damn
: whistle up his scrawny ass.
Triple-H and X-Pac.
: >Best Second
: Chyna.
What's a Second?
: >Best Announcer
: Jim Ross. Anything is better than Schiavone.
Good ol' J.R. works for me.
: >Best Colour Commentator
: Lawler.
Sounds good. What's the difference between an announcer and a
commentator?
: >Best Interviewee
: Rocky Maivia
The Rock is a close second to Austin. With Vince a close third.
: >Best Angle
: WCW Invasion by DX.
Oh my God that was a retarded angle. I suppose the best angle is
Owen Hart as a nugget. (Although I like the "Don't Piss Me Off"
- we'll see where that goes).
: >Best Organization
: WWF
Hell yeah.
: >Best TV Show
: RAW
Yep.
: >Best Major Show
: KOTR
Wrestlemania rocked.
: >Best Promotional Move
: WWF gives Austin the belt. He may suck, but look how much WWF is making off
: him.
It took a long time for the WWF to recover from the Bret Hart
fiasco, but they have, and this was a big reason why.
: >Worst Manager
: Bill Alfonso.
Jim Cornette.
: >Worst Announcer
: Tony Schiavone.
Kevin Kelly.
: >Worst Colour Commentator
: Larry Zybysco
Michael Cole.
: >Worst Interviewee
: Goldberg.
Ahmed Johnson, British Bulldog, and Jacqueline all get close
seconds to Sable.
: >Worst Angle
: NWO split
DX.
: >Worst Organization
: WCW
Oh come on - what about those crappy smaller ones. Like ECW.
: >Worst TV Show
: WCW Nitro
What about WCW Saturday Night?
: >Worst Major Show
: Bash at the Beach
I haven't seen any really bad major shows since Survivor Series 97.
Rob
EDC
>
> >-
> >Best Wrestler
> Rocky Maivia. Great ring work, great mic skill. He is the future of the WWF.
>
Still too much of a brawler, but still good all around. Benoit, of
course, is always in the running, as is Mick Foley
> >Best Tag Team
> Pre-DX NAO. These guys kicked ass until they joined DX and were reduced to
> doing virtually nothing but ring intros on the mic.
>
Benoit/Malenko, or The Dancing Dildos. NAO but who's after them in the
WWF, LOD? WWF's Tag division is in about as bad as WCW's.
> >Best Heel
> Rocky Maivia. I already explained why I love this guy.
>
for that they should be above all the others. Although Jericho getting
over in WCW is a MIRCALE give the state its been in.
> >Best Babyface
> Val Venis. He can wrestle, gets huge pops, and has a great gimmick.
>
although is ablity is lacking.
> >Best Worker
> Mick Foley. This man can take a beating like nobody else, and then get up and
> do it again the next night.
>
every single TV show. And he never had a terrible match. Foley also,for
being such a crazy Bump-taking-bastard and never missing an extented
period of time.
> >Best Jobber
> Dick Togo. Have we seen this man win a singles match yet?
>
else over, and essentially being a over rated JTTS. Dick Togo, heck all
of KDX,for that matter. Big Vader, too.
> >Best Flyer (North American)
> Brian Adams. Just kidding. I would have to give this one to Taka.
>
Of he's on ECW so about half of you are probably just going "...who???"
> >Best Technical Wrestler
> Bret Hart. He is the only older wrestler in WCW who can still put on great
> matches.
>
it out in WWF, as its sole ring Tech.
> >Best Brawler (North American)
> Mick Foley. 'Nuff said.
>
count ;)
> >Most Favourite Wrestler
> Mick Foley.
>
> >Most Improved Wrestler
> Val Venis. His first match sucked, now he has gotten more experience and can
> put on a great match.
>
Venis had high expectations coming in which he didn't meet at first. But
if you were to say last year at this time that D-Lo would be wearing the
Euro belt (same Euro title that the near MYTHICAL Shawn Micheals was
wearing at that time) in about a year, I would have called you crazy.
> >Most Overrated Wrestler
> Steve Austin. His interviews have been nothing but yelling at Vince, and his
> ringwork has gotten lazy.
>
because he hadn't fully recovered from his neck injury. Only at SS 98
did I see shades of the old Steve Austin.
> >Best Wrestling Gimmick
> Gangrel. A wrestling vampire. Kickass.
>
absured. Two Wrestling Brothers who happen to be dead.
> >Best Wrestling Move
> People's Elbow!
>
> >Best Match
> Undertaker vs. Foley.
>
Death Valley Driver Video Review:
Masato Tanaka vs. Mike Awesome (8/2/98): (Ripper) We will end this
debate before we get started: THIS match is the best match from ECW's
Heatwave 98. Not the Shinzaki/Haybusa vs Van Dam/Sabu match. Don't
believe what Scott Keith or the Lariat says. That match had the typical
components of a Sabu match (clutching and grabbing), a Shinzaki match (a
batch of stalling) and a Van Dam match (even more exposing the
business). Spotfest Central was entertaining but not the best match on
the card. Tanaka/Awesome was great with actual wrestling and one CRAZY
CRAZY bump that was setup superbly. You can't really give Tanaka the
credit he deserves but the words "Insanely Great" keep coming to mind.
Meanwhile Awesome (aka The Gladiator) continues to prove that he is the
best wrestler from North America you've never heard of. The match has
it all. See Tanaka run a 4.6 forty to deliver a chairshot. Watch the
295 pound Awesome do a hesitation slingshot clothesline. These two
waffle each other and then things really kick into gear. Tanaka takes
four horrific chair shots that absolutely wraps the chair around his
head. Eventually, Awesome sets up a table outside. The whole point is
that Awesome powerbombed Tanaka through the table in Queens and now he
is going for it again. Well he tries twice and Tanaka keeps escaping.
On the second one, Tanaka counters with an elbow and then drops Awesome
through the table with a powerbomb on his own. This is beyond sick as
Awesome goes HEAD AND NECK first through the table and straight to the
floor. Remember when Sasuke cracked his skull open? That looks like
merely a flesh wound compared to this. Tanaka covers for the cover
which Awesome somehow kicks out of. He also kicks out from the Roaring
Elbow. Tanaka finally decides enough is enough and kills Mr. Awesome
dead with a spinning DDT onto two chairs. Dead. Right in the middle of
the ring. This match was all about being as entertaining as humanly
possible.
I could have said it better. Really. ;)
> >Best Feud
> NAO vs. Foley/Funk...The dumpster bits kicked ass.
>
Austin/McMahon for sheer magnitude. Owen/Shamrock, Benoit/Booker T.,
Benoit/Raven's Flock/DDP if that even counts...
> >Worst Wrestler
> Brian Adams.
>
Neidhart. "YeahBaby! ComeonBaby! Shaddap!"
> >Worst Tag Team
> DOA
>
Bulldog/Neidhart, New Midnight Express.
> >Worst Heel
> Dan Severn. Gets no heat at all.
>
Dudleys all of them. Dustin Runnels, Kain.
> >Worst Babyface
> Vader.
>
HHH, Konan should not be wrestling in main-events.
> >Worst Worker
> Hulk Hogan. Rarely wrestles, has no talent whatsoever.
>
Hogan, Warrior, Disciple most of nWo Hollywood except Hennig
> >Least Favourite Wrestler
> The Disciple. He wrestles less than Hogan, and virtually gets paid to stand
> around.
>
see above.
> >Most Deteriorated Wrestler
> Steve Austin. Didn't he used to have talent?
>
The Anvil or DBS
> >Most Underrated Wrestler
> Jerry Lynn. This guy has great moves, is great to watch, but he is overshadowed
> by RVD.
>
The Edge Adam Copeland, Jerry Lynn, Chavo Guerrero Jr.
> >Worst Wrestling Gimmick
> Jeff Jarrett's country singer gimmick.
>
Or his "Ain't I great" gimmick. Dudley's Deliverence gimmick.
What-ever-the-hell Norman Smiley's Gimmick is. (It Aint Black Magic)
> >Worst Wrestling Move
> Hogan Leg Drop.
>
ARM BAR! just kidding. Downward Sprail sucks. Luger's Loaded forearm is
a yearly favorite. Steiner Recliner.
> >Worst Match
> Hogan/Rodman vs. DDP/Malone
>
ditto, or anything on WCW PPV's for the last 4 months
> >Worst Feud
> DOA vs. LOD
>
Godwinns vs. LOD, Smiley vs. Miller, Goldberg vs. Meng
> >Most Disappointing News item
> Ric Flair being sued
>
yeah, or Sandman signs with WCW, Shawn Micheals injures back out for a
year, WCW mis treats Luchadors.
> >Most Obnoxious Personality
> Bill Alfonso. He looks like he's retarded, and I would love to shove that damn
> whistle up his scrawny ass.
>
Gerald Brisco, what the hell is his job title, professial Ass-Whore to
Pat Patterson? Eric Bishoff takes this one with ease.
> >Best Second
> Chyna.
>
Francine. Buff. Rick Rude
> >Best Announcer
> Jim Ross. Anything is better than Schiavone.
>
Joey Styles, Jim Ross.
> >Best Colour Commentator
> Lawler.
>
Lawler, second Heenan
> >Best Interviewee
> Rocky Maivia
>
Arn's still got it. Rock/Jericho.
> >Best Angle
> WCW Invasion by DX.
>
Hell yeah! Foley as the "corperate" Champ, Sable's "Ain't your Bitch"
angle w/Mero.
> >Best Organization
> WWF
>
WWF, ECW and WCW tie for a distant second. In a year WWF was supposed to
crumble, they rose above by turning an 180. No one deserves it more than
the WWF.
> >Best TV Show
> RAW
>
RAW, then ECW-TV, followed by Heat
> >Best Major Show
> KOTR
>
King of the Ring, Heatwave 98, Wrestlemania
> >Best Promotional Move
> WWF gives Austin the belt. He may suck, but look how much WWF is making off
> him.
>
Austin/Goldberg win belt, WWF changes additude, T/A = Ratings equation.
> >Worst Manager
> Bill Alfonso.
>
Lance Wright, Sonny Ono, That crack whore Sunny
> >Worst Announcer
> Tony Schiavone.
>
no question
> >Worst Colour Commentator
> Larry Zybysco
>
Shane McMahon. "BOOOOOOMMM!!!!!!!"
> >Worst Interviewee
> Goldberg.
>
Faarooq, Goldberg, Owen
> >Worst Angle
> NWO split
>
There's been so many. Jericho Loop hole Champ. Raven vs. DDP wanna be
Hardcore fued. nWo Wolfpac recuit Luger and Sting. Hall turns against
Nash.
> >Worst Organization
> WCW
>
WCW
> >Worst TV Show
> WCW Nitro
>
Nitro
> >Worst Major Show
> Bash at the Beach
>
Fall Brawl, Bash, Wrestlepalooza
> >Worst Promotional Move
> WCW has celebrities wrestle
>
yup. Brawl For it all sucked too.
> David
>
> Founding Member
> Of The Most Elite Organization In The History Of Our Sport:
> The Four Trollsmen : 4T
>
> Crystal Meth
> Cartman69x
> TobyzQuazy
> Stereobomb
--
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-Norm MacDonald
JBell55146
Have to disagree with you on this one. Sting and Austin both can put on real
decent matches still. Davey Boy, Vader, Mero all 3 used to put on real good
matches, but over the past year, none of them have put on one match that I have
enjoyed.
Maybe I'm bias for I am still, and always will be the ultimate Sting mark. :)
Kimberly Redin
1.best wrestler- STEVE AUSTIN
2.best tag team-
there were tag teams this yr!
NAO
3.best heel-tie EDDY GUERERO & CHRIS JERICHO
4. best babyface-STEVEAUSTIN
5. BEST WORKER-CHRIS BENOIT
6.BEST JOBBER- LENNY LANE.
his dealings w/ jericho put him in the spotlight
7.BEST FLYER- AIR JUVI
8. BEST TECH. WRESTLER- DEAN MALENKO
9. BEST BRAWLER- 3 FACES OF FOLEY
this guy is going to end up dying during a match if he keeps
topping himself!!
10. MOST FAVORITE- RANDY SAVAGE
why ask why? I'm still trying to find a reason!
11. MOST IMPROVED-CHAVO
chavo,chavo,chavo,and chavo was his name-o
12.MOST OVERRATED- TIE HULK HOGAN,WARRIOR, GOLDBERG
13.BEST FEUD- EDDY VS CHAVO GURRERO
16. WORST WRESTLER- HULK HOGAN & WARRIOR
17. WORST TAG TEAM- what tag teams?!
18. WORST HEEL- ERNEST MILLER
19.WORST BABYFACE-BRET HART
20.WORST WORKER- 3way tie HULK HOGAN,WARRIOR,SCOTT HALL
21.LEAST FAVORITE- HULK HOGAN
22.MOST DETERIORATED- DBS
23.MOST UNDERATED-CHRIS BENOIT
bring back the HORSEMEN
24.WORST GIMMICK-KANE
25.WORST FEUD-UNDERTAKER VS KANE
26.MOST DISAPOINTING NEWS ITEM-
A. LOUIE SPICOLLI'S & JYD'S DEATHS
B.MIKE TYSON @ WM
C. WARRIOR RETURNING
27. MOST OBNOXIOUS PERSONALITY
TIE BISCHOFF,ZYBISCO,,SHANE MCMAHON
28. BEST SECOND- TIE CHYNA AND LODI
29. BEST ANNOUNCER-MIKE TENAY
30.BEST COLOR COMMENTARY- JERRY LAWLER AND BOBBY HEENAN
31.BEST INTERVIEWEE- TIE STEVE AUSTIN AND MICK FOLEY
32.BEST ORGANIZATION-WCW
33.BEST TV -WCW NITRO
34.BEST PROMOTIONAL MOVE- PUSHING STEVE AUSTIN
35.WORST MANAGER-ELIZABETH
36.WORST ANNOUNCER - KEVIN KELLY
37.WORST INTERVIEWEE- TIE GOLDBERG AND WARRIOR
38. WORST ANGLE-BISCHOFF CHALLENGE TO MC MAHON @ SLAMBOREEE- however
would like tose this on mtv's celebrity death match!
39.WORST TV SHOW -LIVE WIRE
40.WORST PROMOTIONAL MOVE-
A. BISCHOFF CHALLENGE TO MCMAHION
B.SUEING FLAIR
C.FIRING SYXX
just 1 gal's opinion :)
KC
ImaSaxist3
Look what you started CRZ!!!!
The Sax's two cents are thrown in below:
Best Wrestler :
Austin is the given for the year. But, after him, it gets tricky. Best all
around wrestler in `98 after Austin has to be The ROCK. After him, I'd have to
go with Hogan...*ducks the flames* Just because of one basis of the "Best
Wrestler" category: "Value to the promotion." WCW would've folded by now if not
for Hogan...and hey, at least he defended his title this year.
1. Austin
2. The ROCK
3. Hogan
Best Tag Team:
NAO are gonna take it this year...simply because of a lack of competition.
The WWF's tag team talent pool has twindled and WCW's was non-existent for most
of the year.
1. NAO
2. Too Much
3. The Dancin' Fools
Best Heel:
Here is where it gets tough. Jericho or The ROCK? I take the ROCK on sheer
laughability...but it's close due to jericho's fights with midgets.
1. the ROCK
2. Jericho
3. Buff Bagwell
Best Babyface
You and I both know Austin will win this. But, after him, it's
Goldberg...then what? HBK? HHH? No...
1. Austin
2. Goldy
3. DDP
Best Worker
No explanation here. I'm biased.
1. Benoit
2. Malenko
3. HBK
Best Jobber
See above
1. Togo
2. Horrowitz
3. Brooklyn Brawler (He did one match, and that qualifies him)
Best Flyer (North American)
1. Kidman
2. TAKA
3. Foley (The "flying is just falling with style" arguement)
Best Technical Wrestler
1. Owen
2. Benoit
3. Bret
Best Brawler (North American)
1. Foley
2. Austin
3. Saturn(He got WCW to do a DVD Table spot...good enough for me)
Most Favourite Wrestler
1. The ROCK
2. Jericho
3. Austin
Most Improved Wrestler
1. the ROCK
2. Val Venis
3. Goldberg (Didn I hear he actually used a SUPLEX on Nitro?)
Most Overrated Wrestler
Why break the streak?
1. Hogan
2. Warrior
3. Goldberg
Best Wrestling Gimmick
1. McMahon (Evil promoter)
2. Venis (porn star)
3. Jericho (himself)
Best Wrestling Move
1. The People's Elbow (!!!)
2. Sable-carana
3. Wrath's meltdown (that looks PAINFUL if he screws up)
Best Match
1. Hell in the Cell (UT vs. Mankind)
2. Cactus/Funk--Falls Count Anywhere--Foley becomes #1 contender for May IYH
3. RVD/Sabu--Wrestlepalooza
Best Feud
1. McMahon/Austin
2. DX/NOD
3. Wolfpac/Hollywood/WCW
Worst Wrestler
1.Hogan
2. Warrior
3. Karl Malone
Worst Tag Team
1. LOD
2. DOA
3. DDP/Leno
Worst Heel
1. Disciple
2. Ernest Miller
3. Bischoff
Worst Babyface
1. Regal
2. TAKA
3. Steve Williams
Worst Worker
1. Hogan
2. Warrior
3. Leno
Most Deteriorated Wrestler
1. Sting
2. Piper
3. Rodman (Now THAT is sad)
Worst Wrestling Gimmick
1. Sting shown as NOT invincible at Starrcade
2. SUPER-Goldberg
3. Severn--The Man with no Voice
Worst Wrestling Move
1. Hogan's leg drop
2. Golga's Butt Splash
3. Silva's chokeslam
Worst Match
1. Goldberg/Hogan
2. WARGAMES!
3. Feb. IYH Main event DX + Savio vega/Austin's little friends + Owen Hart
Worst Feud
1.LOD/DOA
2. Venis/Kaientai
3. Sable/Jackie
Most Disappointing News item
Most dissappointing at the TIME? or Most Disappointing in the long run?
1. The death of Louie Spiccoli
2. Junkyard Dog
3. Bret Hart leaves WWF
Most Obnoxious Personality
1. Bischoff
2. Schivone
3. Michael Cole
Best Second
1. Chyna
2. Mrs. Yamaguchi-san
3. Bearer
Best Announcer
1. JR
2. Styles
3. Tenay
Best Colour Commentator
1. Heenan
2. Lawler
3. Shane McMahon
Best Angle
1. McMahon screws Stone Cold
2. Venis steals yamaguchi-san's wife
3. Gangrel/Edge
Best Organization
1. WWF
2. ECW
3. FMW
Best TV Show
1. Raw
2. ECW Weekly
3. Sunday Night Heat
Best Major Show
1. KOTR
2. WM 14
3. Heatwave
Best Promotional Move
1. WWF calls back Al Snow
2. Lion's Den
3. WCW gets the belt off Hogan
Worst Manager
1. Bischoff
2. Disciple
3. Vincent
Worst Announcer
1. Schivone
2 and 3-- Were there any besides the three best and Fat Tone?
Worst Colour Commentator
1. Zybysko
2. Rhodes
3. Jim Cornette
Worst Interviewee
1. Warrior
2. Hogan
3. brad Armstrong (WCW International? Ha!)
Worst Angle
1. SUPER-Goldberg
2. Dustin "finds God"
3. Sable and Jackie in a bikini contest
Worst Organization
1. WCW
That's it.
Worst TV Show
1. Nitro
2. Thunder
3. Worldwide
Worst Major Show
1. Two words for ya....FALL BRAWL
2. IYH: February 98...whatever it was called. Same show was a house show the
night before...complete with a Michaels no-show.
3. Road Wild
Worst Promotional Move
1. WWF kills Lightweight division
2. WCW Sues Flair
3. WWF lets Sable talk
--Steve Holler, TheSAX on IRC, 1691140 on ICQ
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flaming?"--"I'll let you know when it stops, mm-kay?"