Fid

I'm going to go with Dick the Bruiser. I know he's a decently big name with older fans here in Indiana. But other than that I've never really seen/heard a lot of people talk about the guy.

Georg Hackenschmidt was another name to come to mind. Him and Frank Gotch deserve a shout out. Simply historic names.

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The Beast Incarnate

Freddie Blassie
Jake Roberts
Billy Graham
Tito Santana
Dick Murdoch

And to some extent... BOB BACKLUND

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septurum

Probably but I was just thinking of a guy who has probably been forgotten that some think highly of. I do see where you are coming from but I guess we just have two different definitions of what a legend is. As for me, I am going to watch more stuff from the guys you posted and maybe I can come to agree with you someday.

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Mike Zybyszko

I've been recently working my way through the various Portland wrestling videos, and two guys who definitely were Portland legends, but not regarded that high in other areas were Rip Oliver and Playboy Buddy Rose.

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"If anyone asks you if you've paid your dues, you tell 'em the check is in the mail."

Not removing until:

[ ] Hulk Hogan vs Hawk Hogan

Mr.Socko2101

Oh God no. I was highlighting the difference between two guys who are pretty much the same level on the card as one another to show how far WWE has fallen :L

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Marking out like a B!tch for:
WWE: Y2J, Ziggler, Orton, Christian, The Shield, Punk, Heyman, Brock and (God help my soul) Faaaaaan.....Daaaaaaaan....Gooooo

TNA: Roode, Magnus, AJ, Daniels & Kazarian

Others: John Morrison, Alex Shelley, Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi

Would Mark out like a B!tch for:
-John Morrison return with "Hi I'm John Morrison" persona
-Batista Return
-One last solid title run for Jericho
-Otunga advertising Coffee
-MCMG theme song
-Zack Ryder Heel Turn
-Curt Hawkins Push/Rekking Crew Return
...I can but dream....

dave 1981

When talking about the biggest stars of all time or the best ever Terry Funk is a name that always seems to be missing on the lists and then you could name people like Nick Bockwinkel, Barry Windham, The Great Muta, Bobby Eaton, Stan Hansen, Nikita Koloff and Tommy Rich as forgotten legends.

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TomasThunder619

I don't like Iniesta, but he's really underrated.

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Mascara de la Muerte in PWA

JLawls91

What's there not to like

People will still remember Iniesta; Not as much as Messi because he is in the league of the all-time greats like Pele and Maradona.

Iniesta will always be remembered for being part of the Spain and Barca dominance over the last decade and future, just like people will remember Zidane for his influence with France and Real.

Sorry to go off topic btw.

NaptownMVP

I was going to say Dick the Bruiser, too!

I think the problem with this is that unless you experienced wrestling live, most times these guys are just names on fuzzy video. It's really the connections to the characters that makes someone feel like this guy or that guy is a legend, but you don't get that connection unless you lived through their era.

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septurum

I think Nick Bockwinkel is the quintessential "forgotten" legend. Guy was amazing and hardly anyone ever talks about him.

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He who seeks vengeance must dig two graves. One for his enemy and one for himself.