The Wrestlemania Thread - 'It's Real Damn It!'

[Susan Foreman]

Wrestlers In Films

David Heath, under restraints, in 'The Human Centipede 3 (Final Sequence)' (2015)

Between 1998–2001, he wrestled for the WWF as the vampire Gangrel

[Susan Foreman]

Wrestlers in films #2

Paul Levesque as the vampire Jarko Grimwood, with his pet poodle Pac Man, in 'Blade: Trinity' (2004)

Making his debut with the International Wrestling Federation (IWF) as Terra Ryzing in 1992, Levesque joined World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1994, where he was repackaged as a French-Canadian aristocrat named Jean-Paul Lévesque. In 1995 he signed with the WWF, where he became Hunter Hearst Helmsley, which was later shortened to Triple H or HHH

[Susan Foreman]

Wrestlers in films #3

Randall Poffo as Bonesaw McGraw in Sam Raimi's 'Spider-Man' (2002)

Joining the WWF in 1985, 'Macho Man' Randy Savage was an extremely popular wrestler and commentator, known for his catch phrase 'Oooh yeah!'. He was described as being one of the greatest pro wrestlers who ever lived. In 1994 he jumped ship to rival company WCW, where he stayed until 2000. When the brand was purchased by the WWF in 2000, Savage stayed away, returning to the squared circle in 2004, this time for TNA (Total NonStop Action) Wrestling

He died of a sudden heart attack, aged 58, in 2011

[Susan Foreman]

Wrestlers in films #4

Mark Calaway as intergalactic bounty hunter Hutch in 'Surburban Commando' (1991)

The Undertakers first appearance for the WWF was at the 1990 Survivor Series PPV event, where he was a member of the victorious Million Dollar Team (The Honky Tonk Man, Greg Valentine, Ted DiBiase and The Undertaker) against the Dream Team (Bret Hart, Dusty Rhodes, Koko B. Ware and Jim Neidhart)

Almost 30 years later, the 'Taker is still an active member of the WWE

[Susan Foreman]

Kevin Nash (aka Diesel), member of The Kliq and one of the founders of the nWo

[Susan Foreman]

Actors in the squared circle

David Arquette is probably best known for films such as the 'Scream' series and 'Eight Legged Freaks'. In 2000, he appeared in a wrestling comedy film entitled 'Ready To Rumble', which was based around World Championship Wrestling (WCW)

Following the release of the movie, WCW decided to generate publicity for the company by running a storyline in which Arquette, a legitimate wrestling fan, became WCW World Champion - a title he held for 12 days, before drropping it at the Slamboree PPV

This storyline was reviled by wrestling fans, and Arquette himself believed it was a bad idea, as he felt that it would damage the value of the belt he held in such high regard!

[Susan Foreman]

History was made on October 31st at the Crown Jewel PPV, held in Saudi Arabia

Due to the abysmal history that the country has regarding women's rights, all WWE female wrestlers had previously been banned from participating in WWE events held there. However, during the Crown Jewel media press conference on October 30, it was announced that a match between Natalya and Lacey Evans had been approved, marking the first-ever women's match in Saudi Arabia

In respecting the country's culture, both women wore no make-up, had their hair pulled back in poni-tails and wore full body outfits instead of their normal ring attire

[MrBarlow]

The self destruction of the Ultimate Warrior 2005.

Documentary about the career of Jim Hellwig who was tag team partner of WCW star sting known as the Blade Runners to being known as Dingo Warrior to WWE Ultimate Warrior.

Was a fan of his but never understood why he kept disappearing but after watching this it's clear why, demanding more money and failing drug testing . Edge, Christian,Chris Jericho, Gene Oakerland, Hulk Hogan, Vince McMahon, Bruce Pritchard, Eric Bischoff provide some light into his career as well as hate from Bobby Heenan and Sgt. Slaughter, Ric Flair and Ted Dibiase. It all seemed one side bashing although Jim was asked to be part of it but declined. He did have some good matches.

[Susan Foreman]

'The Self Destruction Of The Ultimate Warrior' is a really controversial hatchet job of a DVD, but it was released when relations between the Warrior and the WWF were at an all time low

The more recent 'Ultimate Warrior - Ultimate Collection' DVD is supposed to be fairer and more balanced

I was never a big fan of his, but I did like his entrance music, although his 100mph dash to the ring was a bit daft - he'd be too puffed out to put on a good match!

[MrBarlow]

Originally Posted by Susan Foreman

'The Self Destruction Of The Ultimate Warrior' is a really controversial hatchet job of a DVD, but it was released when relations between the Warrior and the WWF were at an all time low

The more recent 'Ultimate Warrior - Ultimate Collection' DVD is supposed to be fairer and more balanced

I was never a big fan of his, but I did like his entrance music, although his 100mph dash to the ring was a bit daft - he'd be too puffed out to put on a good match!

His entrances were longer than some of his matches, Wrestlemania 5, Wrestlemania 6, Wrestlemania 7,Summerslam 1989, think those matches lasted longer than 10 minutes