The Most Controversial People In Wrestling

[Guest Jamster26]

I was thinking really, after this whole CM Punk thing and how it went down; who are the most controversial wrestlers?

 

Actually, who are the most controversial figures in wrestling? Could be wrestlers, owners, bookers, etc. And how would you rank them?

 

I think Punk, in the current era, has to be classed as one of the top controversial figures in wrestling?

Edited September 22, 2011 by Jamster26

[Guest John Hancock]

I see your CM Punk and I raise you Muhammed Hasssan.

[Paul 584]

Sgt Slaughter during his title run! Death threats man, death threats.

[Guest Boyo]

I see your Mohammed Hassan and raise you... Sergeant Slaughter.

 

Cheers!

[Guest John Hancock]

Oh, if we're not talking modern, there's loads. Was it Harlem Heat who used to get lead to the ring in chains by a stereotypical Southerner?

[Paul 584]

Well he did ask 'ever', so I went with a personal favourite. Of course you could add stuff like The Gangstas as well, but they didnt really reach too many people. Or maybe Bruiser Brody?

[Guest John Hancock]

If the remit is just "controversial", ol' Vinnie Ru's got to be up there.

[Guest Jamster26]

Yeah, I'll change it. Doesn't have to be the most controversial of all time. :)

[Paul 584]

Hell forget Russo, theres a more controversial Vince involved in pro wrestling! A man who destroyed traditional wrestling in the States, killed the territory system, stole talent from other feds and got hiimself so hated that other promoters allegedly conspired to have him killed!

[Guest John Hancock]

They aren't as controversial as Vinnie Mac, but, for backstage antics back stage, I'd throw in Kevin Nash and Hulk Hogan too.

[Paul 584]

And HBK of course.

[dsrchris 190]

Roddy Piper says hi:

 

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[Guest Dave7g]

There was this guy called Chris Benoit...

[Guest John Hancock]

Yeah, but he wasn't controversial for 'restlin', he was controversial for murderin'.

[Guest Jimmy Redman]

Still.

 

Bill Watts is another one, for many reasons during his WCW run.

[ShaolinHandLock 73]

The only correct answer to this thread is Ian Rotten.

[dsrchris 190]

Oh sh*t, how has no-one mentioned Brian Pillman yet?

[Paul 584]

The only correct answer to this thread is Ian Rotten.

 

 

Really isnt.

[Guest Jimmy Redman]

As far as characters, Goldust? Billy and Chuck?

 

Its a question because I wouldnt know how controversial they were during their time.

[Paul 584]

Goldust was a bit, Billy and Chuck not so much. Though I think GLAAD got their knickers in a twist.

[Guest Jimmy Redman]

They always have their knickers in a twist.

 

Cena is a shout in the sense that he's so polarising, a love him or hate him type.

 

I still think Vince is the most controversial of all, in the end.

[Guest Boyo]

Eugene was definitely a controversial character. Not in the "Slaughter Stakes" but still, eyebrows were raised. Perhaps because he was a comedy character that the controversy was softened? Plus I would say that the "Mexicools" probably fall in to that category, as well as "Kirwin White" (it was Kirwin White, right?).

 

WWE always do "national stereotyping" badly, like Rene Dupree, The Iron Sheikh, Nikolai Volkoff, The Sultan. However they were just lazy annoying stereotypes. Saying that, Kenzo Suzuki p*ssed me off. Not sure why, but he seemed less "lazy stereotype", more "too racist".

 

But still - Sgt Slaughter. :xyx

 

Cheers!

[Guest Jimmy Redman]

I think if Kerwin White had a higher profile, it would have been hated on a lot more. Its really bad, if you think about it, but the fact that he was a really minor comedy character and it was dropped very quickly since Eddie died saves it from being overly controversial.

 

I loved Eugene, actually, I never had a problem with his portrayal, although I know that other people certainly did.

[Guest The B-Man]

I will throw Austin in the mix here

[Guest Horowitz]

For a period in 1996 I offer Goldust. Briefly.