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Yes, friends, it is that time again. We've come to the end of another year, and that means it's time to recognize the best--and the worst--of professional wrestling for the year 2014. In case there's any confusion, this thread covers the calendar year; that means our voting period is January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014. Please, please, please,  DO NOT POST YOUR BALLOT IN THIS THREAD All awards have the option to give a first, second, and third place vote. You do not have to give all three, but the option is there if you want to. Five points will be awarded for a first place vote; three for a second, and two for a third. Additionally, this was a bit of an issue last year, and I imagine it will be again this year, so I'm going to come right out and say it: NXT and WWE are the same company. A vote for NXT is the same as a vote for WWE. So if your ballot for Best Promotion goes: 1. NXT 2. WWE 3. ROH Then five points will be awarded to WWE, two will be awarded to ROH, and I will make a mental note that you don't follow directions well. The bottom line is this: NXT is not a company. It's a show. There's a weekly show called NXT, and they've had a few major shows as well. You can feel absolutely free to vote for NXT for best weekly show, or for any of the NXT specials for best major show. That's fine. But don't go voting for NXT as best promotion expecting that to be counted as anything other than a vote for WWE. You can email your votes to TheWrestleHutAwards at gmail dot com. Voting is open from now until the end of the day on January 24. Results will be posted on January 25. Please use this ballot: quote:Username:
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History of These Most Prestigious Awards: Wrestler of the Year 2008: Chris Jericho 2009: CM Punk 2010: The Miz 2011: CM Punk 2012: Hiroshi Tanahashi 2013: Daniel Bryan Worst Wrestler of the Year 2008: Cute Kip 2009: Abyss 2010: Matt Hardy 2011: Alex Riley 2012: Dakota Darsow 2013: The Miz Most Outstanding Wrestler 2008: Shawn Michaels 2009: Christian 2010: Daniel Bryan 2011: CM Punk 2012: Hiroshi Tanahashi 2013: Daniel Bryan Tag Team of the Year 2008: John Morrison & The Miz 2009: Jerishow (Chris Jericho & Big Show) 2010: Kings of Wrestling (Chris Hero & Claudio Castagnoli) 2011: The Briscoe Bros. (Jay Briscoe & Mark Briscoe) 2012: Team Hell No (Kane & Daniel Bryan) 2013: The Shield (Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins) Worst Tag Team of the Year 2011: Crimson & Matt Morgan 2012: Crimson & Matt Morgan 2013: Tons of Funk (Brodus Clay & Tensai) Feud of the Year 2008: Chris Jericho vs. Shawn Michaels 2009: CM Punk vs. Jeff Hardy 2010: Kevin Steen vs. El Generico 2011: CM Punk vs. John Cena 2012: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada 2013: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada Worst Feud of the Year 2008: Kane vs. Rey Mysterio 2009: Chavo Guerrero vs. Hornswoggle 2010: Edge vs. Kane 2011: Triple H vs. Kevin Nash 2012: TNA vs. Aces & Eights 2013: Daniel Bryan vs. The Authority & Randy Orton Most Improved Wrestler 2008: The Miz 2009: The Miz 2010: Dolph Ziggler 2011: Mark Henry & Cody Rhodes 2012: Kazuchika Okada 2013: Roman Reigns Best on Interviews 2008: Chris Jericho 2009: Chris Jericho 2010: CM Punk 2011: CM Punk 2012: CM Punk 2013: CM Punk Worst on Interviews 2011: Kevin Nash 2012: The Miz 2013: The Miz Best Technical Wrestler 2008: Bryan Danielson 2009: Bryan Danielson 2010: Daniel Bryan 2011: Daniel Bryan 2012: Daniel Bryan 2013: Daniel Bryan Best Brawler 2008: Necro Butcher 2009: Necro Butcher 2010: Kevin Steen 2011: Kevin Steen 2012: Kevin Steen 2013: Katsuyori Shibata Best High Flyer 2008: Evan Bourne 2009: Evan Bourne 2010: Kota Ibushi 2011: Evan Bourne 2012: Ricochet 2013: Kota Ibushi Most Underpushed 2008: Elijah Burke 2009: Evan Bourne 2010: Zack Ryder 2011: Jack Swagger 2012: Antonio Cesaro 2013: Antonio Cesaro Most Overpushed 2008: Batista 2009: Batista 2010: Kane 2011: John Cena 2012: The Ryback 2013: The Ryback Best Promotion 2008: WWE 2009: WWE 2010: WWE 2011: WWE 2012: New Japan Pro Wrestling 2013: New Japan Pro Wrestling Worst Promotion 2008: TNA 2009: TNA 2010: TNA 2011: TNA 2012: TNA 2013: TNA Most Disgusting Promotional Tactic 2008: Jeff Jarrett & Kurt Angle - EVERYTHING! 2009: TNA signs Hulk Hogan 2010: Stand Up For WWE 2011: TNA allows intoxicated Jeff Hardy to wrestle live on PPV 2012: WWE Exploiting Jerry Lawlers heart attack 2013: TNA's treatment of Zema Ion & Jesse Sorenson Best Weekly TV Show 2008: WWE RAW 2009: WWE SmackDown! 2011: WWE SmackDown! 2012: WWE NXT 2013: WWE RAW Worst Weekly TV Show 2008: TNA iMPACT! 2009: TNA iMPACT! 2011: TNA iMPACT! 2012: TNA Impact Wrestling 2013: TNA Impact Wrestling Match of the Year 2008: Shawn Michaels vs. Ric Flair (WWE WrestleMania XXIV) 2009: Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker (WWE WrestleMania XXV) 2010: Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker (WWE WrestleMania XXVI) 2011: John Cena vs. CM Punk (WWE Money in the Bank) 2012: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Minoru Suzuki (NJPW King of Pro Wrestling) 2013: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada (NJPW Invasion Attack) Worst Match of the Year 2008: RAT ON A POLE MATCH - Kaz vs. Black Reign (TNA iMPACT! 02/07/08) 2009: Jenna Morasca vs. Sharmell (TNA Victory Road V) 2010: Bret Hart vs. Vince McMahon (WWE WrestleMania XXVI) 2011: Sting vs. Jeff Hardy (TNA Victory Road) 2012: Sheamus vs. Daniel Bryan (WrestleMania XXVIII) AND John Cena vs. John Laurinaitis (WWE Over the Limit) 2013: Big Show vs. Randy Orton (WWE Survivor Series) Best Non-Wrestler 2008: Vickie Guerrero 2009: Vickie Guerrero 2010: Vickie Guerrero 2011: Ricardo Rodriguez 2012: Paul Heyman 2013: Paul Heyman Best Commentator 2008: Matt Striker 2009: Jim Ross 2010: CM Punk 2011: Jim Ross 2012: Nigel McGuinness 2013: William Regal Worst Commentator 2008: Don West 2009: Michael Cole 2010: Michael Cole 2011: Michael Cole 2012: Tazz 2013: John "Bradshaw" Layfield Best Major Show 2008: WrestleMania XXIV 2009: WrestleMania XXV 2010: WrestleMania XXVI 2011: WWE Money in the Bank 2012: NJPW King of Pro Wrestling 2013: WWE Summerslam Worst Major Show 2008: TNA Bound for Glory IV 2009: TNA Victory Road V 2010: TNA Hardcore Justice 2011: TNA Victory Road 2012: WWE Hell in a Cell 2013: TNA Bound for Glory Best Move 2008: RKO - Randy Orton 2009: Air Bourne - Evan Bourne 2010: LeBell Lock - Daniel Bryan 2011: Go To Sleep - CM Punk 2012: Rainmaker - Kazuchika Okada 2013: Rainmaker - Kazuchika Okada Best Twitter Account 2011: @CMPunk - CM Punk 2012: @FightSteenFight - Kevin Steen 2013: @BigELangston - Big E Langston
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Jan 1, 2015 07:03
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You should consider adding a "Botch of the Year" category
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Jan 1, 2015 15:47
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Are we allowed to make cases for guys here? I say Daniel Bryan can't be wrestler of the year because he was dead all year. Kyle O'Reilly was outstanding this year and you should vote for him.
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Jan 1, 2015 19:55
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Don't forget to vote Big Daddy Yum Yum as most improved! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYBTPO37P4Q (thank you MRT)
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Jan 1, 2015 19:55
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Doo-Wop Duodenum posted:Are we allowed to make cases for guys here? I say Daniel Bryan can't be wrestler of the year because he was dead all year. Kyle O'Reilly was outstanding this year and you should vote for him. Daniel Bryan is my bae but if you vote for him for WOTY you are a fool.
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Jan 1, 2015 20:13
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There should be a women's wrestler of the year category I think Maybe for next year's poll
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Jan 1, 2015 20:29
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Sasha aint ratchet posted:There should be a women's wrestler of the year category I think women can also be the wrestler of the year/best high flyer/best technician
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Jan 1, 2015 20:54
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BEST MOVE: Muta Lock, Emma
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Jan 1, 2015 21:10
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Some one list a bunch of disgusting promotional tactics please, because I'm sort of drawing a blank.
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Jan 1, 2015 21:25
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KungFu Grip posted:Some one list a bunch of disgusting promotional tactics please, because I'm sort of drawing a blank. No dude, it's the shittiest thing they did, doesn't have to be a promotional tactic. From CM Punk being fired on his wedding day to Sting showing up to NXT not firing CJ Parker, the possibilities for this category are limitless! EDIT: and no, those three examples aren't what I put down, but now I'm regretting not having one of them being NXT not firing the poo poo out of CJ Parker 
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Jan 1, 2015 21:42
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KungFu Grip posted:Some one list a bunch of disgusting promotional tactics please, because I'm sort of drawing a blank. WWE's continued employed of known criminal Emma
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Jan 1, 2015 22:49
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KungFu Grip posted:Some one list a bunch of disgusting promotional tactics please, because I'm sort of drawing a blank. Actually there were some notable ones this year: Dixie Farter exploiting an incoming typhoon to promote Bound for Glory. This:  WWE using Daniel Bryan's injury to get fans to chant Yes for the free month of the WWE Network WWE using Warrior's death to sell the WWE Network WWE using video hype packages made up of dead wrestlers to sell the WWE Network WWE advertising PPV post shows but never delivering on them WWE bashing PPV buyers to sell the WWE Network Lana talking about the lost Malaysian Airlines plane to draw heat at Battleground WWE promoting the launch of the WWE Network in the UK and then pulling it at the last minute. Daniel Bryan fucked around with this message at 23:01 on Jan 1, 2015 |
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Jan 1, 2015 22:54
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oatgan posted:women can also be the wrestler of the year/best high flyer/best technician This is a true statement. So far, women have received votes in plenty of categories. I personally voted Charlotte third in Most Improved, and I gave the Black Widow my third-place spot for Best Move. Plus, of course, Stephanie McMahon should be getting plenty of love for Best Non-Wrestler. She was fantastic in her role this year.
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Jan 1, 2015 23:06
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The Goog posted:This is a true statement. So far, women have received votes in plenty of categories. I personally voted Charlotte third in Most Improved, I simply can't wrap my head around any other wrestler improving enough in 2014 to even belong on the same ballot as Big Daddy Yum Yum.
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Jan 1, 2015 23:11
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WOTY values kayfabe accomplishments. Bryan did enough in half a year to compete, if not win. Worst Match of the Year: Lethal Lockdown (3-9-2014) - HOW DO YOU gently caress UP WAR GAMES? Don't forget Michael Elgin for Best/Worst Promos. I honestly can't decide which.
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Jan 1, 2015 23:25
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that Lana one is actually a little worse because it was about the Malaysian one that was shot down by Russia during the Ukraine/Russia conflict.
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Jan 2, 2015 01:14
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KungFu Grip posted:Some one list a bunch of disgusting promotional tactics please, because I'm sort of drawing a blank. #bosstoss #ithappens
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Jan 2, 2015 03:51
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Please avoid making 2014 the year we stop having the Daniel Bryan Award for excellence in the field of being Daniel Bryan.
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Jan 2, 2015 07:42
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njsykora posted:Please avoid making 2014 the year we stop having the Daniel Bryan Award for excellence in the field of being Daniel Bryan. This is Kyle O'Reilly's year to become Daniel Bryan and win an award.
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Jan 2, 2015 08:11
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Kyle O'Reilly is Most Outstanding and Best Technical and I will fight any motherfucker over this.
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Jan 2, 2015 08:48
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I'd like to stump for a worthy candidate for Most Improved, under Big Daddy Yum Yum of course, in Jack Swagger. This year, he really had a chance to shine in his feud with Rusev. In those matches, he showed major improvement not only in his brawling style, but in his ability to play babyface and get crowds behind him. In short: Big Daddy Yum Yum for most improved, and Jack Swagger second or third.
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Jan 2, 2015 09:00
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I Before E posted:I'd like to stump for a worthy candidate for Most Improved, under Big Daddy Yum Yum of course, in Jack Swagger. This year, he really had a chance to shine in his feud with Rusev. In those matches, he showed major improvement not only in his brawling style, but in his ability to play babyface and get crowds behind him. I wonder if Jack Swagger wrestled a match on those Japan shows.
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Jan 2, 2015 09:02
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MassRafTer posted:I wonder if Jack Swagger wrestled a match on those Japan shows. That would certainly explain his improvement.
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Jan 2, 2015 09:03
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MassRafTer posted:I wonder if Jack Swagger wrestled a match on those Japan shows. Child Prodigy Erik Rowan did. He got better and was able to leave that loser Bray Wyatt and become a shining star.
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Jan 2, 2015 09:27
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Doo-Wop Duodenum posted:Child Prodigy Erik Rowan did. He got better and was able to leave that loser Bray Wyatt and become a shining star. I can't exactly judge his quality as he has never faced the new anti-imperialist hero of the worker, Rusev.
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Jan 2, 2015 09:34
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Don't vote Bryan for best technical is my only plea. Also Lana > Stephanie
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Jan 2, 2015 10:32
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HulkaMatt posted:Don't vote Bryan for best technical is my only plea. But what if his name was btamdo?
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Jan 2, 2015 11:14
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I'm making the case of Tomoaki Honma for Most Underpushed. A last-minute replacement for an injured Kota Ibushi in the G1 Climax, and didn't have a bad match, or even a mediocre match, for the entire tournament, yet didn't get a single win.
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Jan 2, 2015 11:42
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Can "Rusev vs. America" be considered a single feud?
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Jan 2, 2015 11:45
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Doo-Wop Duodenum posted:Are we allowed to make cases for guys here? I say Daniel Bryan can't be wrestler of the year because he was dead all year. Kyle O'Reilly was outstanding this year and you should vote for him. AJ Styles must surely be wrestler of the year. He got out of TNA, made a huge and immediate impact (no pun intended) in NJPW, delivered a series of incredible matches, revitalized the Bullet Club as a stable, put on great appearances in ROH etc, etc.
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Jan 2, 2015 13:03
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I also want to push Sasha Banks as most improved, not from bad to good but good to excellent.
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Jan 2, 2015 14:02
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Well if we're shilling, honestly the shittiest thing this year was WWE not treating CM Punk for his injuries. Punk is a total rear end, I know, but I have no doubt that story is 100% true.
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Jan 2, 2015 14:36
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Discount Trombones posted:Can "Rusev vs. America" be considered a single feud? I mean, I'm voting for it.
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Jan 2, 2015 16:14
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Can someone catch me up on Big Daddy Yum Yum?
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Jan 2, 2015 16:45
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Bhester posted:Can someone catch me up on Big Daddy Yum Yum? He over sold chops from Kojima and got booked again
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Jan 2, 2015 16:54
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beggar posted:He over sold chops from Kojima and got booked again He was only booked once n the same tour as Michael Tarver. They were the only NWA guys not brought back, not counting Chase Owens. Yum Yum was a terrible wrestler and over sold Kojima chops and after one match he was carried more compared to the other match. So Dave Meltzer said that Yum Yum improved after one match in Japan, which is a hilarious statement. I'm going to suggest that Rusev has improved over a year since he was called up. Originally he was boringly generic and had kind of bland matches. Then he started getting quicker in the ring and started showing how great at selling he was.
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Jan 2, 2015 17:26
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The chops were actually in the second match after his massive improvement. Big Daddy Yum Yum's first match in Japan (New Beginning Hiroshima): quote:5. Satoshi Kojima pinned Big Daddy Yumyum (Byron Wilcott) in 11:04 to retain the NWA heavyweight title. Yumyum came across like a minor league guy, like a very green indie guy. He’s tall, billed at 6-foot-6. Bruce Tharpe got a ton of heat at ringside as the American NWA rep. Yumyum’s big spot is a one armed Bruno Sammartino style backbreaker over the shoulder. Kojima won with the lariat. *1/2 His second (New Beginning Osaka): quote:5. Satoshi Kojima & Hiroyoshi Tenzan beat Big Daddy YumYum & Michael Tarver in 12:54 in a match to determine the No. 1 contenders for NWA tag team champions Rob Conway & Jax Dane. Tharpe has really become a great cartoon character like heel manager. He’s not Jim Cornette of the 80s, but does a lot of the same type of mannerisms and overacting around ringside, and has great facials. YumYum showed improvement already after just one match in Japan. He sold Kojima’s million chops in the corner very different from everyone else, to the point it got notice after. He also did Mongolian chops on Kojima, right in front of Tenzan and that got great crowd heat. He used a pump handle into a stomach block for a near fall and a one armed Bruno Sammartino backbreaker again, although he dropped him clumsily. Kojima & Tenzan came back with a 3-D on Tarver, Kojima hit YumYum with a lariat and Tenzan then made Tarver tap out to the Anaconda vise. Kojima & Tenzan did a post-match promo telling Tharpe to have Conway & Dane bring those titles back here to Japan. Tharpe tried to go after them but had to be held back. **1/4 This isn't a joke guys. Just think about how awesome he could be with another tour under his belt.
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Jan 2, 2015 17:49
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Karmine posted:I mean, I'm voting for it. Well I missed a prime opportunity. I forgot that feud existed.
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Jan 2, 2015 17:49
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Oh, and Bruce Tharpe definitely deserves legit consideration for the Best Non Wrestler ballot, his work this year has been fantastic and has really made a mostly mediocre to bad roster of NWA wrestlers (BDYY excepted obv) worth seeing in NJPW for his antics alone. It sucks that Gedo doesn't qualify because he's still a wrestler. Not sure who my third person on the ballot would be in additon to Heyman and Tharpe. Lana or Steph I guess. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00O3gQQY96c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-8evaGG96g 
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