Okay, this is a thought that occurred to me earlier today, and might sound kind of stupid when it's all said and done...
Degeneration X is arguably one of the more legendary stables in wrestling history, but have you thought about what has become of the former members?
X-pac - one of the best "small men" to step into the ring. Released from wwe last year and looks to be on the road to where-are-they-now's ville
Chyna - released from the company after deciding she was worth more than she is. Engaged to X-pac(those are gonna be some ugly kids!). If there were any doubts she and her fiance are through, the fact that they both appeared on Anna Nicole's holiday special should be confirmation enough!
Shawn Michaels - carreer "ended" by a serious back injury. Couldn't stay away from the business, and as mentioned in another thread, is currently on the road that put the Dynamite Kid in a wheel chair.
Road Dogg - fired for drug abuse.
Billy Gunn - While I don't know much about this, I hear he's suffering from an injury that may have ended his carreer. Most attempts to push him to the main event have resulted in fan apathy.
Ravishing Rick Rude - died way too early
HHH - the biggest success story to come out of this group. Considering the rate and severity of recent injuries, he's probably got about 3-5 years left before something ends his carreer. IMO, he's second only to Scott Steiner in degeneration of wrestling ability.
Granted, it's not a curse on the level of the Von Erich Curse, but it's kind of interesting that all of these guys have had(or will have) their WWE carreer ended by something other than a decision to retire.
Originally posted by DJ FrostyFreezeYou could probably draw the same conclusion about any 5-6 year old stable.
NWO Hogan - OK, he's still around. (people have had him "on his last legs" for 10 yrs) Hall - seems like he's outta there Nash - rehabbing yet again - certainly on his last legs Giant - Ok, he's around as the Show Sting - basically out Scott Norton - out? Japan? Stink? Dunno
And who's still in the game from any version of the Horsemen? I think the last one was Benoit, Rick, Arn and somebody...
Well, Benoit is there. Rick is still around, sort of.
"And who's still in the game from any version of the Horsemen? I think the last one was Benoit, Rick, Arn and somebody..."
Dean Malenko retired did he not? And also Mongo is as good as never coming back again. So it is safe to say that Benoit is the only remaining "still" wrestling member.
Originally posted by vacheroiHate to point out the obvious, but I think the Hart Foundation ended up MUCH worse.
You hit it right on the head, the Hart Foundation really is alot worse off than the members of DX today.
January 4th 1999 - The day WCW injected itself with 10 gallons of Liquid Anthrax...AKA...The day Hogan "Defeated" Nash to win the WCW title in front of 40,000.
Originally posted by HarleM HeAtthe nly survivors of the 97 faction of the hart foundation is the original hart foundation, the andvil and bret.
To recap:
Owen: Dead Bulldog: Dead Pillman: Dead Bret: Kicked in the head, had to retire, had stroke, paralyzed, recovering. Neidhart: Circling indies with no career
Very chilling, and much worse than DX has ever been.
Originally posted by justinOkay, this is a thought that occurred to me earlier today, and might sound kind of stupid when it's all said and done...
Degeneration X is arguably one of the more legendary stables in wrestling history,
You're right. It does sound stupid. dX was simply a cheap rip-off of the nWo.
I have a special friend. He's the baby Jesus and I love him and...and...he don't give me no s**t and he don't f**k around and he's just the f**king coolest guy and I wanna say I love the baby Jesus.I can't say enough.I love the baby Jesus and I think...he's the best thing and he's really great when he shares his love for everbody.You know what I mean?I can't even see a manger without thinkin' about him,eh?I just love the Jesus.I've only been into him for a couple of hours though,but I'm really into him. --Bruce McCulloch
The Rock - famous Mark Henry - has a job, kinda Faarooq - released from WWE, career now basically over The Godfather - working in OVW D-Lo Brown - released from WWE, may get picked up by NWA Ahmed Johnson - stint in jail, working indies, no career Savio Vega - injured, working as a trainer Crush - working indies, career over Clarence Long - damn, I don't know!
Simmons didn't get released. He was going to retire and become a road agent becuase his wife took ill. However, there were talks that he's going to return to the ring with Bradshaw when the big HOSS is ready.
Godfather was the one that was released. (Same time Saturn was)
Also, the Tony Norris arrest story was in fact NOT the same Tony Norris who portrayed Ahmed Johnson. Plus, he played Suge Knight in the VH1 Hammer movie!
Savio Vega is the commissioner heel for IWA in Puerto Rico.
Crush was just recently one half of the All Japan Tag Team Champions. He and Bryan Clark were stripped of the belts when Adams decided to pursue boxing.
I have a special friend. He's the baby Jesus and I love him and...and...he don't give me no s**t and he don't f**k around and he's just the f**king coolest guy and I wanna say I love the baby Jesus.I can't say enough.I love the baby Jesus and I think...he's the best thing and he's really great when he shares his love for everbody.You know what I mean?I can't even see a manger without thinkin' about him,eh?I just love the Jesus.I've only been into him for a couple of hours though,but I'm really into him. --Bruce McCulloch
Originally posted by godkingThe Nation (of Domination)
The Rock - famous Mark Henry - has a job, kinda Faarooq - released from WWE, career now basically over The Godfather - working in OVW D-Lo Brown - released from WWE, may get picked up by NWA Ahmed Johnson - stint in jail, working indies, no career Savio Vega - injured, working as a trainer Crush - working indies, career over Clarence Long - damn, I don't know!
Owen (again)- Dead.
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