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Just wondering, how many people in this board got their first inspirations to muscle up after seeing the pro wrestlers in action? Personally, I watched WWE (WWF back in those days) before I saw any Arnold flick. And watching wrestlers like Lex Luger, Ultimate Warrrior, Macho man and British Bulldog was the first time I felt that at some point of time I should lift and get big. Some classic wrestling physiques that got me hooked to the iron ...    
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08-11-2011, 04:18 PM
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I did Kit. The four physiques I really noticed were pre-Hulk Hogan.
Superstar Billy Graham  Jesse Ventura  Superfly Jimmy Snuka  Rocky Johnson 
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08-11-2011, 04:20 PM
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Pro wrestling was also my first influence. However, I probably started watching it long before you did. I remember as a kid watching it on the black and white. So the physiques that influenced me were different than the physiques that influenced you. To this day I associate strength and power with the old wrestling physiques which more resemble powerlifters than ripped bodybuilders.
I give you Arn Anderson...  In fact it saddens me that most of the pro wrestlers these days more resemble underwear models and act more like reality show stars...but I still watch it. Last edited by Off Road; 08-11-2011 at 04:26 PM. |
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08-11-2011, 04:30 PM
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We had the AWA around our area. It was a Saturday night staple. I believe we started watching it around 1975 or so.
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Yup, I remember watching Pat Paterson as a youngster.
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08-11-2011, 05:21 PM
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Billy Graham had an unbelievable physique and monster arms. Tony Atlas was another top physique. So was Ivan Putski. I would take those physiques over most bodybuilders any day.
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08-11-2011, 06:38 PM
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08-14-2011, 07:02 PM
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You forgot to include "Ravishing" Rick Rude (R.I.P.):
 
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08-14-2011, 08:36 PM
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Superstar Billy Graham was the first wrestling physique I noticed. In the late 70's the AWA had a dude named Paul Ellering. Awesome physique. He had a feud going with Jesse Ventura. I searched, but couldn't find any wrestling images of him. He went on to manage the ultimate in wrestling physique badassery...
http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.co...arriors/35.jpg The Road Warriors (Animal in particular) was and still is my inspiration.
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08-14-2011, 09:11 PM
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I forgot about the Road Warriors as well. Brings back a lot of amazing memories. I was just in awe of the physical prowess of these guys.
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