Category Archive for "Inductions" | WrestleCrap – The Very Worst of Pro Wrestling!

Induction: John Cena, This Is Your Life – Baloney, fudge, and mustard, this was terrible!

39 Submitted by Art0Donnell on Thu, 16 October 2014, 20:00

WWE, 2011 In wrestling, there are certain ideas that were so successful at one time that writers can trot them out almost verbatim with no other justification but, “Let’s do this again because you liked it the first time!” Just look at The Four Horseman. Not only did it re-form repeatedly in the 90s, but as late as 2010, TNA Continue Reading...

INDUCTION: The Fat Chick Thriller – What? You Expect Some Funny One Liner Here? He’s a Dude that Digs Fat Chicks!

21 Submitted by RD Reynolds on Mon, 13 October 2014, 19:42

WCW, 2000 One night, many years ago, I was on the phone with my friend John, a man you would know better as “Earthquake”. I remember it like it was yesterday. Us talking on the phone was not uncommon; we’d talk about wrestling sometimes, but mostly we’d talk about our families, we’d talk about what we each had to eat Continue Reading...

Induction: Just Joe – If only this gimmick were just a rumor…

21 Submitted by Art0Donnell on Thu, 09 October 2014, 20:00

WWF, 2000 Things were looking up for Joe E. Legend in the year 2000. With his former tag team partner Edge and former stablemate Christian launching themselves into superstardom with their memorable ladder matches, the indie veteran must have had high hopes for his career when he signed a coveted WWF contract. An on-screen reunion with his buddies E&C wasn’t Continue Reading...

Classic Induction: WrestleMania Video Game Video – Featuring Bret Hart, Video Game Technician

24 Submitted by RD Reynolds on Wed, 08 October 2014, 15:00

Acclaim Video Release, Mid 1990’s The initial release of the Sony Playstation saw a lot of great games hit in a very short period of time. There were originals like Twisted Metal and Warhawk, excellent ports like Rayman, and arcade classics like Ridge Racer and Tekken. Shortly after the PSOne’s debut, Midway released a conversion of its Mortal Kombat style Continue Reading...

INDUCTION: The Night Stalker vs. Sid Vicious – We’ve Not Inducted This? Really??

30 Submitted by RD Reynolds on Mon, 06 October 2014, 20:00

WCW, 1991 On the road, traveling for work, but I’m not sweating it. A long, 8-hour flight will provide me plenty of time to go back through the Nitro and Thunder archives for the next target of my poison pen. I know the dates this mishap took place, and through I’ll have to tear through about 2 months of those shows, I am Continue Reading...

CLASSIC INDUCTION: Divas in Hedonism – Finally! Divas on a Trapeze!

14 Submitted by RD Reynolds on Thu, 02 October 2014, 20:21

WWF, 2001 Text by RD Reynolds I know I’ve mentioned this before, but I think I need to reiterate something: I love beautiful women. That’s a point, I believe, that some people may find hard to believe giving my rantings and ravings about women in wrestling. You see, these days, most women on WWE TV just bore me to tears. Candice Continue Reading...

INDUCTION: Sid Vicious, Lost in Louisiana – He Has Half the Sense of Direction You Do!

40 Submitted by RD Reynolds on Mon, 29 September 2014, 21:00

WCW, 2000 Big news first: the new Death of WCW: 10th Anniversary Edition is NOW AVAILABLE. Not for pre-order; it’s shipping NOW. I will also have a few autographed books available to ship directly from WrestleCrap HQ, which will be available sometime in the near future. So check back if you are interested! I’ve kinda beat y’all over the head with Continue Reading...

Induction: Triple H destroys the minitron – Directed by Michael Bay on acid

12 Submitted by Art0Donnell on Thu, 25 September 2014, 20:00

WWE, 2008 Sometimes here at Wrestlecrap, we think big. We’ve inducted three-hour pay-per-views, long-running characters, and even whole promotions in our illustrious history. On the flip side, we’ve inducted articles of clothing, individual matches, and even one 18-second bout that nonetheless yielded a 1850-word write-up. This induction falls into the latter category. Tonight, we look back at the night Triple Continue Reading...

INDUCTION: Eric Bischoff’s WWE Debut – The Hug That Flushed Millions Down the Crapper

14 Submitted by RD Reynolds on Mon, 22 September 2014, 20:00

WWE, 2002 As I look at that image above, I am half tempted to just hit the “publish” button and be done with it. And if you think I am joking about that, consider the fact that I had this in my draft folder for over a week contemplating doing just that. But it seems only appropriate that on the Continue Reading...

Induction: The WWE Walkout – Like the Invasion, but in reverse, and with more rectal hemorrhaging

24 Submitted by Art0Donnell on Thu, 18 September 2014, 20:00

Or: “An Ace in the hole, and blood in Jerry’s” WWE, 2011 Few WWE viewers were surprised when, at Battleground 2014, Lana the Ravishing Russian invoked recent current events to garner heat. And by that, I mean she literally said, “recent current events” to get boos. This kind of exploitation is nothing new for the company, and all it took Continue Reading...

Classic Induction: ECW Strip Poker – Featuring Ashley, The Shy Trannie

12 Submitted by RD Reynolds on Wed, 17 September 2014, 12:00

WWECW, 2006 Text by Triple Kelly I know what you’re thinking as you read that subject line up there, and I admit I somewhat agree: I feel very unqualified writing up this week’s induction. It would be more fair if it were written by RD, Blade, Sean Carless, Derek Burgan, Dr. Keith or Harry Simon. Because they, being heterosexual males (depending Continue Reading...

Induction: Maximum Conviction – Fortunately Also Minimum Seagal

21 Submitted by Jordan Mishkin on Mon, 15 September 2014, 20:00

Movie – 2012 “Stone Cold” Steve Austin: Former 6-time WWF World Champion. 3-time Royal Rumble winner. King of the Ring. Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s #1 wrestler twice. WWE Hall of Famer. “Sheriff” of Raw. Podcast host. Arguably one of the most popular wrestlers of all time. Star of movies such as The Condemned, Hunt To Kill, and some other movies you’ve Continue Reading...

Induction: Stone Cold’s last Raw of 2002 – Austin 3:16 says I just whipped mine out

39 Submitted by Art0Donnell on Thu, 11 September 2014, 20:00

WWE, 2002 When you think of the Attitude Era, you think of Stone Cold Steve Austin, and when you think of Stone Cold Steve Austin, you think of the many wild stunts he pulled off. But all those stunts would have fallen flat if Austin hadn’t had a worthy antagonist to battle every week. So when you think of Austin’s Continue Reading...

Classic Induction: Phantasio – Fruit Pie Was a Better Magician!

27 Submitted by RD Reynolds on Wed, 10 September 2014, 15:00

WWF, Mid 90’s Quick note from RD Reynolds: This one is a true blast from the past, one of the original inductions I ever wrote. Seems only appropriate that we post it here on our anniversary! Once again we travel back to the majesty of the mid 90’s WWF, where it seemed that every worker had a part time job. Continue Reading...

INDUCTION: WCW’s Mystery Man – Why Anyone Thought This Would Be a Good Idea is the Real Mystery

43 Submitted by RD Reynolds on Mon, 08 September 2014, 20:00

WCW, 2001 If there’s one thing in wrestling that seemingly never plays out in any positive way, it would be the infamous MYSTERY man gimmick. Partner, opponent, thing coming out of an egg, whatever, it almost always bombs. In fact, as I prepared to write about the infamous WCW Mystery Man of WCW in 2001, I took a good day Continue Reading...

Induction: The softer side of Stone Cold — Hugs are better than drugs, except the ones these writers were taking

60 Submitted by Art0Donnell on Thu, 04 September 2014, 20:00

WWE, 2001 On April 1st, 2001, Steve Austin made one of the most shocking heel turns in wrestling history, joining forces with the hated Mr. McMahon to take back the WWF title. Having evolved over the course of his Federation career from a cold, ruthless grappler to a foul-mouthed anti-authority badass, to a beer-swilling everyman, Austin’s deal with the devil Continue Reading...

INDUCTION: The Final WCW TV Title Run – Fitting that It Started with a Trash Can

51 Submitted by RD Reynolds on Mon, 01 September 2014, 20:00

WCW, 1999-2000 It may be impossible for newer fans to believe, but once upon a time Monday night wasn’t the big wrestling night of the week. Nope, that designation belonged to Saturday night, at 6:05pm to be precise. Yeah, 6 OH FIVE, because for whatever reason, Ted Turner and his SuperStation flunkies determined that starting all shows at five minutes Continue Reading...

Induction: Chyna vs. Joey Buttafuoco — 9th Wonder of the World vs. 3rd-Degree Rapist

25 Submitted by Art0Donnell on Thu, 28 August 2014, 20:00

FOX television, 2002 In the early 2000s, the FOX Network hit bottom with a string of sleazy prime-time specials, including Who Wants To Marry A Multimillionaire?, Man vs. Beast, and Celebrity Boxing. Now, the first Celebrity Boxing special featured such F-list wrestling personalities as WCW and TNA veteran Danny Bonaduce… …one-time Juggalo Championsh*t Wrestling grappler Vanilla Ice… …and Eddie Guerrero’s Continue Reading...

Classic Induction: The Jesse Ventura Story: Never Let the Truth Get in the Way of a Good Story

22 Submitted by RD Reynolds on Wed, 27 August 2014, 15:00

Made For TV Movie, 1999 Of all the shocking events that have transpired in wrestling over the past few years, none have grabbed the mainstream media’s attention like Jesse Ventura’s rise in politics. Obviously with good reason – while us smarks like to get all worked up about the closing of WCW or the various deaths that have been associated Continue Reading...

INDUCTION: Yapapi Indian Strap Match – Featuring Ric Flair’s “Raw Pink Meat!”

46 Submitted by RD Reynolds on Mon, 18 August 2014, 20:00

WCW, 2000 If you, dear reader, are viewing this text, it means I have finally put the wraps on an induction I’ve started and stopped about 437 times in the last three months: behold, in all it’s glory, the YAPAPI INDIAN STRAP MATCH. In hindsight, I’m not quite sure why I couldn’t get through this one. I’ve seen worse build Continue Reading...

Induction: The Reunion

24 Submitted by Jordan Mishkin on Thu, 14 August 2014, 20:00

The Reunion, 2011 When I say the word “reunion” what comes to mind? Having a cookout with some relatives that you haven’t seen for a long time? Going back to your high school and reliving memories with your old friends? John Cena going to Mexcio to rescue a kidnapped business man with your two estranged brothers to cash in the Continue Reading...

Classic Induction: Cactus Jack, Lost in Cleveland – Say It With Me: “Amnesia Angles Never Work”

24 Submitted by RD Reynolds on Wed, 13 August 2014, 15:00

In his best selling book, Have a Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks, Mick Foley went into great detail about how WCW butchered his career over and over again. He went into great detail about a series of skits known as “Lost in Cleveland”, which has in turn led to many requests for it to be covered here at Continue Reading...

INDUCTION: Wrestling Challenge, Episode 1 – It Sucks…Beyond a Shadow of a Doubt

46 Submitted by RD Reynolds on Thu, 07 August 2014, 20:00

Ok, had to take a break. I thought I could do nothing but WCW inductions leading up to the release of the new “Death of WCW”, but after doing one more week of what I believe to be final tweaking on the book, I could do no more. Even I reach my limits some times. I’ve already started the next Continue Reading...

Induction: The Piñata on a Pole match – Vince Russo, pendejo extraordinario

56 Submitted by Art0Donnell on Thu, 31 July 2014, 20:00

WCW, 1999 One advantage WCW always had over WWF was its cruiserweight division. Sure, the WWF had a light heavyweight division, but it paled in comparison to WCW’s, in terms of both match quality and roster depth. Just look at the WWF’s Light Heavyweight Title tournament from 1997 – they needed ringers to fill most of the spots in the Continue Reading...

Induction: Under The Mat – Even Clarence Mason couldn’t defend Diana’s book in court

43 Submitted by Art0Donnell on Thu, 24 July 2014, 20:00

Fenn Publishing, 2001 When a wrestling fan hears the book title, Under The Mat, he or she (probably he) most likely assumes it to be about the shenanigans that happen when wrestlers hide beneath the ring to do surprise run-ins. One might expect to hear funny stories about the time the nWo’s toilet bucket tipped over during a show and Continue Reading...

Classic Induction: Family Matters with the Bushwackers – Cousin Luke, Cousin Butch, and Cousin URKEL??!!

25 Submitted by RD Reynolds on Sun, 20 July 2014, 15:00

Television Show, 1994 Text by Triple Kelly One of the most popular sitcoms of the 90s was a snazzy little series called Family Matters. The character of Harriette Winslow originally appeared on Perfect Strangers as the elevator operator of Larry and Balki’s at the Chicago Chronicle, which in those days…and probably now, was enough for ABC Network to greenlight a spin-off for Continue Reading...

INDUCTION: Chavo Guerrero, Amway Salesman – Look What Winning a WCW Battle Royal Will Do For You!!

34 Submitted by RD Reynolds on Thu, 17 July 2014, 20:00

WCW, 1999-2000 I never need anything ever again. No food. No sleep. No gifts. A kind young lad has sent me a hard drive with the entire run of WCW Thunder. Now I’ve watched all that before live, saw lots of it again as Bryan and I wrote both Death of WCWs (and yes, this is where I ask you to Continue Reading...

Classic Induction: Bleeps, Bloopers, and Bodyslams – You’ll Laugh! You’ll Cry! Well, You’ll Cry for Sure…

30 Submitted by RD Reynolds on Fri, 11 July 2014, 15:00

WWF Video Tape, 1994 As much as I’ve bitched about WWE recently, I have to give their video department a heck of a lot of credit. Think about it – how many ***** DVDs has this company released in the past couple of years? We’ve been graced by awesome DVD sets that have covered the careers of Shawn Michaels, Mick Continue Reading...

Classic Induction: Michelle McCool Loves Life: Happiness is Apparently a Pair of Shorts Jammed in Your Rectum. Who Knew?

27 Submitted by RD Reynolds on Sun, 06 July 2014, 15:00

WWE, 2007 This may be a first. I’m not sure I’ve ever inducted something for the sheer reason of being nothing more than totally and completely pointless. What I am about to write about wasn’t neccessarily bad. It wasn’t offensive. It didn’t hurt business. It didn’t make me want to shove my fist through the screen. Those are generally the Continue Reading...

INDUCTION: The Battle for the Letter T – Nitro Collides with Sesame Street!!

55 Submitted by RD Reynolds on Thu, 03 July 2014, 19:00

WCW 2000 In the last 18 months or so of WCW’s existence, there wasn’t much to cheer about. The company had become such a mess…man. Despite the fact I’ve written a book about it (TWICE – pick up the new version here!), when I start writing an induction like this, even I, RD Reynolds, master of matter wrestling disasters, am Continue Reading...