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Hacksaw Jim Duggan - I hate this guy. Been doing some reading and some stats on him today and I just don't get it.

In his WWF run from 1987 - 1993

- He had 208 matches and only 13 defeats!!!!!

- 4 of those defeats were by DQ or CO so was only actually pinned 8 times (1 submission)

- His 8 times pinned were against Ted Dibiase, Andre, Savage (x2), IRS, Earthquake, Slaughter and Bam Bam

- His 1 submission was against Valentine

Why the hell was this guy so protected? It's not like he was even pushed or involved in any title pictures or major storylines. In fact he only had 3 title matches in his 6 year run with the WWF and he WON them all!!

- He beat Rick Rude and Honkey Tonk in IC matches by DQ and CO

- He beat Slaughter in a WWF Championship match by DQ

I honestly can't work out why this guy was so over with the fans given that:

- He was total sh*t in the ring

- He was fat, ugly and out of shape (not even big guy fat - average guy fat if that make sense)

- No mic skills

- No costume apart from blue trunks

- No music

- No moves (his finisher was a clothesline)

- The USA chant didn't start until 91 so he was already well into his WWF run

- Can't imagine he shifted much merchandise

- He didn't have good matches - I can't think of a single good Jim Duggan match or storyline

Literally the only thing I can think of that made him over with the fans was his "Hoooooooo" chant. I have to give him credit I guess for having a successful career on paper but I just can't believe how he did it :lol:

Is there any other wrestler that managed to carve such a successful winning career in WWF as Duggan despite being utter sh*t and not involved in any major storylines or titles??

Jim Duggan rant over

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He is anything but shit, but I know Piper also has a ludicrous win/loss record despite never winning the World title. Even Hogan never managed a pinfall victory over him.

Apart from in WCW - handily taken from the rivalries episode on Network.

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Although it's been heavily rumoured, it looks certain that Brock Lesnar will be away after wrestle mania. There's a top 5 on wwe.com just now highlighting significant achievements and even HHH's weekly interview slants towards it.

Although I think a champion should be around more than he has been due to his contract, he's been on fire since beating undertaker.

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He obviously feels he is healthy enough for another couple of MMA paydays. A few more million in the bank and he can retire to his cabin in the woods for the rest of his life.

I wonder if Dana White will try to book Punk's debut and Lesnar's return on the same card? That could do a huge buy rate for UFC.

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