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Unsung Heroes: The Journeymen of Professional Wrestling photos
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4 D c1 B4 }, F. N. Z1 _"Iron" Mike Sharpe enters WWE in the early 1980s and establishes himself as a contender for Bob Backlund's WWE Title.1 j7 h" g& k) C' T0 i: Q3 q- k
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The legality of Sharpe's leather arm braces is often questioned by the WWE Universe./ ~% m' \/ D" Z ^" V. m
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The WWE Universe will always remember The Brooklyn Brawler, whose gruff demeanor matches his tattered ring gear.
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The Brawler often finds himself looking up at the lights, save for a few special occasions.$ a2 z' q: C5 Z# |
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Teaming with Kaientai, The Brooklyn Brawler picks up the biggest win of his career when he defeats Triple H.
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- V0 s% F9 }1 f& I4 _Journeyman competitor Duane Gill ends a years-long losing streak in the late 1990s, even capturing the WWE Light Heavyweight Championship.' C4 _/ C5 D+ I" W
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The wins go to Gill's head quickly, as he transforms into Gillberg, a parody of WCW star Goldberg and his impressive winning streak.
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Gillberg's dazzling pyrotechnic display reflected his in-ring exploits.) L) t' U* q: B
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The Conquistadors make their way from "Somewhere in Latin America" to WWE in the 1980s.
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The masked men try to gain every advantage in their bouts, but are felled by the dominant teams of the era.$ m! _1 h: A7 b* U
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7 }) ^& W V- D- j# V; h0 f9 kIt seems as though the golden warriors are returning to WWE in 2000, but it turns out that Edge & Christian co-opted their costumes to trick opponents.% x6 p6 ]9 |8 r& t Z
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- j. r5 l" @! B; i6 S9 MFrankie Williams bravely stands up for himself on a memorable edition of Piper's Pit, but ends up battered at the hands of "Rowdy" Roddy.
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Early in his career, Barry Horowitz focuses more on patting himself on the back than keeping opponents at bay.* N, c5 `) X! j- z
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) `: ]/ h/ T1 {$ a/ dAfter one of the longest losing streaks in WWE history, Horowitz shocked the world by defeating Bodydonna Skip.
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Horowitz experienced a career renaissance after his victory, proving that every dog gets his day. |
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