Bulldog Brower

[9.0] "Trying to rate as many of the "old timers" before I head off the squared circle in the sky. An absolute tank in the ring, he was a very credible opponent in Bruno's first title reign. A wild, intense and ruthless brawler, he spent most of his matches outside the ring (think Dick the Bruiser). He was legitimate main event talent, receving title shots from Bruno, Pedro, Backlund (well past Brower's prime), The Sheik, Gene Kiniski, Buddy Rogers and even Lou Thesz. He helped get Morales over early in Pedro's title reign. The angle was that Pedro was a very skilled champion, who upsel Koloff, but was he "tough enough" to beat a maniac like Brower. Pedro would then proceed to out brawl Brower to the crowds delight. He was also made for the magazines, with this bulging eye pose and shots of him blasting opponents with tables, chairs and stairs outside the ring. I do understand if you dislike the recycled version on Peakcock from All Star Wrestling, heck even I don't like it. (Although he and Albano could still work the crowd into a frenzy during an interview). He must have been a good guy, as Bruno even gave him a match in 1981, by then Bruno and Vince were clearly handpicking Bruno's opponents. By 1981, there was absolutelly no reason to give Brower a match of that magnitute. My rating is mostly based on his longevity at main event levels."

[0.0] "After watching a few moments: NOPE! this guy is the s#its. I know what I do not like and this is an example. The waaay over the top mannerisms and facial expressions made me want to instantly fast forward. But I gave him the benefit of doubt... alas his ring work is crap too. Some of these old timers might have been great in 1967, but I doubt it. By the late 70's he's a reason to fast forward, especially with slob arse Albano as his manager - double whammy! If you know of ancient footage where he isn't acting like a jackass, let me know and I'll watch that. Also, before I go a previous inmate had stated "I'm guessing his earlier stuff was probably a bit better or he wouldn't have a 20 year career and get employed in the wwf" LOL! The McMahon's didn't have the best track record for hiring the greatest talent until the national expansion."

[3.0] "By the time we can see him on old footage... he had become quite a lazy wrestler in the ring. I'm guessing his earlier stuff was probably a bit better or he wouldn't have a 20 year career and get employed in the wwf, but then again he was never really seen as a main eventer in any major territory from what I can see. Based on the few matches I have seen and from the other opinions of him ive heard from various sources, I think a 3 is all I can go for his grade."