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Fair enough. I think it's too soon. I'll continue participating in the discussions, but if I don't feel like I have a good handle on everyone who seems to merit consideration by the deadline, I'm probably not turning in a ballot.
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I think everyone is being too tough on Parv. The guy is doing nothing but stepping outside of whatever fan bubble he has left, watching WoS, 90s All Japan, and pre-1980s footage that hasn't really been given the focus or attention it deserves. Of course everyone can prioritize what they want, but if I hadn't seen any Lou Thesz or any Low Ki and time was of the essence, I'd probably focus more on Thesz for the same reasons Parv mentioned. He was the first world-traveled wrestler of his kind and defined his generation. That's not to take anything away from the indy wrestlers mentioned - time permitting, I'll see at least a few matches from all the names listed here. Now all of that said, Parv, here's what I think you were looking for. These are the guys that ended up missing out on a bigger platform because of the decline of ECW and WCW. In a way, you're looking at many guys who really established a new norm. They were able to create interest and demand with no wider platform, and I think it's worth studying the wrestlers who excelled in this environment and seeing how they pulled it off. If you want a music analogy, imagine that all but one record label self-destructed. Anyone who doesn't fit the preconceived notion that the remaining record label has of what a successful act looks and sounds like has to find other ways to get noticed with an almost total absence of platform to do it. It really is a fascinating story and I don't think it just comes down to wrestling fans wanting wrestling. Indy wrestling has had peaks and troughs since 2001 which has generally coincided with the rise and fall of some key stars. Punk and Bryan made it to the big leagues and became stars, but not everyone who was worthwhile in that time period did.
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About to dive into the 1990s stuff listed in this thread to see if I have anything e-book worthy on my hands. Can't wait!
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How about laser lights? I was thinking lasers and explosions might improve PWO.
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I'm starting to wonder if there's any reason this has to end at Wrestlemania XXXII. I don't think anyone will have seen everything they want to see from all companies in all eras, even by fully engaging themselves in this project. Is there any reason this can't span five years or even longer? I have spent the last five years viewing wrestling from just one decade and I've been quite busy doing it. And I'm still not done. Has even one person here seen everything there is to see, or are they at a point where they can hit that mark by spring of 2016? I personally see no reason to rush it.