Summerslam 1993 kicked off with razor ramon taking down the million dollar man. Instead, gonzalez disqualified himself by chloroforming the undertaker. After two years of facing wwe legends at wrestlemania, it was time to switch things up for the undertaker at wrestlemania ix. The undertaker vs giant gonzalez rest in peace match summerslam 1993. The problem with featuring a 610 zombie in the ring is that, eventually, hes going to. Wrestlemania 9 the undertaker vs giant gonzalez match hd. Giant gonzalez wallpapers hd wallpapers free download. The undertaker vs giant gonzalez wrestlemania ix full. The undertaker vs giant gonzalez at wrestlemania ix 720p hd. Who would win out of giant gonzales or great khali answers.
Billed as a rest in peace match, the no rules brawl saw gonzales push the deadman to his limit before undertaker finally defeated one of his most imposing rivals with a flying clothesline from the top rope. However, hogan refused to drop the belt to bret because. Giant gonzalez vs undertaker wrestling divas, wrestling wwe. Who will win giant gonzales vs andre the giant answers.
In 1993, vince mcmahon had planned a huge main event for wwf summerslam where the immortal hulk hogan was scheduled to face the hitman bret hart for the world wrestling federation championship. Giant gonzalez house show match from the 90s was brought up. Dont forget to like the episodes and subscribe to the ring riffs channel. The undertaker has been a mainstay for years in the company known as world wrestling entertainment wwe, and he has had many great accomplishments in the wrestling world, including multiple world titles, but his greatest accomplishment is his unprecedented streak at the grandest stage of the wrestling world. Gonzalez, who was a legitimate 76 12 and 405 pounds, was first drafted by the atlanta hawks, but was. Undertaker vs giant gonzalez ultimate dead man the. Jorge giant gonzalez, former wwf wrestler, dead at 44. If the two met today, the match would get payperview billing and everyone would be disappointed in how boring it was. Wrestlemania ix the undertaker defeated giant gonzalez. Wrestlemania xi vs king kong bundy special guest referee larry young the undertaker. He was nicknamed giant gonzales during his stint with the wwe.
The undertaker wrestlemania 9 caw legends of wrestlemania xbox 360. The undertaker faces the towering giant gonzalez at. Prichards answer was an interesting look into the mind of vince mcmahon. Giant gonzales left wwe soon after summerslam 1993 and competed in new japan pro wrestling before retiring to a farm in argentina.
Its for that reason that he has more confidence in the ring and a better record overall. Ranking all 25 wrestlemania matches of the undertaker. Ranking the undertakers 27 wwe wrestlemania matches from. The giant gonzalez wrestlemania ix its a shame that the undertaker s first big wrestlemania entrance is coupled with one of the worst matches in wrestling history, let alone the show of shows. The wrestling observer reported that there may also be a push for strowman to face the undertaker at wrestlemania 32 which would bring back memories of the giant gonzalez match above. John cena fan wwe the undertaker vs giant gonzalez full. Gonzalez died in his hometown of san martin, argentina. Dec 05, 2016 before his match with giant gonzales at wrestlemania ix, the undertaker enters caesars palace accompanied by a vulture is the 6th match for undertaker on this countdown. When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next.
But the undertaker at the time was 6,8 solid, lets assume undertaker was wearing 1 inch soles. Prichard was asked when they came to realize it was in the companys best interest to future endeavor gonzalez. The sight of giant gonzalez putting khali in a boston crab cracks me up for some reason. The undertaker faces the towering giant gonzalez at duration. It was a win, but didnt feel like one, even with undertaker recovering and scaring away the naked, hairy giant. The undertaker was eliminated from the royal rumble match as a result of the interference, and a match was scheduled between the undertaker and giant gonzalez for wrestlemania ix. While competition at the top of this list is very fierce, theres no doubt that undertaker s match against giant gonzalez ranks as the worst of his wrestlemania output. Ranking every undertaker match at wrestlemania gamespot. Undertaker vs giant gonzalez wrestlemania 9 full match. The move laid the foundation for a rivalry that lasted the length of gonzalez wwe career. Wrestlemania 33 wwe 20 february 2020 roman reigns vs the undertaker. The undertaker vs giant gonzalez at wrestlemania ix 720p. On the most recent episode of something to wrestle with, an undertaker vs. Undertaker makes his presence felt as he prepares for the match.
Apr 05, 2019 were opening up the history books to take a look back at every undertaker match at wrestlemania and ranking them. Undertaker and giant gonzalez shows how two people with overthetop gimmicks can go two totally opposite ways. Former argentine professional wrestler and basketball player jorge giant gonzalez has died at the age of 44. This is by far the worst wrestlemania maatch of all time, gonzalez moved about like a zombie, taker didnt look right, and then he got injured and got taken out on a gurnie, isnt he meant to be the immortal undertaker, this match didnt make any sense and this match but a big blotch on undertakers streak cause he.
The undertaker faces the towering giant gonzalez at wrestlemania ix. Download john cena wallpapers for your desktop or mobile device. At wrestlemania ix, the crafty manager gave undertaker his toughest challenge yet in the form of the nearly 8foot tall giant gonzales. The wwe universe selected to watch the match between undertaker and giant gonzalez from wrestlemania ix.
Twenty times he has made his ominous entrance into the showcase of the immortals and each time he has emerged victorious. From his amazing matches with shawn michaels to the time giant gonzalez used. So far 18 wrestlemania vii the undertaker defeated jimmy snuka. Callous clutch clawhold als mean mark callous chokeslam als the undertaker heart punch als mean mark callus heat seeking missile diving elbowdrop als mean mark. Car salesman humiliates poor man, then instantly regrets his decision. The phenom attempts to break free from the vise grip. He wrestled in wcw from 1989 to 1992 and moved on to the wwf in 1993. It began at wrestlemania vii in 1991 when he beat jimmy snuka, with the final win coming against cm punk at wrestlemania 29 in 20. Surely this could have taken the main event slot at any wrestlemania. After the deadman had a change of heart in early 1992, he was roberts opponent at wrestlemania viii. Shawn michaels puts his career on the line for a chance to end the undertaker s streak. Jun 30, 2016 gonzalez made his wcw debut in 1990 and went on to have a short run in wwe, where he lost to the undertaker at wrestlemania ix. Aug 10, 2019 undertaker took on giant gonzalez in an rip match, which they hyped up for weeks without explaining, only to finally say, uh, its a no dq match, i guess. Dec 15, 2011 the undertaker faces the towering giant gonzalez at wrestlemania ix.
The streak was a series of 21 straight victories for professional wrestler the undertaker mark calaway at wwes premier annual event, wrestlemania. Before his match with giant gonzales at wrestlemania ix, the undertaker enters caesars palace accompanied by a vulture is the 6th match for undertaker on this countdown. The undertaker was absent from wrestlemania x 1994 and wrestlemania 2000, owing. The rematch will be better 12 years later even though undertakers streak was the better of the two, goldberg still had a fantastic run that made him an icon. Big show remembers breaking into wrestling billed as son of andre the giant. This text is hidden because it is only available in german language. Matches giant gonzalez wrestlers database cagematch. The undertaker makes an ominous entrance at wrestlemania ix. The undertaker was absent from wrestlemania x 1994 and wrestlemania 2000, owing to injury. Giant gonzalez thanks to a creative fan, and the wwe 2k16 video game. May 25, 2011 jorge giant gonzalez, a former wcw and wwf wrestler, died at age 44 due to complications of diabetes and issues from being 7foot7, according to multiple reports. Pro wrestling illustrated had previously ranked him among the top 500 singles wrestlers wwe announcer howard finkel and former referee jimmy korderas both expressed their sadness over the loss of the wrestler and made.
Its nothing but punching, kicking, and the giant gonzalez staggering around. The undertaker at wrestlemania 9 were he defeated the giant gonzalez to become at wrestlemania. Jorge gonzalez, the man who played giant gonzalez, passed away on september 22, 2010 at the young age of 44. It is an incomparable feat that has transcended sports entertainment, defined an era, and solidified the legacy of the most iconic superstar in wwe history, undertaker. Undertaker is one of the most successful superstars in wwe history. Apr 29, 2018 undertaker and his wrestlemania career.
The massive giant gonzales makes an impressive debut in the 1993 royal rumble match by eliminating undertaker and continuing to attack the phenom. Wwf the undertaker vs giant gonzalez rest in peace match. The great khali simply wrestles more than the giant gonzalez ever did. Wwf the undertaker vs giant gonzalez rest in peace. Best undertaker matches at wrestlemania thetoptens. Khali takes down undertaker with a powerful clothesline. Making his debut in january 1993, he immediately set his sights on undertaker and eliminated him from the royal rumble. Undertaker vs giant gonzalez ultimate dead man the undertaker. The undertaker entrance at wrestlemania one of his best and spookiest entrances of his.
Undertaker vs undertaker, from wwf summerslam, 1994. Although giant gonzalez s career was brief, he is remembered as a powerful competitor. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. The undertaker atop a death chariot, complete with a vulture has become one of the iconic images of wrestlemania. Wrestlemania viii the undertaker defeated jake roberts. Yoko pins hart after fuji helps and out comes the man who ruined wwfhulk hogan. Before brock lesnar ended the streak, this spectacle was considered the most infamous match of the undertaker. Apr 10, 2020 undertaker and his wrestlemania career. Hogan pins yoko within seconds for the world title in a dumb move. It definitely deserves to be ranked as one of the worst wrestlemania matches of all time.
Before his match with giant gonzales at wrestlemania ix, the undertaker enters caesars palace accompanied by a vulture. Jorge giant gonzalez, a former member of the argentina olympic basketball team in the 1988 olympics, who wrestled as a headliner for wcw and wwf from 199093, passed away in a hospital in san martin, argentina. Feb 15, 2017 the undertaker vs giant gonzalez rest in peace match summerslam 1993. The undertaker vs the great khali, last man standing match, smackdown 1882006 on the august 18, 2006 episode of wwe smackdown, the phenom undertaker and the punjabi playboy great. Oct 10, 2015 wrestlemania 9 the undertaker vs giant gonzalez match hd. The rock turns 48 years old today, the jabroni beating, lalala, pie eating, trail blazing, eyebrow raising, heart stopping, elbow dropping, electrifying the dirty south, the most electrifying man in all of sports. At a towering 8feettall, giant gonzalez was one of the most impressive individuals to ever step foot inside a wwe ring. Undertaker has gone on to beat jake roberts, giant gonzalez, king kong bundy, diesel, sycho sid in a no disqualification match, kane at wrestlemania xiv and xx, big boss man in a hell in a cell match, triple h at wrestlemania x7, xxvii in a no holds barred match and xxviii in a hell in a cell match, ric flair in a no disqualification match. The undertaker faces the towering giant gonzalez at youtube.
The undertaker at wrestlemania from the streak to the. The undertaker boogie woogie man jimmy valiant vs randy savage superfly jimmy snuka vs eddie guerrero big daddy v vs andre the giant my answer is john cena vs batista vs undertaker vs triple h vs. See more ideas about undertaker, wwe and undertaker wwe. Plus giant gonzales hair makes him look about 7,8 i say gonzales is about 7,7. Giant gonzalez, and their ilk he had been expected to work with before. Giant gonzalez was billed as being eight feet tall and 440 pounds.
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