Now, this version would be based on what is considered by many to be the worst thing the WWF ever did, and certainly the worse angle to end the 80's with: the Gobbledy Gooker.
How it happened: Survivor Series 1990 was primed to be a special show. Beside the newly debuted Undertaker making his PPV debut, fans had been treated for months to the sight of a giant egg. "Surely it must be a metaphor?" wondered a few, but at the show and at home the fans were treated to the sight of the egg hatching and a man in a chicken costume dancing around the ring to 'Turkey in the Straw'. Like a cheap knock off of the San Diego Chicken, the Gooker was greeted with overwhelming boos and the character was quietly retired.
How it could have gone: Well, Jed Shaffer did a pitch perfect version with "Red Rooster" Terry Taylor taking the Gooker's place, but since this is my take, I'd still have the Gooker come out of the egg and dance.
But, while doing the funky chicken with Mean Gene, I'd still have the Gooker attack the announcer and piledrive him. Before the crowd's eyes the Gooker tears his head off, revealing Hector Guerrero!
From there, Hector explains (maybe in Spanish for most of the promo) why he's there. Namely, the Guerrero Family has already beaten everyone worth fighting in Mexico and Japan, so now he'll be gracing us lowly Americans with his presence.
From there, I'd figure he'd set his sights on 2 things. 1st, the WWF Intercontinental title, at the time held by Mr. Perfect, 2nd, Bret Hart. As the son of the other wrestling family, Bret would make a fine foe. Bret would win the title first, but Hector might be the champ next instead of the Mountie.
From there I'd figure he'd feud with Roddy Piper and the Hart family a bit more before dropping the title to the British Bulldog. That'd be fine though, as he now has his eye on the WORLD title. A three way match between him, Ric Flair, and Randy Savage at WrestleMania.
Hey, it beats wearing a chicken suit.
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