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I have been on a bit of an Adrian Street kick as of late. Watching his old matches, listening to his music videos, etc.
I wonder why he isn't in consideration for one the greatest wrestlers of all time.
He could work. He could go from trying to grab his opponent's ass one second to the next wailing on them, and it made sense. He sold well. He could talk. He got immense heat.
Seriously, he may have had one of the greatest gimmicks of all time. Up there with the Undertaker in longevity. He literally understood every aspect of the wrestling business as well, if not better, than anyone. Wild out there entrances. He knew the song perfectly, because he wrote it. He made many of the outfits he wore to the ring, and he has made a living post wrestling making gear for others.
As for influence? He influenced many of the greats. From Bret Hart, to Randy Savage, to Davey Boy (Street's variation of the Cobra Clutch was called the British Bulldog), to Shawn Michaels, to Goldust.
If he didn't spend most of his career in the UK, he'd be discussed in the same breath as Ric Flair.
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