Then Versus Now (Again): Comparing The Greats From Different Eras

The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast – now heading toward its fifth year – offers veteran fans (as well as curious younger ones) a chance to reminisce about classic mat action from years gone by. The show is hosted by Bob Smith, the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine who also enjoyed a long history with other famous titles. Co-host Joe Puccio (GenerationXWire.com) offers a younger perspective on old wrestling before the duo ushers in guests from throughout the professional mat landscape.

The Topic: The Outdated Wrestling Hour offers its second episode entitled “Then Versus Now” – and the premise is simple: Most fans remember legends such as Bruno Sammartino, Terry Funk, Ernie Ladd, Vader, and more greats from the 1960s through the ’90s – but which of today’s wrestlers come the closest to approximating the Hall of Famers' styles, size, and charisma? Who of today’s group of main eventers equal the impact of those from wrestling’s storied past? Join in and see if you agree with our choices on the newest edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour: We’re from the era where the good guys were still actually good guys!

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