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[Krangala]

I know Beauty Rhodes of course is based on Dusty Rhodes, and Neptuneman is based on Hogan. But is there a guide to who's who?

 

just curious if anybody's ever compiled a guide.

[fisheye]

Geromino always reminded me of The Ultimate Warrior. I also think the Sheik is based off of... well The Iron Sheik. Can't think of any others. Kind of crazy how it's Neptune Man who's supposed to be based off of Hulk Hogan and not the character that actually looks like Hogan. 

[atilary]

I think there's another these or two about this on here but here's from a tumbler I found on Google "Ramenman with Giant Baba. BuffaloMan with Bruiser Brody. Robin Mask with Billy Robinson. And my favorite, TerryMan with TERRY FUNK!"

https://www.google.c...r-real-life/amp

[Krangala]

Well, if you saw Terryman's fight with Abdullah (Abdullah the Butcher) you'd know it fits.

Edited by Krangala, 02 March 2020 - 01:22 AM.

[Krangala]

We know Kevin Mask is based on Kevin Nash. 

[Mikespaintedminiatures]

I know Beauty Rhodes of course is based on Dusty Rhodes, and Neptuneman is based on Hogan. But is there a guide to who's who?

 

just curious if anybody's ever compiled a guide.

Dynamite Piper is a parody of Roddy Piper, although his sculpt does not much look like him

 

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[Krangala]

There is a character based upon Dwayne Johnson's grandfather too. Last name is Maivia.

[DaHumorist]

Geromino always reminded me of The Ultimate Warrior. I also think the Sheik is based off of... well The Iron Sheik. 

 

Ultimate Warrior wasn't an active wrestler when Geronimo was introduced. Also, more than likely, Sheik wasn't based on the Iron Sheik, but rather the original Sheik (Ed Farhat)

 

 

We know Kevin Mask is based on Kevin Nash. 

 

Definitely in name, at least. Also, the villainous group dMp is based on the nWo

Edited by DaHumorist, 03 March 2020 - 02:33 PM.

[DaHumorist]

more...

 

Jesse Maivia - named after "High Chief" Peter Maivia

 

Chavo Kuerrori - named for Chavo Guerrero Sr.

 

Jean Steamboard - named for Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat

 

Doryman - named/based on Dory Funk

 

Apollo the Giant - based on both Apollo Creed (from Rocky) and Andre the Giant

 

Duke Kamata - named for Tor Kamata

 

God Von Erich - parody of Fritz Von Erich

 

Bob Winkle - parody of Nick Bockwinkel

 

Dorlo Flears - named for Lord James Blears

 

The Bulldozer - based on Dick the Bruiser

 

(this one's obvious) Vance McMadd (Harabote "the Chairman" Muscle's Ultimate Muscle English dub name) - named after Vince McMahon

Edited by DaHumorist, 03 March 2020 - 02:43 PM.

[Krangala]

Thanks for the additions!

[DaHumorist]

Oh yeah, and Bone Cold from Ultimate Muscle/Nisei is named after "Stone Cold" Steve Austin

[Thunderlips187]

I always assumed Kevin Mask was based of of Kevin Nash. Many obvious parallels with the name and the dMp nWo connection.
I also always thought he looked like the Super Shredder fromThe old Ninja Turtles movie played by none other than Kevin Nash

[Brickhouse]

Robin Mask was based on Billy Robinson, the famous Brit who toured Japan.

[kinnikukeshifan]

I'm always surprised that Stan Hansen was never added as a model for a character considering how over he was in the early 80's in Japan. 

[Brickhouse]

I'm always surprised that Stan Hansen was never added as a model for a character considering how over he was in the early 80's in Japan. 

 

Yup. I used his AWA figure to play with them, although it was taller.