10 Greatest Wrestling Works Ever
10 greatest works in pro wrestling history!
3. "I respect you, Bookerman"
The ‘Loose Cannon’ Brian Pillman constantly blurred the lines between kayfabe and reality. Leading into SuperBrawl 1996, Pillman’s antics had drawn the ire of ‘Taskmaster’ Kevin Sullivan, with the two scheduled to have an ‘I Respect You’ Strap Match.
15 seconds in, Pillman grabbed the mic, barked “I respect you, bookerman” to Sullivan - WCW’s head booker at the time - and disappeared into the audience before a confused Arn Anderson took his place. Pillman and Bischoff then had a massive row backstage, and Flyin’ Brian was ‘fired’. So far, this was all part of the plan, with Bischoff wanting Pillman to ‘leave WCW’ before returning and becoming a big star. In order to work the boys and the dirt sheets, Pillman convinced Bischoff to legitimately fire him.
Bischoff agreed, but Pillman wasn’t coming back, going first to ECW and then WWE for a truckload of cash. So in a way, this actually was real… although it came due to a work.
