You’ll Lay Down for Big Poochie, and You’ll Freaking Like It

By Scott Keith on 6 November 2013

90s WcW was always the metaphorical casual girlfriend in my life. She looked great at times, was cool enough to distract me for a couple hours, but we could never really make that lasting meaningful connection. The closest I ever got to getting “hooked” was 91 and obviously 97-98. Now Vince McMahon, theres a guy who can hold on to a mans heart. Soooo, lets go to a 98 WcW flashpoint moment for “What If”…

What if Goldberg beats Nash at Starrcade 98 to stay undefeated? Things to consider…

– Goldberg debuted September 97, won the strap from Hogan on July 6th, 1998 and lost to Nash in December of 98. Injured his hand in December 99.

– Was it the right time for Goldberg to lose at Starrcade 98? Was Nash the right guy to end it at the time?

– Was Goldbergs streak nearing the point of diminishing returns? How much longer could it have drawn money?

– Does an undefeated Goldberg go on to lead WcW in a resurgence against WWF in 99? Does his “star power” reach the next level, the Austin, Rock, Hogan level?

EDIT: I remember watching a Youshoot, I forget who it was, maybe Corenette, but a thought from that has always struck me as interesting. The thought was that undefeated streaks do more harm then good for talent. Reason being: there is never going to be a good way to end it, and the performer is over strictly due to his streak. As soon the undefeated streak ends, the gimmick is essentially over. Not sure if I agree but food for thought

These are just a few thoughts. Go in any direction you like.

*Personal random sidebar* Was reading about the Jersey mall shooting yesterday. I have an opinion on everything except gun control. I have heard rational and articulate arguments made by both sides throughout my life. Is there hard evidence that show countries with strict gun control laws endure less violent crimes? Do we still feel its a relevant “right” to own a gun? Yadda yadda yadda. Thoughts?