Everyone knows that a good promo can make the difference where viewership is concerned. Today, we take a look back at the promos that will be remembered forever! Are you ready to take a trip down memory lane?
Paul Heyman Destroys Vince McMahon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=60&v=wn9G3Onwjjg
The king of the promo – Paul Heyman – is undoubtedly responsible for some of the best promos in WWE history. One of them was the so-called pipebomb he dropped on Vince McMahon, announcing the end of the WWF (the WWE of the olden days).
Triple H Becomes the New Leader of D-Generation X
When Shawn Michaels left WWE for several years due to a devastating back injury, the company set Triple H up as the new leader of D-Generation X. Naturally, this led to an unforgettable promo, where Triple H took the mantle as the D-X leader from Michaels.
JR Speaks With Mankind
It is a rare gift to fully submerge yourself in a wrestling character, but that was exactly what Mick Foley did when he invented Mankind. Even now, many people remember his Mankind persona the best, since nothing quite compares to the deranged nature of WWE legend Mick Foley.
Dusty Rhodes Speaking About Hard Times!
Dusty Rhodes will always be remembered for his “Hard Times” promo, a promo which is still quite applicable today. Let’s face it: anyone who is working hard and looks to wrestling for an escape will feel inspired by Dusty’s promo. I know I do!
CM Punk’s Pipebomb
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=7Ms0DFxpptk
For many wrestling fans, this is the greatest promo of all time. During this promo, CM Punk got some genuine grievances off his chest, which he had with WWE at the time.
Following this “pipebomb,” Punk went on to become the longest-reigning WWE Champion in modern history. Unfortunately, all’s well that didn’t end well, and he infamously left the company shortly after dropping the title to The Rock. To this day, when fans are not happy with the product being delivered to them, the “CM Punk” chants can still be heard in the arena.
Austin 3:16
You cannot mention the best promos of all time and forget about the creation of Austin 3:16! Even though Austin 3:16 wasn’t scripted, it would become one of Stone Cold’s best gimmicks of all time.
Raw Is Jericho
One of the promos that still gives me chills until this day, aside from the Dusty Rhodes “Hard Times” promo, is the Raw Is Jericho promo! When Jericho made his debut in the WWF, he was instantly catapulted to one of the biggest stars on the roster. Of course, his talent for shooting a good promo and putting on outstanding matches certainly proves that was a good decision.
What is your favorite promo of all time? Do you agree with my list? Or is there another promo you would like to add to the list? Let me know in the comment section below!