There are certain wrestlers that become Internet darlings. Usually, it’s due to that thing called “workrate” that leads to wrestlers having many matches awarded many stars. Other times, it’s due to a presence that is undeniable. Somebody that captures the attention of everyone when they appear on the screen. Sometimes, even the “smartest” wrestling fans can’t deny when a wrestler that could never have a five star match in their life is insanely popular.
Sid Eudy walked into pro wrestling after he met the legendary Poffo brothers, Randy & Lanny. They sent him to the Memphis territory, where he was trained by Tojo Yamamoto and walked over most people because he was 6’9 & 318 pounds. As some people have said before, you can’t teach that. Sid’s immense size guaranteed he’d get a look from the larger wrestling promotions, and World Championship Wrestling signed him right away.
Sid Vicious’s first …