Meltzer in the 90s

The wit and wisdom of Dave Meltzer with the benefit of hindsight. All quotes taken from actual Wrestling Observer Newsletters.

[Meltzer in the 90s @ObserverQuotes]

I guess I should have some wrestling news in here. [2/91]

[Meltzer in the 90s @ObserverQuotes]

Steve Austin will be one of the top guys in the entire business before too long. [9/91]

[Meltzer in the 90s @ObserverQuotes]

Ric Flair is considered by many as the greatest in-ring, and for that matter, out-of-the-ring performer pro wrestling had ever seen. [9/99]

[Meltzer in the 90s @ObserverQuotes]

You have to remember, pro wrestling evolved from the world of carnivals. [1/91]

[Meltzer in the 90s @ObserverQuotes]

The line between being friends and enemies in pro wrestling is so thin it's often inperceptible. [7/98]

[Meltzer in the 90s @ObserverQuotes]

The ultimate truth of today's wrestling is whatever draws ratings is good. [9/98]

[Meltzer in the 90s @ObserverQuotes]

Many of the classic matches of the 70s wouldn't look as great by today's standards and the classic matches of the 60s would look downright bad. [4/99]

[Meltzer in the 90s @ObserverQuotes]

In looking at the future for the WWF and future income, it varies. [8/99]

[Meltzer in the 90s @ObserverQuotes]

Hopefully I'm not the slightest bit homophobic. [3/92]

[Meltzer in the 90s @ObserverQuotes]

Ninja Turtles beat Konan & Rey Misterio & La Fiera & Zorro de Oro. Match wasn't too bad considering how green the turtles are. I've been waiting all week to write that last sentence. [11/90]

[Meltzer in the 90s @ObserverQuotes]

It should come as no surprise that a lot of people don't like pro wrestling. [2/91]

[Meltzer in the 90s @ObserverQuotes]

Remind me if I'm ever hired to run a wrestling company not to give the guy who gives my dog obedience lessons the U.S. title. [7/99]

[Meltzer in the 90s @ObserverQuotes]

Obviously it's totally stupid to compare a shoot PPV with a worked one (so naturally we're going to). [8/97]

[Meltzer in the 90s @ObserverQuotes]

For the few of you who have come to the conclusion at this point that "Dave's sure trying to get himself over," I feel sorry for you. [1/93]

[Meltzer in the 90s @ObserverQuotes]

Russo is big on skits and soap operas, two qualities that WCW has been sorely lacking and clearly needs. [10/99]

[Meltzer in the 90s @ObserverQuotes]

I've spent eight years becoming the very best in my field. [2/91]

[Meltzer in the 90s @ObserverQuotes]

Pretty soon wrestlers will start hitting each other with tampons as foreign objects. [12/99]

[Meltzer in the 90s @ObserverQuotes]

Shawn Michaels inherited $2.5 million from a wrestling fan that he didn't know that just passed away. This is a true story. [1/96]

[Meltzer in the 90s @ObserverQuotes]

The vast majority of wrestling fans are guys and guys naturally hate guys who they are told are good looking. [9/95]

[Meltzer in the 90s @ObserverQuotes]

I've got the Soviet tape and can do the trade. [2/90]