What makes a legend?

[tuxedo]

I love the concept of having a game that brings together the legends of professional wrestling. I think that I have a pretty good idea of what makes a legend.

A legend, to me, is a wrestler who transcends time and geographic location. He is a pioneer of the business. He did things that were so well executed (match wise or character wise) that he is often talked about when discussing the great of the sport.

Many of the wrestler in the game are true legends. Gorgeous George might be the biggest legend of them all. Ask any senior citizen about wrestling on tv and the name Gorgeous George will pop up more often than Hulk Hogan.

Other bonified legends are Giant Baba, Mil Mascaras and Frank Gotch to name a few. It is just magnificent that we have been given a chance to match these wrestlers in the theaters of our minds.

I'm wondering what others feel makes a legend. Looking at the list of "wish lists" in other threads, it is obvious that we all have different ideas. Any thoughts?

[tystates]

This is a good definition of a Legend. But by writing it out it shows which wrestlers in the game don't fit the bill. As far as the game goes I think you have to look at the word Legend another way.

Obviously once Virgil is officially released not too many people are going to call him a Legend. Virgil had his place in wrestling history though. If you look at wrestling's timeline, if a wrestler stands out at some point he qualifies for the game.

I'm in no way knocking anything about the game. I'm happy for any wrestler who agrees to be in it. For the casual observer when you see Legends of Wrestling and then names like Bastien, Rose, Virgil, some people may shake their head.

[GalactiKing]

I have a similar feeling. All the guys Tom has used at least have some name recognition by those who follow it. Also, the game would not be nearly as fun if everyone was a top level star.