Get Out of His Way! - A Look Back at Ken Shamrock in WWE

[@WrestlingWithWregret]

ALL MY WRESTLER RETROSPECTIVES! kzbin.info/aero/PLdy7NPpr-Icxk08WVNWy_hh-Ay68Y5R_u

[@patricknguyen7530]

I think the biggest disappointment of Ken leaving was that around the same time, Kurt Angle was debuting, just the fact we never got Kurt vs Ken would always be a disappointment

[@DasNordlicht91]

Had Shamrock not gotten hurt, we’d for sure have him as Kurt Angle’s debut feud. Could’ve even led to Angle adopting the Ankle Lock as his finisher earlier.

[@namemcnamerton4249]

​@@DasNordlicht91The new contract Vince wanted Ken to sign had a no shoot fight clause so Ken went to TNA.

[@TravisBroski]

In my AE fantasy booking I do Angle/Shamrock at Armageddon '99 in an Ultimate Submission match.@@DasNordlicht91

[@AW-kr9fl]

Imagine them as a tag team! Double Ankle Lock finisher

[@chrispodesta8105]

Aaaaarrrrrrrrgh I forgot about this

[@82gamerprincess31]

Kinda bonkers how many times Shane McMahon was right and ignored. Shane wanted to buy UFC, he basically wanted to do with ECW what WWE did with NXT, He pushed for using the internet more like with the wwe network, he pushed for more of the internet darling talent to be brought in, etc. Now he just feels like a footnote in WWE pushed out by his dad, his sister, and HHH. I genuinely feel Shane was just as visionary for WWE’s future as HHH has been and that in a rather insane way Vince saw him as competition the way he was to his dad.

[@tairenk.3996]

We'll never fully know what went on behind the scenes, but I've always had this underlying theory that Vince secretly wanted his son, or anyone really, to directly challenge and usurp the company from his cold hands like some medieval folktale. In the end, Shane, for all his vision and bright ideas, really loved his father and lacked the mental fornitude that Vince was looking for in his would-be successor.

[@relser187]

@@tairenk.3996wow this hits hard, but surely has to be true, given Vince damn near ran WWE into the ground with controversy after controversy. It took the man getting involved in one of the most notorious lawsuits we’ve ever seen to finally give up the throne for goodness sakes!

[@plshelpmeawkdough]

UFC would've failed under Vince cause they wouldn't know what to do with it especially since the UFC was banned in many states and on most PPV providers aka The Dark Ages (MMAonPoint has a great video on that time period and it was rough). UFC only blew up because of Griffin vs Forrester which happened in the finale of the ultimate fighter a reality show that I doubt Vince would've came up with. Then we're talking about the Internet in 2001, which is when he came up with the idea for ECW, idk about you but I remember the Internet was pretty rough back then lol and even shit like ByteThis rarely looked and ran good and that was in 2005 with people just sitting still half the time.

[@BlackLaGoonies]

​@@plshelpmeawkdough Bonnar was Griffin's opponent (I'm guessing you knew and just turned Forrest Griffin and Bonnar into Forrester; we've all done that haha) but otherwise I agree 100% - UFC would have turned into the Brawl for All on a massive scale if Vince tried to run it

[@IhateOldbergthewrestler-rc4qr]

I think it was only worth $2m at the time too.

[@TheCheat420]

It's so crazy to think that tap outs weren't a thing in the WWF before 1997.

[@mythicgamer6291]

Tazz brought attention to it through ECW and WWE/WCW soon followed suit

[@DarkScorpionPete98]

@@mythicgamer6291I thought it all started with UFC 1 in 1993.

[@PhilipBelmont]

@@DarkScorpionPete98 He;s just saying in the world of pro wrestling, not martial arts in general.

[@mgkiryuu]

I think there is at least 1 thing that everyone can agree about Ken Shamrock...and that is that he had one of the most badass and greatest songs for his entrance music.

[@fortcastellan1730]

Seconded. It's still on my personal playlist!

[@PhilasifyCreativity]

It's in my workout playlist at the gym. I've been waiting 20 years for him to return to WWE so I could mark out when I hear it. Imagine if it played during a Rumble entry.

[@shady3legend]

​@PhilasifyCreativity suprise they haven't did that yet, matter of fact I'm surprised shamrock haven't returned back to wwe just for 1 night with all the old school specials they have had

[@gregxashleigh]

As the name of it states, the Ultimate. Alongside Harry and the Slashtones ECW theme, they don't come better

[@michaelpapich2356]

A footnote on the John McCain and MMA connection: McCain's father-in-law at the time was one of Anheuser-Busch's largest wholesale distributors. Televised boxing's largest advertiser was Anheuser beer, and not only did McCain have the family connection but he personally owned millions of dollars in their stock. McCain was a big boxing supporter, both personally and legislatively with the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act. He had a personal stake in seeing MMA not compete with boxing in getting TV time.

[@dr.snakes]

A little bit ironic. Ali vs. Inoki _was_ MMA. John McCain wouldn't know that. He ain't no tape trader. He's not hanging out in chat rooms. In RSPW.

[@ericthomas917]

And people think politicians owning stock is not a problem?

[@kenrickkahn]

​@@ericthomas917 No Politician shouldn't own any stock unless they are private citizens.. They made Jimmy Carter sell his damn peanut farm so why it's hard to stop other Politicians from owning stocks?

[@DiamondDust132]

It is funny and also rather sad how the truth always goes back to money over decency. Thanks for the info. Fascinating to know.

[@toptenguy1]

@@ericthomas917 I find it insane that it's even allowed.

[@ClarenceJ251]

Ken Shamrock was so underutilized in WWF.

[@SheriffOutlaw]

Very true. He is an interesting case of wasted potential

[@harveymcelroy9332]

No shit

[@jayharv285]

​@@SheriffOutlawI think he was just in the wrong era.

[@kristopherbrown146]

Always wanted to see him in the ruthless aggression

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

Who played as him in 2k16 or no Mercy? Not to mention making UFC games Too.

[@venomousnate7263]

I agree. The reason Ken Shamrock was never a main event is because it was bad timing with Austin,Rock, Foley, Taker, and Kane. Had he still been around in 99 and he was more reliable, he probably would’ve gotten there.

[@ssssssstssssssss]

No. It was perfect timing for him. He entered the WWF when they really needed main eventers. He just blew his opportunity.

[@pushon10]

I agree he wasn't quite as captivating as Austin,Rock, Foley, Taker and Kane, but I'd take him over Triple H.

[@Larry-dq4ig]

You said “had he still been around in 99”… he wrestled most of 99 though.

[@coltsmallwood7835]

I don't know how it would work into other episodes, but I want the "Not Sharp But Dangerous Knzife" in more episodes

[@Beavie]

Ken was easily ahead of his time. Yeah, he wasn't the best on the microphone, but he was a genuine badass, he was solid in the ring. I think his career hit a ceiling due to booking and timing. But despite his flaws, he was still was able to accomplish a fair bit, winning two thirds of that triple crown. I imagine if he came in the Ruthless Aggression era and had a mouthpiece, he could have been a world champ, especially with the Brand split.

[@tonyibraham5931]

Blackman vs Shamrock in a shoot bout would have been amazing. You hear more about Blackman being a badass than Shamrock within the wrestling interviews I've seen. I'm not sure if it is related to longevity (therefore more exposure), or if there was hest with Shamrock for whatever was going on that he seems to be omitted. I just know that would be an amazing fight.

[@PhilasifyCreativity]

He didnt need a mouthpiece...Goldberg didn't need one. He should've been WWE's Goldberg. The intensity is there, the legit background. He didn't need a bunch of catchphrases or anything.

[@roccojamison89gooker51]

Ken Shamrock never got a 5-Star rating from Dave Meltzer. That limited Shamrock's career tremendously.

[@PhilasifyCreativity]

@@roccojamison89gooker51 it doesn't help that the attitude era he was wrestling the likes of Val Venis and Steve Blackman. He would've for sure had some highly rated matches had he stuck around for the influx of talent that came after he left in Benoit, Angle, Eddie, Booker T, RVD, Brock, etc.

[@adamlennard1828]

@@PhilasifyCreativityBlackman was a legit badass too so I don’t agree mentioning him. Other then that I agree imagine the matches he could of had with Benoit, Eddie, Malenko, RVD. Hell him vs William Regal would of been brutal.

[@michaelsinger4638]

If Shamrock were in WWE today, he’d definitely be a world champion.

[@Dzuno18]

As well as Ken would've gotten more IC title reigns, more tag team title reigns, and could've been U.S champion

[@kokotheclown2588]

He’s last videogame appearance was in WWE13 the game that celebrated the attitude era and Ken was a huge factor of the era thx to his participation in the Corporation stable

[@RGF91]

2K16 actually

[@kokotheclown2588]

@@RGF91wait was he actually in 2k16 I didn’t know that thx for letting me know

[@RGF91]

@@kokotheclown2588 no prob

[@joshuamiller1111]

And now he's back in 2K24!

[@KatoBloodsoul]

Today I learned one of my heros Brian Zane, has the same condition (Asperger's) like me! Bro from a fellow who's lived that life too, good on you for never stopping being yourself. Keep being amazing.

[@Obscusion2]

That Backlash '99 match with Taker is, easily, one of the most divisive matches I've ever seen, from an online discourse perspective. There are some who (like Zane) consider it an absolute snorefest of a match, but there are others who see it more as being ahead of its time, as more mat-based, technical, & submission-focused matches would become more commonplace in WWE during the Ruthless Aggression Era. Personally, I do agree that it is a bit too slow for its own good, but I can definitely see what Shamrock & Taker were going for with it, and I do find enough enjoyment in it, but it absolutely had no place happening during the peak of the Attitude Era. Regardless, while Taz may have technically introduced tapping out in North America first via ECW, Ken Shamrock was the man who made it mainstream, making him (low-key) one of the most important wrestlers in the history of the business, in my opinion. Just think of how many amazing moments came from a simple tap out, and it all started with a man who loved going "DAAAAAA!!!!!".

[@JM1993951]

I loved it. The reversal into the armbar was cool as shit

[@cannonbod581]

Great comment, all good points. I personally always liked this match, as I thought it did a good job of putting Ken over; as he was one of the only people I had ever seen make Taker actually shout out in pain, as for years he had always been practically silent. Even the fact that Taker needed help to beat him, seemed to elevate him as a threat... I just think his ship had already sailed by this point, and they never really capitalised on what they had. With the right mouthpiece to support him, he could have been a top contender. If he had his own Heyman equivalent, I could have easily seen him do a program with Austin. Maybe a sort of fight promotor/boxing manager type. Then the manager and Austin do the trash talking while Shamrock stays stoic and strong, getting the occasional "snapping" and beatdown on Austin... all culminating on a PPV win for Stone Cold, and finally getting his hands on the manager. For the rubber match, you could escalate the violence and build-up to a more no-holds-barred main event, and Austin, out of his depth, has to resort to hitting him with everything, including the kitchen sink. It's just occurred to me, that it could even have been Vince as the manager figure in this case. Just have Shamrock as Vince's top guy, and push him as the genuine threat he should have been. Might have been better than some of the iffy main events we had around then. For instance, instead of losing to Billy Gunn in the KOTR, he could have been against Austin, replacing the ladder match. I'm not sure why I've written all of this. This was the most I've thought about wrestling in years.

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

Funfact:he made WrestleMania 2000 No mercy, and smackdown 2. Also wwe13 and 16. Also the UFC/MMA games. I'll be here all day if i go through All of em.😂

[@a.grimes4202]

( _Wonders if OP has considered a career as a diplomat... 🤔_ )

[@Retrorevelations]

Is this actually a serious take? "Tapping out" had been a thing for decades in American pro wrestling. There were MANY notable pro wrestlers with submission finishers. Ric Flair, Roddy Piper, Greg Valentine, Bob Backlund. Sgt. Slaughter, Iron Sheik, Chris Benoit, and many, MANY more. Bret Hart alone was THE master of submission wrestling in the 90s, and is arguably the greatest technical wrestler of all time. Tazz nor Shamrock, as much as I like both, ABSOLUTELY did not "introduce slower, more technical matches" to North America. How can this even be a serious take? It's almost as if Bret Hart, or his many matches/feuds with HBK, Undertaker, Owen Hart, Diesel, Backlund, etc .etc., just didn't happen.

[@PhilasifyCreativity]

Ken Shamrock is one of my all-time favorite wrestlers. Glad to see him get a spotlight. He truly deserves a HOF induction just for being a pioneer of the MMA hybrid wrestlers that's the norm now, starting tapouts in WWE, and being a great part of the Attitude Era boom.

[@capndayafterday]

Hey Mr. Zane, you probably won’t catch this comment. But thanks for going over my favorite Attitude Era Star Ken Shamrock. He brought legitimacy to the WWF and helped so much in winning back the audience during the Monday Night Wars. He’s beginning to be recognized as one of the greats in WWF history, but was so often forgotten when the Attitude Era was discussed previously. I wish we could have gotten an ankle lock vs ankle lock fight between Angle and Shamrock at one point. When I briefly had a Twitter account I said the to Kurt Angle and he favorited my tweet. It was a feather in my cap, and just went to show how much Ken was respected by other wrestlers. Even if they never faced him in the ring.

[@capndayafterday]

Got props from Kurt Angle and Brian Zane. This is the beginning to an awesome weekend. Thanks Mr. Zane! You’re one of the best on KZbin!

[@williamsansevere8743]

There was a sign on Raw one night that read, “Ken Shamrock stole my body.” It pops into my head every now and then and makes me chuckle.

[@tvolution1]

Ken's book is a fascinating read. They really could've done more with him if they just made him a silent destroyer. That Breakdown triple threat cage match showed how over The Rock was, but equally how indifferent the fans were towards Ken.

[@ryansmith2617]

Anyone can get over as a “silent destroyer”

[@jamalwalker04]

​@@ryansmith2617 silent destroyers never work easily at some point you have to lose then you become human

[@closethockeyfan5284]

​@@jamalwalker04But fans are more accepting of that in someone they've already come to like.

[@fatalsniper3413]

It’s because Ken looked so goofy in his feud with The Rock earlier that year. He didn’t even win the IC title from him and so how can you be a badass if you can’t whip The Rock?

[@lewisb85]

@@jamalwalker04 his last impact run proved it could work when he was sami callihans gun for hire.

[@green_eye_shy_guy]

My bro and I were just talking a couple hours ago about when there was going to be a new career retrospective, thanks Brian💪

[@blacktytrix]

Ken is one of those guys where had he come in in 95 or 96 or later on in 2002 he wouldve been a force to be reckoned with. Despite not growing up in the attitude era and being young enough that i learned about it through the wwe 13 game, i loved ken immediately and have grown to appreciate his work a lot. Edit: loving the zane lore we are getting here. Really interesting to hear about why ken resonated so much with you

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

Funfact:he made 5 WWE games.

[@danielderey5131]

I have ASD too! Was also diagnosed with Aspergers! So excited that one of my favorite KZbinrs and I are brothers on the spectrum 🧩

[@JM1993951]

As much as I wanted him to stay, by 1999 he was past giving a main event push. The time to push Shamrock was late 1997-mid 1998. By 1999 The Rock and Triple H were bigger stars, Mankind was in the world title picture. Big Show was there. Angle came in toward the end and got a mega push.

[@mattiasgarbi9470]

If Shamrock hadn't that injury a match against Angle at the Series would have been cool, maybe a better sendoff.

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

Not to mention making like 5 WWE Games. And UFC too.

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

They made him look a bit better in The UFC games and 2k16.

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

He also made the fire pro wrestling games. And the japanese wrestling games Too.

[@johnscilleto]

Noticed you left out Stone Cold

[@bigshambowski]

I'm neurodivergent too. Used to be Asperger's syndrome. Now it's called level 1 autism.

[@WNRDB]

Bahahaha 20:14 ironically in the Summer of 1998 I did in fact meet Ken Shamrock at The Olive Garden however he was eating lunch with Droz. Super nice guys. Made a memory for me that will last a lifetime!

[@wHw_Syxx]

Man I remember going to bed upset watching Stephanie McMahon so scared (amazing acting on her part) with Undertaker's symbol on her forehead and then Austin being the one to save her. It was emotional for me as a kid and seeing that clip brought back those memories. On a side note, great episode Brian! I personally loved Shamrock in the UFC and WWE. He truly deserved better in professional wrestling and should of been better utilized. If Shamrock was in his pro wrestling prime today, imagine the stories we would have with this new merger. I remember Shamrock returning to TNA and looking like a jacked up Al Bundy haha but he still looks great for his age. Shamrock deserves his flowers when it comes to professional wrestling at the end of the day and hopefully that day will come sooner than later.

[@Ibmyselfman]

Brian, as a fellow Autistic, I think you nailed why Shamrock was my favorite Attitude Era star. I really identified with his intensity and rage, and the dude looked like a badass too. Cheers to neurodivergence being part of KZbin and wrestling. As always, great content 👊

[@tellumyort]

I’m disappointed you did not put over the KOR match against Rock. They had a Japanese style match with Misawa spots, out of place for American wrestling at the time but a very underrated gem.

[@MrGared22]

6:08 Once again, your comedic timing is impeccable, Brian

[@megamarsonic]

“This is the era some of y’all wanna go back to?” *bursts in while wearing a South Park t-shirt* YES!!!

[@AceAndThings]

Shame that he's been buried by WWE history, he was one of the few people who seemed legit unhinged and dangerous. I was worried he was going to snap someone's ankle off when I was a kid. A huge pioneer for MMA/pro wrestling crossover and a memorable figure during the hottest time in the business. Yet you would never even know he existed now if you watched the last 20 years of WWE, even his finisher is now associated with someone else.

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

To bad he only made no mercy and 2k16 also smackdown 2 and WWE 13. Also UFC games.

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

He also had his sister in WWF too Ryan shamrock.

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

John McCain is a golf guy.😂

[@realtalunkarku]

Cringe

[@TheIllustriouBlueJay]

​@@nehemiahpouncey3607Wrestlemania 2000 as well.

[@davisbowe8668]

Always a shame we never got a Austin/Shamrock feud. The World's Most Dangerous Man vs. The Toughest S.O.B. seemed like a no-brainer, especially after Shamrock turned heel.

[@fatalsniper3413]

I don’t think any top guy wanted to work with Ken because he was legit and people fear real bad asses. A midcarder would work a program with Ken because they had no choice

[@MC-tl7oj]

​@fatalsniper3413 uh so the rock taker mankind Bret hart and Shawny boy are midcarders?

[@fatalsniper3413]

@@MC-tl7oj The Rock was a midcarder at the time, and none of the rest worked an actual program with Ken…. So my statement is correct

[@fatalsniper3413]

@@MC-tl7oj a word of advice… it’s best to remain quiet when you don’t know what you’re talking about or show humility.

[@cedricf3451]

Ken wrestler top stars the hell you smoking 🚬🚬🚬

[@brendancroft6822]

One of the best videos in a long while on the channel. Really enjoyed this one. Shamrock always a forgotten character but also a popular what-if

[@mrcold8966]

I always thought it was pretty impressive that he was only there for about two years but he was held in pretty high esteem. Remember back in 98, 99 and WWE needed to put a wrestler some sort of product, they always seemed used the same guys. Austin, Rock, Taker, Kane and Ken Shamrock. To be grouped in with them is pretty damn good

[@funknelson87]

Glad you made this. I watched wrestling a bit as a kid when Warrior and Hogan were on top but following Shamrock from UFC to wwe in the late nineties is what really got me into it. Still probably my all time favorite wrestler.

[@Bozar069]

I loved Shamrock when I was a kid as both a fighter and a wrestler. The fight he went on to have with Don Frye in Pride FC was legendary.

[@ShinRyojin]

I’ve always thought that the Shamrock-Blackman rivalry was so underrated. Seeing two legit badasses with MA backgrounds feud was like watching an 80s/90s martial arts tournament movie a’la Bloodsport and Best of the Best.

[@alexgordon9508]

I feel like he should’ve stayed for the Ruthless Agression era, he could’ve improved a lot

[@mrs6968]

That butter knife skit was hilarious good work pal

[@claymathewselevator8121]

😂

[@byff2323]

For a year or two after he first left, I always thought in the back of my mind he’d come back eventually for another run, and a better push. But reliving this, and getting some background I didn’t know before, now I get it.

[@jamalvargas6146]

Ken Shamrock Is One Of The Few MMA Legends I'm familiar with next to Royce Gracie and Randy Couture among others used to be a huge MMA mark From (2009-2020)

[@cloudtyr]

Ken Shamrock is one of my favorites, I still hope to see him come back one more time in WWE. At least long enough to get him in the 2k games. I loved 2k16 because he was in it as well as Dlo Brown and others we usually don't get in the games.

[@ritangshubhattacharya1654]

Love these retrospective videos Brian, particularly of guys who aren’t very visible in WWE now such as Ken Shamrock and Lex Luger. A request for a future video Brian- I know that HulkaMAYnia has gone, but could you please look back at Hulk’s return to the WWE after the Invasion? I feel that it has largely gone under the radar, particularly his 2002-03 run

[@Calculon1712]

Hes an unsung hero of the Attitude Era, one of my favourites i wished he stayed longer in the WWF and im exactly the same Brian as a fellow Aspie i get what you mean. JR has mentioned on his podcast they were close to firing Shamrock in 1998 due to missing flights and events, he enjoyed the night life too much. JR even mentioned he was supposed to be in the 2000 Royal Rumble but he was replaced by Bob Backlund instead and they were even close to resigning Shamrock in 2002 but he didnt like the offer he was given so he went to TNA instead. I hope he gets in the WWE HOF one day.

[@MrChuckGrape]

I was sitting behind the cameraman in the footage from of a 1999 Smackdown at 21:44. I won the tickets from a drawing I entered while waiting in line to get HBK's autograph.

[@subhojitghosh6851]

Thanks for making this long awaited video.. Shamrock was sheer talent, he was underutilised in the Wwf..

[@mythicgamer6291]

That chair shot was crazy even other people was like what was you thinking Rocky

[@PhilasifyCreativity]

Should have also mentioned the memorable Strait Jacket match he had on Raw where he beat Jeff Jarrett and made him tap out using only his legs! The brief feud with Vince McMahon was fun too.

[@Mastabuilda212]

The amount of ppl I tell that Shamrock was a pro wrestler first before a pro fighter blows my mind. In fact, for all the MMA fans that think wrestling is garbage, they wouldn't have a blueprint to make money without pro wrestling.

[@GrownUpKid94]

After Brock lesnar, that list of mma fans who hate wrestling is basically nonexistent

[@richardtheconquerer]

@@GrownUpKid94 no it isn't

[@austinbryant9115]

He was a pro fighter for near a decade before wrestling, then quit wrestling and went back to mma....

[@Mastabuilda212]

@@austinbryant9115 was he now? Where?

[@austinbryant9115]

@Stretch24-7 pride and ufc he was there when it began. He semi retired then went to wwf then went back for a few years to ufc. He was one of the inaugural champions in ufc. Then him and Dan Severn ended up going to wwf. Their ufc background was the only reason wwf got him. It was in the video.

[@noeticjuggernaut73]

His was always my entrance in N64 games.

[@dantorkel7561]

Ken was one my late 90s favorites and his entrance theme was always my go to for CAWs in wrestling video games I wish he last just another year. Ken vs Benoit/Jericho/Malenko/Guerrero/Angle. Man. Just missed it

[@Snaffdude]

The knife gag popped me!

[@LordSkullFreak]

Wrestling With Wregret, let's get it, yeah!!!

[@MrShawnrieux]

It's crazy that the Solomonster told the story of Ken Shamrock and the Nasty Boys literally this past Sunday on the podcast. My favorite two wrestling guys to watch and listen too, Jason Solomonster and Brian Zane working together 😅

[@PunksInVegas]

A different era, he's one of your biggest crossover talents. Just a silent badass and legit tough guy. Imagine him with a manager like Heyman.

[@TheCheat420]

The edit after the "Young Daddy Ass" line made me laugh so hard. The knife bit was hilarious too.

[@redbigun]

And now the most heartbreaking Wrestling with Wregret video as we look at how, for the most part, WWF fumbled Ken Shamrock.

[@MrKennyWilliams]

To be fair...he was just on a lineup that was too stacked. He simply was just lost in the shuffle.

[@redbigun]

​@@MrKennyWilliamsYeah, I guess that's the sad reality.

[@darnellwilliams8783]

​@@MrKennyWilliamsnah vince didn't like Ken shamrock vince wasted Shelton Benjamin too refusing Tomales him world champion for less talented guys

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

Not to mention he made countless Games wrestling and MMA.

[@redbigun]

@@nehemiahpouncey3607 WWF War Zone was actually my introduction to Ken Shamrock.

[@jeremyhaskins2730]

The knife knife edge joke is absolutely my favorite gag you've ever done, and I've been watching for 7 years lol

[@horseclock6454]

The "Oh you can?.." really gave me a good laugh lol good video brother.

[@richardpblaikie]

I used to love Shamrock when I was younger watching WWF. Watching these videos back and others, it seems that even if he did win legitimately, was always screwed over one way or another with chair shots or backstabs! I'm a Spurs fan as well in football - it seems like Shamrock was the Spurs of the wrestling world! But we all know he was one of the best in reality.

[@bigbananabossman]

That butter knife joke made me giggle🤣

[@hessiankyojin]

He added in the Submission rules in WWE. That's awesome.

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Fun fact Mr Hughes helped train Heath Slater, Apollo Crews, Moose and AR Fox

[@AKking27]

Ken shamrock was my favorite back in the days

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Used him a lot on WWF Warzone

[@nick-playercharacter8583]

As a fellow neurodivergent, that Donald Duck story hit surprisingly close to home. Also, that knife gag will probably be the funniest thing I see all week.

[@mrterp04]

I’m waiting for the build between Knife & Pantsless Brian

[@alexgeorge501]

From the mighty circle of the Octagon to the 4-posted ring of shame, how the mighty such as shamrock have fallen has quickly as he rose in popularity

[@rex788]

I loved the time they had him in a straight jacket. And one time he busted it open. Lol. Then he took off running to the ring. I love Ken Shamrock.

[@criminalmindsgirl2936]

I always loved Ken Shamrock. He was one of my favorites during the Attitude Era. He definitely deserves a spot in the WWE HOF.

[@TheGreatDevlin]

Can you imagine if he stuck around for another six months for Kurt Angle and the Radicals to get there?

[@Kamau1865]

This really is the golden age of Brian Zane. Great video. Great comedic pauses. Almost English levels of wit. As for Shamrock, I love the guy. And I don't think he fully gets the recognition he deserves in combat sports.i just wish his premier late era feud against Tito Ortiz in UFC came at a time he was younger, less shop-worn and more competitive. The build to that fight was as good as any. I also felt it never quite worked out for him in WWE, but I put this on WWE creative. If they can't make Shamrock a major star then something is seriously wrong. He had the look, the athleticism, the promo ability. He did quite well, but it should have been great.

[@DarthHater100]

Super underrated wrestler who should have been a top star and long term legend. Watch Shamrock vs Rock at WM 14. Such a tight match. He was over big time and had the look, the ring skills, a marketable gimmick and name etc. Although he was lousy on the mic, in a different time, they would have protected him and focused away from that weakness. I remember the exact moment it all went downhill. He did a segment with HHH/DX where he screwed up his lines and rather than HHH doing his job as a heel (helping the face get over), he mocked Shamrock in an amusing way that did more to get HHH over as the face. Then they did the Corporation parody with DX, and it totally buried his entrance and mannerisms, further tanking his stock. Then they turned him heel and put him in the background with the Corporation and he fizzled out until leaving. But imagine in a different time/environment with different talent, he could have been a multi-time World Champion.

[@schizzo8959]

Yes! I loved Ken Shamrock back in the day and even more so now.

[@JoshOrtiz88]

I recall them trying to turn Howard Finkel into Ralphus.

[@GLJosh]

Jim Ross talks about the "issues" with Ken in one of his books. Vince saw potential in Shamrock, but a few backstage issues (missed dates) started to de-rail his push.

[@Retrorevelations]

No, the fact that HHH and Co. didn't like him, is why he didn't get pushed.

[@a.mirandahsr]

Coming back here to say it seems Shamrock signed either a licensing deal or maybe even a legends deal (nothing confirmed as I post this though) which if so could actually lead to at least a HOF induction

[@John-Stark]

And WWE Game Apperances

[@jamesrodriguez967]

Been watching your vids nearly a decade and never noticed your Asperger’s, no wonder they’re so good. Me too! :D

[@ramiking745]

I personally would love to see him in the WWE hall of fame. I was only a baby when Shamrock was in the WWF, but I was always fascinated by what I saw in archival footage over the years.

[@CamDastardly]

I was such a big shamrock fan! I got into UFC because I wanted more of him. I had to go rent UFC 8 on VHS when he left the WWF.

[@docthemetalfreak]

I am still amazed we can look at him being a former NWA champion

[@chaseforliberty]

Nice. I love Shamrock from the Attitude Era!

[@catlawyerwilldefendfortrea6038]

Great video! He was my main in Smack down 2 but I never watched him wrestle. Good to know so much about him. Coincidentally I was just thinking about him today and got a Community created version for 2k23

[@Chris-ev5ok]

His entrance song is still the most badass ever!

[@MontandDavis]

I've been waiting for you to do this for years. Shamrock was so underutilized

[@skippythealien9627]

Rock's feud with Shamrock was so over at one point. it's a bunch of b.s. that he isn't recognized more

[@LewDog053]

I'll always say the Rock snatching that club from Bossman is one of the coolest moments from 90's wrestling

[@redhurricane24]

8:44 I just imagined it. And my mind blew just at the prospect. And both in their prime.

[@Nat2025now]

Ken was great, enjoyed revisiting his career. On a complete sidenote, it's amazing how Rock became one of the greatest of all time with the amount he actually lost! That would be a good video for you to analyse. Keep up the great work.

[@arrownoir]

He was the prototype, Kurt was the finished product.

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Sounds like he’s signed a legends deal

[@megamarsonic]

10:08 I think this feud was the basis for those British Bulldog & Ken Shamrock two-pack thumb wrestlers I got as a kid. Those were a lot of fun.

[@j.b.gruberiiiesq6582]

The $64,000 question theme insert got me when Jerry asked Ken that question. Lol

[@maxywaxyred]

I've been a fan of your channel for many many years and was a patreon member at one point before i cancelled due to financial reasons but now after revealing that you have asperger's as well like myself, I'm now more of a fan now. To see you have Asperger's and have a very successful career is an inspiration to myself. Hell I had angry outbursts as well when I was a kid because of it and still do at times but not as bad when I was younger. I even had one hell of an outburst when Goldberg beat KO at Fastlane 17.

[@toptenguy1]

His match with the Undertaker was about 5 years ahead of its time. Crazy how the 1999 Attitude Era crowd chanted "Boring".

[@obadiahvondeath8048]

i wish we could've had Ken vs Kurt ! UFC vs the Olympics! that would have been so reat!

[@carloshill]

I remember talking to Ken shamrock on his Facebook page and how much of a fan I was of his in the attitude era. Even told him that a stone cold ken shamrock ppv match should've happened. He agreed with me and pushed one to Vince and creative but they saw no money in it so they never did it. But he said they could've did big money with a ppv match. Nice guy too and he's always interacting with his fans just like Haku and Jim Duggan.

[@killergrooves2438]

I was a big fan of Shamrock and I was overjoyed to discover he was a hidden character in WWF No Mercy.

[@corneliussmiff2773]

Ken was my fav during the early Attitude Era.

[@benespinosa6725]

Ken Shamrock was great in WWE but he was underutilized awesome video Brian You're the best.

[@ronarnold1507]

Apparently Shane McMahon repeatedly tried to convince Vince to buy the UFC in the mid-to-late 90s. Prichard, Brisco, and Cornette have all attested to it. Who even knows how well the UFC would have done, given that?

[@princealigorna7468]

Ken's theme is still one of the best.

[@therhapsodist976]

I would've loved to see Ken Shamrock become WWF Champion. He was a legitimate tough guy who could've dominated the main event scene for at least a six-month run.

[@kdogg625]

I always loved shamrock and that banger theme of his helped my love for him. Wish he had done more. Wish he could get a wwe HOF nod

[@MyMegaMango]

The visual of 3 large wrestlers working in a tiny wood paneled basement with a tarp over the tile floor is hilarious