jrexreigns - I know exactly what you mean with your perception of Larry. I trained there '99-'01. After I left, I had a bit of a bad taste in my mouth about Larry himself. But the longer I've been in this business the more I've come to understand that Larry's attitude is exactly what you need to take in order to 1) not be taken advantage of and 2) get what you feel and know you have coming. Too many guys get told what to do. And while it is the promoter's show, sadly, too many workers ....
jpez123, to be correct - Buddy Rose should remind you of Larry Sharpe ...in a WWWF ring. From the mouth of Larry himself: When Rose was brought to NY, Larry looked him up and down, thought he was looking in the mirror (hair, shape, style) and at that moment Larry knew he was out of a job.
Sharpe was a pretty effective lower midcard heel. Fulton wrestled in the Ohio Valley area back in the early '70s and was successful there, along with other WWWF jobbers like Mike Masters and Bob Brothers. This match will surprise a lot of younger fans because these guys are better wrestlers than many of the guys on the current WWE rosters.
Too Bad Fulton didn't become a star. I saw him on WWF television once and he beat the crap out of a bum named Victor Mercado. He also beat Jose Luis Rivera.
I actually saw Fulton rip apart another jobber named Fred Marzino in Boston many years back. Total squash match dominated by Fulton, as Marzino never stood a chance.
Larry Sharpe couldn't be classified as a jobber or a star. He was more in the mid-carder status since he would always beat the ham & eggers, but could not prevail against the topped rank guys.
Kind of like "Iron" MIke Sharp in mid 80s WWF..must be something about that last name...that's why Larry Sharpe started his own wrestling school. That way he could get some "success" in wrestling.
just a quick P.S.--Sharpe did well in other territories. He was known well in Portland. In WWF, he just didn't have it...I don't think he and McMahon got along or trusted each other too well either.
@NYCman530 Yes you're right. However, In the WWWF, Sharpe SELDOM wrestled top ranked guys in singles competition (where he always would lose) and as a result his overall win-loss record was impressive.
He was an un-glorified winning wrestler as opposed to a glorified jobber. He was the inverse of a Rick McGraw ,Steve Travis, and Eddie Gilbert who were made out to be somewhat of a big deal, beat some prelim jobbers (mostly obscure ones) yet would lose a lot more against tougher opponents.
Larry Sharpe is definately not a shrewed man. all though he does care deeply about his business he is a "uncaring business man" hes more than that. hes a very caring generous man who has given alot to my family (my father personally) and his business.
A buddy and me went down to Sharpe's wrestling school in early 90's. Don't know, man..he came across as a shrewd, uncaring business man, in it only for the money. We didn't trust him. Needles to say, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. My buddy took his business elswhere. Years later I ran into King Kong Bundy, trained by Sharpe, and I told him that we didn't trust Larry. Bundy looked at me, "Ya didn't trust Larry, huh?"
You and your buddy must have sucked. Larry is one of the most honest guys in a world full of con men. Don't talk shit on him because I'm sure he saved you money. Most guys will promise you a wrestling career and you only have to fork over $3000. After that, you are on your own and most times, you can't even get on a indy show as a curtain jerk. (Thats first match for you wannabees) So stop hating. Larry saved you money and a lifetime of embarrassment.
Dude, did you ever hear of anger management? "stop hating" what on Earth are you talking about?! Wouldn't even give Mr. Sharpe a thought about ..."hate". Just posted a comment. We didn't feel our first impression of him was a warm one, certainly not woth me writing a check out for the man for 3 grand. So, uh, take it easy there, and take a few deep breaths through your mouth. It'll be okay...thanks though.
Yeah, I can't say Larry Sharp was my FAVORITE wrestler, but he did know how to work--and had a very reputable wrestling school. Charlie Fulton was a good jobber too. Fulton probably should've been given more credit.
love the old school announcements before the match!!!!!!
eatpigsnot 1 year ago
...don't protect their character or their gimmick or their status in this business by speaking up.
Jimmy - thanks for the vid.
TheGalacticGrappler 1 year ago
jrexreigns - I know exactly what you mean with your perception of Larry. I trained there '99-'01. After I left, I had a bit of a bad taste in my mouth about Larry himself. But the longer I've been in this business the more I've come to understand that Larry's attitude is exactly what you need to take in order to 1) not be taken advantage of and 2) get what you feel and know you have coming. Too many guys get told what to do. And while it is the promoter's show, sadly, too many workers ....
TheGalacticGrappler 1 year ago
jpez123, to be correct - Buddy Rose should remind you of Larry Sharpe ...in a WWWF ring. From the mouth of Larry himself: When Rose was brought to NY, Larry looked him up and down, thought he was looking in the mirror (hair, shape, style) and at that moment Larry knew he was out of a job.
TheGalacticGrappler 1 year ago
Sharpe was a pretty effective lower midcard heel. Fulton wrestled in the Ohio Valley area back in the early '70s and was successful there, along with other WWWF jobbers like Mike Masters and Bob Brothers. This match will surprise a lot of younger fans because these guys are better wrestlers than many of the guys on the current WWE rosters.
elc1960 1 year ago
Too Bad Fulton didn't become a star. I saw him on WWF television once and he beat the crap out of a bum named Victor Mercado. He also beat Jose Luis Rivera.
herbertkearse 2 years ago
I actually saw Fulton rip apart another jobber named Fred Marzino in Boston many years back. Total squash match dominated by Fulton, as Marzino never stood a chance.
ligreekguy 2 years ago
Larry Sharpe couldn't be classified as a jobber or a star. He was more in the mid-carder status since he would always beat the ham & eggers, but could not prevail against the topped rank guys.
NYCman530 2 years ago 2
Kind of like "Iron" MIke Sharp in mid 80s WWF..must be something about that last name...that's why Larry Sharpe started his own wrestling school. That way he could get some "success" in wrestling.
JIMMYLINE 2 years ago
just a quick P.S.--Sharpe did well in other territories. He was known well in Portland. In WWF, he just didn't have it...I don't think he and McMahon got along or trusted each other too well either.
JIMMYLINE 2 years ago
@NYCman530 Yes you're right. However, In the WWWF, Sharpe SELDOM wrestled top ranked guys in singles competition (where he always would lose) and as a result his overall win-loss record was impressive.
He was an un-glorified winning wrestler as opposed to a glorified jobber. He was the inverse of a Rick McGraw ,Steve Travis, and Eddie Gilbert who were made out to be somewhat of a big deal, beat some prelim jobbers (mostly obscure ones) yet would lose a lot more against tougher opponents.
MALANGA1 1 year ago
Larry Sharpe is definately not a shrewed man. all though he does care deeply about his business he is a "uncaring business man" hes more than that. hes a very caring generous man who has given alot to my family (my father personally) and his business.
mariaelenaxo 2 years ago
i know charlie fulton.meet him in 08 and drove a kart for him.charlie is a stand up guy.
GopherRacin 2 years ago
A buddy and me went down to Sharpe's wrestling school in early 90's. Don't know, man..he came across as a shrewd, uncaring business man, in it only for the money. We didn't trust him. Needles to say, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. My buddy took his business elswhere. Years later I ran into King Kong Bundy, trained by Sharpe, and I told him that we didn't trust Larry. Bundy looked at me, "Ya didn't trust Larry, huh?"
jrxexreigns 3 years ago
Vince McM didn't trust him either--but then again, who trusts Vince?
JIMMYLINE 3 years ago
very good point, dude...
jrxexreigns 3 years ago
You and your buddy must have sucked. Larry is one of the most honest guys in a world full of con men. Don't talk shit on him because I'm sure he saved you money. Most guys will promise you a wrestling career and you only have to fork over $3000. After that, you are on your own and most times, you can't even get on a indy show as a curtain jerk. (Thats first match for you wannabees) So stop hating. Larry saved you money and a lifetime of embarrassment.
thebigodd5 3 years ago
Dude, did you ever hear of anger management? "stop hating" what on Earth are you talking about?! Wouldn't even give Mr. Sharpe a thought about ..."hate". Just posted a comment. We didn't feel our first impression of him was a warm one, certainly not woth me writing a check out for the man for 3 grand. So, uh, take it easy there, and take a few deep breaths through your mouth. It'll be okay...thanks though.
jrxexreigns 3 years ago
Larry Sharp reminded me of Playboy Buddy Rose.
jpez123 3 years ago
That was a pretty damn good match....
maddogwrestlingfan 3 years ago
Yeah, I can't say Larry Sharp was my FAVORITE wrestler, but he did know how to work--and had a very reputable wrestling school. Charlie Fulton was a good jobber too. Fulton probably should've been given more credit.
JIMMYLINE 3 years ago
Can't remember how many times i saw Fulton wrestle but he definiteley knew how to job.
DVROFFMAN 3 years ago