Before we get to #41, let's be clear of one thing; wrestling is real and anyone who thinks otherwise is clearly an idiot. The winners and losers are determined legitimately in the ring by the gladiators who comes out in flashy robes and baby oil. There is nothing fake (or homoerotic about it)
The reason I must explain this is because it directly led to the demise of "Hardwork" Bobby Walker. For years Walker toiled on WCW World Wide where he was consistently dominating stalwarts such as Mr. JL, Brad Armstrong and Rick Fuller. Unfortunately his skin color kept him from a rise to prominence and young Mr. Walker was well aware that his skin color was working against him.
After a few Nitro's, Bobby Walker began building a cult following, and why wouldn't he? He was a man who stressed the importance of hard work, something that millions of parents ignore even today. His passion for hard work was clearly going to make WCW a lot of money had they not decided to try and take the legitimacy of out pro wrestling.
The stage for this disgrace was set when members of WCW's booking committee pulled Bobby Walker aside and told him he was going to lose to Ric Flair that night. Think about that! A young, vibrant wrestler who prides himself on hard work, losing to a nearly 50 year old guy with goofy hair, saggy boobs and a pension for boozing, carousing and not paying any of his bills. This was Bobby Walker damnit! Ric Flair was a has been and he was going to throw a wrestling match, further sullying wrestling's good name?! Walker was incredulous at the request and sued WCW for racial discrimination.
Sadly the damage was done and wrestling became known as "that fake sport" all because WCW wanted Bobby Walker to throw a match vs Ric Flair. Needless to say the damage done to our sport has been irreparable but the values that Bobby Walker taught us continue to thrive today.
For that Bobby Walker's hard work has paid off, making him #41 on our list.
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