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Jobbers Over The Years
Was looking at some old video last night, stuff from the 70's, maybe early
80's. I wonder if people think "jobbing" (did I just make up a new word?) has changed much over time. It was very "hammy" back then, almost as if the jobbers needed to make it clear that what they were doing was fantasy, not real. Nowadays I think it's easier to accept a man getting out-grappled by a woman. It was more of a stigma back then. |
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Hi Brooksie, I could write a book, and a couple of the ladies with whom I became pals over the years actually urged me to, LOL.
I was one of those jobbers that many men here dislike, because I was in it for the fun, pure and simple. So I'd ham it up (rationale: A. I was funding it, so I wanted to enjoy myself, and the damn things were selling! B. Many of our regular fans liked seeing a scenario based on real-life situations that could make them think, "Whoa, that actually COULD happen to me"... it 'made it real' for them). As a former martial artist (26 years) I *could* have engaged more competitively even though I'm a little guy, but I simply didn't want to. The most I ever tried was in one of my first MM films with Lee Price, "The Challenge," and that was kind of half-hearted. As I recall I only won 2 or 3 falls. Fans seem to demand more legitimacy and focused effort these days... which is fine! Quite possibly the increased focus on women with real competitive drive and the skill to back it up, are part of the reason. I had a brief but lovely acquaintance with Sybil Starr (I miss you dear girl!), and she really impressed me with her ability and willingness to *fight*! And for those of you who disliked jobbers like me..... sorry! But hey, ya know... it was a hobby! I'd do it all again any day of the week and Twice on Sunday! |
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Dave from Women's World was one of the best jobbers in the business.
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I think you had more terrible over-actors back then. Like the loud stupid male who would scream (think Kid Dynamite). As much as I hate Dante's work, you had Bob from C&B ("I'm thinking about it!") and Buddy from Creative Films. Just terrible jobbers.
Foreign jobbers are better than American jobbers as they don't say a word. But if it was up to me, there was one jobber in Jaguar who was perfect. Skinny guy, act tough before the fight, surprised at the beginning. Say fuck you when losing. And then submit and act defeated in the middle to the end. Begging by the end. Rarely see that now. |
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The thing I love about mixed wrestling is when the girls win its a shock and surprise. So the victory for the girl is pure elation, while the man suffers humiliation. Mixed videos rarely capture that. |
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Anyway, you're right about people demanding more authenticity now. Society has changed since the days when you were active. Now it's no big deal for a bunch of guys to talk about a woman who could kick their ass. I've heard many a conversation sparked by some chick named Ronda something or other. So back to the question of this thread. In your era, jobbers were really supposed to do more acting than anything else. They played a heel role, offered minimal resistance and got their asses kicked. The talked a lot, throughout the video. But now, with the aforementioned change in the landscape, what is the new role of the jobber? How should they be acting in videos? |
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