"RAVISHING" RICK RUDE: MY FAVORITE U.S. CHAMPION

RICK RUDE AS WCW U.S CHAMPION                                

On April 26th the WWE will put out a DVD featuring some of the greatest matches for the United States Heavyweight title. 

When I heard this DVD was being released it made me think about my favorite U.S. Champion: Ravishing Rick Rude.

Rick Rude became a star in the WWF in the late 80's in his feuds with Jake Roberts, Hulk Hogan, and The Ultimate Warrior. Rude even defeated the Warrior to become the Intercontinental Champion. 

In October of 1991 Rude would come to WCW and become one of its hottest heels. In November of 1991 he would defeat Sting for the U.S. Title and hold the title for a year. 

Rude was a cocky, arrogant, champion who believed he was better than everyone else even the world champion whether that was Sting or Ron Simmons. His feuds with Ricky Steamboat and Nikita Koloff put the title on the same level as the World title. 

Ravishing Rick Rude is the type of character that you don't see in wrestling as much anymore as things are more corporate. Rude was a tough guy who made you love to hate him and love the theatrics in pro wrestling. 

Rick Rude will always be my favorite U.S. Champion because of the prestige he brought to the title and the entertainment value he provided.

THE PROFESSOR