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This entire document copyright 2003 by Christopher Robin Zimmerman.  Portions
of this document are copyright 1990-95 by Herb Kunze and used with his kind
permission.  

Previous awards can be found at http://rspw.org/awards.html> .

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Best Wrestler

Award Description:

To be given to the athlete who was the best overall wrestler of the year.
This includes all facets of wrestling: workrate, technical ability,
interviews, charisma, value to his/her promotion, etc. In 1994, this award
was split into three: North American, Non-North American, and overall. In
1998, it was recombined into one.

Previous Winners:

  1990: Curt Hennig
  1991: Ric Flair
  1992: Ric Flair
  1993: Big Van Vader
  1994: Bret Hart
  1994: (NA)         Sabu
  1994: (non-NA)     Chris Benoit
  1995: (overall/NA) Shawn Michaels
  1995: (non-NA)     Chris Benoit
  1996: (overall/NA) Shawn Michaels
  1996: (non-NA)     Jushin Liger
  1997: (overall/NA) Shawn Michaels
  1997: (non-NA)     Taka Michinoku
  1998: Stone Cold Steve Austin
  1999: Chris Benoit
  2000: Triple H
  2001: Stone Cold Steve Austin
  2002: Kurt Angle

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Best Tag Team

Award Description:

To be given to the tag team who were the best overall team of the year.  This
includes all facets of wrestling: workrate, technical ability, interviews,
charisma, hot team moves, value to their promotion, etc. In 1994, this award
was split into three: North American, Non-North American, and overall. In 
1998, it was recombined into one.

Previous Winners:

  1990: The Steiners: Rick & Scott
  1991: The Steiners: Rick & Scott
  1992: Terry Gordy & Steve Williams
  1993: The Hollywood Blonds: Brian Pillman & Steve Austin
  1994: (overall/non-NA) The Steiners: Rick & Scott
  1994: (NA)             Eddy Guerrero & Love Machine
  1995: (overall/NA)     Public Enemy: Flyboy Rocco Rock & Johnny Grunge
  1995: (non-NA)         Mitsuhara Misawa & Kenta Kobashi
  1996: (overall/NA)     Harlem Heat: Booker T & Stevie Ray
  1996: (non-NA)         Doug Furnas & Dan Kroffat
  1997: (overall/NA)     The Eliminators: John Kronus & Perry Saturn
  1997: (non-NA)         NWO: Masahiro Chono & Great Muta
  1998: New Age Outlaws: Road Dogg Jesse James & Badd Ass Billy Gunn
  1999: Hardy Boyz: Matt & Jeff
  2000: Edge & Christian
  2001: Edge & Christian
  2002: Kurt Angle & Chris Benoit

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Best Heel

Award Description:

To be given to the person who was the best villain this past year. This
person should bring out the fans' wrath. Match quality is not paramount
here; this award should be based primarily on how over the wrestler was in
the past year.

Previous Winners:

  1990: Ted DiBiase
  1991: Cactus Jack Manson
  1992: Jake Roberts
  1993: Big Van Vader
  1994: Bob Backlund
  1995: Big Van Vader
  1996: Steve Austin (Ring Master)
  1997: Shawn Michaels
  1998: Mr. McMahon (Vince McMahon)
  1999: Triple H
  2000: Triple H
  2001: Stone Cold Steve Austin
  2002: Kurt Angle

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Best Babyface

Award Description:

To be given to the person who best portrayed the hero this past year. This
person should get lots of fan support. Match quality is not paramount here;
this award should be based primarily on how over the wrestler was in the
past year.

Previous Winners:

  1990: Hulk Hogan
  1991: Brian Pillman
  1992: Sting
  1993: Bret Hart
  1994: Bret Hart
  1995: Shawn Michaels
  1996: Shawn Michaels
  1997: Steve Austin
  1998: Stone Cold Steve Austin
  1999: The Rock
  2000: The Rock
  2001: The Rock
  2002: Booker T

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Best Worker

Award Description:

To be given to the wrestler with, on average, the best workrate. In 1994,
this award was split into three: North American, Non-North American, and
overall.  In 1998, it was recombined into one.

Previous Winners:

  1990: Ric Flair / Randy Savage (tie)
  1991: Jushin Liger
  1992: Jushin Liger
  1993: Bret Hart
  1994: (overall/NA) Sabu
  1994: (non-NA)     Chris Benoit
  1995: (overall/NA) Shawn Michaels
  1995: (non-NA)     Chris Benoit
  1996: (overall/NA) Rey Mysterio, Jr.
  1996: (non-NA)     Jushin Liger
  1997: (overall/NA) Shawn Michaels
  1997: (non-NA)     Taka Michinoku
  1998: Mankind (Cactus Jack / Dude Love / Mick Foley)
  1999: Chris Benoit
  2000: Chris Benoit
  2001: Chris Benoit
  2002: Kurt Angle

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Best Jobber

Award Description:

To be given to the Professional Loser that does an incredible job of putting
his name opponent over. Maybe the bumps that this person takes are just that
much more spectacular than other PLs. After seeing a match with this person,
you feel sorry about the punishment he/she took and realize how good it made
his/her name opponent look.  In 2000, this category was removed.

Previous Winners:

  1990: Barry Horowitz
  1991: Rip Rogers
  1992: Barry Horowitz
  1993: Barry Horowitz
  1994: Barry Horowitz
  1995: Barry Horowitz
  1996: Barry Horowitz
  1997: Spike Dudley
  1998: Lenny Lane
  1999: Bad Barry Horowitz

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Best Jobber to the Stars

To be given to the "Superstar" who has no problem defeating
"real" jobbers,
but for some reason can't score the victory when facing comparable opposition.
This award should recognise performers who manage to look good both in 
victory AND defeat, as well as helping their opponents look good while
jobbing, and may or may not represent a wrestler deserving of a push (that is
better reflected in the "Most Underrated" category).  In 2000,
this category
was removed.

  1998: Chris Benoit
  1999: Al Snow

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Best Flyer

Award Description:

To be given to the wrestler who did the most and the best high-flying
maneuvers throughout the year. In 1994, this award was split into two: North
American and Non-North American.  In 1998, it was recombined.

Previous Winners:

  1991: Jushin Liger
  1992: Jushin Liger
  1993: 1-2-3 Kid (Lightning Kid)
  1994: (NA)     1-2-3 Kid
  1994: (non-NA) Jushin Liger
  1995: (NA)     Sabu
  1995: (non-NA) Jushin Liger
  1996: (NA)     Rey Mysterio, Jr.
  1996: (non-NA) Jushin Liger
  1997: (NA)     Rey Mysterio, Jr.
  1997: (non-NA) Taka Michinoku
  1998: (Billy) Kidman
  1999: Jeff Hardy
  2000: Jeff Hardy
  2001: Rob van Dam
  2002: Rey Mysterio

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Best Technical Wrestler

Award Description:

To be given to the wrestler who has the most technical ability. The number
of holds and moves you see this person do and the crispness with which the
moves are executed makes his/her matches a pleasure to watch. In 1994, this
award was split into three: North American, Non-North American, and overall.
In 1998, it was recombined into one.

Previous Winners:

  1991: Bret Hart
  1992: Bret Hart
  1993: Bret Hart
  1994: (overall/NA) Bret Hart
  1994: (non-NA)     Chris Benoit
  1995: (overall/NA) Dean Malenko
  1995: (non-NA)     Chris Benoit
  1996: (sweep)      Dean Malenko
  1997: (overall/NA) Dean Malenko
  1997: (non-NA)     Jushin Liger
  1998: Dean Malenko
  1999: Chris Benoit
  2000: Chris Benoit
  2001: Chris Benoit
  2002: Chris Benoit

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Best Brawler

Award Description:

To be given to the wrestler who brawled his/her way through the year most
convincingly. This award would go to Frank "Bruiser Brody" Goodish if he
were still around. In 1994, this award was split into two: North American
and Non-North American.  In 1998, it was recombined.

Previous Winners:

  1991: Stan Hansen
  1992: Cactus Jack
  1993: Big Van Vader
  1994: (NA)     Cactus Jack
  1994: (non-NA) Stan Hansen
  1995: (NA)     Cactus Jack
  1995: (non-NA) Stan Hansen
  1996: (NA)     Mankind (Cactus Jack)
  1996: (non-NA) Terry Funk
  1997: (NA)     Mankind
  1997: (non-NA) Stan Hansen
  1998: Mankind (Cactus Jack / Mick Foley / Dude Love)
  1999: Mankind
  2000: Mick Foley (Cactus Jack / Mankind)
  2001: Stone Cold Steve Austin
  2002: Brock Lesnar

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Most Favourite Wrestler

Award Description:

To be given to the wrestler you like the most, regardless of the reason.

Previous Winners:

  1991: Ric Flair
  1992: Ric Flair
  1993: Ric Flair
  1994: Ric Flair
  1995: Shawn Michaels
  1996: Stone Cold Steve Austin
  1997: Stone Cold Steve Austin
  1998: Mankind (Cactus Jack / Dude Love / Mick Foley)
  1999: Chris Jericho
  2000: Triple H
  2001: Stone Cold Steve Austin
  2002: Kurt Angle

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Most Improved Wrestler

Award Description:

To be given to the wrestler who most improved himself/herself in all facets
of the sport in the past year.

Previous Winners:

  1990: Lex Luger
  1991: Ron Simmons
  1992: Steve Austin
  1993: Marcus Alexander Bagwell
  1994: Diesel
  1995: Johnny B. Badd
  1996: Wildman Marc Mero (Johnny B. Badd)
  1997: Ken Shamrock
  1998: The Rock
  1999: Hardcore Holly
  2000: Triple H
  2001: Rob van Dam
  2002: Trish Stratus

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Most Overrated Wrestler

Award Description:

To be given to the wrestler who really has little talent, but has a large
place in the spotlight nonetheless. This is a measure of how undeserved a
wrestler's push is.

Previous Winners:

  1990: Hulk Hogan
  1991: Hulk Hogan
  1992: Ultimate Warrior
  1993: Hulk Hogan
  1994: Hulk Hogan
  1995: Hulk Hogan
  1996: Hulk Hogan
  1997: Hulk Hogan
  1998: Hollywood Hogan
  1999: Hulk Hogan
  2000: Goldberg
  2001: The Undertaker
  2002: Triple H

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Best Wrestling Gimmick

Award Description:

To be given to the wrestler who had the best character gimmick in the past
year.

Previous Winners:

  1991: The Undertaker
  1992: The Undertaker
  1993: The Undertaker
  1994: Bob Backlund as the real WWF champ
  1995: Goldust
  1996: NWO
  1997: Mick Foley's multiple personalities
  1998: Lionheart Chris Jericho as a Paragon of Virtue
  1999: Hardcore Holly as The Big Shot and a Superheavyweight
  2000: Edge & Christian, for the benefit of those with flash photography
  2001: His name is Steve Austin - WWF Champion - he does not deserve this
  2002: Matt Hardy's Mattitude

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Best Wrestling Move

Award Description:

To be given to the move that is just the damn best thing you've seen this
past year. This should probably be a "finishing" move or something really
spectacular.

Previous Winners:

  1990: Scott Steiner's Frankensteiner
  1991: Scott Steiner's Frankensteiner
  1992: Jushin Liger's moonsault off the second ropes to floor
  1993: Big Van Vader's moonsault
  1994: Vader's moonsault
  1995: Hakushi's Space Flying Tiger Drop
  1996: Wildman Marc Mero's Wild Thing shooting star press
  1997: Bret Hart's figure four leglock around the ringpost
  1998: Rock's People's Elbow elbowdrop
  1999: Jeff Hardy's senton bomb
  2000: Jeff Hardy's swantonbomb senton
  2001: Rob van Damn's Five Star frog splash
  2002: Brock Lesnar's F5 fireman carry neckbreaker

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Best Match

Award Description:

To be given to the best wrestling match you've seen this year, either live,
on TV, PPV, or in an arena, or on tape. If it took place in the past year,
it is eligible. In 1994, this award was split into three: North American,
Non-North American, and overall.  In 1997, due to lack of participation on 
both the NA and non-NA sides, it was recombined.

Previous Winners:

  1990: 04/22/90: Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart vs. Marty Janetty & Shawn
                  Michaels (SNME)
  1991: 03/21/91: Steiners vs. Kensuke Sasaki & Hiroshi Hase (Tokyo, aired 
                  on taped PPV)
  1992: 01/18/92: Royal Rumble (Royal Rumble)
  1993: 10/24/93: Cactus Jack vs. Big Van Vader (Halloween Havoc)
  1994: (overall/NA) 03/20/94: Shawn Michaels vs. Razor Ramon (WrestleMania)
  1994: (non-NA)     04/16/94: Chris Benoit vs. Great Sasuke (Super J Cup)
  1995: (overall/NA) 08/27/95: Shawn Michaels vs. Razor Ramon (SummerSlam)
  1995: (non-NA)     11/20/94: Aja Kong vs. Manami Toyota (AJW V*TOP Tourney)
  1996: (overall/NA) 03/31/96: Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels (WrestleMania)
  1996: (non-NA)     03/17/96: Jushin Liger vs. Shinjiro Otani
  1997: 10/05/97: Shawn Michaels vs. Undertaker (Hell in the Cell cage)
  1998: 06/28/98: Undertaker vs. Mankind (Hell in the Cell cage)
  1999: 10/17/99: Brood (Matt & Jeff Hardy) vs. Edge & Christian (ladder)
  2000: 08/27/00: Edge & Christian vs. Hardy Boyz vs. Dudley Boyz (tag TLC)
  2001: 05/21/01: Steve Austin & Triple H (tag) vs. Chris Benoit & Chris 
                  Jericho (RAW)
  2002: 10/20/02: Chris Benoit & Kurt Angle v. Edge & Rey Mysterio (WWE
                  tag final) (No Mercy)

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Best Feud

Award Description:

To be given to the feud that gave us the most heated and best wrestling
match(es) of the year. In 1994, this award was split into two: North
American and Non-North American.  In 1996, due to lack of participation on
the non-NA side, it was recombined.

Previous Winners:

  1990: Doom: Ron Simmons & Butch Reed vs. Horsemen: Arn Anderson & Barry
        Windham
  1991: Doom: Ron Simmons & Butch Reed vs. Steiners
  1992: Ric Flair vs. Randy Savage
  1993: Big Van Vader vs. Cactus Jack
  1994: (NA)     Cactus Jack & partner vs. Nasty Boys
  1994: (non-NA) All Japan Women vs. JWP (& other outside women)
  1995: (NA)     Dean Malenko vs. Eddy Guerrero
  1995: (non-NA) Aja Kong vs. Manami Toyota
  1996: NWO vs. WCW
  1997: Bret Hart / Hart Foundation vs. Steve Austin
  1998: Mr. McMahon vs. Steve Austin
  1999: Mankind vs. Rock
  2000: Triple H vs. Mankind / Cactus Jack
  2001: Rock vs. Chris Jericho
  2002: Chris Benoit vs. Kurt Angle

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Worst Wrestler

Award Description:

To be given to the name athlete who was the worst overall wrestler in the
past year. Minimal technical ability, lousy interviews, non-existent
workrate, and the charisma of a rock should describe this person.

Previous Winners:

  1990: Junkyard Dog
  1991: Andre The Giant
  1992: Nailz
  1993: Giant Gonzalez
  1994: Hulk Hogan
  1995: Hulk Hogan
  1996: Hulk Hogan
  1997: Hulk Hogan
  1998: Hollywood Hogan
  1999: Hulk Hogan
  2000: Hulk Hogan
  2001: Buff Bagwell
  2002: Jackie Gayda

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Worst Tag Team

Award Description:

To be given to the name tag team who were the worst overall wrestlers in the
past year. Minimal technical ability, lousy interviews, non-existent
workrate, the charisma of a rock, and lousy team moves should describe this
pair. 

Previous Winners:

  1990: Rhythm & Blues: Greg Valentine & Honky Tonk Man
  1991: The Patriots: Todd Champion & Firebreaker Chip
  1992: Bushwhackers: Luke Williams & Butch Miller
  1993: The Colossal Kongs: Awesome Kong & King Kong
  1994: Bushwhackers: Luke Williams & Butch Miller
  1995: Tekno Team 2000: Travis & Troy
  1996: Godwinns: Henry O. & Phineas I.
  1997: Godwinns: Henry O. & Phineas I.
  1998: Diamond Dallas Page & Jay Leno
  1999: Ministry of Darkness: Mideon & Viscera
  2000: Harris Brothers: Big Ron & Heavy D
  2001: Kronik: Brian Adams & Bryan Clarke
  2002: Rosey & Jamal

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Worst Heel

Award Description:

To be given to the person whose casting as a bad guy just didn't work well.
Maybe there was just no heel heat drawn or maybe the fans actually cheered
this person, but for whatever reason the heel image just didn't get over.

Previous Winners:

  1990: Rick Martel
  1991: The Mountie Jacques Rougeau
  1992: Razor Ramon
  1993: Giant Gonzalez
  1994: Bastion Booger
  1995: Zodiac (The Butcher/Brutus Beefcake)
  1996: Hulk Hogan
  1997: Ahmed Johnson
  1998: Hollywood Hogan
  1999: Sting
  2000: Goldberg
  2001: Rob van Dam
  2002: Triple H

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Worst Babyface

Award Description:

To be given to the person whose casting as a good guy just didn't work well.
Maybe there was just no face heat drawn or maybe the fans actually booed
this person, but for whatever reason the face image just didn't get over.

Previous Winners:

  1990: Dusty Rhodes
  1991: P.N. News
  1992: Sid Justice
  1993: Lex Luger
  1994: Hulk Hogan
  1995: Hulk Hogan
  1996: John Tenta
  1997: Rocky Maivia
  1998: Warrior
  1999: Hulk Hogan
  2000: Hulk Hogan
  2001: "The One" Billy Gunn
  2002: Triple H

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Worst Worker

Award Description:

To be given to the name wrestler whose workrate is so low it's barely
measureable.

Previous Winners:

  1990: Junkyard Dog
  1991: Andre The Giant
  1992: Nailz
  1993: Giant Gonzalez
  1994: Hulk Hogan
  1995: Hulk Hogan
  1996: Hulk Hogan
  1997: Hulk Hogan
  1998: Hollywood Hogan
  1999: Hulk Hogan
  2000: Kevin Nash
  2001: Buff Bagwell
  2002: Jackie Gayda

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Least Favourite Wrestler

Award Description:

To be given to the wrestler you like the least, regardless of the reason.

Previous Winners:

  1991: Hulk Hogan
  1992: Hulk Hogan
  1993: Hulk Hogan
  1994: Hulk Hogan
  1995: Hulk Hogan
  1996: Hulk Hogan
  1997: Hulk Hogan
  1998: Hollywood Hogan
  1999: Hulk Hogan
  2000: Hulk Hogan
  2001: Buff Bagwell
  2002: Triple H

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Most Deteriorated Wrestler

Award Description:

To be given to the person whose skill has deteriorated the most over the
past year. This person should be a shadow of his/her former self.  

Previous Winners:

  1990: Dusty Rhodes 
  1991: Hulk Hogan 
  1992: Hulk Hogan 
  1993: Hulk Hogan 
  1994: Hulk Hogan 
  1995: Hulk Hogan
  1996: Hulk Hogan
  1997: Roddy Piper
  1998: British Bulldog
  1999: Hulk Hogan
  2000: Undertaker
  2001: Undertaker
  2002: Triple H

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Most Underrated Wrestler

Award Description:

To be given to the person whose ability merits a far greater push than the
person receives. There may be many such people, but the winner of this award
should have the most ability with least push.  

Previous Winners:

  1990: Terry Taylor 
  1991: Cactus Jack Manson
  1992: Owen Hart 
  1993: Chris Benoit 
  1994: 1-2-3 Kid 
  1995: Barry Horowitz
  1996: Owen Hart
  1997: Chris Benoit
  1998: Chris Benoit
  1999: D'Lo Brown
  2000: Al Snow
  2001: Lance Storm
  2002: D'Lo Brown

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Worst Wrestling Gimmick

Award Description:

To be given to the wrestler who had the worst character gimmick in the past
year.  

Previous Winners:

  1991: Mike Rotundo as Irwin R. Shyster 
  1992: Papa Shango's voodoo 
  1993: Doink the Clown 
  1994: Doink the Clown 
  1995: Dungeon of Doom
  1996: The Leprechaun
  1997: Glacier / Blood Runs Cold
  1998: Warrior appears in "strange mist" / forms One Warrior Nation
  1999: Beaver Cleavage (Chaz)
  2000: That 70's Guy / Not a Mullet / Fat Chick Thriller / Career Killer
        Mike Awesome
  2001: Diamond Dallas Page as Sara's Stalker
  2002: WWE's necrophilia

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Worst Wrestling Move

Award Description:

To be given to the move that is the worst thing you've seen this year. This
shouldn't be given to a move that was flubbed by a wrestler - the move was
performed correctly, but was just too stupid for words. This move should
probably be a "finishing" move or something that was meant to be
spectacular.  

Previous Winners:

  1990: Hulk Hogan's leg drop 
  1991: Hulk Hogan's leg drop 
  1992: Crush's Compactor head-vise 
  1993: Crush's Compactor head-vise 
  1994: Hulk Hogan's leg drop 
  1995: Hulk Hogan's leg drop 
  1996: Hacksaw Jim Duggan's taped fist
  1997: Hulk Hogan's leg drop
  1998: Hollywood Hogan's legdrop
  1999: Hulk Hogan's legdrop
  2000: Scotty 2 Hotty's Worm chop
  2001: Chyna's handspring elbow
  2002: Rikishi's stinkface

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Worst Match

Award Description:

To be given to the worst wrestling match you've seen this year, either live,
on TV, PPV, or in an arena, or on tape. If it took place in the past year,
it is eligible. 

Previous Winners:

  1990: 06/13/90: Ric Flair vs. Junkyard Dog (CoC XI) 
  1991: 05/19/91: El Gigante vs. Sid Vicious (SuperBrawl) 
  1992: 01/18/92: Beverly Brothers vs. Bushwhackers (Royal Rumble) 
  1993: 04/04/93: Hulk Hogan vs. Yokozuna (WrestleMania IX) 
  1994: 09/18/94: Jim Duggan vs. Steve Austin (Fall Brawl) 
  1995: 03/19/95: Hulk Hogan vs. Vader (Uncensored)
  1996: 03/24/96: Hulk Hogan & Randy Savage vs. Ric Flair & Arn
Anderson &
                  Lex Luger & Kevin Sullivan & Meng & Barbarian
& Ze Gangsta
                  & Ultimate Solution (Uncensored)
  1997: 10/26/97: Hulk Hogan vs. Rowdy Roddy Piper (cage) (Halloween Havoc)
  1998: 10/25/98: Hollywood Hogan vs. Warrior (Halloween Havoc)
  1999: 09/26/99: Al Snow vs. Big Boss Man (Kennel from Hell) (Unforgiven)
  2000: 06/25/00: Pat Patterson vs. Gerald Brisco (hardcore evening gown)
  2001: 07/02/01: Booker T (WCW) v. Buff Bagwell (RAW)
  2002: 07/08/02: Jackie Gayda & Christopher Nowinski vs. Trish Stratus
                  & Bradshaw (mixed tag RAW)

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Worst Feud

Award Description:

To be given to the feud that nobody cared about at all this year. When they
were pushing the feud on TV, you'd go to the fridge for a snack. 

Previous Winners:

  1990: Hulk Hogan vs. Earthquake 
  1991: Hulk Hogan vs. Sgt. Slaughter 
  1992: Ultimate Warrior vs. Papa Shango 
  1993: The Undertaker vs. Giant Gonzalez 
  1994: Doink vs. Bam Bam Bigelow 
  1995: Hulk Hogan vs. Dungeon of Doom
  1996: Big Bubba vs. John Tenta
  1997: Nation of Domination vs. Disciples of Apocalypse vs. Los Boricuas
  1998: Warrior vs. Hollywood Hogan
  1999: No Limit Soldiers vs. West Texas Rednecks
  2000: Big Show vs. Big Boss Man
  2001: Undertaker vs. Diamond Dallas Page
  2002: Triple H vs. Kane

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Most Disappointing News item

Award Description:

To be given to the wrestling news item that most disappointed you when heard
of it. When you first learned of this news story, you couldn't believe that
it was true, and when you learned that it was, you were bummed out for a
while. 

Previous Winners:

  1991: Scott Steiner gets injured 
  1992: Legion of Doom: Hawk & Animal split up 
  1993: WWF brings Hulk Hogan back and gives him the title 
  1994: WCW signs Hulk Hogan and makes him World champion 
  1995: Death of Eddie Gilbert
  1996: Scott Hall and/or Kevin Nash leave WWF and/or join WCW
  1997: Death of Brian Pillman
  1998: Death of Louie Spicolli
  1999: Death of Owen Hart
  2000: David Arquette wins WCW World heavyweight championship
  2001: Chris Benoit out for the year after neck surgery
  2002: Steve Austin leaves WWE in frustration over creative direction

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Most Obnoxious Personality

Award Description:

To be given to the person who just rubs you the wrong way. This could be
anybody involved in the wrestling biz. 

Previous Winners:

  1991: Dusty Rhodes 
  1992: Vince McMahon 
  1993: Vince McMahon 
  1994: Hulk Hogan 
  1995: Eric Bischoff 
  1996: Eric Bischoff
  1997: Eric Bischoff
  1998: Eric Bischoff
  1999: Eric Bischoff
  2000: Vince Russo
  2001: Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley
  2002: Jerry Lawler

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Best Second

Award Description:

To be given to the manager who outperformed their peers at ringside and behind
the microphone in interviews.  This award was discontinued after the 2001
awards.

Previous Winners:

  1990: Jim Cornette 
  1991: Bobby Heenan 
  1992: Mr. Perfect
  1993: Jim Cornette 
  1994: Jim Cornette 
  1995: Jim Cornette
  1996: Sunny
  1997: Chyna
  1998: Chyna
  1999: Dawn Marie
  2000: Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley
  2001: Stacy Keibler

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Best Announcer

Award Description:

To be given to the commentator/announcer who makes the most insightful and
entertaining comments while pushing his product.  "Ring announcers" don't
qualify here.  As of 1992, the difference between this and colour commentator 
will be enforced. 

Previous Winners:

  1990: Jesse Ventura 
  1991: Jesse Ventura 
  1992: Jim Ross 
  1993: Jim Ross 
  1994: Jim Ross 
  1995: Jim Ross
  1996: Jim Ross
  1997: Jim Ross
  1998: Jim Ross
  1999: Jim Ross
  2000: Jim Ross
  2001: Jim Ross
  2002: Michael Cole

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Best Colour Commentator

Award Description:

To be given to the colour commentator who provides the most insightful and
entertaining comments. 

Previous Winners:

  1991: Bobby Heenan 
  1992: Bobby Heenan 
  1993: Jesse Ventura 
  1994: Bobby Heenan 
  1995: Bobby Heenan 
  1996: Bobby Heenan
  1997: Jerry Lawler
  1998: Jerry Lawler
  1999: Jerry Lawler
  2000: Jerry Lawler
  2001: Paul Heyman
  2002: Tazz

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Best Interviewee

Award Description:

To be given to the person who gives the best interview in the biz. This could 
be a wrestler or a manager. 

Previous Winners:

  1990: Ric Flair 
  1991: Ric Flair 
  1992: Ric Flair 
  1993: Ric Flair 
  1994: Ric Flair 
  1995: Shawn Michaels
  1996: Stone Cold Steve Austin
  1997: Stone Cold Steve Austin
  1998: Mankind (Dude Love / Cactus Jack / Mick Foley)
  1999: Mankind
  2000: The Rock
  2001: Stone Cold Steve Austin
  2002: Kurt Angle

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Best Angle

Award Description:

To be given to the best angle you've seen in the sport this year. 

Previous Winners:

  1990: Horsemen turn heel 
  1991: "Real World Champion" Ric Flair challenges Hulk Hogan 
  1992: Ric Flair "knew Elizabeth first" 
  1993: WWF brings in Sean Waltman as 1-2-3 Kid 
  1994: Shane Douglas forfeits NWA title moments after winning it 
  1995: Barry Horowitz finally wins on WWF television
  1996: NWO forms and attempts takeover of WCW
  1997: Bret Hart turns on USA, reforms Hart Foundation
  1998: Mr. McMahon offers Steve Austin the easy way - or the hard way
  1999: "Countdown to the Millennium" ends with Chris Jericho's WWF debut
  2000: Triple H, Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, Kurt Angle love triangle
  2001: ECW joins WCW, forms alliance
  2002: Goldust, Booker T turn "At the Movies" gig into friendship

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Best Organization

Award Description:

To be given to the organization/promotion that has the best product. This is
the organization whose TV and house shows you just can't miss. 

Previous Winners:

  1990: NWA 
  1991: WWF 
  1992: WCW 
  1993: SMW 
  1994: ECW 
  1995: WWF
  1996: WWF
  1997: WWF
  1998: WWF
  1999: WWF
  2000: WWF
  2001: WWF
  2002: WWE (WWF)

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Best TV Show

Award Description:

To be given to what is on average the best wrestling TV show. In 1994, TV
shows and major shows were given separate award categories. 

Previous Winners:

  1991: 03/21/91: WCW & New Japan Supershow (aired on tape) 
  1992: 01/18/92: WWF Royal Rumble 
  1993: WWF Monday Night RAW weekly TV 
  1994: WWF Monday Night RAW
  1995: WWF Monday Night RAW
  1996: WWF Monday Night RAW
  1997: WWF Monday Night RAW (WWF RAW is War / WWF RAW / WWF War Zone)
  1998: WWF RAW is WAR (RAW / War Zone)
  1999: WWF RAW is WAR (RAW / War Zone)
  2000: WWF RAW is WAR (RAW / War Zone)
  2001: WWF RAW (RAW is War / War Zone / RAW Zone)
  2002: WWE SmackDown!

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Best Major Show

Award Description:

To be given to the best major event. This could be a pay-per-view, a TV
special, or any big arena event. In 1994, TV shows and major shows were
given separate award categories. 

Previous Winners:

  1991: 03/21/91: WCW & New Japan Supershow (aired on tape) 
  1992: 01/18/92: WWF Royal Rumble 
  1993: WWF Monday Night RAW weekly TV 
  1994: 03/20/94: WWF WrestleMania X 
  1995: 08/27/95: WWF SummerSlam
  1996: 03/31/96: WWF WrestleMania XII
  1997: 04/14/97: ECW Barely Legal
  1998: 03/24/98: WWF WrestleMania XIV
  1999: 08/22/99: WWF SummerSlam
  2000: 01/23/00: WWF Royal Rumble
  2001: 04/01/01: WWF WrestleMania X-7

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