The year 2022 ended with one comparison that took a toll on wrestling fans. People couldn’t control but explode when they were asked to choose the most influential faction in wrestling. The question didn’t end there, the given options just blew up everyone’s minds.
As the two contenders were Bullet Club, a product of betrayal, and nWo(New World Order) which originally comprised Hulk Hogan, Scott Hall, and Kevin Nash. Soon after the question was raised, fans came up with their furious yet interesting set of answers.
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Bullet Club is a wrestling stable formed in 2013 that primarily appears on NJPW whereas nWo originated in 1996 with the union of some celebrated names of wrestling.
For the majority of wrestling maniacs, the nWo’s storyline was the most intriguing one. The gimmick they came up with made them the driving force behind the promotion they originated from.
The greatest similarity between the two was the great response of fans to their kayfabe. However, people have some candid opinions to share on the topic of comparison between these two stables.
Fans’ candid points to support Hulk Hogan’s nWo and also defend the BC
As soon as the question came where fans needed to choose one of their favorite stables, they gave took the internet by storm. For most of them, it didn’t make any sense to compare these factions, as one is clearly a copy of another.
Which is the most influential faction in wrestling: The nWo or the Bullet Club? pic.twitter.com/qWEJPrPAeT
— Inside The Ropes (@Inside_TheRopes) December 30, 2022
Some outrageous fans also gave examples of other such comparisons that didn’t make any sense to them.
Well from a wrestling standpoint Hulks pinky toe has more charisma than the entire Bullet Club. Just Hogan alone is far more iconic. The you add the others They drew more 👀 and the nWo set off a real revolution. Kenny, Page and the YB are cosplay wrestlers.
— Larrikin Williams (@LarrikinW) December 30, 2022
It's arguable that Bullet Club wouldn't exist without the nWo
— Darryl W. Perry (@DarrylWPerry) December 31, 2022
Hint: one is literally copying the other https://t.co/j4kAPY7VYP
— ᴉɥɔɔǝ ɟo ɥɔɹɐᴉɹʇɐd lnoɟ 'ɯɹoʇs ǝɥʇ 嵐 (@gravest0rm) December 31, 2022
bullet club would not even exist without the nwo https://t.co/CTGflUQsrP
— The Masta Of Mambin' (@Mambology_) December 31, 2022
This is like asking "Which is the most influential artist in comics: Rob Liefeld or Jack Kirby?" pic.twitter.com/dA2NuaKuIn
— mrpopsicleman (@eatsleepsnesre1) December 31, 2022
Is this a serious question.😂
Celebrities were wearing NWO t-shirts in the 90s, no one outside of wrestling twitter knows who the Bullet Club are.
— Eddie (@EG43V3R) December 30, 2022
Which is the most influential musician? Elvis Presley or Burt Jenkins who used to play the piano in the lounge of a Carnival cruise ship?
— Double Cross Rancher (@MonsoonIV) December 31, 2022
There were quite a few fans that also supported the Bullet Club and defended their points by giving presenting arguable facts. The most common point was that nWo might be popular during their days, but the Bullet Club continues to have many farther-reaching ramifications.
NWO was definitely influential, but only for a limited point in time. Bullet Club built on the foundation and continues to have much farther reaching ramifications. Whatever current promotions you look at there are the clear and not so subtle fingerprints.
— G.Sith (@TheGr33nMonsta) December 30, 2022
im biased bc i didn’t watch wrestling when the nwo was around. but i feel like the bullet club did more influence wise; from the t-shirt deal with hot topic to all in, i feel the bullet club did what nwo wasn’t able or willing to do. https://t.co/gpkNoGSM2V
— ✨red ✨ (@elitehayter) December 31, 2022
Some Similarities between nWo and the Bullet Club
After learning about the views that people have for the two popular wrestling stables, it is time to reflect on some similarities that they share. Firstly, one cannot deny the fact that the merchandise of both these factions is quite catchy. The result of this is visible in the impressive sales they made during their time.
Another fascinating similarity between them is the split of talents that took place within the stables. The names associated with these factions were one more reason for their popularity. As in nWo, Hogan turned heel to create record-breaking success, and in the Bullet Club names like Finn Bálor, AJ Styles, and Kenny Omega took the stable to touch the peak of success.
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The storylines and journeys of these famous wrestling stables are not unknown to us. We have been a part of their success and still root for our beloved stable in whichever way possible.
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