Beards. Such a common feature in many of today's Superstars that fans forget what those men looked like prior to adopting their facial hair. Some looked like twelve year old boys more likely to be eating candy bars and skimming through the latest issue of Mad Magazine than competing in any highly athletic competitions. Others reminded fans of their previous gimmicks, which either did not work or did not suit where they were at that point in their career. Still others needed the edgy, grittier appearance that facial hair brought with it. Whatever the case may be, there are a number of Superstars throughout wrestling history whose look has benefited greatly from the introduction of facial hair. Main event icons such as Steve Austin and Hulk Hogan. Heavyweight champions including Daniel Bryan and Triple H. Midcard performers such as Bad News Barrett. All needed that one missing element to enhance their image. Whether you are a fan of the traditional goatee, "The Lemmy" or a simple mustache, ride along through the annals of wrestling history and relive the 10 Superstars who always looked better with beards.
Erik Beaston is a freelance pro wrestling writer who likes long walks in the park, dandelions and has not quite figured out that this introduction is not for Match.com. He resides in Parts Unknown, where he hosts weekly cookouts with Kane, The Ultimate Warrior, Papa Shango and The Boogeyman. Be jealous.
