8 Hidden Meanings Behind Outlandish WWE Super Show-Down Attires

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Whilst not quite WrestleMania-worthy, WWE Super Show-Down was for some performers a grander stage than anything they'll realistically ever expect to work on again. More than the glorified house show some tagged it to be, the Melbourne Cricket Ground extravaganza had more than just the pyro and ballyhoo going for it too.

Half the card was hugely enjoyable, and even the worst match on the show remarkably drew "This Is Awesome" chants from a crowd as happy to be there as the midcarders fortunate enough to sneak on a flight. The 70,000 in attendance birthed an atmosphere not unlike that of a 'Show Of Shows' - oddly quiet but no less enamoured and enthused with most of the action afforded to them.

In places, it was actually far superior to the regular supershows - the pace was far more pleasing than recent WrestleManias and Royal Rumbles, and little time felt wasted beyond a main event that at times took the p*ss out of the very art form of pro wrestling let alone the timekeeper.

Ultimately, the event was a victory for effort. Effort made in matches when little was needed, effort made in promotion with about seven other shows also on the docket and even effort in sartorial elegance. Those that dressed to impress were given a spotlight and stage upon which to shine.

8. John Cena

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Don't fret Elias, John Cena was bantering everybody off at Super Show-Down.

Whipping up a storm on Twitter by whipping his hair back and forth, 'The Champ' also debuted a new merchandise line that appeared for all the world to have been ironed together in the locker room five minutes before he galloped out for his bi-annual p*ss about.

Confrontational in tone and seemingly depressing by design, his t-shirt (that will, no doubt, sell by the truckload) was a threat/challenge to any midcarders that may petition to get some offence in against him during his increasingly irritating returns.

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Michael is a writer, editor, podcaster and presenter for WhatCulture Wrestling, and has been with the organisation over 7 years. He primarily produces written, audio and video content on WWE and AEW, but also provides knowledge and insights on all aspects of the wrestling industry thanks to a passion for it dating back over 30 years. As one third of "The Dadley Boyz", Michael has contributed to the huge rise in popularity of the WhatCulture Wrestling Podcast, earning it top spot in the UK's wrestling podcast charts with well over 50,000,000 total downloads. He has been featured as a wrestling analyst for the Tampa Bay Times and Sports Guys Talking Wrestling, and has covered milestone events in New York, Dallas, Las Vegas, London and Cardiff. Michael's background in media stretches beyond wrestling coverage, with a degree in Journalism from the University Of Sunderland (2:1) and a series of published articles in sports, music and culture magazines The Crack, A Love Supreme and Pilot. When not offering his voice up for daily wrestling podcasts, he can be found losing it singing far too loud watching his favourite bands play live. Follow him on X/Twitter - @MichaelHamflett