10 Intellectual Wrestling Gimmicks (With Varying Levels Of Success)

8. 'The Genius' Lanny Poffo

He was a genius. Just ask the people who handled WCW's payroll, since the guy got paid for five years without ever wrestling a match for the promotion.

That being said, as 'The Genius', Poffo talked the talk, but rarely walked the walk. The highpoint of his career was undoubtedly scoring a countout victory against World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan with the help of Mr. Perfect. (This was also the angle where they destroyed the title belt with a hammer.)

Alas, when your accomplishments surround what you can do with your mouth -- and I don't mean promos -- it's hard to call you a genius as a wrestler. (Search: 'Lanny Poffo, autofellatio'.)