10 Most Mysterious Wrestling Gimmicks
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The word 'mysterious' is itself fairly cryptic. On one hand, the word's definition states that for something to be mysterious it must be difficult or impossible to understand. The other meaning concludes that mysterious means something is 'deliberately enigmatic'. In many respects, the word works greatly within the paradigms of pro wrestling. Over the years, wrestling promoters have enjoyed mystery. There's something exciting about creating characters that are mystical. In addition, some of the absolute best storylines in grappling history have included at least some degree of mystery. One of the most memorable is even included on this list. This article is set up solely to explore 10 of the most mysterious gimmicks in pro wrestling history. Common sense might dictate that this means only scary characters will be involved, but that's not necessarily the case. Something doesn't need to be downright terrifying to be classed as mysterious, which is why there's such variety included here. From undead zombies and shaman witch doctors, to androgynous freaks and nameless authority figures, there's a lot to soak in. Regardless of the wide scope of characters studied, all could accurately be described as completely mysterious. Whether that be down to their backstories or actions, these 10 figures remain some of the most curious in wrestling folklore.