These days, every top wrestler is given a nickname that helps give their character a bit more depth. Unfortunately, WWE arent following their Japanese counterparts (and Kobashi in particular) by giving their wrestlers truly unique and creative nicknames. Among some of the best Japanese wrestling nicknames include: Child of God/King of Strong Style (Shinsuke Nakamura), Ace of the Universe/One-in-a-Century talent ( Hiroshi Tanahashi), Daredevil (Hiroko Goto), and The Rainmaker (Kazuchika Okada). In Kobashis case, he has been known as Iron Man, The Absolute Champion, The Maximum Innovator, Mr. Puroresu, and one of the Four Pillars of Heaven/Four Divine Emperors. Contrast this with WWE nicknames like: Big Hungry/The Big Guy (Ryback), The Big Dog (Reigns), The Champ (Cena, even without actually being champion), the Party Pooper (Adam Rose), 'Prince Pretty' (Tyler Breeze), etc...you get the picture. In Kobashis case and in the case of other Japanese wrestlers, their nicknames are gimmick-specific and have a more creative edge to them. Kobashis nicknames amplified his reputation as a tough man, a dominant champion, a versatile wrestler, and as a high-quality wrestler. It was through these nicknames that Kobashi had a much easier time getting over with both new and old viewers. WWEs nicknames, meanwhile, seem lazier and void of any creativity, being based primarily on a wrestlers appearance or personality instead of for a deeper, more story-centric reason. If WWE were to give their wrestlers more unique and interesting nicknames, maybe, just maybe, more critical viewers would take their superstars more seriously as fighters.