10 Wrestling Legends' Biggest Crimes Against Fashion

10. The Rock

Perhaps wrestling's most famous fashion faux pas thanks to The Rock's megastar status and mainstream appeal, his utterly absurd 1997 publicity shot was mercilessly abused when it resurfaced on Twitter several years ago.

With industry staples such as the bumbag/fanny pack (delete as appropriate, chuckle at both) and overtly showy timepiece, Rock's brave decision to pair the turtleneck and chain a decade or so after it was socially acceptable was only topped by his protection of the aforementioned sweater's integrity with a napkin under the elbow.

Wrestling fans knew only too well that before becoming the 'Most Electrifying Man In Sports Entertainment', Rocky Maivia was something of a luckless loser. Release of this image let his brand new 'millions' in on the secret.

Authored by Michael Hamflett

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Posted On: 20th Jul 2017

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