10 WWE Gimmicks That Worked For One Wrestler (But Not Another)

10. Ripped Narcissist

Worked for: Rick Rude

Didn't work for: Rob Conway

Narcissism is a common trait among heels in professional wrestling, but perhaps no one throughout wrestling history was quite as full of themselves as 'Ravishing' Rick Rude.

Rick Rude possessed an unequivocal arrogance that remains peerless to this very day. And honestly, it was somewhat justified. Not only did he look like an Adonis, but he could get it done in the ring. Though he was never World Champion, Rude was always an effective foil to top babyfaces, and his egotism set the precedent for many future talents looking to get themselves over as a heel.

Unfortunately, the gimmick doesn't guarantee success. just look at Rob Conway.

To his credit, Conway did have a near-perfect physique, but sadly that was all he had to offer. The "Con-Man" possessed no discernable mic skills and was almost immediately relegated to Sunday Night Heat as a result. The only memorable thing about him was his horrendous entrance theme, which belonged nowhere near a pro-wrestling show.

To mess up such a sure-fire heat magnet of a gimmick is actually pretty impressive, but Conway somehow managed to do it, thus highlighting the importance of charisma in professional wrestling.