10 WWE Mid-Carders Who Secretly Had Great Careers

10. 'The Model' Rick Martel

During the Hulkamania era, Rick Martel had one of the greatest character gimmicks in WWF. His fashion-forward, Arrogance-spraying persona of "The Model" was a heat magnet in the early '90s.

Earlier in his WWF career, Martel partnered with another mid-carder (who will make this list), to form a tandem known as Strike Force. Despite the duo's success as Tag Team Champions, it wasn't until Martel turned heel that he really found his way.

At his peak, "The Model" was a physical specimen and his in-ring work was just as good. So good, that he was a regular competitor in the WWE for over 10 years. Legendary feuds with Jake "The Snake" and Razor Ramon helped Martel remain on television when many of his peers from the '80s had been let go.

Martel laid the groundwork for future "pretty boy" heels like Shawn Michaels, Dolph Ziggler, and Tyler Breeze. Unlike others on this list, Martel did not stray from his "Model" character. Despite no major attempts to alter his gimmick, Martel enjoyed an impressively long career.