10 Awesome Real Wrestler Names That Are Better Than Their Ring Names

2. Barbie Blank

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Kelly Kelly may be one of the most ridiculous names in recent memory, but somehow K2 managed to overcome her inexperience and lack of wrestling aptitude to become one of the most popular divas of her time. Being absolutely drop-dead gorgeous certainly didn't hurt, but Kelly certainly improved when it came to in-ring work throughout her time in WWE.

It may not be the greatest thing in the world to write or believe, but Kelly's blonde airhead persona was almost perfectly matched to her real given name.

She was born Barbara Blank, which obviously became Barbie Blank. The name Barbie Blank and a blonde diva almost go too well together, something that may have been too obvious even for the low-hanging fruit grabbers that are WWE creative.

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