10 Current WWE Superstars That Belong In Another Era
2. Jason Jordan - 1980s Territories
Jason Jordan has marvellously transitioned his sugary sweet family reunion into a deluded buffoon on Monday Night Raw in recent weeks, but the sharp shift in sincerity was vital to ensure he didn't become the next Roman Reigns. The boos for the 'Gold-Blooded' star were evident almost immediately following the revelation, if only because the world is too switched on for such an angle to thrive.
'Son of a legend' was once a perfectly acceptable gimmick though, regardless of parental legitimacy. Aping an icon's highlights, the progeny could believable pose for the cheap pops from their father's fans, or bask in the heat garnered by their despised Dad. Fritz Von Eric callously added to his own family tree when his real children started passing away in the early-1980s.
Best of all, they could wring out all the juice in the fruit in one location then turn up completely fresh all over again. The movement between states and territories ensured income for the performers for years without the internet or nationally syndicated television to spoil the magic. Jordan would have been safe to dole out ankle locks and suplexes for years before Vince McMahon's hostile takeover revealed the fix.