10 Gimmicks WWE Refuse To Give Up On
2. The Enforcer
In one of the most perplexing notions ever to tumble out of Vince McMahon's mind, one day he decided that some wrestlers - those people who fight in the ring over who's the better individual - needed protection. Better yet, a full blown enforcer.
To the amazement of the paying public, it actually worked.
Shawn Michaels, a man who had swaggered his way to the moniker of 'Boy Toy', started the trend by enlisting the help of his real life buddy, Kevin Nash (Diesel at the time) to bully and dominate their contemporaries.
Over the years many heels have used this silent bodyguard character to help gain an upper hand in their feuds. Everyone from Batista to Ezekiel Jackson has played the part, as Vince McMahon indulges in his big dude fantasies on a generational basis.
In recent times Drew McIntyre re-announced himself on the main roster in a similar role, protecting his protege Dolph Ziggler. In 2019 he was hired as Shane McMahon's personal hit goon.
If you want to get your big guy over as a powerhouse that isn't to be messed with, the gimmick works a treat. If you want them to be considered as a serious world title contender, a personality has to lie beneath the brawn - a fact WWE have learnt time and time again.
It's only a matter of time before Walter becomes Sami Zayn's new silent muscle... you just wait...