Branding is key to getting over as a professional wrestler. A catchphrase is a hook for the audience, even if they have no idea who a wrestler is or what he stands for, odds are the catchphrase is enough for them to get an idea. Its a great marketing tool, as catchphrases can be put on t-shirts, or seen in the crowd every night on the signs fans bring to shows. If a wrestler is really lucky, their catchphrase crosses over into the mainstream, bringing more attention to themselves and professional wrestling as a whole. One of the first men to really incoporate catchphrases into his wrestling personality was Superstar Billy Graham, who became the archetype for what many saw as a professional wrestler. Grahams quips like The man of the hour, too sweet to be sour were echoed by the likes of Dusty Rhodes and Macho Man Randy Savage, and his wrestling persona directly influenced megastars like Jesse The Body Ventura and Hulk Hogan. These days, its impossible to tell what will and what wont become a popular catchphrase, and some of the most popular ones sound completely ridiculous when taken out of context. Over the years, there have been countless unforgettable catchphrases in the world of professional wrestling, and here are ten of the best.
