10 Spontaneous Wrestling Decisions That Became Famous
5. Jim Duggan's Trademark 2x4
Before he stumbled upon his most successful guise, Jim Duggan tried a lot of different things in a bit for popularity. He'd worn a mask as 'The Convict', adorned a furry look complete with steel chains, and even performed simply as himself in feathered boas. Nothing was really working, even though he was considered a solid wrestler.
One day, Bruiser Brody approached Duggan in the locker room and encouraged him to carry a weapon to the ring. The main reason for this was that fans in the arena were especially wild that evening, and Brody figured it'd be a good idea for his peer to have something he could protect himself with.
Duggan quickly grabbed a nondescript plank of wood. He'd never hit the ring without a 2x4 ever again. Overnight, it became synonymous with his act, but it wasn't something he had ever thought of before. True to Brody's guesswork, fans started for Duggan when he emerged and he didn't have any trouble.
Who could have guessed that a 2x4 wooden plank would become one of the most iconic props in pro wrestling history?