10 Underrated Elements Of WCW In 1999
6. Lil Naitch
Ric Flair's run as World Champion during the spring of 1999 featured the legendary competitor benefiting from crooked refereeing at the hands of lifelong fan Charles Robinson.
Soon, the official became Flair's "mini-me", dressing like him, mimicking his vocal patterns and adopting his appearance. Robinson soon became known as "Lil Naitch" and, surprisingly, one of the most entertaining performers on the entire roster.
Coming from out of nowhere to captivate fans, Robinson proved his lifelong fandom of pro wrestling, channeling Flair and other loudmouth villains of his era while delivering over-the-top promos. He even became Vice President of WCW for a brief momentum and enjoyed significant television time.
The icing on the proverbial cake was a wildly entertaining match between Robinson and Gorgeous George, "Macho Man" Randy Savage's stunningly girlfriend and valet, at Slamboree. From his over-the-top bumps to his loud, bordering-on-obnoxious promos, he was a joy to watch.
The skinny referee - whose adoration of the sport was obvious in the way he oftentimes became caught up in the action - rose to the occasion and delivered some of the finest performances of the entire spring for WCW.