10 Wackiest Wrestling Gimmicks That Actually Worked

9. The Godfather

Charles Wright made his first appearances in the then-WWF as Sir Charles in the early-90'. Friends behind the scenes with The Undertaker, Wright later developed the character of Papa Shango. The shaman witch doctor was a spooky sight, but it didn't have the success that many were banking on. By 1993, Shango was low down on the WWF pecking order, and it was clear a change was needed. From there, the 'Supreme Fighting Machine' Kama was introduced, to similar apathy. Incredibly, it wasn't until Wright started playing a slick-talking pimp that wrestling fans really started to pay attention. Re-dubbed The Godfather in 1998, he left The Nation Of Domination and launched a successful singles career. People lapped up the promiscuous ways of the gimmick. It was perfect timing for Wright, playing the character during the height of the 'Attitude Era' in the WWF. The persona was controversially accompanied by a slew of women, known as his 'hos'. For at least a few years, The Godfather were extremely popular, and it's still Wright's most memorable and cherished gimmick.