Professional wrestling is a colourful industry. Over the years, the business has evolved from simple one-on-one staged combat, to a circus-like environment that welcomes the weird and wonderful. Ask many wrestling fans why they like the industry, and they'll answer in paragraphs, rather than sentences. That's because there are so many elements to wrestling. Aside from the obvious fondness for the actual in-ring action, grappling enthusiasts enjoy the mix of music, theatre, film and general fantasy that wrestling provides. By far one of the most important aspects of the industry are the costumes the performers wear. As time has progressed, the outfits worn by wrestlers have become more elaborate. Of course, there are notable examples of merely functional attire. 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin's simple black boot and trunks combination stood out because it was so straightforward. Then, on the flip side, there are those who prefer to be more dramatic. This article focuses on those who have a flair for the performance side of pro wrestling. Contained here are 10 theories as to the influence for famous attires worn by pro wrestlers. Some of them may appear a little weird, but there are elements that give evidence to that inspiration. For every Steve Austin, there's a performer existing on the opposite side of the spectrum, like Goldust. The characters contained in this list have all taken inspiration for their work, but from where?
