10 Weirdest Ways To Earn A Wrestling Title Shot

6. Be American

Braun Strowman Nicholas
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Was the Patriot truly a patriot?

Something was up with the Patriot. He wore stars and stripes on his tights. He wore stars and stripes on his mask. He waved a flag. We get it, Del. American patriots are very patriotic, in a manner that is almost scary to the rest of us, who don't sob when they happen to hear their national anthem. The mask was a giveaway. True patriots are proud, godd*mnit! What was he hiding under there?

Was he some sort of A-RAB?!

And wasn't it rather convenient that he just so happened to arrive in the WWF when an anti-American crusader held the winged eagle? The Patriot claimed he was prepared to teach a lesson to whomever talked bad on his country, but it just so happened to be the WWF Champion.

He stood up for 'MURICA, endured a kicking from the Hart Foundation, and suddenly found himself in a match against Bret Hart two weeks removed from his debut.

Theoretically, one could simply assume and manifest the most loathed trait of your intended, gilded rival immediately after signing with a company. Hey, if AJ Styles retains the United States Title at Clash of Champions, simply turn up to WWE as a homosexual to earn an Opportunity!

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Michael Sidgwick is an editor, writer and podcaster for WhatCulture Wrestling. With over seven years of experience in wrestling analysis, Michael was published in the influential institution that was Power Slam magazine, and specialises in providing insights into All Elite Wrestling - so much so that he wrote a book about the subject. You can order Becoming All Elite: The Rise Of AEW on Amazon. Possessing a deep knowledge also of WWE, WCW, ECW and New Japan Pro Wrestling, Michael’s work has been publicly praised by former AEW World Champions Kenny Omega and MJF, and current Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. When he isn’t putting your finger on why things are the way they are in the endlessly fascinating world of professional wrestling, Michael wraps his own around a hand grinder to explore the world of specialty coffee. Follow Michael on X (formerly known as Twitter) @MSidgwick for more!