In the wacky world of pro wrestling, the same rules apply as those found in other entertainment mediums, such as the music industry. All these years on, many people are still confused as to how bands decided on names such as Pink Floyd, Hoobastank and Limp Bizkit, and more confusingly, were successful with such monikers. These examples prove that even with a ridiculous name, stigma can be overcome, and all three bands mentioned have sold millions of records, even if the critical legacies they leave behind is wildly different depending on who you talk to. In WWE, newcomers often don't have much choice when it comes to choosing a name. They can suggest something, but there's no guarantee that the creative team or management won't decide for them. Over the years, wrestling fans have looked on in horror as some of their favourite performers are given names which are horrendous. The entries on this list explore a wide range of wacky aliases, and just like the bands detailed above, these wrestlers have had different degrees of success. Is that down to their name? Well, in some cases, a wrestler is handed a name so horrible that they can't possibly hope to get over. Here are 10 of the worst crimes against names in WWE history. Would you want to sign some of these on an autograph book?
Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.
