10 Worst WWF 'New Generation' Gimmicks

1. Friar Ferguson

Later in 1993, Mike Shaw played the role of the aforementioned Bastion Booger. Along similar lines to TL Hopper, Booger was portrayed as a disgusting slob. In essence, fans were supposed to dislike him because they were repulsed by him. As straight forward as that is, at least it's easy to see the logic in the idea. Shaw's previous character couldn't claim the same thing. In April, Shaw made his first appearances as Friar Ferguson. Announcers on television referred to the man as a "mad monk", one who wasn't quite as holy and positive as he liked to think. After outcry from the Catholic church over the gimmick, it was dropped. In total, Friar Ferguson only lasted long enough to make a handful of showings on television. Church pressure was a blessing in disguise, ironically. The character was not on course to be a success story, because fans simply sat scratching their heads whenever he appeared. Previous cartoon-like characters at least had some merit, such as Nailz and Doink The Clown. A wrestling clergyman didn't have any whatsoever, and fans were relieved to see the back of it. After that debacle, Bastion Booger seemed like a step up for Mike Shaw.