10 Wrestler Names That Ribbed Other Wrestlers

3. Gillberg

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Both a parody of Goldberg and a way to dent Goldberg's aura among WWF fans, Gillberg was a very entertaining send-up of WCW's prized bulldozer and pet project.

He used sparkers and fire extinguishers to recreate Goldberg's entrance in hilariously low-rent fashion, and his interviews were little more than snarls and goofy facial expressions. But it worked. Gillberg was over, far moreso than Duane Gill would ever have been otherwise.

A stalwart of the Light Heavyweight division -- WWF's half-hearted attempt to capture the spirit of WCW's dynamite Cruiserweights -- Gillberg fake-punched and jabbered his way into the hearts of fans everywhere.

Of course, Goldberg did end up getting the last laugh when they finally shared a ring, but that doesn't mean Gillberg didn't serve his purpose effectively.

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