10 Wrestlers Who Broke Typecasting In The Most Epic Way
6. Kofi Kingston
Kofi Kingston's recent WrestleMania push hasn't been without merit. It's merit in fact that's underpinned everything about the push - fans and New Day friends Xavier Woods and Big E alike have espoused hard truths about his graft and survival instincts in the organisation since his 2008 debut. It's the pro wrestler getting the spot, not the entertainer, clown or fool that may have once upon a time.
WWE's booking of non-white performers has been historically problematic even during their attempts to earnestly improve. Stereotypes are too often dug deep into - whilst characteristics such as intellectualism, fighting spirit or technical excellence have always been reserved for the various great white hopes Vince McMahon's hitched his wagon to over the decades.
Kofi Kingston is - at long last - all business, and his business is pro wrestling. This push has emerged not just from his ability to get over as a grinning babyface singles star or pancake-chucking New Day boypopper, but his dynamism and dedication to the craft.
All of it was hiding in plain sight all along of course, but deep-rooted and dormant prejudices take a long time to overcome.