10 Wrestlers Who Desperately Need New Gear

Everyone needs a fresh lick of paint from time to time.

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Though people should probably care more about the actual physical action going down inside of the squared circle, a wrestler's visual presentation is arguably the most important part of their overall package.

If someone dresses like an absolute lemon, in a way which doesn't compliment their style/character or simply doesn't change their get-up for years on end, fans either won't take that wrestler seriously or (even worse) they may just grow tired of seeing them on screen altogether.

That is why it is extremely important for stars to constantly move with the times and adapt their attire as they progress through their careers. However, it must be said that a complete change isn't always the best choice and can result in a character either becoming a laughing stock or looking like a cheap replica of their former selves.

There was a time when some of these following pieces of in-ring clothing looked the part, but that time has since unfortunately past. Whereas other entries on this list should have never seen the light of day to begin with.

It's time for a change folks, leggings aren't for everyone.

10. Shinsuke Nakamura

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There was a time when 'The Artist' Shinsuke Nakamura was one of the most fabulously dressed sensations on the WWE main roster. With his pick of red or black, leather, silk or stripy trousers and spectacular matching jacket for his once-iconic entrance, Nakamura captivated audiences the moment he stepped into an arena.

Yet, that majestic aesthetic was stripped away and replaced by an absolutely hideous full body jump suit for a Champion Vs Champion match at Survivor Series 2018 against Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins. Unfortunately, the then-U.S. title holder has stuck with it ever since.

The suit eventually evolved into the open-chested eyesore we see him boasting today and it's fair to say that Nakamura hasn't really clicked with fans since deciding on the dodgy looking attire.

Either completely changing up his choice of clothing or reverting back to his simple but effective leather trousers of old may help recapture some of the magic which Nakamura hasn't been able to produce for some time now.

Wrestling in a full body suit rarely ever looks cool, see Ricochet's Nightwing attempt or Cody Rhodes' old Stardust gimmick. If your name isn't Goldust, chances are you're going to look like a Goldud.

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