Professional wrestling is - at the very heart of it all - designed to be entertaining. Traditionally, this was done inside the ring, but there has always been a carnival-like atmosphere surrounding the entire industry. As far back as the days of 'Gorgeous' George Wagner, wrestling has been over-the-top and in-your-face. Colourful characters and absurd antics are the law when it comes to grappling. This is something Vince McMahon and WWE have taken to a whole new level over the years. As time has progressed, it's become clear that the promotion are forever searching for fresh ideas. Ironically, this has created some of the most disgusting personas and storylines in living memory. Many of those gimmicks and angles go under the microscope in this article. Those with a weak stomach should not apply, because they are likely to lose their lunch in rapid fashion. Some of these occurrences are, simply put, utterly vile. It's hard to know why management felt they would draw attention or make money, but the fact they're still being spoken about today is perhaps validation enough. From oversexed pensioners and grown men eating their own hair, to gigantic toilet troubles and the most wretched move in wrestling history, it's all here.
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.
