The WWE Network has given long-forgotten characters like Glacier a second chance to shine. A new generation of fans has been introduced to World Championship Wrestling's glory days, and that's when the Mortal Kombat-inspired gimmick was prevalent. As it turns out, the flashy character cost a lot of money to assemble. Ripping off 'Sub Zero' from the aforementioned popular video game franchise, Glacier was someone Eric Bischoff had high hopes for. Making his debut in 1996, the gimmick was given a lot of air time. Even before showing up in person, Glacier was treated to the hype treatment, several vignettes painting him to be a big deal. The character would never really become anything more than a mid-card attraction. Even worse than failing to catch on with fans, Glacier was expensive. Due to the costume upkeep, pyro and machinations of his entrance, WCW were forking over around $10,000 every single time he appeared in a match. In fact, in the words of the man behind the gimmick, Glacier cost around $4000,000 to assemble. That was one expensive costume.
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.
