10 Wrestling Legends' Biggest Crimes Against Fashion

3. The Undertaker

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Undertaker's divisive 'American Bad Ass' persona welcomed a host of brand new criticisms when he returned in 2000, with many preferring his beloved 'Deadman' gimmick over the motorbike-riding red state bully that allegedly resembled something closer to his real life personality.

The derision was richly deserved if he'd ever dream of wearing his Survivor Series 2000 attire outside of a wrestling ring.

'Taker had experimented with a mix of denim jeans and sleeveless vests since the comeback, but a lycra singlet tucked into some heinous snakeskin leather trousers was painful shock to the senses.

Not only did they not suit his limited colour palette that fans had at least become comfortable with, but they completely reduced his fearsome aura. Though he continued in the gimmick until his 2004 (partial) return to the dark side, he never again wore these infamous threads.

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