10 WWE Attitude Era Gimmicks That Didn't Get Over

6. Marc Mero

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Despite being in the promotion for three years, the only thing Marc Mero managed to achieve in WWF was to introduce fans to Sable. In that regard, he was one of the most significant wrestlers of the Attitude era.

But on his own merit, he was absolutely nothing. Debuting as 'the Wildman' in 1996, fans were simply more interested in Mero's spectacularly attractive wife than the former Johnny B. Badd. If anything, being associated with such a desirable woman decreased Mero's popularity, as many male viewers resented his marriage to the blonde beauty.

After Sable's popularity necessitated the pair go their separate ways, Mero adopted a jealous heel persona as he attempted to drive his wife out of the company. Unfortunately, it was rubbish.

When Mero left the company, he was reportedly earning a guaranteed $350,000 per annum. Since his arrival in 1996, he made virtually no impact on the product whatsoever. Money well spent, then.

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