10 WWE Gimmicks That Started Elsewhere

4. Evolution

10 WWE Gimmicks That Started Elsewhere
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"Evolution is a mystery", so said Lemmy in an entrance theme objectively better than either of the ones Motorhead knocked out for Triple H's singles career. A total banger, but the lyrics were a long way from the truth.

In terms of concept, execution and inspiration, there was nothing mysterious about 'The Game's take on the legendary Four Horsemen.

He got to live out his Ric Flair fantasy with the reality by his side, reframing the 'Nature Boy' as the JJ Dillon-esque veteran of the group. Randy Orton and Dave Batista were hot prospects in WWE and both embodied qualities of the likes of Barry Windham, Sid, Arn Anderson and others famed for their places in the elite quartet.

The suited and booted aesthetic completed the aping, and it had been that long since any major organisation had used the idea that the group ended up gaining legacy on par with the stable they were - at best - a noble imitation of.

But that's why Lemmy said "Bow Down To The King", too.

 
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