10 WWE Heels Who Were Actually Babyfaces In Disguise
9. Christopher Nowinski
Former Tough Enough finalist Christopher Nowinski debuted as an uptight, Harvard-educated snob who claimed his educational background made him better than everyone else around him. A solid heel throughout his run, Nowinski greatly improved in all aspects of his performance as his career progressed, and while always arrogant, he often raised a strong point or two.
Nowinski’s most sympathetic moment came during his 2003 feud with Scott Steiner, when WWE, for some reason, decided it’d be a good idea to host a debate on the Iraq war. The smart, articulate Nowinski was a natural choice for the “heel” side, but herein lies the problem: Nowinski wasn’t the heel at all in this debate.
Whether you agreed with him or not, Nowinski’s objections to the war were well thought-out and entirely reasonable. He made his points passionately, but completely without condescension or the use of petty insults. How did Steiner respond? By telling Nowinski to “go straight to hell,” then ripping into France for some reason. Nice one, Scott.
A miscast mess of a segment, but Nowinski plays the ultimate babyface today, having founded the Concussion Legacy Foundation to support fellow athletes suffering from the effects of post-concussion syndrome and CTE.