10 WWE Legends Curiously Missing From The Mattel Action Figure Line

7. Ken Shamrock

Ken Shamrock 1998 promo
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The World's Most Dangerous Man, Ken Shamrock, has yet to be produced in plastic, Mattel-branded form, but his addition to the lineup would be a welcome one. Shamrock was integral in WWE's earlier days of the Attitude Era and was a fixture on all WWE merchandise during this time.

Coming over from the UFC, Shamrock was introduced to WWE audiences by serving as the special guest referee for WrestleMania 13's Submission Match between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Bret Hart. Though Ken sported the black-and-white shirt for this match, a Mattel figure in his red-and-black or blue-and-black attires would be the best choices to make his toy stand-out.

As a member of The Coporation, Shamrock was a tag-team and Intercontinental Champion. Perhaps one of these belts could be included as an accessory to Shamrock if this figure were to be released as part of the Elite series.

Though his stay in WWE did not exceed 3 years, Shamrock was a memorable pioneer in the WWE and was a massive fan favourite in '97 and '98. For this reason alone, a Mattel action figure depicting his likeness from this time is one of the most sensible action figures that Mattel could produce today.

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