12 Most Annoyingly Effective Wrestling Musical Gimmicks

9. Elias Samson

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'The Drifter' has already garnered more success on the main roster than folks like Apollo Crews and Tyler Breeze, and he has his guitar to thank.

A truly annoying heel in a world of blandly annoying heels, Elias has shined in his performances, even if his ring work hasn't exactly followed suit. He has built a persona that's working, despite the dismal efforts of Creative to give him much, if anything, to do.

He's not as in-your-face-annoying as Aidan English, but 'The Drifter' has earned his niche as the undercard gatekeeper for those not quite ready for the IC title yet.

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