12 WWE Superstars You Forgot Debuted Under Different Names

7. Raven

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Also in 1994, fans were introduced to a multi-talented young manager who, in addition to being Vince McMahon's co-host on WWF Superstars, occasionally wrestled. This man later became the widely popular "Raven" of the Philadelphia-based Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) promotion, but, in his first run with the WWF, was known as Johnny Polo.

Johnny Polo was a fast-talking, spoiled, preppy kid that managed several superstars and lead The Quebecers to two reigns as WWF Tag Team Champions. Raven, on the other hand, was a quiet, stoic, social miscast. He personified the grunge culture of the mid-90s; a far cry from his first character.

According to Bruce Prichard on a recent "Something To Wrestle" podcast, Vince McMahon never saw the real-life Scott Levy as a full-time wrestler, believing he was too small for the role. Despite this, Polo worked a number of matches against Marty Jannetty, 1-2-3 Kid, Doink The Clown, and others, but left the company in late 1994.

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