18 Most Intimidating Wrestler Nicknames

11. The Face Of Terror

Now the name The Face Of Terror isn't exactly the most well-known on this list. It's not even one that is particularly intimidating in and of itself. What makes this nickname so intimidating is the simple fact that it was often attached to Tonga Fifita, better known in WCW as Meng and in the WWF/E as King Tonga and Haku. This is a man who is feared by many and often referred to as the most badass man the wrestling industry has ever seen. Fifita is often talked up as a family man who is respectful to those who are respectful to him. The thing is, if you were to get on the wrong side of him then it wouldn't end well. Amongst some of the tales of this Tongan native's exploits are ones that involve literally gauging a man's eye out in a bar fight, not to mention the oft-recited story of how he proceeded to bite somebody's nose off during a similar real-life fight. Whether it was as Meng or as Haku, stepping into the ring with this talent meant that you were at his mercy and would induce the fear of what he could do to you should you botch a spot or accidentally potato him. In an industry full of fake tough guys, Tonga Fifita is one of the most feared of the legitimate tough guys.
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