18. The Bizarre One Gets Electrocuted
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etyQYMYZZBo Quote: "Wrestle-MA-MA-MA-NIA!!" Who Said It: Goldust Who Received It: Triple H and Ric Flair Goldust started off as a creepy, 'bizarre' dude, but for a minute (especially during his feud with Razor Ramon), he was actually one of the most compelling heels on the roster. Eventually, however, the act got stale, and Goldust became full-fledged comedy relief. First, he paired off with Booker T, which was one of the greatest odd couple tag teams of all time. And next, he got electrocuted by Evolution; he took on this bizarre, stuttering/Tourette's gimmick, which was played for some quick, easy laughs. He sold this affliction in real life as well, even appearing on the Howard Stern Show in character to promote the WWE.
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