7 Most Insane Things Happening In Wrestling Right Now (April 21)

3. Everybody In WWE Is Stealing Ryback's Gimmick

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Ryback is making something of a name for himself as a deluded blowhard, one who fancies himself as an uncredited wrestling innovator.

He'll have you know that the economics of the industry are unfairly skewed towards those who actually make money. He also claims that his absence compelled WWE to re-sign Goldberg out of spite. As in, best get the next best thing to Ryback, the guy who definitely didn't imitate him in the first place. He also lays claim to inventing the Shield's famous Triple Powerbomb spot. The thing is, he might be telling the truth. Who knows. But the man is clearly comprised exclusively of horsesh*t that's impossible not to follow the stench...

...but is he? Baron Corbin made some comments this week which might prove that Ryback is as innovative as he professes to be.

"[The Superstar Shake-Up] changes the layout. The Superstars that changed from SmackDown Live to RAW and from RAW over to SmackDown Live. Everybody’s hungry for opportunity." Everybody's hungry. Everybody. They're stealing Ryback's Feed Me More bit!

That's an obviously facetious comment aimed at Ryback's stupidly precious post-WWE career disposition - but what's insane is that he'll probably perceive it as plagiarism.

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Michael Sidgwick is an editor, writer and podcaster for WhatCulture Wrestling. With over seven years of experience in wrestling analysis, Michael was published in the influential institution that was Power Slam magazine, and specialises in providing insights into All Elite Wrestling - so much so that he wrote a book about the subject. You can order Becoming All Elite: The Rise Of AEW on Amazon. Possessing a deep knowledge also of WWE, WCW, ECW and New Japan Pro Wrestling, Michael’s work has been publicly praised by former AEW World Champions Kenny Omega and MJF, and current Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. When he isn’t putting your finger on why things are the way they are in the endlessly fascinating world of professional wrestling, Michael wraps his own around a hand grinder to explore the world of specialty coffee. Follow Michael on X (formerly known as Twitter) @MSidgwick for more!