7 Terrible Wrestling Gimmicks That SOMEHOW Got Over

We've already hinted at how a superhero can be a massive fail on this list, but The Hurricane was a work of excellence. A bumbling yet lovable goof, the over-the-top shenanigans of The Hurricane managed to exist in WWE's edgiest and most violent era as a character designed for kids, and yet he was loved by all. "What's up with dat?", indeed.

More often than not, it's subtle flourishes that bring a gimmick to life. Be it believing he had the super strength to eliminate 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin and Triple H at the same time in the 2002 Royal Rumble or the iconic gust of wind that blasted as he "flew away" out of shot, The Hurricane is one of the silliest gimmicks to have ever found popularity, but these touches were excellent.

The Hurricane's popularity could be down to his dazzling commitment to the bit, his regular, excellent interactions with The Rock at the peak of his powers, or the brilliant work he did in backstage segments where he'd appear as his Clark Kent-style reporter alter ego, Gregory Helms. Whatever it was, fans of all ages lapped it up in spades.