9 WWE Gimmicks That Are Totally DEAD
6. Rick Boogs As A Rocker
Slick Rick's switch from Van Halen-style wannabe 1980s rocker to old timey strongman was...random. It'd be akin to Damian Priest ditching Judgment Day's killer vibes to take some time off then return as a 19th century philosopher whilst still keeping the same name.
OK, maybe not.
Besides, the 80s rocker side of Boogs' character was wiped away pre-injury. However, some figured WWE would come back to it eventually. They didn’t, so he’s some kind of generic weightlifter now and doing sod all of note. Dark times are these for the one-time beneficiary of booming “Boogs! Boogs! Boogs!” chants that now feel like ancient history.
Creative don't even play up to Rick's strongman persona anymore. He's just sort of there as a peripheral figure who's chucked into random Battle Royals or pops up when somebody higher profile needs an easy win. It's been a strange tumble from grace for someone who once seemed on the right path to stardom.