Eddie Guerrero was a master in the ring and capable of playing a face and a heel at the same time. He was just so damn likable. Him strutting around saying “I lie. I cheat. I steal.” was one of the best parts of the Ruthless Aggression Era. He truly was Latino Heat.
He debuted as The Next Big Thing and turned into the Beast Incarnate. Brock Lesnar was unlike anyone we’d ever seen in wrestling before. A powerhouse in every sense of the term, Lesnar embodied ferocity in the ring, making this a perfectly fitting nickname.
As basic as it gets. Yet, it remains iconic. Just take one look at Razor Ramon and tell me he wasn’t The Bad Guy.
What does this one even mean? Who knows? But it sounds really cool. Dean Ambrose had a unique look and weird mannerisms during his Shield days and singles run thereafter. Described as unhinged, he truly was The Lunatic Fringe.
A classic. Simple, yet effective. Randy Savage truly was the Macho Man.
Not the most original, but at a time when WWF needed a spark, Stone Cold Steve Austin became the Texas Rattlesnake. JR calling Austin by his nickname remains embedded in the ears of anyone who watched during the Attitude Era.
It’s always tough bringing up Chris Benoit in any sort of positive light. However, The Rabid Wolverine is one of the coolest nicknames of all time. It perfectly described his tenacious style in the ring.
Does this one even need an explanation? The late great Bray Wyatt’s Eater of Worlds character worked perfectly with his Wyatt Family cult leader gimmick.
This nickname is as cool to look at as it is to say. The Charismatic Enigma was a perfect to describe Jeff Hardy as someone who was great on the mic, but tough to figure out behind the scenes.
One of the best looking guys on the roster, Shawn Michaels’ Heartbreak Kid moniker was incredibly fitting.
A submission specialist, Dean Malenko’s most famous move was the Texas Cloverleaf, but he could lock in any number of holds. 1,000, to be exact.
Before WWE embarked on its PG era, they had some controversial stunts on live television. Edge fit right in with his Rated R Superstar gimmick. The nickname stuck and is still with him today.
Best known for his work at NXT, before he was AEW’s Pac or simply known as Neville, this unheralded superstar had one of the greatest nicknames in wrestling history. The Man That Gravity Forgot is not only unique, it perfectly fit Neville as a high flying superstar.
A perfect nickname that encapsulates both Beth Phoenix’s stature in the ring and her beauty out of it. The Glamazon is one of a kind.
What an incredible journey. Who would’ve thought the man who debuted as Terra Ryzing would become what he is today? Throughout his career, Triple H has had a number of nicknames, but these two stand out as the best. They are both original and represent the type of superstar The Game was.
