The Gimmick Table: Where Wrestling Personas Come to Life
Take an in-depth look at the fascinating world of wrestling gimmicks through The Gimmick Table.
Serving as critical elements that captivate fans and elevate a wrestler’s persona, gimmicks can range from the absurdly outrageous to the authentically grounded. The Gimmick Table explores the origins and evolution of both beloved and infamous wrestling gimmicks, highlighting the creativity and imagination that go into crafting these larger-than-life characters.
Delving into Wrestling Gimmicks
What makes a gimmick successful? Is it the wrestler’s performance, the storyline, or perhaps the audience’s connection to the character? The Gimmick Table analyzes the interactions between wrestlers and fans, dissecting what has worked and what has not. This extensive database allows fans to revisit the history of their favorite wrestling personas and offers insights into the artistry behind each gimmick.
The If Factor: Forgotten Wrestling Ideas
In addition to exploring established wrestling gimmicks, we also feature a captivating series called The If Factor. This collection uncovers real scenarios in professional wrestling that were once proposed, considered, and ultimately shelved. Each article invites you to ponder how the wrestling landscape would have evolved had these ideas been brought to life.
What iconic matches or rivalries might have emerged? Join us as we reveal these untold stories, providing a fresh perspective on the evolution of wrestling and its ever-changing narrative.
The If Factor: The Creative Pitch for Baron von Bava
Brian Damage The ‘If Factor’ are a series of articles that takes a look at real scenarios in pro wrestling that at one point or another were suggested, planned, considered…but did not get the green light to continue. What would the landscape of professional wrestling look like if these ideas came to fruition?
The If Factor: Bruce Prichard Becomes the Son of Bobby Heenan
Posted on June 2, 2023 by bdamage1 Brian Damage The ‘If Factor’ are a series of articles that takes a look at real scenarios in pro wrestling that at one point or another were suggested, planned, considered…but did not get the green light to continue. What would the landscape of professional wrestling look like if these ideas came…
The If Factor: Paul Heyman Almost Joins TNA Wrestling
Posted on December 16, 2022 by bdamage1 Brian Damage The ‘If Factor’ are a series of articles that takes a look at real scenarios in pro wrestling that at one point or another were suggested, planned, considered…but did not get the green light to continue. What would the landscape of professional wrestling look like if these ideas came…
The If Factor: Missy Hyatt Chosen As the Valet of ‘The Macho Man’ Randy Savage
Posted on March 24, 2023 by bdamage1 Brian Damage The ‘If Factor’ are a series of articles that takes a look at real scenarios in pro wrestling that at one point or another were suggested, planned, considered…but did not get the green light to continue. What would the landscape of professional wrestling look like if these ideas came…
The If Factor: Debra McMichael Joins Raven’s Flock in WCW
Posted on November 8, 2024 by bdamage1 Brian Damage The ‘If Factor’ are a series of articles that takes a look at real scenarios in pro wrestling that at one point or another were suggested, planned, considered…but did not get the green light to continue. What would the landscape of professional wrestling look like if these ideas came…
The If Factor: Shane Douglas’ “Bon Jovi” Gimmick in 1991
Posted on July 19, 2024 by bdamage1 Brian Damage The ‘If Factor’ are a series of articles that takes a look at real scenarios in pro wrestling that at one point or another were suggested, planned, considered…but did not get the green light to continue. What would the landscape of professional wrestling look like if these ideas came…
The If Factor: Bruce Hart Turns on Bret Hart in 1993
Posted on August 9, 2024 by bdamage1 Brian Damage The ‘If Factor’ are a series of articles that takes a look at real scenarios in pro wrestling that at one point or another were suggested, planned, considered…but did not get the green light to continue. What would the landscape of professional wrestling look like if these ideas came…
The If Factor: The WWF Interested in Signing Paul Heyman in 1990
Posted on May 24, 2024 by bdamage1 Brian Damage The ‘If Factor’ are a series of articles that takes a look at real scenarios in pro wrestling that at one point or another were suggested, planned, considered…but did not get the green light to continue. What would the landscape of professional wrestling look like if these ideas came…
The If Factor: Rikishi Was to Have His Own Bloodline-like Faction in 2000/2001
Posted on May 17, 2024 by bdamage1 Brian Damage The ‘If Factor’ are a series of articles that takes a look at real scenarios in pro wrestling that at one point or another were suggested, planned, considered…but did not get the green light to continue. What would the landscape of professional wrestling look like if these ideas came…
The Gimmick Table: The Origin of Just Joe
Brian Damage A gimmick is something that is intended to hook the attention of fans to a wrestler. They may be outrageous or steeped more in reality, whatever the case may be…some have succeeded and many others have failed. The Gimmick Table takes a look at the origins of some of your favorite and not…
The Gimmick Table: The Origin of The Misfits in Action
Brian Damage A gimmick is something that is intended to hook the attention of fans to a wrestler. They may be outrageous or steeped more in reality. Whatever the case may be, some have succeeded and many others have failed. The Gimmick Table takes a look at the origins of some of your favorite and…
Pizza Smut: WCW’s Jim Herd Era
Posted on August 8, 2014 by bdamage1 Brian Damage Ask any fan of the NWA/WCW about Jim Herd and you are almost guaranteed to get a few eye rolls, winces and derogatory comments. Who was Jim Herd? What did he do? Why was he so bad? So many questions to answer, so let’s start from the beginning…
The Gimmick Table: The Origin of The Super Invader
Brian Damage A gimmick is something that is intended to hook the attention of fans to a wrestler. They may be outrageous or steeped more in reality. Whatever the case may be, some have succeeded and many others have failed. The Gimmick Table takes a look at the origins of some of your favorite and…
The Gimmick Table: The Origin of Farooq Asad
Brian Damage A gimmick is something that is intended to hook the attention of fans to a wrestler. They may be outrageous or steeped more in reality, whatever the case may be…some have succeeded and many others have failed. The Gimmick Table takes a look at the origins of some of your favorite and not…
The Gimmick Table: The Origin of The Big Boss Man
Brian Damage A gimmick is something that is intended to hook the attention of fans to a wrestler. They may be outrageous or steeped more in reality, whatever the case may be…some have succeeded and many others have failed. The Gimmick Table takes a look at the origins of some of your favorite and not…
The Spotlight: Taz – The Human Suplex Machine
Joe King Known as “The Human Suplex Machine,” Taz became one of the most dominant and feared competitors in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) before later moving on to WWE and commentary.
The Hatching of the Gobbledy Gooker: The Gimmick That Was Less Than Egg-traordinary
Brian Damage “Everybody has speculated as to what might be in the egg. Is it a dinosaur? Is it a rabbit? Balloons? Is it the Playmate of the Month? Heh, who knows? Well, the way it sounds to me right now, the speculating is all over! Oop, stand back! I think that egg is ready…
The Gimmick Table: The Origin of ‘That 70’s Guy’ Mike Awesome
Brian Damage A gimmick is something that is intended to hook the attention of fans to a wrestler. They may be outrageous or steeped more in reality, whatever the case may be…some have succeeded and many others have failed. The Gimmick Table takes a look at the origins of some of your favorite and not…