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: Dustin Runnels Vs Hulk Hogan at Wrestlemania 9
Posted on April 5, 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: Brother Love Gets A Wife in the WWF
Posted on July 5, 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: Davey Boy Smith Joins the New World Order in 1996
Posted on August 23, 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: Sunshine Becomes ‘The Perfect 10’ For Tully Blanchard
Posted on August 30, 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: Hulk Hogan Returns to the WWF During the Attitude Era
Posted on December 8, 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: The Midnight Express Join The Four Horsemen Faction
Posted on January 26, 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: Papa Shango Returns to WWF in 1997
Posted on November 17, 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: The WWF “Scratch” Logo Had Balls
Posted on February 10, 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: Kaitlyn Joins The Wyatt Family
Posted on September 1, 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…
Imitation Devastation: The Construction of Demolition
Posted on July 23, 2014 by bdamage1 Brian Damage Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery That expression has been bandied about for close to 200 years. It may be true in most cases, not so true in others. Pro wrestling has seen its fair share of imitators through the years. If a promoter can’t get the talent…
The Gimmick Table: The Origin of PCO
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 Chainsaw Charlie
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 ‘Timeless’ Toni Storm
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 If Factor: The Diamond Studd Joins the Dangerous Alliance
Brian Damage The If Factor is a series of articles that features real scenarios in pro wrestling that, at one point or another, were suggested, planned, and 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 Gimmick Table: The Origin of Festus
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 Fandango
Posted on April 23, 2025 by bdamage1 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…
RAVEN EFFECT: THE CAREER OF SCOTT LEVY
Joe King Scott Anthony Levy, better known to wrestling fans around the world as Raven, is one of the most intellectually distinctive and psychologically complex characters in the history of professional wrestling. Born on September 8, 1964, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Levy carved out a career that spanned decades across the globe in many different promotions.
Wrestling with Sin: 567
Brian Damage This is the 567th installment of the ‘Wrestling with Sin‘ series. A group of stories that delves into the darker, underbelly of pro wrestling. Many of the stories involve such subjects as sex, drugs, greed and in some cases even murder! As with every single story in the Sin series, I do not…