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 Bella Twins Debut in Edge’s Faction La Familia
Posted on January 3, 2025 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: Rob Van Dam Joins WCW in 1997
Posted on June 23, 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: Chyna as WWF Champion in 1999
Posted on August 4, 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: Vince McMahon Attempts to Purchase Playboy
Posted on March 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: Lance Storm Becomes the Illegitimate Son of Eric Bischoff
Posted on October 13, 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 Briscoe Brothers Become Wyatt Family Members
Posted on November 29, 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: Tommy Dreamer Joining ‘The American Males’ in WCW
Posted on February 3, 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: Brock Lesnar Joining TNA in 2007
Posted on January 20, 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: Sting Versus The Undertaker At Wrestlemania XXX
Posted on January 27, 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 Death of TNA: AJ Styles Swan Song
Posted on January 7, 2020 by bdamage1 Brian Damage Before we get started, I realize that TNA is technically still around…it just has new ownership and a name change. The TNA brand, however, is dead and buried and was officially put to rest in March of 2017. It took Bruce Prichard to come out to the middle of…
The Gimmick Table: The Origin of Outback Jack
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…
Remembering Dustin Runnels First WWF Run in 1990
Brian Damage We all know Dustin Runnels as the WWE’s iconic character known as ‘Goldust.’ For over 20 years, with a break in between here and there, Dustin has perfectly portrayed the bizarre Goldust. While Dustin is known most for his work as Goldust, it wasn’t his first stint with the WWF/E and that’s the…
The Spotlight: Chris Candido
Joe King Chris Candido, born Christopher Candito on March 21, 1972, was a professional wrestler whose talent and dedication earned him respect across the wrestling world. Known for his technical ability, intensity, and deep love for the business, Candido’s career spanned major promotions and countless independent circuits, leaving a lasting impression despite being cut tragically…
The Gimmick Table: The Origin of Henry O. Godwinn
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…
Great Ideas That Didn’t Last: Borne Again
Posted on April 30, 2015 by bdamage1 Brian Damage Throughout the history of pro wrestling bookers and promoters have always tried to come up with new, creative and innovative ideas to generate interest in their product. Some ideas have not only succeeded…but flourished. Others were DOA from the get go. Then there are those ideas which initially were…
The Gimmick Table: The Origin of The Diamond Studd
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…
Wrestling With Sin: 564
Brian Damage This is the 564th 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…
The Gimmick Table: The Origin of George ‘The Animal’ Steele
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…