A Real Wrestling Fan Can Name The Wrestler Under The Mask. Can You?
- by Andrew Pollard
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Masked wrestlers have been a pivotal part of the professional wrestling game for as long as any of us can remember. In fact, in certain parts of the world - most notably in Mexico - the art of a masked grappler is far more than just a wrestler; no, a masked wrestler is a symbol, an ideology, an icon, and somebody who has the power to transcend the wrestling world and reach out to a whole host of other mediums.
While competitors such as Rey Mysterio Jr., Ultimo Dragon, Jushin "Thunder" Liger and, err, Kalisto have made a career based around being under a mask, other grapplers have had brief stints of doing battle as a masked performer. And that's where this quiz comes in.
Here, we've got 25 wrestlers lined up for you. Every single one of them has competed in Vince McMahon's wrestling behemoth, but they've also competed under a mask at some point in their career, too - be that in the WWF/E or in another organization. Your job is to try and guess which famed WWE star is pictured under a mask.
Sounds pretty simple, right? Maybe so. But then, maybe you think you know a lot more about the wrestling business than you really actually do. We guess it's time to take our test and find out!
Which WWE Superstar Is Under The Mask?
This should be a nice easy one for you. In fact, let's face it, there's a very good chance that you can guess who this superstar is even if you've never watched WWE in your life! What really is there to say about this? Err, there's a guy, he's got a nice red, white and blue ensemble on, and he's tanned. So very, very tanned. And he's got a swanky moustache. Go on then, get it over with - who is under the mask?
Which WWE Superstar Is Under The Mask?
Who doesn't like a good cape, right? This hugely talented performer certainly had a soft spot for a cape when it came to pimping up his outfit. You likely know who this guy is, but we're going to go one better and give you a helping hand by confirming that, yes, he is somebody who is under WWE contract right now and can be seen each and every week on WWE programming. So go on then, are you able to name who is under the mask?
Which WWE Superstar Is Under The Mask?
Again, this could well be an extremely obvious one for many of you out there. While this superstar certainly made his mark his mark in the WWE and the wrestling world as a whole, he also spent a spell wrapped under a mask - as shown in the accompanying image. Take a good, good look at this talent, delve into your deepest memories (or something like that) and see what you can come up. Just who is it under this mask?
Which WWE Superstar Is Under The Mask?
Look into my eyes, look into my eyes, look into my eyes... Yep, the wrestler shown here has an almost eerie look etched on his face. Y'know, the sort of look seen be an fortune teller of ye olde times or of a crazed hypnotist. But we can assure, this guy is definitely, definitely, definitely a professional wrestler. It's clearly a unique mask, largely due to how much of the eyes and mouth you can see. But can you see enough to guess who's under the mask?
Which WWE Superstar Is Under The Mask?
Some people look absolutely awful in a mask, while others can make any and all masks look absolutely badass. For this one? Err, we're not sure. It doesn't look totally awful, yet it doesn't quite look right. Regardless, it could well be that you instantly know who is lurking under this mask. Either way, it's not exactly the most conventional, traditional ask that you've ever seen, although we guess it does the job that's required. So, who's under it then?
Which WWE Superstar Is Under The Mask?
Hmm, this outfit looks kinda familiar, right? Well, yes, yes it does. For you see, this outfit - and mask - was created purely to be a riff on an already established legendary masked grappler. To tell you just who that legendary wrestling is would maybe give away a little too much - although, that said, the copycat on display in this picture is a bit of a giveaway in itself. So, who is the performer underneath the mask in this picture?
Which WWE Superstar Is Under The Mask?
That's quite the mask, right? In fact, it almost looks like a cuddly little bear. But while this may not be the most intimidating of masks, that's certainly not to say that the man under it is any sort of a slouch. In fact, he could light you up in a thousand different ways in the blink of an eye. Looking at the pale skin, the blond-tinged hair and the unhappy grimace, can you guess who is under this mask?
Which WWE Superstar Is Under The Mask?
Err, yeah, the '90s was a weird, weird place when it came to the then-World Wrestling Federation. Gimmicks and cornball characters were all the rage for Vince McMahon at the point in time - well, gimmicks and hulking overly-muscled big guys. Yep, Vince sure did love those big guys. The landscape of the WWF was absolutely littered with completely awful, cringe-inducing gimmicks for many years back then, and this ninja-esque character was indeed one of them. But who was under the mask?
Which WWE Superstar Is Under The Mask?
Masks have been a part of the wrestling business for as long as we can remember, and their appeal and use has stretched all across the world. Of course, the WWE has had many a masked competitor enter its squared circle, but so too did Vince McMahon's long-gone rival, WCW. The chap featured here? That'd be WCW's Mortis. Kinda badass yet kinda cheap and corny, right? More important here, though, which performer was under the infamous mask of Mortis, though?
Which WWE Superstar Is Under The Mask?
Out of all of the superstars featured on this list, all of the masked characters, and all of the 'who's under the mask?' questions, the wrestler featured here is somebody who many savvy wrestling fans consider one of the greatest of all time. And if you're a longtime wrestling fan, this would should and will be an easy one to answer. So, which wrestler was under the blue mask and the rich array of blue costume accessories on display here?
Which WWE Superstar Is Under The Mask?
So many wrestling masks cover the whole head of the performer wearing them. Not this guy, though, for he was a little different with his choice of headwear. Along with the pointed edges, this grappler had his mouth on display as well as having plenty of room around the back of his head for his hair to swish away. It's a unique look, to say the least, but more important for this quiz right now is whether you can name the man under the mask.
Which WWE Superstar Is Under The Mask?
That poor, poor guy. No, not the fella in the mask - we're talking about the other sap who's stuck under the masked grappler. Ouch, ouch, and double ouch, right? That definitely doesn't look like the most comfortable of positions to be in, but then again the wrestling business isn't meant to be about comfort. As the saying goes, it ain't ballet. Looking at this image, do you know just which bulky bruiser is under the oddball mask shown here?
Which WWE Superstar Is Under The Mask?
This superstar decided against wearing a mask, instead going with the option of sporting a suit and a swanky bow tie... Oh, wait. No, that's Bob Backlund. And the guy on the right? Why, of course, that's the legendary Iron Sheik. The focus of our question here, however, is on the burly superstar in the middle of this picture. Y'know, the one with the creepy mask that would make Hannibal Lecter a little nervous. So go on, who's behind that mask?
Which WWE Superstar Is Under The Masks?
Did somebody say two for the price of one? Two absolutely awful outfits, that is! You see, prior to making their mark in the big leagues, this wrestler actually had TWO different gimmicks that saw him under a mask of sorts. Not just any masks, but, let's face it, masks that looked absolutely ridiculous. In fact, you almost kinda feel sorry for the guy. Even if WAS getting paid, it's still a rough gig. So, which poor sap is under these masks?
Which WWE Superstar Is Under The Mask?
Man oh man. While some ring masks can look badass, timeless, or just simply iconic, others can look absolutely hideous and have you scratching your head at just exactly those behind the design were ever thinking. And right here, we have a get-up that clearly falls into the latter category. Basically, let's face it, it's a sort of mangled jockstrap attached to this poor fella's head. But, more importantly, do you know just which fella it is that's under this monstrosity?
Which WWE Superstar Is Under The Mask?
For this guy, he's almost doing you the favor of showing you his whole face! The reason why this is the picture used here is, well, if we're being honest, there aren't that many decent images out there in the online world of this superstar during his masked days. Given the impressive physique of the guy, you certainly wouldn't poke fun at his most basic of masks. Wrack your brains for this one, and see if you can work out which wrestler is under the mask here.
Which WWE Superstar Is Under The Mask?
That's certainly a, err, unique looking mask. Well, unique is maybe being a little kind, for the mask here looks pretty damn stupid if you ask us. But then, nobody's asking us, so maybe we should just get on with the job at hand. That job, of course, is asking you to wrack your brains and see if you have the answer to our particular teaser. So, taking all of that in to account, do you know who is under this mask?
Which WWE Superstar Is Under The Mask?
The person under the mask here became a staple of the then-WWF for a solid chunk of time. Of course, that wasn't during his mask-wearing days. Still, that's not to say that he didn't make a big name for himself while wearing the mask, and he did indeed became quite the star way before he ever made it to Vince McMahon's company. His biggest success would undoubtedly happen there, but can you name the person under the mask on show here?
Which WWE Superstar Is Under The Mask?
Something a little different here, for we're showing you two pictures. Don't worry, for it's two pictures of the same performer. The issue here, though, was that decent quality pictures of this grappler under a mask were extremely hard to come by, hence why we had to use two images to try and fill out the required space. Swanky mask, though, right? Nice pointed angles to it, plus room to talk. Looking at this pictures, can you guess who is under the mask?
Which WWE Superstar Is Under The Mask?
That's quite the pout, no? Regardless of the black bodysuit and the bleak mask, this wrestler still had enough room to have an unimpressed pout in the direction of their opponents. But what can we say about the mask? Err, it's black with a red face piece, and there's clearly a lack of mouth covering in order to help breath or spew insults at any rivals. Looking at this one picture, though, are you able to tell us just who is under this mask?
Which WWE Superstar Is Under The Mask?
Again, this is a performer who it seemed impossible to find a decent image of during his under-the-hood days. As such, what we have here is one relatively low quality image displayed three times. Well, the old saying does indicate that things tend to come in threes, so that's our excuse and we're sticking to it! Clearly this grappler's time under a mask was successful, for here he has championship gold around his waist. Can you name the man under the mask, though?
Which WWE Superstar Is Under The Mask?
To give you a bit of a clue, this is a relatively recent picture. As in, while some of the masked grapplers elsewhere on this quiz may be from a decade or more ago, this image is from just a few years ago. To give you a further clue, the man under the mask - or, err, full bodysuit - is currently competing in the WWE's cruiserweight division. That's enough clues, though. So, can you guess who is under the mask here?
Which WWE Superstar Is Under The Mask?
To us, this mask screams classic lucha libre. The style, the design, the pattern, the color scheme even. Everything about this is enough to have some shouting "lucha, lucha!", but we digress, the topic of the day here isn't about what memories or chants this mask conjures up. No, the topic of the day is correctly identifying just which wrestlers are hidden under the respective masks. So with that in mind, do you know which performer is under the mask here?
Which WWE Superstar Is Under The Mask?
For a lot of the pictures featured on this quiz, you can give yourself a clue as to who is under the mask just be looking at the things on show around the mask - i.e. the performer's body shape, their muscle structure, or even their facial structure if visible. Where this guy is concerned, well, he's pretty much keeping everything under wraps apart from his forearms and hands. So, do you know which grappler is under the mask here?
Which WWE Superstar Is Under The Mask?
Like pretty much all of the other names featured on this quiz, the superstar featured here is best known for the days when he was cracking skulls in the ring WITHOUT wearing a mask when doing so. An impressive, physically intimidating talent, you can see from the accompanying image that this guy clearly throws a mean lariat - as the poor soup getting clobbered here would likely attest to. So, the big question here is whether or not you're able to guess who's under the mask.