There's No Way You Can Name These 25 Obscure Wrestlers!
- by Joey Haverford
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WWE has been home to the biggest names in wrestling history but not everyone is celebrated. Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan and John Cena will all be remembered in wrestling history for their accolades. Sadly, everyone doesn’t reach the top of the mountain to have such a legacy follow them after they leave the company. For every top star that becomes a legend, there are dozens of stories of wrestlers that gets lost in the shuffle. Some wrestlers just happen to have a short stint or fail to get the opportunity to make an impact. This leads to them becoming obscure names in the history of WWE.
Many of these performers to get lost in the history of wrestling were actually quite talented. You need both the talent and the booking to become a superstar in WWE. These men and women just couldn’t get over the hump for various reasons that harmed their upside. We will test your WWE fandom by showing the pictures of twenty-five different stars that aren’t discussed fondly for their careers. It is your job to correctly name the wrestlers and see how you rank when it comes to remembering the most obscure wrestlers in WWE history.
Who is this?
This wrestler showed a lot of potential in developmental before WWE called him up to the main roster. Fans most remember him for his time in the La Resistance faction of French sympathizers speaking out against the United States of America. The act worked due to the ease of getting fans to boo anyone insulting the country they are from. WWE eventually tried to push this guy as a singles star leading to complete failure. Who is the forgettable wrestler that failed to make an impact?
Who is this?
As one of the first Mexican wrestling stars to get signed by WWE, this performer helped his fellow wrestlers from Mexico get a chance in the biggest promotion. Up to this point, WCW was the company most associated with signing luchadors and talented wrestlers from Mexico. This guy got a shot in WWE during the latter stages of the Attitude Era. Sadly, the talented wrestler was unable to stand out in one of the most competitive times in WWE history. Who is he?
Who is this?
WWE started to hire more women during the Attitude Era mostly for their looks. There were a few women from athletic backgrounds that tried their best to get good matches in the ring. This specific woman held her own working in segments with the male wrestlers. She took many bumps that were shocking for a woman at the time. Unfortunately, they weren’t appreciated as she always remained under the radar until getting released. Who is this forgotten woman from the Attitude Era?
Who is this?
Another wrestler with a great skillset that just couldn’t find major success is the man pictured here. WWE portrayed him in very different character roles through the years. This specific character as the lovable cowboy was primarily on the Smackdown roster during the prior brand split. You could always see his in-ring talent but the lack of a strong character and supportive booking led to his downfall. Following the end of his WWE career, he has moved into other career fields. What was the name of this former wrestler?
Who is this?
This stunning woman received a contract in WWE after losing out in one of the Diva Search competitions. The majority of her WWE career was spent on the Smackdown brand competing in bikini contests and other segments that revolved around her looks. She did have a background in athletics but rarely got a chance to showcase. There was rumored heat on her for turning down a romantic storyline with Edge that eventually led to her release from WWE. Who is she?
Who is this?
This woman was a runner-up in one of the Diva Search competitions. The concept of the Diva Search was to have many of the best looking models compete for a WWE contract in a battle of weekly competitions ranging from trash talk to obstacle courses. The lady pictured did not win her contract but was signed anyway. WWE pushed her on television in storylines with Big Show, Kurt Angle and other top names in a short time period before she was let go. Who is she?
Who is this?
WWE used this one talent as a manager for the majority of his career despite being a trained wrestler. He was signed originally to work matches against the other performers, but WWE was way more impressed with his verbal skills. The manager helped serve as the mouthpiece for various heel acts during a short run in WWE. Vince McMahon reportedly liked him a lot but just couldn’t find a role for him. The personality ended up getting out of the wrestling business for many years until returning as a broadcaster recently for another promotion. Who is it?
Who is this?
The Attitude Era created many of the most ridiculous characters you’ll ever find in wrestling. This wrestler was forced to play a character based off the Leave it to Beaver television show from many decades prior to this time frame. To make matters worse, there was a twist of incest involved in the angle until WWE changed courses. The damage was done with this sinking his career. WWE tried to revamp him but nothing helped. Who was this doomed obscure wrestler?
Who is this?
WWE portrayed this wrestler as a heel with the standard foreign anti-American character. Despite being from the United States, he turned his back on the country after dealing with prejudice. The talented wrestler got his contract in WWE thanks to a career on the independent scene. WWE however made him a manager for the majority his tenure here working alongside the likes of Kurt Angle, The Great Khali and Mark Henry. On his own, he failed to make his name stand out and would get released. Who is he?
Who is this?
This talented performer made his name in WCW before moving over to WWE during the Invasion. WWE viewed him as a special talent with the chances of becoming a big time player for their future. He only received one noteworthy push as a singles star. The athletic performer got to work with a few legends during his time on WWE television. It showed the company wanted him to learn from their experienced minds. Fans just didn’t react to him as well as they’d have hoped. Who is he?
Who is this?
Tough Enough allowed them a few women from the various competitions to get a spot on the WWE roster. This specific woman won one of the seasons and found her way on the main roster right away. It may have been too soon as her wrestling skills were a complete disaster. WWE eventually transitioned her into a manager working with various wrestlers. We did not see her actually involved in competition unless it was evening gown matches or bikini contests for the rest of her career. What is her name?
Who is this?
The reality series Tough Enough was WWE’s hope of getting into the reality show world and find new stars in the process. Many interesting personalities with athletic backgrounds received a chance to win a WWE contract. This man won one of the competitions to land a spot on the main roster right away. There was definitely some talent there, but he just couldn’t compete with the actual professionals that have been doing this for many years. WWE eventually gave up on him and fans barely remember him. Who was this wrestler?
Who is this?
One of the hokier characters in WWE featured this heel with a cartoonish demeanor. It was intended to get over as a hated act but instead turned into an unintentionally comedic character in wrestling history. Very few fans remember it at all. The ones that do remember it have a good laugh at how ridiculous the mindset regarding new characters used to be in WWE. This character only existed about a year and a half before WWE gave up on him. What was his name?
Who is this?
WWE tried to use the impressive heel heat of Vickie Guerrero to get this wrestler over. Vickie emerged as a top heel when working with Edge. WWE decided to split them up when Edge no longer needed her heel presence. This young wrestler received the golden opportunity to pair with Guerrero in the hopes that she would be able to lead him into a top heel role. Following a few lackluster months, WWE gave up on the experiment viewing it a lost cause. Who was the wrestler to flop and be forgotten?
Who is this?
One of the young stars WWE signed after WCW went out of business saw his stock rise due to his look. It didn’t take long for his standing as someone with potential to disappear when the company booked him in a comedic role during the Invasion angle. This wrestler was the punch line to many jokes of The Rock and other top WWE stars. Fans would enjoy laughing at him but his career ended shortly after WWE made him a laughingstock. He has since left the industry. Who is he?
Who is this?
This guy played one of the most forgettable characters in WWE history. We rarely saw him wrestle as the majority of his segment took place backstage. He would instigate drama between the other wrestlers in the locker room. Most of the Triple H vs. Kurt Angle storyline regarding their love triangle with Stephanie McMahon started thanks to the man pictured here going back and forth spreading information to pit them against each other. There was very little depth or rational to him considering he was involved in segments with top stars. What was his name?
Who is this?
Vince McMahon signed this man based on his background in bodybuilding. The owner of WWE always had favoritism towards the performers with the larger physiques and this was another example. However, he failed to show the wrestling bug and never improved. WWE lent him out to ECW as part of their working relationship. The hope was he would improve working on a smaller stage against different opponents. He did not and his career was a bust. What was his ridiculously silly name?
Who is this?
WWE hired a few Japanese wrestlers in the late 90s to form the faction known as Kai En Tai. All of the wrestlers in the group had talent, but only Funaki would be able to have a long term career in the biggest promotion. The wrestler pictured here however may have been the best of them all. WWE was not looking to push the Japanese performers in a relevant way back then. This wrestler went back to Japan and had a legendary career. He is still wrestling today. What’s his name?
Who is this?
This performer had a short stint with relevance when WWE gave him an instant push. It sadly ended quickly for him as the company lost interest right away after just a month of wins. He remained employed for a little while longer but never had a real chance at success. The end of his WWE career saw him work in a forgettable tag team that struggled to get television time if it wasn’t jobbing to Ryback. This wrestler actually chose to leave WWE on his own. Who is he?
Who is this?
This Russian wrestler was pushed into a top role on Smackdown as WWE hoped to get the anti-American character across in a major way. He found his way in big time matches quickly into his main roster career against the likes of Triple H and Jeff Hardy competing for the WWE Championship. Fans however could not care less about him due to the boring nature. WWE gave up on him following this by placing him in comedic segments until eventually releasing him. Who is he?
Who is this?
WWE gave many wrestlers dancing gimmicks through the years. Some wrestlers were fan favorites that had fun with it and others were designed to be annoying heels. This particular wrestler was meant to originally be a face before the fans forced him into a heel role. He could not get over at all with the gimmick holding him back. Alicia Fox stood out more as his dancing partner and obviously had a better career. Who was this obscure wrestler that history has forgotten?
Who is this?
WWE believed in this wrestler to give him more a variety of characters throughout his two tenures with the company. He originally came over from WCW as a young talent with the potential. The various characters in WWE saw him join the Invasion, form a tag team with Billy Gunn, become a member of the Full Blooded Italians faction and show his life as a biker all at different points. None of it worked to get him over as a singles star. This obscure performer has left the industry altogether. Who is he?
Who is this?
This wrestler is a former Tough Enough contestant that fell just short of winning his season. WWE was impressed with his work enough to give him a contract and bring him on the main roster. It appeared he was better than the two people that actually won the competition that season over him. As the first Harvard graduate in WWE history, he used it as a great facet to an arrogant heel character. An injury would end his career right when he was picking up steam. Who is he?
Who is this?
WWE signed this wrestler thanks to his impressive look and background in the business. Many pundits expected him to blossom into a top main event level star for the company. Aside from a tag team run, he did not get the chance to grow as a performer. WWE eventually let him go after he spent a few years doing nothing of note thanks to their lack of direction for him. He has however found a path to success after leaving WWE. Who is this obscure former WWE wrestler?
Who is this?
This wrestler is shown giving a great belly to back suplex. With a real life amateur wrestling background that saw him face Kurt Angle before either came to WWE, he tried to use it to his advantage in the wrestling ring. Unfortunately, it never panned out for him with his one chance at success coming on the failing ECW brand under the WWE banner. Fans were livid at the product not being what expected and many wrestlers suffered for it like this guy. Who is he?