This article is a little overdue, since the WCW was bought out and shut down a mere eight years ago. But after watching some hilarious YouTube clips last night, I figured it had to be done. In no particular order, the 10 worst gimmicks in WCW history.
11. Chris Jericho: Since it's a top 10 list, I've leave Jericho on the outside, but his interviews and mic time were always a riot, but then again, you shouldn't expect anything less from "The Man of 1,004 Holds."
10. Stevie Ray: The more 'roided up brother of Booker T. They were a long lasting tag team, wrestling under the names Harlem Heat, The Ebony Experience, The Ghetto Blasters, and The Huffman Brothers. Stevie Ray got hurt and was out of action for roughly half a year, and came back after his rehab only to turn on the new WCW Television Champion, his brother Booker T.
Stevie Ray later lost to female wrestler Midnight, in a match to determine whether or not she would stay in Harlem Heat. Stevie Ray lost, and turned on Booker T and Midnight.
9. Lance Storm: This little Canuck was actually the first triple-champion in WCW history. He held the United States Heavyweight Title, the World Cruiserweight Title, and the Hardcore Championship. Being a silly little Canadian, he renamed all three titles the Canadian Heavyweight Championship, 100 KG and Under Championship, and the Saskatchewan Hardcore International Title (S.H.I.T.).
Then Storm lost all three titles around the same time, and went back to work at his local hometown Canadian Tire/Tim Horton's combo store.
8. Disco Inferno: An illustrious career for sure. The Disco Inferno won the World Television Title, the World Cruiserweight Title, and was a WCW World Tag Team Champion as a member of the "Boogie Knights" team. Disco Inferno is known for his bell-bottoms, outdated dancing, and feuds with terrible wrestlers like Jacquelyn and Perry Saturn.
7. Buff Bagwell: I still remember Buff Bagwell because I always thought he was former Houston Astros great Jeff Bagwell's younger brother. He always came out with Scott Steiner, maybe he just liked checking out Big Poppa Pump's ass, I don't know, but either way, he was a hack. He did beat "Rowdy" Roddy Piper in a three-round boxing match though.
6. Bam Bam Bigelow: After feuding with Goldberg, Bigelow spent time joining up with Diamond Dallas Page and Chris "THE BADDEST GAY DUDE EVER" Kanyon. These three were known as "The Jersey Triad." After the Triad disbanded, he feuded with Mike Awesome, and lost in an "Ambulance Match" at Starrcade 2000. The highlight of his career was his small role in Ready to Rumble starring David Arquette.
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Ryan 9 months ago
I don't think you know what a "gimmick" is. Arquette didn't have a gimmick, that was him. Same as Scott Hall (who really was drunk a good portion of the time), Lance Storm and Stevie Ray.
Raven's gimmick was a bit watered down from the ECW version, but was still GREAT for the time. It was refreshing and different. Then he was just turned into a hardcore idiot.
Buff Bagwell had a generic body builder gimmick, which seems to work well for just about anyone with that frame. He had bad matches yes, but his gimmick wasn't bad.
Bam Bam was just your typical monster. Big and bruising. Nothing more.
Horace's gimmick was a follower. By that, the entire Flock must be a bad gimmick (which it wasn't).
The only ones even arguable are Disco and Ernest. And I agree on those, though Disco could be entertaining.
Again, you listed like 5 guys with NO gimmick on a "worst gimmick" list. And Chris Jericho? Again, just himself only a bit more jerky.
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Andrew Pargoff 9 months ago
I don't think you do.
The entire gimmick was the fact that David Arquette had been written into storylines and that he wrestled.
Lance Storm's gimmick was that he was entirely pro-Cananda, and detested everything American, playing into his "heel" mentality.
Horace's gimmick was being the nephew of Hulk. It was overdone.
The Raven sucked. The Flock sucked even more. The fact that you liked The Flock can't help but make me care even less for your sorry excuse of an opinion.
Buff Bagwell wore that gay top hat all the time. That's enough for me.
The Disco Inferno was never entertaining. The Disco Inferno was nothing more than a filler in crusierweight competition in the mind of real wrestling fans. He gets his in Ready to Rumble too.
So, in short, thanks for your opinion. I'll keep it in high regards, along with the toilet paper I'm going to need later.
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tom sarantos 9 months ago
Actually that WAS Scott Halls gimmick for a while. There was a period where he was told to act drunk and he would bring a wine glass to the ring. Besides that he was one of the best entertainers in wrestling history. And Bam Bam was not your "typical monster". the great khali is a typical monster Bam Bam Bigelow would do moonsaults and cartwheels and such. 50% of the time he would screw the moonsault up, but he WAs 400 pounds. Raven was an amazing character as well, this list seems to only include the characters describing their worst time in the company. I think the bottom line is WCW had no idea how to handle talent because most of these people were huge stars elsewhere
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Ryan 9 months ago
Tom,
Bam Bam was your typical monster. His moveset doesn't change the fact that he was a big, mean guy--aka a monster. Kane: a big, mean guy=monster. Khali: a big, mean-guy=monster. Sid: a big, mean guy=monster. Do I have to go on?
Andrew,
Being an arrogant jerk off will get you far at BR. Keep it up.
I was somewhat off on Storm. He was himself with an "anti-canada" gimmick. It must be terrible, though, because it only worked for the entire Hart family.
Horace's original gimmick was a member of the Flock, AS I FUCKING STATED. So because I like the Flock my opinion doesn't matter?
Bagwell wearing a hat that doesn't appeal to you somehow changes his gimmick? Get real.
And, funny, if I don't know what a gimmick is, why was I not corrected on all of them? Oh, because I was right? Scott Hall LATER became a drunk but 99% of the time in WCW, he was nothing more than himself.
Learn what a gimmick is before you spout off with your smart ass comments and general douchebaggery.
Thanks for playing.
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Mark Torosian 9 months ago
All wrestlers have gimmicks dick mouth, Scott Hall acted like he was drunk, Lace Storms Gimmick was anti-usa, Stevie Rays gimmick with Harlem Heat were thugs when there not, Buff Bagwells gimmick was "an adult film star" but wcw could not come out and say that, the flock sucked where are they now good call though ryan you know 99 percent of wrestling your NOT the shit
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Ryan 9 months ago
Mark--listen little kid, don't shoot your mouth off when you don't know a damn thing. "Lace Storm" was awesome, I'm sure. Scott Hall literally WAS drunk for most of 1999 and Buff Bagwell wasn't an adult film star, you retard, he was a guy who was obsessed with his body and thought it was better than anyone elses.
What is with you fucking pricks decided that you're Mr.Wise and acting like douchebags? I make a valid point and instead of getting a decent argument, I get insults and non-sensical bullshit that's more opinion based than anything. Learn your fucking facts before you shoot off at the mouth like you're something special.
Dumb fucking kids.
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Mark Torosian 9 months ago
This report killed me, good job andrew, Hey slapnuts it seems like he meant the worst 10 wrestlers in the wcw so chill the fuck out, it was well written way to be
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Ryan 9 months ago
Learn to type and stop dressing like a douchebag. Thanks for playing.
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Andrew Pargoff 9 months ago
Hahaha yeah listen to Raven's #1 fan. cool default picture, you suck. I'm pseudo-intellectual and know everything about wrestling. I love to swear too, I get my point across better that way. I'M THE ALL-KNOWING WRESTLING FANATIC. Here's a fun one Raven, while you're at home spending all day getting back with your hilarious quips and horribly disappointing wit, I'm hanging out with other people. So go watch Wrestlemania VI, I'm sure you have it in your DVD set. Play with your Hulk Hogan Stretch Armstrong doll, BROTHER, and get over yourself. You suck, Raven sucks, and John Cena is coming to your house tonight to whip your ass.
YOU CAN'T SEE ME.
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Mark Torosian 9 months ago
bring back meng
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Andrew Pargoff 3 months ago
Just kidding, guys.
If you need me, I'll be on the receiving end of some anal punishment for the next few hours.
You ready, Mark?
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Andrew Pargoff 3 months ago
Hahahaha, just ingenious.
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luminaire 3 months ago
You are a fucking idiot and it should be a criminal offense for you to write and publish an opinion on any subject.
Everything you wrote is disgustingly wrong, and I intend to print out five copies of this article to use as toilet paper for the next week.
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Andrew Pargoff 3 months ago
Thankfully my self-confidence weighs heavily on the opinions of people who spend countless hours during the week watching WWE Raw and on various wrestling websites blogging about TNA and how cool Jeff Jarrett is.
Print out ten copies and use it for two weeks. I stopped watching wrestling once I turned 14, so I apologize for not being as intellectual and well-versed as you.
I'd love to hear your opinions on everyone on that list. Oh wait, no I don't. I don't care to make your day again tomorrow by commenting on this again.
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Dylan 3 months ago
Chris Jericho at number 11?
What a fucking joke.
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eyebrowmorroco 3 months ago
You are a maggot, my friend.
What a joke.
Enjoy.
http://www.wrestlingforum.com/general-wwe/449174-10-worst-gimmicks-wcw.html
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