[RD25]

Watching the WWE more recently, it seems creative is extremely uncreative when it comes to nicknames. I mean, they just seem so basic nowadays, nicknames used to be directly associated with gimmicks and were far more memorable. For example some of my favourite nicknames are

HHH's 'The Game' and 'The cerebral assasin' these two nicknames suited his character completely as Triple H is known for being calculating in the ring, exploiting an opponents weakness and using it to his advantage. Another good one is of course Bret Hart's 'Best there is...' since it was all about how in the ring Bret was legitimately a great wrestler.

Nowadays we have 'The Showoff'' Dolph Ziggler for example, which to me seems to basic and lazy. 'Hey this guy is supposed to be an arrogant show off, so let's call him 'The Show off''. The only recent one that I actually remember is John Morisson's 'Shaman of sexy' and 'Prince of parqour' because at least there's some alliteration and it works with his gimmick.

So what are your best and worst nicknames? And why?

 

[stunner2020]

"The Devil's Favourite Demon". What the hell is that?

Also, why did they change Kane from "The Big Red Machine" to "The Big Red Monster"? The former is much better.

 

[VegaQB]

HBK, Rated R Superstar, Rapid Wolverine, Samoan Submission Machine are my favs.

For worst... I dont remember anything right now.

 

[RD25]

"The Devil's Favourite Demon". What the hell is that?

Also, why did they change Kane from "The Big Red Machine" to "The Big Red Monster"? The former is much better.

I think when he took off his mask he was supposed to be more of a monster.

 

[Cookie Monster]

"The All American American" is just awful.

 

[Kling Klang]

Homicidal, Genocidal, Suicidal, Death Defying Maniac is the best.

 

[kimino]

Voice of the voiceless

 

[Bossdude]

Booger Red
Creepy Little Bastard
Big Nasty Bastard

 

[James Curran]

One of the worst ever nick names

The All American American

 

[Horsetooth Jackass]

Best:
The Texas Rattlesnake - Stone Cold Steve Austin
Captain Charisma - Christian
"Mr. Perfect" - Curt Henning
The Whole F"n Show Rob Van Dam
The Loose Cannon - Brian Pillman
The Japanese Buzzsaw - Tajiri

Worst:
Punjabi Playboy
The Mastadon of Mayhem (Brodus Clay used it for the first few NXT's)
"The Alabama Slamma." Hardcore Holly (only used a few times when he debuted)
"The CeNation Commander-in-Chief"- Cena (way too long)'
The Prince Of Parkour- JoMo

 

[peowulf]

Booger Red
Creepy Little Bastard
Big Nasty Bastard

So, are these good or bad?

 

[thesuperred]

HBK, Rated R Superstar, Rapid Wolverine, Samoan Submission Machine are my favs.

For worst... I dont remember anything right now.

Rabid Wolverine dude not rapid.

 

[Choke2Death]

"The All American American" is absolutely terrible as is "The Showoff".

Best nicknames are: The Crippler, The Legend Killer, The Deadman, The Big Red Machine, Rabid Wolverine, The Whole Fucking Show and The Samoan Bulldozer.

 

[Horsetooth Jackass]

Yes I will also add "The All American American". Really?!? WWE. Really?!?!

 

[CFL]

HBK, Rated R Superstar, Rapid Wolverine, Samoan Submission Machine are my favs.

For worst... I dont remember anything right now.

Benoit was the Rabit Wolverine, not Rapid.

I always hated "The Phenom". Don't know why.

"The All-American American" is the worst in recent years.

 

[Jigsaw]

Most Controversial Superstar In The WWE, John Cena

God damn you WWE

Edit: Funkasaurus is also terrible.

 

[TheVladMan]

Best - "The Texas Rattlesnake", "The Heart-Break Kid", "Captain Charisma", "The Rated-R Superstar."

Worst - "The Punjabi Playboy", "Funkasaurus", "Prince of Parkour", "Creepy Little Bastard."

 

[Horsetooth Jackass]

Benoit was the Rabit Wolverine, not Rapid.

I always hated "The Phenom". Don't know why.

"The All-American American" is the worst in recent years.

Not sure if you're being serious?

But he was the Rabid Wolverine.. Not a rabit or rapid. Not even sure what a rabit is.

 

[maiju]

"The All American American" is just awful.

Agreed. I've disliked that nickname since the first time I heard it.

 

[TheVladMan]

Best - "The Texas Rattlesnake", "The Heart-Break Kid", "Captain Charisma", "The Rated-R Superstar."

Worst - "The Punjabi Playboy", "Funkasaurus", "Prince of Parkour", "Creepy Little Bastard."