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🗓️ 28 January 2022
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Because spite can be a hell of a motivator in the world of professional wrestling. Adam Wilbourn presents 8 Wrestling Gimmicks Probably Made Out Of Spite...
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0:45.4 | They say hate can be a hell of a motivator, but so too can spite. Time and time again, whether detailed or merely implied. |
1:06.0 | We've seen performers sent in a certain creative direction, or handed a new character solely as a way to get one over on that particular talent, |
1:13.8 | one of their colleagues, or even somebody in a rival organisation. |
1:17.7 | With that in mind, I'm Adam Wilborn from Whatculture, and these are eight wrestling gimmicks, probably made out of spite. |
1:24.7 | 8. Cyrus the Virus |
1:27.5 | These days, Don Callis is often seen at the side of one Kenny Omega. In addition to that, the Canadian has served as an EVP of Impact Wrestling, |
1:36.0 | and a commentator for both Impact and New Japan in recent years. |
1:40.4 | Backed during the late 90s, though, with Paul E. Dangerously forever keen to play on real life, |
1:46.0 | and use his television products to fire shots, Don Callis debuted as Cyrus the Virus on ECW TV. |
1:54.3 | Paul E. Utilised this character as a further way for him to vent his frustrations at the TNN Network. |
2:01.0 | In reality, Dangerously and TNN were constantly butting heads over content, advertising and time slots. |
2:08.4 | With Callis as Cyrus, audiences were introduced to a heel character who was a purported network executive, |
2:14.8 | who was there to put a stop to the violent, raunchy side of ECW. |
2:20.8 | Boo this man! 7. Fake Diesel and Fake Razor Ramon |
2:26.3 | What do you do when two of your top stars head for the exit door and join a rival promotion? |
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