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**Jakob Synn** · 08-21-2010, 10:08 PM

Back in the 80's that's all wrestlers were always characters, but in this day in age it seems that coming off as a regular guy (with your real name, or somewhat real name being your characters name) is the new norm.

What bugs me more is when the WWE changes a wrestlers WWE name from their real name to something that is similar to their real name. Like take Daniel Bryan. When he's done with the WWE he can go back to the Bryan Danielson name/character but anything to do with Daniel Bryan is something the WWE has control of because A.) it's not his real name and B.) they can say it was a character of Bryan Danielson.

I love gimmick wrestlers. I miss them but in a way I'm glad there's only a few left because it lets thr product grow.

And with wrestlers with nicknames like YoungFlyFlashy said, it's only a matter of time before wresters with their real names start getting so they can get over with the audience.

It also makes me wonder, if there will ever be a gimmick wrestler on NXT.

08-21-2010, 10:08 PM	#9
Jakob Synn Member Posts: 448	Back in the 80's that's all wrestlers were always characters, but in this day in age it seems that coming off as a regular guy (with your real name, or somewhat real name being your characters name) is the new norm. What bugs me more is when the WWE changes a wrestlers WWE name from their real name to something that is similar to their real name. Like take Daniel Bryan. When he's done with the WWE he can go back to the Bryan Danielson name/character but anything to do with Daniel Bryan is something the WWE has control of because A.) it's not his real name and B.) they can say it was a character of Bryan Danielson. I love gimmick wrestlers. I miss them but in a way I'm glad there's only a few left because it lets thr product grow. And with wrestlers with nicknames like YoungFlyFlashy said, it's only a matter of time before wresters with their real names start getting so they can get over with the audience. It also makes me wonder, if there will ever be a gimmick wrestler on NXT.