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81. Kane
Through hellfire and brimstone comes the number 81 on my list. Kane ranks among one of the best big men in the history of the business as well as one of its greatest characters. He toiled though some dead end gimmicks such as Dr. Isaac Yankem DDS and Fake Diesel, before he hit the lottery with being the tortured soul of The Undertaker’s brother. But, the WWE just opened the door for Glen Jacobs and Kane kicked that door down. In a industry filled with egos and people trying to stab one another in the back to get to the top Kane was simply a loyal soldier that delivered where asked.
No other wrestler in the WWE has been in some of the greatest and most terrible feuds in equal measure. This all goes to show what a true work horse he has been to the industry. Kane has always had the something that very few wrestlers (especially today) have, he uses his mannerisms to enhance his promos or matches. When he had the mask on he would give a little tilt of his head and it would speak volumes. With the mask off he’d begin to laugh in the ring showing his maniacal nature. It’s the little things that count.
Aside from character Kane is also a very accomplished as an actual wrestler. He came about at a time where most (not all) big men stayed flat on their feet and clubbed their opponents with forearms. Kane would climb to the top rope and jump off with a clothesline. His athleticism wasn’t the only thing that set him apart it was also his psychology, he always knew what he should do in the ring and to what degree. And for a guy that didn’t talk for several years of into his WWE career he had remarkable good mic skills when the mask came off.
Favorite Moment:
My favorite moment of Kane was ‘the’ moment for Kane. During one of the greatest matches of all time (the very first Hell in a Cell) Kane, after months of hype, strolls down to the ring with Paul Barer in tow and rips the door of the cell. He comes in and stares down his big brother only to deliver a tombstone pile driver.
Favorite Match:
Triple H [c] v. Booker T v. Chris Jericho v. Kane v. Rob Van Dam v. Shawn Michaels (Elimination Chamber Match for the World Heavyweight Championship, WWE Survivor Series 2002)
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