Even though we are in the era of wrestlers using either real names (Cena) or made up names that are supposed to sound like real names (Dean Ambrose), do you think there is still a place for gimmick wrestlers that have a radical character (like the Undertaker when he debuted)? I think if done correctly, Snake from the Metal Gear Series could have been a success, a cross between Sgt. Slaughter and Benoit almost (plus he could have a manager like Otacon or Campbell who would yell SNAAAAAAAAAAAKE every time he lost). Your thoughts?
Of course there’s still a place for radical characters. Just look at Brodus Clay, the FUNKASAURUS. Total gimmick character and he’s over like crazy. Ditto for Hornswoggle and Santino, who are all total cartoon characters. Kane is fading fast but he’s still a major player and he only debuted 15 years ago, which is still part of the modern era. Really, it’s not the name or gimmick, it’s the person behind the character. Undertaker probably would have bombed with anyone but Mark Callaway behind it, and someone can easily take another goofy gimmick and run with it, too. In fact I wish they would try going that route more times than they do.