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Wrestlers in WWE are best known for their personas and gimmicks by the fans. Over the years, there have been many superstars with unconventional gimmicks and attires. Some of them like Stardust and Umaga are recognized by their face paint. Such means are used by the wrestlers to attract the attention of the fans, and it helps them create a more memorable pesona.Being different from the rest, wrestlers with facepaint are often seen as rebels, those who follow their own rules. Let us look at 10 superstars with the coolest face paints whose recognition all around the world over the years has been majorly due to the face-paint they adorn
#11 Honourable mention- Doink the Clown, Luna Vachon, Stardust
Doink the Clown is best known for having the gimmick of a, well, clown. Matt Osborne, the original Clown, had the character of a miserable clown. But he is also known for his face paint- that of a clown, with white and red makeup splattered across his face.
Luna Vachon, belongs to the famous Vachon family. She is fondly remembered by the fans for her gimmick, that of a dark cruel character with one side of the head shaved, her Mohawk, and paint covering her body and face in various satanic designs.
Stardust, who earlier used to wrestle as Cody Rhodes, has adopted the strange persona of his half-brother, Goldust. He dresses up in a gold body suit and covers his face in paint, with a black star appearing in the middle of his face, hence the name Stardust.
#10 Papa Shango
Papa Shango played by WWE Hall of Famer Godfather, a dreaded wrestler of the 1990s and early 2000s, was known for having evil magical powers. He was shown as a black magic voodoo doctor, who used to torment his opponents with his fearsome antics. He was one of the scariest characters ever to appear in WWE.
He had a morbid skeletal facial paint, a skeletal necklace around his neck, and a smoking skull in his hand. Best known in the WWE for his feud with The Ultimate Warrior, he once caused black liquid to ooze out of his head during an interview. Papa Shango was an unnerving character, and caused terror in WWE during his stay.
#9 Vampiro
Vampiro was known for terrorizing his opponents with his pyromania and burials. He had one of the scariest face paints in WWE, which went well along with his horrifying persona, and helped in intimidating other wrestlers. His gothic persona made him a favourite among the fans. He was always dressed in black, had dreadlocks and a grease-painted face right out of a horror movie.
He was known to douse his opponents with red paint, often scaring them with his unusual antics in the ring. Even his signature move was known as a Nail in the Coffin. He had once set Sting on fire and pushed him off a balcony.
He is currently signed with Lucha Underground.
#8 Boogeyman
Lock your door, check under the bed and pray you don't hear the ticking of his clock. If you do, be very afraid, because you're about to face your deepest fears — Boogeyman is coming to getcha!
Boogeyman used to startle wrestlers in the locker room by appearing in the most unexpected places. But he is mostly remembered for his fearsome gimmick, with creepy face paint, an evil smile, and an even crazier costume. He still lurks around the locker rooms, and wrestlers are still wary and careful of their biggest nightmare, the Boogeyman!
#7 Sting
The greatest superstar to have had never competed for the biggest professional wrestling company in the world, Sting is one of the biggest legends of the business.The ‘Franchise of WCW’, he is one of the most easily recognisable and famous superstars in the world.
Back in the heydays, when the nWo was imposing their will over WCW, Sting turned into a silent vigilante with black and white face paint. It went on to become his trademark, and he was known all over for his perplexing persona. He gave us some amazing matches with the likes of Ric Flair, Bret the Hitman Hart, and Lex Luger, matches that have achieved mythical status. This legend is one of the greatest performers to have ever stepped foot in the squared circle
#6 Ultimate Warrior
The Ultimate Warrior was one of the most famous and loved performers in the 1980’s and 90’s. He was known for his energetic performances in the ring with greats like Hulk Hogan. He is best remembered for his vivid ring attire, chiselled physique, and dramatic entrance.
The most recognisable aspect of his persona was the tribal warrior face paint, which used to match with his ring attire. He captured many hearts with his exciting performances in the ring. His immense strength was something experienced by wrestlers like Mr Perfect and Ravishing Rick Rude. He held the Intercontinental Championship and WWE Championship at the same time in WWE.
#5 Great Muta
The Great Muta had a big role to play in making wrestling in Japan really popular. His unpredictability and aggression made his a dangerous opponent for his competitors. He was introduced to the fans as a wrestler from Japan who had mystic powers, theatrical face paint, and poison mist, something that was later on used by wrestlers like Tajiri.
His rivalry with Sting was legendary. Both amazing young talented athletes with crazy antics and some artistic face paint, they gave amazing performances over the years. The Muta Lock and Shining Wizard came very handy for him in his quest towards greatness.
#4 Jeff Hardy
The Charismatic Enigma has proven to the world that if you dare to take the big leap, then everything in the world is possible for you. He became famous for his partnership with brother Matt, and he won many championships as an individual as well. Starting off with his brother Matt as a tag team duo who weren’t afraid to take risks, he went on to become one of the most famous WWE Champions of all time.
He is also remembered for his hauntingly beautiful face paint, sometimes which shone in the dark. The neon face paint gave him a mysterious enigmatic persona, something that was loved by everyone. Currently wrestling for other promotions, he has been the inspiration for many young wrestlers, and his legacy will forever live on.
#3 Goldust
The character of Goldust will never be understood by the fans or his fellow wrestlers alike. The title given to him, ‘The Bizarre One’, is totally apt for him. He is known for his outrageous antics in the ring, something that creeps out his opponents.
He has always been loved by the fans for his flashy outfit, crazy wig, and platinum-gold-black face paint. He has had many epic matches with wrestlers like Razor Ramon, Vader, and Triple-H. His opponents call him a ‘sick freak’, and his harrowing persona has always helped him win the mind games against other combatants.
#2 The Road Warriors
The Road Warriors, Hawk and Animal, were undoubtedly one of the most dominant tag teams in the history of the business. They were huge boulders of muscle with mohawks and pretty frightening ring attire, and looked like apocalyptic monsters. They used to cause chaos and destruction in the ring, and completely decimate their opponents with their teamwork and brute strength.
They were also recognised by their tribal face paint, which gave them a scary and intimidating look, and their competitors used to think twice before messing with them. For two decades, they dominated the business like no other tag team. They will go down in the history books as the only tag team to hold titles in the WWE, AWA and NWA.
#1 Finn Balor
Finn Balor might be really young in the business, but he has already been making waves in WWE, with fans and fellow wrestlers noticing his brilliant performances in the ring. Entering the ring in his awe-inspiring face paint, he attempts to intimidate his opponent before the match with his antics in the ring. His entrance is one of the coolest in WWE at the moment, and he is sure to go places in the future.
His rivalry with Kevin Owens and Hideo Itami in NXT has been much talked about in the business, and he has gone on to become the NXT Champion. The most interesting aspect of his character is his body paint, which is terrific and scary at the same time. He often has designs of demons on his body, and it helps him in getting the upper hand over his opponents before the match.
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