AEW Wrestlers and their Attitude Era counterparts

#4. AEW's Malakai Black is Ministry of Darkness era Undertaker

Since joining AEW, Malakai Black has proven himself as one of the most ominous wrestlers on Dynamite. His darker character relies on a horror movie-like presence that seems to be straight out of Norse mythology.

His dominant reign in the company and quest to recruit wrestlers into the House of Black show the similarities between Black and The Undertaker. From 1998 to 1999, the Dead Man wreaked havoc as the head of the Ministry of Darkness.

Taker's malevolent gimmick was similar to that of Black's. Like The Dutchman, The Undertaker relied on a demonic presence to strike fear into the hearts of opponents. He would constantly try and recruit new wrestlers into joining his faction, much like Black.

Though their in-ring styles differ greatly, it's easy to see how closely the two veteran wrestlers resemble one another in terms of onscreen personas.

#3. AEW's Bryan Danielson is the no-nonsense version of Bret Hart

In the late 1990s', Bret Hart entered a new phase in his career. After beating Stone Cold Steve Austin at WrestleMania 13, fans turned on the Hit Man. After turning heel, Hart relied on a more serious, sadistic side of his character. He would viciously attack his opponents even after a match had ended.

After Bryan Danielson's first few months in AEW saw him in the role of fan-favorite, The American Dragon underwent a change similar to Hart's back in 1997. Beginning with his feud against Hangman Page, Danielson began exhibiting a more heel-like attitude.

He also began adopting more hard-hitting tactics, brutally and maliciously punishing opponents. Also becoming known for keeping his submission holds locked in even after the end of a match for added effect.

Due to his submission-based style, Danielson has long earned comparisons to The Hit Man. As a heel, the similarities between the two only seem to grow.