10 Wrestling gimmicks that shouldn't have worked but did

2. The Funkasaurus Brodus Clay

You'd expect a former bodyguard like Brodus to have an intimidating look, and does he ever. Massive, towering, and covered with tattoos, Clay seemed to be a logical fit for WWE's next monster heel.

But then we were all swerved when the dancing Funkasaurus debuted instead. Surprisingly, the gimmick took off, gaining so much support it was expanded to include Matt Bloom (Albert/Tenzai/Giant Bernard.)