5 WWE Superstars inspired by Comic Book characters

Finn Balor has taken inspiration from several comic characters including Spider-Man, Bane, Venom and Spawn.
Finn Balor has taken inspiration from several comic characters including Spider-Man, Bane, Venom and Spawn.

#4: Finn Balor: Venom/Bane

PHOTO CREDITS: Mr David J Wilson; Balor would often reference comic book characters in his war paint
PHOTO CREDITS: Mr David J Wilson; Balor would often reference comic book characters in his war paint

Finn Balor is one of WWE's most popular stars thanks to his likability, in-ring skill and when he unleashes the Demon, incredible look. But before Balor made it into WWE, the Irishman would often reference Comic Book characters in his entrances throughout various promotions.

In ICW for example, Balor would compete as Prince Devitt, and at one point where facepaint similar to Marvel character Venom. Though Balor lacks the bulging size of the Marvel anti-hero, this didn't stop the Extraordinary Man from showcasing his skill in the ring.

At a RevProUK show not long after, Balor would again show his love for the comic industry, dressing in a Bane costume, based on the DC character's portrayal by Tom Hardy in 2012's Christopher Nolan directed hit, 'The Dark Knight Rises'.

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