5 WWE Superstars who had better real-life names than their ring names

#2 Former WWE RAW Women's Champion Sasha Banks (Mercedes Kaestner-Varnado)

Sasha Banks is one of the most decorated wrestlers in WWE's women's division. When partnered with experienced opponents, Banks is capable of delivering exceptional performances.

Sasha Banks is not a terrible name by any stretch, yet it pales in the presence of the astoundingly perfect real-life name of Mercedes. Mercedes seems to be an apt name for someone who proclaims herself to be 'The Legit Boss.'

Interestingly, Banks used the ring name Mercedes KV before joining WWE. If she ever leaves the company, a return to her former ring name would be ideal.

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#1 WWE Hall of Famer Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat (Richard Blood Sr.)

Speaking of quality matches, Ricky Steamboat is widely renowned as one of the greatest in-ring technicians in and beyond WWE. He was a beloved babyface, famous for his moveset and never-say-die spirit.

He wouldn't have to search for a suitable ring name if he ever wanted to turn heel and twist his gimmick. Richard Blood is an exceptional name for a villainous character.

While famous promoter Eddie Graham had the same opinion, Blood was not an appropriate name for a babyface. He suggested 'Ricky Steamboat,' a name that has been immortalized in wrestling history since then.