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WWE invariably promotes Wrestlemania as their grandest annual show. While the company provides an unmatched magnitude of emphasis on the event, they never seem to get tired of explaining that it is the most prestigious annual professional wrestling event in the history of the industry. Wrestlemania always features the most important matches based upon feuds built up by the company over the previous year. Thus, it can be seen as an informal season finale for the company.
The quality of the event has decreased to a large extent over the past decade, with ever-increasing runtime and lack of excellent matches seen as crucial reasons behind the fall. However, with the introduction of two-night events, WWE has righted the wrong and 'Mania has mostly returned to its original glory.
WWE often brings celebrities to Wrestlemania to attract mainstream media and viewers. The addition of celebrities was a crucial step in the success of the first few editions of the show, and the company has continued the approach, with musician Bad Bunny involved in a match at the latest edition of the event.
However, even with all the hype surrounding Wrestlemania, some former participants are not remembered by the modern-day audience. Here is a list of 5 forgettable Wrestlemania participants.
#5 Former WWE NXT star Kavita Devi (Wrestlemania 34)
Kavita Devi is an unrecognizable name to most WWE fans, despite being a part of the company for about four years before she was released in 2021. She was hardly used on television and yet she managed to bag a spot at the grandest stage of them all.
Devi participated in the Women's Battle Royal at Wrestlemania 34. She did not create much of an impact and was eliminated by Sarah Logan. Her only other remotely memorable moment was in the Mae Young Classic 2018, where she lost to the returning fan-favorite Kaitlyn in the first round of the tournament.
#4 WWE commentator Michael Cole (WrestleMania XXVII)
WWE tries to get its non-wrestling on-screen personnel to perform in matches from time to time, and few such attempts create entertaining moments. Michael Cole's Wrestlemania debut was a disaster. He faced fellow commentator Jerry Lawler in a bizarre match.
While it wasn't the best of matches, the bout finally allowed Jerry "The King" Lawler to wrestle at WWE's biggest annual show. The feud continued for months, with Lawler coming out victorious, although it elevated neither him nor Cole.
#3 Former WWE superstar George Wells (Wrestlemania 2)
George Wells is not a well-known name in the professional wrestling industry, and his WWE career was brief and unremarkable. He usually teamed up with Lanny Poffo and was the first regular tag team partner of Bret "The Hitman" Hart.
Wells wrestled Jake "The Snake" Roberts in the second edition of Wrestlemania. In an easy contest, the dominant Roberts managed to defeat Wells with the DDT. After his victory, Wells foaming from his mouth while Damian slithers on his body is one of the first bizarre moments coming out of Wrestlemania.
#2 Former WWE superstar The Boogeyman (Wrestlemania 22)
The Boogeyman is an interesting WWE success story. The late bloomer wasn't a good in-ring worker, but he put his all into a bizarre gimmick. Because of his hard work, the gimmick became a success and The Boogeyman has become a regular and awaited attraction at WWE's reunion themed shows.
However, The Boogeyman's Wrestlemania showdown has been forgotten by the audience. He faced WWE Hall of Famer Booker T and Sharmell in a handicap match. It was a strange encounter, with Sharmell running to the back following a worm-rich kiss from her opponent. The Boogeyman won the match against a pair of established talents.
#1 Former WWE superstar Giant Gonzalez (Wrestlemania IX)
Giant Gonzalez was tall, and that seemed to be the only reason WWE employed him for a while. More immobile and less charismatic than The Great Khali, Gonzalez wore a horrendous bodysuit that didn't help in gaining popularity.
At Wrestlemania IX, Gonzalez lost to the Undertaker via disqualification in a match that blemished Taker's otherwise peerless streak. The gigantic opponent made Taker look like an underdog, and he was disqualified by using chloroform to knock "The Deadman" out.
