Just Terrible: 10 of the worst gimmicks in wrestling history.

8. Phantasio

We assure you, this is NOT the icon Sting.

This gimmick was so bad, it only lasted for one match!

Phatasio was portrayed by journeyman grappler Harry Del Rios. With ratings down, and PPV buyrates in a downward spiral, the WWE decided to focus on 'flashy' gimmicks that would be easy to understand for children.

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Phantasio's big move was 'magically' making his opponent's boxer shorts fly off, and rolling them up for a pin. He also removed Earl Hebner's boxers, which ended up being striped like a referee's uniform.

After one appearance on television, Phantasio worked one more dark match for WWE and the gimmick was retired. You might say it disappeared in a puff of smoke!

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A long time wrestling fan, Chris is also a professional journalist who covers sports-entertainment. He's been writing for Sportskeeda since 2018.

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