Gimmick/Name “Stealing”

[Lady Redfield]

Thinking of all the gimmicks/names that have been used by multiple wrestlers over the years, what is your position on it (as in are you for it, against it, depends)?

For example, in Flair’s case, it worked wonders and even though he wasn’t the first to have it, he’s the first I think of when I hear it. I think any generation of wrestling fans does the same.

 

[Chris]

Never really had much of a problem with it, I respect 'em more when they get permission or a blessing but if it's legal and you make it entertaining you might have to be extra entertaining to fight off criticism for stealing it but if it works it works

 

[Hidden Blaze]

Never really had much of a problem with it, I respect 'em more when they get permission or a blessing but if it's legal and you make it entertaining you might have to be extra entertaining to fight off criticism for stealing it but if it works it works

Pretty much sums up how I feel about it.

If you can make it work and be entertaining enough to get past any criticism, more power to you. Gotta do what you gotta do to get over in this business

 

[Bobby Barrows]

How about those millions of discount Doinks?

 

[Swamps]

How about those millions of discount Doinks?

There is only one doink!

 

[Death By Looch]

If you wanna copy a famous Wrestler/Gimmick, at least try to be a bit creative with it and make it your own take on it. Blatantly copying someone, especially without their blessing, is just boring and bad.