10 Wrestlers Whose Names Were Epic Ribs!

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It's possible that these names were chosen as a form of ribbing from those in charge, as this kind of playful teasing has occurred more freque ntly behind the scenes than fans might suspect! Learn more

1. Akeem “The African Dream” He was often billed as Akeem “The African Dream” as a jibe at then-NWA megastar, “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes.

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2. Virgil / Vincent / Shane Indeed, the name "Virgil" originated from Bobby Heenan, who used it as a playful jab at the WCW wrestler and booker, Dusty Rhodes, who was known by his real name, Virgil Runnels.

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3. V.K. Wallstreet The initials V.K. were, of course, an allusion to Vincent Kennedy McMahon. Commentator Eric Bischoff would often rib the former "IRS" Mike Rotunda on air by asking what it stood for.

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4. Freddie Joe Floyd In Tracy Smothers’s case, he would be repackaged as Freddie Joe Floyd – a rib of The Brisco Brothers whose real names are Freddie Joe Brisco and Floyd Brisco, respectively.

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5. Creative Control WCW was always insistent at poking fun at the WWF, with a notable example being the naming behind the tag team Creative Control.

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