Numerous wrestlers have opted to keep their family ties away from the televised limelight, and for some, this choice has resulted in backstage consequences.
1. Hulk Hogan, Horace Hogan, and Mike AwesomeThere's one promotion Hulk Hogan never stopped by, and that was the stomping grounds of his family member Mike Awesome!
2. Greg Valentine and Brian Knobbs of The Nasty BoysEven with their strikingly similar bleach-blonde hair, the fact that these doppelgangers are related still comes as a surprise to many.
3. Jerry “The King” Lawler and the Honky Tonk ManMany fans may not realize that the self-proclaimed “Greatest Intercontinental Champion of All Time” and “The King” are actually first cousins.
4. Jake Roberts, Rockin’ Robin, and Sam HoustonAurelian “Grizzly” Smith, who made a name for himself in the NWA days of the ’50s, fathered three children who would follow in his footsteps into the business of professional wrestling.
5. Terry Gordy and Ray Gordy (a.k.a. “Jesse” and “Slam Master J”)Despite being hailed as one of the greatest athletes of his time, his son didn't receive much attention in the industry.