Well, it sort of
gave me an idea. Truth be told most things have already been done in wrestling,
especially gimmick-wise. The idea I had is more of a conglomeration of
previously established gimmicks and ideas.
The first step for the idea is to find an unknown indy
wrestler (or a debuting wrestler in a big organisation that’s willing to pay
for use of music rights). Said wrestler should have a good grasp of showmanship
and be willing to dance and interact with the crowd. The actual amount of
wrestling skill required is minimal, at least at first.
Once selected the grappler should be kitted out in a
distinctive outfit, preferably with a cape. It would need to make the grappler
stand out but not become the focal point of their act. From there a list of
low- and mid-card grapplers who could be used to beat a newcomer decisively
should be drawn up (which shouldn’t be too taxing).
How has this never inspired a wrestling gimmick?
The music wouldn’t stop when they got to the ring, it
would continue in its entirety. Think of the Sandman’s entrances in ECW but
more camp. Perhaps more in line with Bryan Danielson’s use of The Final
Countdown when he wrestled in Ring of Honor. This hypothetical act’s popularity
(if it got any) would stem from the entrance.
Once the music stopped playing both competitors would
receive their ring introductions. The Newcomer
would milk this too, leaping up onto the turnbuckle and giving the tried and
tested Babyface Raises Their Arms into the Air™ pose.
The match would start and the newcomer would lose to the very first move their opponent gave
them. It wouldn’t matter what it was: it could be a chop, a suplex, a punch, or
a small package. They would lose every single one of their matches on the first
move.
I think this would encourage audiences to root for The
Newcomer as an underdog. After six months or so it could lead to the grappler
surviving or dodging a move and maybe lasting a minute long squash match
(though obviously still losing). A month or so after that they could maybe get
a fluke victory.
As I said above this idea borrows from various sources.
There are elements of Mikey Whipwreck, the Sandman, Brodus Clay and the
Fabulous Freebirds mixed in, but it’s not a direct copy of any one of them.
With the right wrestler I think this idea could prove successful. Any company
that wants to use it is welcome to. Just license the rights to the Queen songs
first, eh?
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