Come celebrate Halloween with 11 of the best monsters in wrestling! Plenty of video is within, as well
11. Kane – When he first debuted as a giant in a full bodysuit trying to burn everyone, Kane was legitimately intimidated. Don’t let his current mid-card situation make you forget what a convincing monster the Big Red Machine used to be. Here’s his original debut:
10. Kamala – While a comedic presence in WWE, the Ugandan Giant was a frightening force throughout the indies and the one giant who could effectively mix being a monster heel with southern heel antics.
9. Nikita Koloff – The Russian Nightmare was the perfect monster foreigner. The evil Russian archetype carried out to the nth degree, Nikita was a giant, physically imposing beast who wanted nothing more than to crush the American way of life, whether that meant destroying “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes or the NWA’s great hope, Magnum TA.
8. Jake Roberts – Jake is our first psychologically creepy guy on the list. Utilizing a natural fear of snakes, Jake was perfectly willing to psychologically abuse his opponents before exposing them to their greatest fear.
7. Stan Hansen – Stan was a big old monster heel who was a scary, tough man. Biggest reason he was so frightening? He was partially blind so he’d legitimately mess people up throwing his Western Lariat with extreme force.
6. Raven – Raven is another psychological bad guy, but he went after families and loved ones, taking horror to an emotional place.
5. Bruiser Brody – Bruiser was frightening in front of and behind the scenes. He was a giant, snorting badass in front of the cameras, and behind the scenes he refused to job and was so tough he’d just beat on whoever he wanted in the ring without fear of repercussions.
4. Mankind/Cactus Jack – The crazy faces of Foley were impressive because of how much he’d hurt himself to get over that he’s a crazy bastard who would hurt you!
3. Vader – WCW and Japan’s ultimate monster heel, Vader is the man who put his eye back in his socket after it was knocked out. That’s scary!
2. Undertaker – You know about the Undertaker, so I won’t patronize you. Here’s a cool entrance for the Deadman.
1. Abdullah the Butcher - Abdullah for 30 years has been cutting up people during matches and is more a horror movie villain than a wrestler. This madman has been in the most epic bloodbaths ever… and is still going at nearly 70-years-old today.













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You forgot Abyss! Well, I bet you didn't, but he and Umaga are two of my favorites of recent vintage. Also Yokozuna and Bam Bam Bigelow.
Oh, and King Kong Bundy, the walking condominium. He even appeals to your territorial fetish!
And Andre! And Big Show! And Snitsky was at least creepy looking when he was hairless!
The Great Muta
No Papa Shango? Or Boogeyman?
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