10 Funniest Wrestlers Ever (Who Didn't Have A Comedy Gimmick)
James Rogers 
Ever since the 1990s, comedy began implementing itself in wrestling and it's become a common factor in the business ever since. With comedy continuously growing in the world of wrestling, numerous gimmicks with comedy related purposes were created, such as Santino Marella in WWE.
10 Times Serious Wrestlers Were Given Comedy Gimmicks
The following wrestlers received comedy gimmicks after being viewed seriously for years beforehand.However, there were a lot of wrestlers who fans didn't see as comedy guys, yet they still had numerous comedic moments that fans love to reminisce today. If a wrestler is immensely over among WWE audiences, their rare comedic moments will always draw great crowd reactions.
10 The Rock Has Been A Worldwide Entertainment Icon For Decades
With His WWE And Hollywood Legacy, The Rock Is One Of The Most Recognizable Figures On The Planet
- The Rock Roasting Other Wrestlers Like Big Show And Vickie Guerrero Always Gave The Fans A Good Laugh
- His Entertaining Mic Work Changed The Business Forever
- The Rock Began Developing His Hilarious Personality In 1998
Ever since The Rock rose to superstardom in WWE, fans just couldn't get enough of The Rock's vibrant charisma and the way he would trash talk his rivals. Every time The Rock held up a microphone, fans were on the edge of their seats as they couldn't wait for The Great One to lay a verbal SmackDown on his opponents.
Throughout his career, The Rock has had his fair share of hilarious moments, which included the iconic "This Is Your Life" segment, his interactions with The Hurricane and the usual verbal rundowns on Triple H while both men were feuding. The Rock is one of the greatest personalities in wrestling history, and his hilarious antics on the microphone would never be tiring to watch.
9 Eddie Guerrero's Personality Was Truly Out Of This World
The Master Of "Lie, Cheat And Steal" Won Audiences Over
- As Eddie Jumped Ship To WWE He Felt Way More Comfortable Showcasing His Charisma
- His Hilarious Personality Helped Him Achieve Unprecedented Things In 'The Land Of The Giants'
- Eddie Could Have Funny Interactions With Anyone
Ever since his WCW days, Eddie Guerrero proved what immense charisma he truly had, and wrestling audiences were quick to gain a liking to him. After making his way to WWE, Eddie began showcasing much more personality, as he dated Chyna on-screen and adopted the catchphrase "Lie, Cheat and Steal".
10 Dream Feuds For Eddie Guerrero We Would Have Loved To See If He Didn't Pass Away
WWE legend Eddie Guerrero passed away too soon in 2005. Had he remained alive, these dream feuds likely would've happened.Throughout his legendary career, Eddie adopted comedy into his personality, as his creative way of getting out of matches never failed to make fans laugh, as Eddie would pretend his opponent hit him with a chair to gain a cheap disqualification victory. Eddie also had a few hilarious angles with The Big Show and Batista, which are great examples as to why Eddie was so over at the time.
8 Chris Jericho Has Solidified A Legendary Status In The Business For His Entertaining Moments
Chris Jericho's Different Versions Throughout His Career Have Made Him An Icon
- Chris Jericho's Insane Wrestling Longevity Has Left Fans Entertained For Decades
- Jericho's Presentation Has Always Evolved, Which Makes Fans Never Get Tired Of Him
- Fans Consider "The List Of Jericho" As Chris Jericho's Funniest Version
Ever since his WCW days, Chris Jericho has been rightfully recognized as one of the most charismatic wrestlers in the world. Whether he was a heel or a face, Jericho always oozed a great amount of personality and always got a reaction out of the crowd.
Jericho is also one of the funniest wrestlers in history, as some of his promo work always got a chuckle out of the audience, which include his interactions with Stephanie McMahon and the iconic List of Jericho gimmick. Throughout his time in WCW, WWE and now AEW, Jericho has never failed to entertain.
7 Scott Steiner's Brilliance On The Microphone
After Becoming A Singles Wrestler Scott Steiner Became One Of The Best On The Mic In WCW
- WCW's Final Years Aren't Remembered Too Fondly, But Scott Steiner's Transformation Is One Of The Few Bright Spots
- He Became One Of The Best Mic Workers In The Business And Definitely One Of The Most Entertaining Ones
- Unfortunately, Scott Steiner Couldn't Carry His Hilarious Demeanor Into WWE When He Made His Return In 2002
At SuperBrawl 8, Scott Steiner turned on his brother Rick, turning heel and becoming a singles wrestler. Scott joined the NWO and became closely aligned with Buff Bagwell, and the two would feud with Rick Steiner throughout the summer of 1998.
4 Wrestlers Scott Steiner Made Look Legit (& 4 He Made Look Like A Joke)
Scott Steiner made many peers look great during his wrestling career, but not all of them.During that time, Scott Steiner adopted the "Big Booty Daddy" persona and began cutting extremely hilarious promos running down other wrestlers. Steiner's verbal demeanor was amazing, and some his promos during WCW's final years were always funny to watch.
6 Ric Flair's Unique Personality Is One Of The Reasons Why He's So Legendary
The Nature Boy Has Been One Of The Funniest Wrestlers Since The 1980s
- In An Era Where Comedy Wasn't Too Common, Flair Could Still Adapt It Into His Character Without A Problem
- Even During The Latter Stages Of His Career, Flair Was Always One Of The Funniest Wrestlers In The World
- Flair Could Make A Fool Out Of Himself And It Would Still Work
Ric Flair is truly one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, as his essence of charisma and the multiple iconic rivalries he's been a part of make him one of a kind. Flair's work on the mic was truly one of a kind, and he wasn't afraid of letting his comedic side get the best of him.
Flair would often have wild outbursts during his promos, which were always hilarious to watch. This includes the time he randomly started taking off all his clothes and began elbow dropping the ring while calling out Eric Bischoff. The Flair flop also got a big pop out of the audience and it was just a testament of how Flair made the most ridiculous things work.
5 Booker T's Demeanor Was Truly Unique
Whether He Was A Heel Or A Face, Booker Was Always One Of The Funniest Wrestlers In WWE
- As Booker T Became A Singles Wrestler, He Was Given More Freedom To Express His Hilarious Personality
- Booker Could Make The Most Ridiculous Antics Work With Audiences
- His Rivalry With Steve Austin Is Viewed As Booker's Funniest Version
In 2000, Booker T finally got his break and won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, as he became a main eventer in the company. After WCW folded, Booker made his way over to WWE and he was able to have huge success with the company as well.
5 Wrestlers That WWE Legend Booker T Loves (& 5 He Doesn't)
Booker T has had a legendary career and is respected by most of his peers. However, Booker T hasn't always gotten along with everyone.In WWE, Booker adopted a comedic side to his character that ended up working really well. His hilarious interactions with Steve Austin and Goldust are some of the reasons why he was so over at the time. Booker had immense personality, which absolutely couldn't be wasted.
4 Mick Foley's Fun Personality Was A Big Reason Why Fans Couldn't Get Tired Of Him
The Three Faces Of Foley Helped Him Become An Even Bigger Star In WWE
- Mick Foley's Promos Always Got Huge Reactions, Due To How Hilarious He Was
- Foley Never Failed To Entertain, Regardless Of The Gimmick He Was Working With
- Even After Foley Wasn't An Active Wrestler Anymore, Fans Always Got A Laugh Out Of Him
In 1997, Mick Foley became a babyface after a series of interviews with Jim Ross, where they took a deep dive into Foley's personal life. Foley soon debuted the Dude Love character, where he exhibited a more heartwarming personality, rather than a deranged maniac who loved to tear his own hair out.
Foley was able to adapt comedy into his character easily, no matter if he was Mankind, Dude Love or Cactus Jack. Foley's most hilarious moments include his interactions with The Rock, which always got big pops out of the audience.
3 Steve Austin Had So Many Wild Moments Which Were Unintentionally Funny
The Texas Rattlesnake Was Never Afraid To Have A Little Fun When It Was Appropriate
- Stone Cold's Rivalry With Mr. McMahon Featured Some Of The Funniest Moments In Wrestling History
- His 2001 Heel Run Was Notorious For Austin's Comedic Moments
- Austin's Comedic Side Made Him An Even Bigger Phenomenon
As Stone Cold Steve Austin rose to superstardom, fans viewed him as a serious brawler who didn't take nonsense from anybody. However, Austin never shied away from having a little fun and making the fans laugh.
10 Funniest Steve Austin Moments From His 2001 Heel Run In WWE
While Steve Austin's 2001 heel turn was polarizing, WWE fans can agree he was absolutely hilarious during his villainous run!Most of Austin's funniest moments came during his legendary rivalry with Mr. McMahon, which include the time he made Vince urinate himself and the time he attacked Vince in the hospital. Austin's supermarket brawl with Booker T is also well remembered among fans today, and it's a good reminder of how entertaining Austin was even when his rivalries were deeply personal.
2 Vince McMahon's Iconic Facial Expressions And Hilarious Reactions
While He Was Still The Evil Boss, Vince Was Also One Of The Funniest Personalities In Wrestling
- While Vince Could Easily Make Fans Hate Him, He Could Also Make Fans Laugh
- Vince's Funniest Moments Still Get Talked About To This Day
- Even When Vince Wasn't Trying To Be Funny, He Could Still Be
Vince McMahon is one of the greatest heels in wrestling history, as he truly defined the role of an evil authority figure who would do anything to screw over the top babyface. Throughout his career, Vince has never been afraid of embarrassing himself to get another superstar over, which was a formula that always worked.
Vince being on the receiving end of humiliation always got great crowd reactions, and with another superstar, moments like someone urinating themselves on live television would've come off as cringey, but it worked with Vince. In recent times, multiple memes of Vince McMahon have gone viral on the internet, which only prove how hilarious he truly is.
1 Kurt Angle Showed That Comedy Could Always Work With Anybody
Kurt Is Widely Regarded As One Of, If Not The Funniest Wrestler In WWE History
- Kurt Was One Of The Funniest Wrestlers Ever, But Fans Still Took Him Seriously
- Kurt Made Every Of His Comedic Segments Work, No Matter How Ridiculous They Were
- Kurt Had A Lot Of Different Ways In Which He Could Make Fans Laugh
Ever since he made his WWE debut, Kurt Angle didn't take too long to become one of the funniest personalities in WWE. During his rookie year, Kurt easily drew heat with his promos before his matches and the creative ways he came up with to insult a certain city were always hilarious to watch.
When he was a heel, Kurt never shied away from embarrassing situations, as he would often humiliate himself just to get a reaction from the crowd, which always worked perfectly. The "Sexy Kurt" segment and his backstage interactions with Brock Lesnar in 2003 are some of the moments which truly highlight how funny Kurt was.
