5 WWE superstars who changed their names and became legends
Names aren't necessarily everything in pro wrestling, but they certainly do mean a lot when it comes to a marketing standpoint. 2019 in WWE, for example, has been rather bizarre when it came to changing names.
Three such ridiculous examples are Andrade 'Cien' Almas just becoming Andrade, Mustafa Ali just becoming Ali and The War Raiders becoming The Viking Experience and then The Viking Raiders.
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However, it's not always been bad with regards to name changes. While this list does definitely include massive changes in personality as well, there's zero doubt that changing their names did wonders in terms of pushing them and marketability.
In this list, we're going to take a look at five very special legends of the industry who weren't necessarily destined for greatness, but they certainly rose to the top in incredible fashion. Without further do, let's look at five superstars whose name change led to them becoming legends.
#5 Triple H
Triple H, The Game. One of the most iconic figures in pro wrestling history. A 14-time World Champion, two-time Royal Rumble winner and someone who has accomplished everything there is to in the business.
Now poised for an eventual takeover of Vince McMahon's throne, things weren't always like that with HHH - or Hunter Hearst Helmsley. Even during his WCW days, he underwent some ridiculous name changes such as "Terra Ryzin" and "Terror Rising" and more.
Even when he came to WWE, he first made his name as Hunter Hearst Helmsley - the Connecticut Blueblood. Thankfully, he revealed his degenerate self and joined forces with Shawn Michaels, becoming Triple H. Post Michaels' first retirement, Triple H rose to the occasion and became a staple of the Attitude Era, never looking back and creating the ultimate legacy for himself and WWE.