WWE normally gives its wrestlers fascinating origin stories that will make fans more intrigued by them. Once you add this to a cool mask, it is almost guaranteed that a wrestler will have a big following. There is no denying the fact that the masks work to add mystery to these figures. If you want to know what the wrestlers truly look like without the leather straps and makeup, you have come to the right place. Allow us to introduce to you our favorite WWE superstars in their natural form! No costumes or masks are needed for this, so let us get to it.
Take A Look At The Bare Faces Of Your Favorite Masked Wrestlers
Goldust
In 1995, the world came to know the fabulous Goldust. According to his rivals, the bedazzled wrestler was a “sick freak.” Not only that, but he was nicknamed the Bizarre One as well. If you ask u, this was a pretty apt moniker. Needless to say, he has undeniably made an impression on all the fans of WWE.
Goldust
Curry Man
There have been a lot of funny gimmicks in WWE over the years. We are sure that the team will have more up their sleeves. At any rate, Curry Man has got to be one of the greatest gimmicks on the ring. What made it so crazy is that Christopher “The Fallen Angel” Daniels was the one to don this costume!
Curry Man
El Torito
Even though El Torito was not the most popular wrestler in the United States, he was considered to be a superstar in his home country of Mexico. While he was a tiny guy, his athletic prowess has always been evident. For someone who stands at 4 feet and 5 inches, this fact should impress every single one of us!
El Torito
Jeff Hardy
Any fan of WWE knows that Jeff Hardy deserves the attention that he has received in the past. After all, not many people in the industry put in the same amount of effort into their gimmicks! Can you imagine just how much time he must spend on putting on all that makeup every time he went out in public?
Jeff Hardy
Psychosis
Among other things, he is best known for his flying moves and rugged good looks. Oh, one more cool thing about him is the fact that he was willing to fight Rey Mysterio to show all of us who was the better wrestler between them. You might have forgotten about the iconic match, but it is worth a rewatch!
Psychosis
Vader
Even though Big Van Vader is not famous for a creepy mask, you can’t deny that he knew how to leave us all in awe. Thanks to his huge size, he pulled off those incredible flying moves and amazed us with his athletic prowess. We are not surprised that people used to worship him! That was how iconic he was.
Vader
Ultimo Dragon
Even though Ultimo Dragon was huge in Japan, the gimmick did not really work as well in the United States. At any rate, Vince McMahon decided to take a chance on the wrestler. A couple of years after his WWE stint, the wrestler decided to show the world what he looked like behind the blue mask.
Ultimo Dragon
The Boogeyman
He might not have sported a leather mask, but the Boogeyman still hid his real face with the help of makeup. Without the mask, the WWE icon would have been unrecognizable. The good news is that we can show you what the person behind it looked like. He was actually brought to life by Martin Wright!
The Boogeyman
Sin Cara
The truth is that a number of wrestlers have donned the Sin Cara mask over the years. However, the person below had been the first man to put it on. If you do not speak Spanish, it is cool to hear the origin of the name. Apparently, Sin Cara literally means “without a face” or “faceless” in the language.
Sin Cara
Kalisto
In some ways, the person who slipped on the Kalisto mask is no different from the other men on our list. He also tried his hardest to hide his real identity. It did not remain a mystery for all of eternity, however. This is because an unmasked photo of the WWE personality eventually made rounds on the internet.
Kalisto
Abyss
Some fans call Abyss by a different moniker: “The Monster.” It makes sense since he had always been a real beast inside the ring. We find it fascinating that he did not ever take off the mask during his matches. In the end, however, fans were able to figure out the identity of the man behind the mask.
Abyss
Mil Mascaras
Talk about a classic! Mil Mascaras was among the first luchadors who made it big on the global stage. Mil Mascaras can be considered one of the greatest wrestlers in his field. A lot of people also credit him for paving the way for a new crowd of masked wrestlers not just in WWE but in other organizations too.
Mil Mascaras
Mantaur
There are wrestlers who go for masks, while others put on makeup. However, Mantaur is in a category of his own. His mask is bizarre and capable of giving us nightmares. Regardless of what it looked like, he eventually took it off. Not only did we see his face, but we also learned his true name: Jim Cornette.
Mantaur
Suicide
Up next, we have another wrestling icon who was portrayed by a number of men over the years. He made his first appearance in a video game called TNA Impact! Among the wrestlers who got to play Suicide, the most popular one has to be T.J. Perkins. He was portrayed by Caleb Konley and Jonathan Gresham as well.
Suicide
Glacier
When it comes to the classics, Glacier was one of the biggest wrestlers of the ‘90s. He made a name for himself thanks to his “cold heart” and strength. While he never unveiled his face in any of his matches, they eventually revealed the man behind the mask. It only took place after he retired from the ring!
Glacier
Juventud Guerrera
After Juventud Guerrera entered WCW, the Cruiserweight division began to look amazing. Also called Juvi, he was known to be a pretty entertaining luchador. Fans loved him for a number of reasons. For one thing, they adored the fact that the Mexican pro wrestler was willing to do anything for his fans! Fun fact, his real name is Eduardo Anibal Gonzalez Hernandez!
Juventud Guerrera
The Great Muta
If you are a fan of Japanese wrestling, you have probably heard of the Great Muta before. The wrestling icon is one of the greatest people in the industry during the ‘90s. Aside from his home country, he was also active in Puerto Rico, Taiwan, Mexico, and the United States. His real name is Keiji Mutoh.
The Great Muta
Imposter Kane
Do you remember when WWE first introduced Imposter Kane? People were both puzzled and intrigued since they had no idea who he could be. In the end, the truth came out at last. We all found out that the person behind the creepy mask was none other than Drew Hankinson. It was a relief to learn the truth!
Imposter Kane
Shark Boy
Allow us to jog your mind if you have already forgotten Shark Boy. This wrestler first made his debut in TNA almost a few decades ago. Fans adored him thanks to the funny mask that made it seem like he should be in the water, not the ring. He also won everyone over with his impressive fighting moves.
Shark Boy
Rosey
True WWE fans probably recall Rosey. He used to make up half of a duo called the 3-Minute Warning. The other half, of course, is Umaga. The two of them inspired fear in the wrestling world. As a matter of fact, it is not a stretch to say that Rosey had a reputation for utterly destroying his opponents!
Rosey
The Ultimate Warrior
Let us just say that Ultimate Warrior paved the way for the next generations of pro wrestlers. This is why no one will ever forget about him. Before we got to know him in the ring, he used to go by the name James Hellwig. Tragically, he died just a day after his Monday Night RAW appearance.
The Ultimate Warrior
Rey Mysterio
You do not even have to like wrestling to be familiar with Rey Mysterio. It felt like everyone at WWE tried to keep his identity a mystery for as long as possible. However, there was no stopping fans who wanted to get to the bottom of things. The person on the right is the one behind the mask all this time.
Rey Mysterio
Mankind
Mick Foley was the one who brought Mankind to life. Let us just say that he took the mask to a whole new level. While Mankind was undeniably a legend, Foley also got to play other wrestling personas such as Dude Love and Cactus Jack. This is the reason he was given a neat nickname: “Three Faces of Foley.”
Mankind
The Pegasus Kid
Chris Benoit was the person behind the mask of the Pegasus Kid. At the time, he was working on making a name for himself in Japan. He went on to spend 22 years in the world of wrestling. According to him, he did not like the mask at first but eventually got used to end. The end of his life was pretty disturbing.
The Pegasus Kid
Mr. America
How can we ever forget the man, the myth, the legend? There was a time when Hulk Hogan had a mask and went by the name Mr. America. He used to do this prior to WrestleMania XIX, but he turned out to be a lot more popular without one. This was the reason behind the decision to take it off!
Mr. America
The Undertaker
Over the years, the Undertaker took on personas such as the American Badass, the Last Outlaw, and Deadman. Maybe you have heard of them before, but you might not know that he also attempted to wear a mask in the ‘90s. It did not go on for a long time. In fact, he only had to wear it to cover an injury.
The Undertaker
Juan Cena
We want you to read that subtitle carefully. Just to clear it up, we are talking about Juan Cena! He is different from John Cena. There was a time when the Prototype was fired by WWE for fighting with the Nexus. When he returned to WWE, he came back with a mask and a new name.
Juan Cena
Super Liger
Also called Super Liger, Jericho got his start in New Japan Pro Wrestling. It would be a stretch to say that the mask did anything for him, however. There was a reason he eventually decided to go without it. You should not be too shocked if you do not ever remember seeing him with his face covered.
Super Liger
El Generico
Are you eager to hear who El Generico was? The truth is that he is none other than Sami Zayn before he entered WWE Raw. Like some of the other wrestlers on our list, he got his start by using a mask. In the end, they found out that he was more popular without using anything to conceal his face.
El Generico
Blue Blazer
Over the course of his iconic career, Blue Blazer had a mask on. There was a time when he was known as the superhero of the World Wrestling Federation. The iconic figure was brought to life by a pro wrestler by the name of Owen Hart every now and then. Depending on the storyline, Jeff Jarrett also played him.
Blue Blazer
The American Dragon
We have already talked about a number of wrestlers who started out in New Japan Pro Wrestling before earning a spot in WWE. The American Dragon is not an exception to this rule. Daniel Bryan was the one who put on the mask. This happened before he earned the title of World Heavyweight Champion.
The American Dragon
Finn Balor
Finn Balor introduced a new generation of pro wrestlers to such a competitive industry. Aside from that, he has always been great at adding variety to any given scene. He made it big in Japan, where he either played the Demon King or himself. You can always expect a fun time when this guy enters the ring!
Finn Balor
The Road Warriors
Back in the day, the name of this duo inspired fear. The tag team used to be one of the scariest people in the wrestling world. The Road Warriors were known for their costumes and face paint as well. They totally dominated inside the ring and served as the inspiration of many wrestlers that came after them.
The Road Warriors
Jushin Thunder Liger
In 1990, Jushin Thunder Liger made his debut and entered the wrestling world. He went on to become one of the most famous wrestlers in history! Many fans were devastated when he let everyone know that he planned to retire on the 4th of January 2020. This means that he spent a total of three decades before his retirement.
Jushin Thunder Liger
The Hurricane
Who is the man wearing the Hurricane mask? The answer turned out to be Shane Helms, who was a Hardcore Champion. Aside from that, he was a WWE Tag-Team Champion at one point in the past as well. Do not worry, you are not the only person who finds it weird to find him without the mask!
The Hurricane
Kane
You are probably more familiar with his bare face, but the truth is that Kane started his career with the mask in the photo. Everyone used to shiver in fear at the mere sight of it. Do you think that it was a mistake to unmask him? No matter what you think, he will always be considered the Big Red Machine.
Kane
Mil Muertes
When it comes to Lucha Underground baddies, it does not get any better than this guy. Also known as the Big Boss, Mil Muertes was the champ for 2017 days. It is the second-longest record in history! Ricky Banderas, also called El Mesias, was the man behind the mask and had been a Mexican wrestling legend.
Mil Muertes
Rosemary
When it comes to the topic of face paint, it would be a disservice to not talk about Rosemary. If that does not ring a bell, she also goes by the name Holly Letkeman. We know just how weird it feels to see her go without the face paint! However, you will eventually get used to it if you follow her on Instagram.
Rosemary
Doink The Clown
You might have been too young to remember it, but the creepy clown was first introduced in 1992. Doink the Clown was brought to life by Matt Osborne. Needless to say, it was the stuff of nightmares. The truth was that people first found the concept silly. However, it soon turned disturbing and bizarre!
Doink The Clown
Sting
Fair enough, Sting did not really wear a mask at any point. However, this huge WWE star did wear face paint. There were times when he only donned black and white, but he once made an homage to the Joker with it as well. Fans, however, were not all that pleased about the choice that he made about that.
Sting
‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage
We are sure that you know Randy Poffo by the name “Macho Man,” if not Randy Savage. He did not just have a huge personality but also had a stage presence like no other. Even though he had a pretty small physique, he did not let it stop him from giving us a great show no matter whom he was facing off in the ring. He was rarely seen without his sunglasses and bandana. It was truly a legendary look.
‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage
Mr. Wrestling II
Even though Mr. Wrestling II was first introduced in 1956, he only took on the persona of Johnny Walker in the early ‘70s. Even though he competed with a mask inside the ring, he became a hit. As a matter of fact, there was a time when he was considered one of the five most popular wrestlers in the United States of America! Aside from that, it was said that President Jimmy Carter was a fan of his. It was truly devastating to hear that he passed away earlier in 2020.
Mr. Wrestling II
CM Punk
We all know that CM Punk is a pro wrestler, but are you aware that he is a mixed martial arts expert as well? Outside of the ring, the man goes by the name Phillip Jack Brooks. He actually retired from his pro wrestling job so that he can focus on his MMA one more. According to him, he does not have any desire to go back to the wrestling world either. Even though he once said something like that, he did return to WWE at one point. However, what shocked most of his fans was the fact that he wore a mask!
CM Punk
The Patriot
Del Wilkes is a former pro wrestler who used to go by the stage name The Patriot. Even though he only spent seven years in the industry, he was a huge hit among the fans! As you can imagine, the viewers cheered him on when he had to deal with anti-American wrestlers. He might be nearing his sixties now, but he still wrestles every now and then.
The Patriot
Bret ‘Hitman’ Hart
The Hitman might have launched his wrestling career in the early ‘70s, but he kept appearing in the ring until the turn of the millennium. Bret Hart was very popular. Even though he was not the most successful guy in WWE, he definitely had a big role in the popularity of the sport. He was usually spotted wearing metallic sunglasses that only made him look even more macho!
Bret ‘Hitman’ Hart
Gangrel
Born David Heath, Gangrel must have been one of the most fearsome wrestlers in WWE back in the ‘90s. You will see why this is the case if you look at his photos. We are sure that his appearance had a part to play in his popularity. However, other wrestlers said that it does not match his real personality. It turns out that he was actually a “chill” wrestler. Despite this, we do not want to run into him at night!
Gangrel
We know that it might sound like it is easy to rank wrestlers, but this is not the case at all. After all, we have so many things to take into consideration before arriving at a list. We need to look at their abilities, skills, finishing moves, and so much more. Needless to say, it would have been impossible to add every single wrestler here, but you would probably agree with us that these fighters all impressed us with their ‘wow’ factor!
Big Show
Let us start the list with Big Show. One of the greatest wrestling superstars, he entered the scene thanks in part to Hulk Hogan. They needed competition because Andre the Giant and Hulk Hogan had been dominating the scene in the ‘90s. At the time, viewers underestimated just how talented Big Show was. With his amazing physique, it is no wonder the other wrestlers feared him so much.
Big Show
Kelly Kelly
Barbara Jean Blank is better known as Kelly Belly. She is an actress, model, reality TV personality, and a pro wrestler. This glamorous lady spent a total of 11 years in the wrestling industry. She has also competed for a number of titles during her time in this competitive field. Thanks to her dazzling good looks, she has become a fan favorite. Well, we can see why the viewers loved her!
Kelly Kelly
Bill Goldberg
Can you believe that Bill Goldberg continues to wrestle part-time even though he is now 53 years old? Sometimes known as simply ‘Goldberg,’ he sure had a scary appearance. With his explosive energy, he never failed to get the crowd going! Any fan of his would be familiar with his finishing move: Jackhammer and Spear. It could cause serious damage if you were unlucky enough to experience it. There have been reports that he is a much nicer person than his ring persona might have you believe.
Bill Goldberg
Chyna
Every single wrestling fan who grew up in the ‘90s knows Chyna. The wrestler first made it big by joining WWF. They used to refer to her as the “Ninth Wonder of the World.” She paved the way for female pro wrestlers that came after her! Aside from her incredible performance, people were also blown away by her incredible figure and amazing strength. We are not surprised to see that many people consider her one of the best wrestlers that the world has ever seen.
Chyna (1995-2011)
The Sheik
Up next, we have the Sheik. He is credited as one of the pioneers of the hardcore wrestling style. He is a talented Syrian wrestler who laid the foundations for those who came after him. The Sheik was famous for 48 years and proved to be a hit among the viewers. Among other things, he was famous for how he used to grip his enemies into submission even once the referee was done counting down. He used ropes for leverage, a ploy that many wrestlers continue to use to this day.
The Sheik
Randy Orton
After his victory over Chris Benoit in the 2004 SummerSlam, Randy Orton took on the title of the youngest World Heavyweight champ. During the course of his wrestling career, he challenged and defeated a number of wrestling icons. He is actually a third-generation pro wrestler. At the age of 40, he is still signed to WWE. RKO, his finishing move, is one of the things that people admire him for.
Randy Orton
Trish Stratus
How awesome is it to hear that Trish Stratus was the youngest wrestler to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame? It is neat to know that this record went to a woman. With her amazing maneuvers, she is definitely one of the coolest people in the industry. However, there are still people who believe that she only ever made waves thanks to her dazzling good looks. We are glad to report that she has proven all of them wrong in the end. Mind you, she is a fitness model as well.
Trish Stratus
Triple H
Did you know that Triple H was short for Hunter Hearst Helmsley? We have him to thank for some of the most iconic moments in WWE. He was always ready to give us everything that he had whenever he stepped inside the ring. If you ask us, it is a no-brainer why he is considered one of the greatest wrestlers of our time. At the age of 50, he is now serving as the Executive Vice President of Global Talent Strategy & Development for WWE. He has enjoyed and continues to enjoy a highly successful career.
Triple H
Lita
Amy Christine Dumas is better known as Lita. At the age of 45, she has already achieved more than others do in a lifetime! She was a pro wrestler in WWE from 2000 until 2007. In 2014, she was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. After retiring from wrestling, she decided to focus on her singing career. If you were wondering, she remains single even though she used to be involved with fellow wrestlers!
Lita
Andre the Giant
It does not matter how old you are because we are sure that you are familiar with Andre the Giant. The French pro wrestler is sometimes called “The Eighth Wonder of the World” because he was undefeated for 15 years. Hulk Hogan was the one to dethrone him when they faced off in Wrestlemania III. Even though he can no longer claim to be invincible, it is hard to find a more iconic wrestler.
Andre the Giant
The Rock
Does the Rock even have any limit?! It feels like he can do everything and do it well. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is easily one of the most admired wrestlers to have ever graced our screens. He knew how to get the crowd going and gave us some of the best entertainment whenever he entered the ring. He has since retired from wrestling. At the moment, he is more focused on his career as a Hollywood actor.
The Rock
‘The Heartbreak Kid’ Shawn Michaels
We have another popular wrestler that cemented his status as a household name in the late ‘90s! Best known for taking the crowd “inside the ring,” Shawn Michaels let viewers experience what he did. It did not even matter whether he was going through something good or bad! Sadly, his career came to an end after a back injury. What made it even worse was that he had substance abuse issues at the time.
‘The Heartbreak Kid’ Shawn Michaels
‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin
We have no idea how you could forget about Steve Austin and his tendency to crush beer cans. Also called Stone Cold, he was one of the most iconic wrestlers when he was active from 1989 to 2003. When he was starting out in WCW, he was underestimated by his fellow fighters. He was even fired at one point! After he retired from wrestling, he has stayed in the spotlight. Mind you, he now has a beer business.
‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin
Brock Lesnar
Did you know that before going into pro wrestling, Brock Lesnar was a mixed martial artist? At the age of 43, he continues to wrestle and works for WWE. He had a big impact as the youngest champion that WWE has ever seen. Fans love him for his perseverance and F5, his signature move. If you want to take a walk down memory lane, allow us to remind you about his greatest match ever. It was the one in which he fought Kurt Angle, Big Show, and The Undertaker! As you can see, there is no one quite like him.
Brock Lesnar
The Miz
Better known as ‘The Miz,’ Michael Gregory Mizanin won us over with his passion for wrestling. People thought that he was more like a “wannabe” wrestler, but he proved all of the haters wrong. We are glad that he did not give up on his dream, which was to become a world-famous wrestler. He started his career in 2002. Needless to say, he has been successful even though it was not an easy thing to do!
The Miz
Kazuchika Okada
Under the ring name “The Rainmaker,” Kazichika Okada has shown us that he is one of the greatest Japanese pro wrestlers of our generation. This international star has been to dominate the league for over two years now. He is only in his early 30s, so we are sure that he is still going to accomplish even more things in the future. We can’t wait to see what he gets up to next.
Kazuchika Okada
Dave Bautista
In 1999, Dave Bautista launched his career as a pro wrestler. He is one of the handful of people in the industry who instantly became famous thanks to his talents. It is impossible for us to count all the amazing moments that made viewers love him so much. At a height of 6 feet and 6 inches, let us just say that his athleticism has not gone unnoticed among his fans.
Dave Bautista
Vince McMahon
There was no way we could make a list like this one without mentioning Vince McMahon. He must be one of the biggest personalities in pro wrestling. Even though he is quite vulgar with the other wrestlers, his WWE career is unmatched. If you have ever seen him in the ring, you will know what we are talking about! His finishing moves consisted of various moves adopted and inherited from wrestlers such as Triple H, Hulk Hogan, and Steve Austin. At the moment, he is the CEO and chairman of WWE.
Vince McMahon
The Great Khali
When it comes to height, the Great Khali is one of the tallest pro wrestlers at a height of 7 feet and 1 inch. He used to go by Dalip Singh Rana and was a part of the Punjab State Police before joining the world of wrestling. In 2015, it looked like he decided to leave the ring for good. This was the reason so many people were shocked when he made a comeback in 2017! He is now considered a TV personality both in India and the United States.
The Great Khali
Jacqueline
We have another female pro wrestler on the list! Jacqueline DeLois Moore, who goes by her first name, is the third female wrestler to bring home the WWE Cruiserweight Championship. She was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016. Like her fellow wrestlers, you might have seen her in TV shows and video games over the years. You could not have missed her if you watched Tough Enough on MTV. This gorgeous lady is now a pro wrestling manager. She is now 56 years old but looks much younger!
Jacqueline
Booker T
Better known as Booker T, Robert Booker Tio Huffman was another legendary pro wrestler. This 6 footer is 55 years old now. When he was still active in the industry, he brought home the world championship title 6 times and 21 other titles. In 2013, he decided to retire from wrestling. He now works as a pro wrestling promoter, as well as a WWE color commentator. Booker T might no longer be fighting, but he is still active in the world of wrestling. He is one of the most famous African-American pro wrestlers as well.
Booker T