Top 5 'Superhero' gimmicks in professional wrestling

1. Blue Blazer

“Ladies and gentlemen, earlier tonight here in Kansas City, tragedy befell the World Wrestling Federation and all of us. Owen Hart was set to make an entrance from the ceiling, and he fell from the ceiling. I have the unfortunate responsibility to let everyone know that Owen Hart has died. Owen Hart has tragically died from that accident here tonight,” that was a direct quote from Jim Ross who witnessed the death of Owen Hart.

Criticized mostly for being responsible for Hart’s demise, the Blue Blazer (portrayed by Hart himself) has been one of the most controversial gimmicks that were introduced in professional wrestling. Before the tragic event, the blue blazer managed to produce a unique and innovative wrestling style.

Along with this, he always stood up for the right reason projecting him as a crime fighter in the ring. Unmasking of the Blue Blazer became a favourite storyline of the fans. The Blue Blazer was supposed to face The Godfather in 1999 pay-per-view Over the Edge for the Intercontinental Championship, but the night ended on a sad note as Hart fell to his death after trying to make a superhero entrance from the ceiling of the arena. Despite the miserable climax, Blue Blazer was one of the most charismatic superhero gimmicks that became equally popular with the fans.