Men of Mystery: 10 of the greatest masked wrestlers

#2 Tiger Mask

Not a singular wrestler, but rather a recurring character played by no less than five different men, Tiger Mask is one of the most beloved performers in Japan.

Tiger Mask first appeared as a character in a Japanese Manga comic. A villain who decided to become a hero after realizing he was a bad influence on children, the comic became so wildly popular that it spawned an anime series, action figures, and a real-life wrestler gimmick.

Satoru Sayama was the original man behind the mask and is the first--and only--man to ever hold both the WWF and NWA light heavyweight titles simultaneously. No matter who is behind the gimmick, Tiger Mask is known for high flying action and a strict adherence to the rules. After all, he is a superhero!

Here's Tiger Mask taking on the legendary Dynamite Kid.

Edited by Shruti Sadbhav