10 WWE Wrestlers Who Perform Under Their Real Names

Kurt Angle got to keep his name thanks to his Olympic success
Kurt Angle got to keep his name thanks to his Olympics success

#5 Mickie James

Birth name: Mickie Laree James
Birth name: Mickie Laree James

A WWE veteran, Mickie James has had a long career marked with a lot of great moments and matches. This has ensured that she becomes a legend in the world of women’s wrestling. Currently, a partner of one of WWE’s top women’s wrestler Alexa Bliss, Mickie was born with the same name she wrestles under.

Even though Mickie has used other names while performing on the independent circuit, such as Alexis Laree, she has found most fame when wrestling under her real name. The most logical explanation could be that her real name sounds as good as a wrestling created name.

#4 Shinsuke Nakamura

Birth name: Shinsuke Nakamura
Birth name: Shinsuke Nakamura

The Japanese artist and the King of Strong Style have become one of the biggest names on the blue brand. Starting out from NXT, Nakamura was well-known for his persona, his entrance music, and his name. Every gimmick he’s sold has been bought by the fans.

The talented wrestler has worked with many different companies, such as New Japan Pro-Wrestling, under his real name and the name has had a great impact with fans all around the globe. Nakamura is still quite new to the WWE, and there’s no doubt that he’ll be even more successful than he is now in the years to come under his real name.

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Edited by Glenn Joseph
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