5 WWE superstars and their X-Men counterparts

What comes in your mind when you think of 'Good vs Evil'? It's comic books, isn't it? Yes. But the same is also observed in professional wrestling. Though there's no chance in hell that the superhuman battles depicted in comic books could ever exist in the real world, we still have an equivalent occurring every week.

In the world of World Wrestling Entertainment, heroes, commonly known as the 'babyfaces' or simply 'faces', fight to protect others from the villainous 'heels'. Instead of relying on superpowers, these heroes seize the day with their skills and athleticism.

Be it the wacky dialogues (promos), the ever-so-popular 'Good vs Evil' theme, or the bright-coloured clothes, professional wrestling, especially WWE, resembles the storyline and characters we find in comic books to a good degree.

One of the top stars of WWE, Finn Balor, has a fancy alter-ego known as 'The Demon'. Interestingly, his bodypaint is inspired by Marvel's Venom and Carnage. Thus, there is no denying the fact that pro wrestling draws a lot of inspiration from the comics.

So, today I attempt to match WWE superstars, past and present, with their X-Men counterparts.

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5. Braun Strowman as Juggernaut

Braun Strowman tipped over an ambulance, assuming the power of Juggernaut.

We have seen Juggernaut lifting and throwing building blocks around, well, Strowman is not far behind as he can lift vans and tip over ambulances with ease.

Braun has superhuman strength and can demolish anyone or anything in his path. He is truly the 'Monster Among Men'.

Superhuman strength, a disposition to flip giant obstacles, extreme durability and stamina; Braun Strowman is the real Juggernaut of WWE.

4. Vince McMahon as Professor X

The boss of WWE is similar to the boss of X-Men.

Professor X, a fictional character, is the founder and leader of X-Men. He is a powerful telepath, who can read and control minds, and runs a school to train and shelter mutants from around the world.

In a parallel universe, Vince is the boss of WWE and holds the supreme position in his company. Though he cannot really control minds, he sure controls the action that happens on Raw and SmackDown.

3. HHH as Magneto

HHH -- if he had Magneto's powers.

Magneto, in the X-Men series, has the ability to control magnetic fields. He is a good friend of Professor X but their different philosophies and ideologies cause a rift in their friendship at times.

Similarly, HHH is the son-in-law of Vince but also a good friend. There have been times when they have had their own differences about matters like whom to push and whom to sign.

Despite the fact Vince and him don't see eye-to-eye, he has been responsible for the revolutionary NXT product we enjoy watching today.

2. Stone Cold as The Wolverine

The Wolverine is represented by Stone Cold in the wrestling world.

The Wolverine is one of the most powerful superheroes in the X-Men. He has the ability to regenerate and, simply put, he cannot die. Well, quite similar to him is Stone Cold Steve Austin, who has an aura about him that cannot die among the WWE Universe.

The Texas Rattlesnake is outspoken just like Wolverine is in the comics and movies.

1. CM Punk as Deadpool

Punk is wrestling's 'merc with a mouth'.

Deadpool is an anti-hero, who does not give a damn about anyone or anything. He is blatantly explicit and doesn't mince his words.

Quite similarly, Punk has been known for not having a filter between his mind and his mouth for his entire career. He simply does not care about what people think of him.

Though some fans may argue that the Straight Edge Superstar resembles Wolverine better, his constant tendency to use puns and sarcasm makes him more like Deadpool. There is always something fun to hear when Punk has hold of the mic.