Facial hair and professional wrestling go hand in hand, which is an odd sentence to write without any context. It’s odd, but the direction of a superstar and their character’s alignment can completely change depending on something as simple as whether or not they have facial hair. It sounds ridiculous, but it’s true.
Take something as simple as a moustache, for example. To some, it’s just an irritation above their upper lip, but to others, it can set them apart from a string of other superstars who have the exact same look.
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Both past and present superstars have been utilising moustaches in order to try and get themselves over, with some even basing their entire gimmick around it. The degree of success varies greatly, as you can imagine, but the important thing to focus on is that these guys are giving themselves a chance to thrive, whereas others are happy to fade into the background.
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So with all of that being said, here are five WWE superstars who made moustaches cool again.
#1 Tyler Bate
At the age of 20, Tyler Bate already seems to have achieved a lot! The youngster seems to have grasped the concept of the wrestling business quicker than most, and it’s something that truly does defy logic when you examine his meteoric rise to the top.
Prior to growing out his beard, the main focus of Tyler’s appearance was his moustache, and there’s no way on this earth that it didn’t set him apart. As one-half of Moustache Mountain it was a trait that people instantly gravitated towards, and because of that, he was able to use it in his gimmick on his way to becoming the first ever UK Champion.
#2 Hulk Hogan
There’s a strong argument to be made that Hulk Hogan’s moustache is the most iconic piece of facial hair in the history of wrestling. It’s part of a look that is still imitated at every single WWE event around the world to this day, and the fact that he still hasn’t shaved it to this day proves how it is an integral part of his gimmick.
Fans around the world grew out their facial hair so that they could look like their favourite superstar, with his popularity even extending into the 90s and noughties with his run as the leader of the New World Order.
You may not like the guy, but you simply cannot deny that his presence in the business will continue to be felt until the end of time.
#3 Trent Seven
Despite being 15 years older than the aforementioned Bate, Seven’s call-up to the big leagues came at the same time as his young apprentice. Why? It may be because of convenience due to the UK Championship Tournament, but it could also be down to the Moustache Mountain brand. Yes, we’re implying that moustaches had a big part to play in this.
Obviously, the facial hair alone didn’t do the job, but Seven’s style is something that stands out alongside his impeccable ability inside the ropes. Trent is slick, cool, and every single time that he twirls his moustache there are hundreds of men in the crowd doing it right alongside him.
That, we can guarantee, is most certainly not a coincidence.
#4 Rick Rude
Ravishing Rick Rude was the guy that every man in the 80s and 90s wanted to be and the guy that every woman wanted to be with. His calm and calculated persona mixed in with his sexual nature captured the imagination of the audience, and whether they were booing him or cheering him, he always managed to garner a reaction.
Rude’s sleazy moustache played a big part in that, with a lot of men taking the time to consider, “hey, maybe that’s why he’s getting all the girls”.
It was an iconic look that became even more synonymous with his work when he appeared on Nitro and Raw on the same night, with WCW earning the privilege of seeing him with just the moustache as opposed to the full beard.
#5 Jake Roberts
Jake “The Snake” Roberts was a visionary within the wrestling industry, which is something that you can’t say for too many guys. His mind and attention to detail made him a commodity wherever he went during his prime, with one of Roberts’ main looks being his long hair and moustache.
Jake was instantly recognisable alongside the parade of other superstars in the World Wrestling Federation because of it, and alongside his pet snake, it was probably one of the most memorable things about his character.
When delivering his cold and calculated promos, a look into his eyes and at his appearance and thought, “yeah, that’s a cool dude”.
