1) Vince McMahon
Don’t say anything about the Mr. McMahon character not being a full-time wrestler. The bottom line is, no heel was more effective than Vince McMahon. His feud with Austin cemented the fact that a babyface needs the perfect antagonist. The fact that he indeed is the owner and chairman of the WWE made it that much better and more believable.
McMahon’s demented, ego-maniacal billionaire persona was the perfect compliment to the blue-collared rebellious Stone Cold Steve Austin.
Plus, look at the evil acts McMahon committed, He had his own daughter kidnapped in order to goad Austin into a trap. He sedated his wife Linda for months and openly cheated on her while doing so. He mocked those with less than him and was the biggest bully you’ll ever see on a wrestling show. He made people literally kiss his bare ass to keep their jobs. He even had the audacity to say he was greater than God!
His run as a villain all started with his real-life conspiracy that is known as the Montreal Screwjob. While trying to pin the blame on Bret Hart with his infamous “Bret screwed Bret” speech, fans instead saw him as a heartless chairman, as the devil himself.
He would relish that role for years and years. Whenever a babyface needed a great program or a boost in their career, they would simply work a program with McMahon and were instantly elevated. It was so easy for fans to get behind anybody opposing McMahon. He’s among the greatest performers in the history of the business and he was unquestionably the best heel.
He made every fan relate to their real life. Every person who has to put up with crap from their boss in order to provide for their family. Seeing him knocked off his pedestal was always a sweet sight and it allowed fans to live vicariously through WWE programming. No one else ever generated emotions as powerful as Mr. McMahon.
via www.therichest.com
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