For my 5th Pick: In case anyone doubts why I picked Eric Bischoff first, I present to you:
An Eric Bischoff concocted wrestling gimmick based on Gene Simmons. What could possibly go wrong?
WWE's "
Where are they now?" offers a good summary:
Quote:
It should have worked — a blood spewing, fire breathing giant of a professional wrestler inspired and endorsed by the hugely popular rock band Kiss. Yet, The Demon is remembered as a misfire, a major slip-up that finally sealed Eric Bischoff’s fate with World Championship Wrestling and a testament to the over-the-top spending that eventually killed the company
Apparently, Gene Simmons demanded that his wrestler-alter ego headline a main event. Uh Oh.
Per wiki:
Quote:
KISS was guaranteed their "Demon" themed wrestler would wrestle a Main Event match with the contract they made with WCW. This was supposed to happen at a special 1999 New Year's Eve PPV against Vampiro. The PPV and the match were taken off the table, however, after Eric Bischoff lost his position. In order to fulfill the contractual obligation, he was booked in a "Special Main Event" match at Superbrawl in early 2000. Uncharacteristic to "Main Event" matches, it was the fourth match on the card and saw Torborg face The Wall which saw The Wall win with a chokeslam.
Through 5 Rounds:
Bischoff
Jerry the King Lawler
Hornswoggle
John Morrison
Kiss Demon