Every decade typically brings about a major change in the pro wrestling business. While the 80s and 90s heavily incorporated flamboyance and bright colors into fashion, the 2000s was a bit different. The decade featured a lot more understated attires in general, not to mention entrance attires. Heading into the second decade of the new millennium though, things started to shift a bit.
RELATED: 5 Big Risks WWE Took In The 2010s That Paid Off (& 5 That Backfired)In the 2010s, the showman started making a comeback in the wrestling business. This meant that flashy colorful attires became a lot more prevalent again. That also extended to entrance attires. The 2010s featured some outstanding entrance attires and represented a resurgence in flamboyance, especially later in the decade.
10 Asuka
One unfortunate truth about WWE is that the promotion has historically struggled when it comes to booking foreigners. In 2017, Asuka became the latest foreign star to take a stab at WWE main roster success. Unlike many before her though, Asuka has actually been quite successful in WWE. She's a multi-time WWE Women's Champion and has competed in some huge matches for the promotion.
Her character is uniquely different. This is reflected in Asuka's ring gear and entrance attire. More often than not, Asuka comes to the ring wearing a stunning robe and a kabuki mask. That combination makes Asuka look like a larger-than-life star while making her way to the ring.
9 Triple H
Triple H is a student of the wrestling game if there ever was one. During his days as an active competitor, "The Game" would do everything in his power to captivate the WWE Audience. This included hooking them from the moment he stepped on the entrance stage. At WrestleMania, specifically, Triple H always pulled out all the stops.
He may not have busted out impressive entrance attires on a regular basis but when it came time for the biggest show of the year, Triple H would always bring the heat. Some classic Triple H WrestleMania entrance attires include The Skull King, Conan The Barbarian, and The Terminator. Those entrance attires alone merit a place on this list.
8 Kazuchika Okada
Getting the audience to suspend disbelief is critical in pro wrestling. This is why Japanese, "Strong style" wrestling is a lot more hard-hitting than traditional American wrestling. While wrestling in Japan focuses more on in-ring competition than theatrical entertainment, there are still some elements of entertainment infused into it.
New Japan Pro Wrestling's top star, Kazuchika Okada, is a great example of this. While he's one of the best in-ring performers in the world, bar none, Okada is also charismatic and entertaining. "The Rainmaker" usually comes out to the ring wearing a gorgeous entrance coat. It's simple but it's among the best entrance attires in NJPW.
7 Bray Wyatt
You want to talk about pro wrestlers who understood the importance of theatrics? Well, that was the late great Bray Wyatt in a nutshell. Wyatt hit the WWE scene in 2013 and immediately captivated millions of fans with his cult leader-like persona. "The Eater Of Worlds" had the gift of gab and an incredible handle on his wrestling character.
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Additionally, Wyatt was obsessed with every last detail of his character. This included his entrance attire. In the 2010s, Wyatt had a memorable entrance which saw him come to the ring wearing colorful shirts and a fedora hat. Wyatt would also carry a lantern to the ring as part of his entrance. For a while, he also incorporated a rocking chair. Wyatt passed away far too soon but his legacy will live on forever.
6 Charlotte Flair
During the 80s, there was no performer who had better entrance attire than "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. While many performers wore robes to the ring, none of those robes ever held a candle to Flair's majestic entry threads. In 2015, Charlotte Flair hit the WWE main roster and immediately picked up where her legendary father left off in terms of building the Flair legacy.
Charlotte has managed to pay tribute to her Hall Of Fame father while blazing her own trail. It's hard not to get flashbacks of Ric when Charlotte walks down to the ring in her own incredible robes. She's without a doubt the best-dressed woman in wrestling today, and she has been for the last decade.
5 The Young Bucks
The reassurance of tag team wrestling over the last 10 years can be partially credited to a few elite tandems. Perhaps chief among them are The Young Bucks. In an industry that has historically favored jacked, singles competitors, The Young Bucks made their own lane outside the walls of WWE. Matt and Nick Jackson helped make the independent circuit a viable option for performers again.
They've made a career out of bucking the status quo and being extremely entertaining. Their attires are a big part of their wrestling personas. This includes their entrance gear. During the 2010s, The Bucks would often wear several different kinds of matching jackets and even jumpsuits to the ring. Today, they remain some of the best-dressed performers in the business.
4 Cody Rhodes
Growing up in a wrestling family gives certain performers a unique perspective on the wrestling business. Cody Rhodes was lucky enough to grow up around two pro wrestling legends, Dusty and Dustin Rhodes. Cody picked up some valuable lessons from his father and brother. Perhaps the main thing Cody learned was to be a showman.
There's a huge difference between a showboat and a showman. A showboat does too much while a showman knows exactly how much to entertain. Cody is the latter. Since becoming "The American Nightmare" in 2016, Cody has worn a slew of different entrance attire. Everything from coats to vests and leather jackets. They've all been incredible. Cody just gets it and makes it seem effortless at this point.
3 Chris Jericho
Speaking of performers who just get it, Chris Jericho has been entertaining fans for over 30 years. During the 2000s, Jericho had some memorable ring attire. However, only a handful of his entrance attires were next-level. In 2015 though, during one of his returns to WWE, Jericho debuted one of the most memorable pieces of entrance gear in wrestling history.
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When Chris Jericho first debuted his light-up jacket, fans couldn't get enough of it. His entrances while wearing that jacket would become a highlight. Jericho's Jacket would become so iconic that The Hard Rock Cafe in Tampa, Florida decided to put it up for display in early 2023. That speaks volumes to the popularity of Jericho and his light-up jacket.
2 Tetsuya Naito
When there isn't an abundance of something, a little bit goes a long way. That's kind of the case with Japanese wrestling and theatrics. Much like Kazuchika Okada, Tetsuya Naito understands how to hook an audience before the bell even rings. Naito is one of the most enigmatic figures in Japanese wrestling history.
As the rebellious leader of Los Ingobernables De Japon, Naito turned his nose at Japanese wrestling tradition. Since the 2010s, his entrance attire has helped enhance his rebellious character. Naito will often come to the ring wearing a white suit and various attention-grabbing masks. It's a shame more mainstream wrestling fans aren't familiar with him.
1 Finn Balor
Pro wrestling fans have an affinity for supernatural characters. Perhaps that's because of the overwhelming success of The Undertaker, perhaps not. Regardless, many fans love some creepy wrestling personas. For those fans, Finn Balor's demon persona is likely a favorite. In WWE, Demon Finn is used sparingly which keeps him special.
Even before arriving in WWE though, Balor was a master at using his entrances to hype up a crowd. His body paint and extravagant entrances date back to his time in New Japan Pro Wrestling. In WWE though, Balor took his entrance attire and overall entrances to the next level. Watching Demon Finn make his way to the ring all decked out is a sight to behold.
