TIER LIST: Wrestler Masks
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The tradition of some wrestlers wearing masks dates all the way back to 1848. And in the modern era, masks appear in promotions all over the world. Whether lucha, strong-style, or entertainment-centric. There are innumerable masks in the world of wrestling, so to rank them all would be an impossible task, but Ross and Sam are here to take a look at a broad collection and decide which ones are the best, and which ones need to get in the bin!
From the emotionless face of Kane, to the exposed patchwork of Mankind, from the hooded skeletal features of La Parka to the OTT horns of Jushin "Thunder" Liger - This is the Wrestler Masks Tier List!
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No one: Absolutely no one: Sam when a Mexican or Japanese mask is brought up: Aight imma drop a thesis
@theodorecash707
3 жыл бұрын
a tip: watch series at flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching lots of of movies lately.
@graysenlukas1603
3 жыл бұрын
@Theodore Cash definitely, been watching on Flixzone} for years myself :D
I notice Sam DOESN’T mention that folktale about a carp turning into a dragon is why Magikarp evolves into Gyarados, the absolute FIEND
Glad to watch this, Sam has so much knowledge and you can tell he watches all kinds of wrestling.
The way Sam gushed about how fantastic Pentagon is, THAT’s what the magic of a Luchador is supposed to capture. The fact that someone in out current generation has a face and a character that can do that for so many people I think it’s something we can’t take for granted. Penta really is something else.
Face paint tier list? Ultimate Warrior, Sting, Darby, Road Warriors, Doink, Jeff Hardy, Painmaker Jericho, Kris Statlander, Abadon...
Talking of Kane masks, I think I'm the only person who liked the black mask he wore over his ring mask when he returned at the end of 2011.
@flyfyrestreams6341
3 жыл бұрын
Lots of people liked it, I don’t think he could wrestle in it tho, kinda like the Blades mask in AEW if you watch that
@ChristopherJames1993
3 жыл бұрын
I loved it.
@midsectionmark8956
Жыл бұрын
I thought both the mask over and under it was good! He should have kept the top layer for the entrance. It would have been more special!
Please do a Part 2. So many more iconic masks. Psicosis, Mil Mascaras, The Patriot, El Generico, Sin Cara, Kalisto, Gran Metalik, Abyss, Shark Boy, Fenix, Bandido, Mantaur, El Conquistador, Juventud Guerrera, Lince Dorado, Undertaker’s Phantom Mask, Evil Uno, Bushi
Would love to see a part two that included Great Muta, Fenix, Matanza, Drago, El Generico, Sexy Star, Killshot, Psycho Clown, Andrade’s La Sombra mask, Dr. Wagner Jr., Juventud Guerra, and Luchasauras. Just to name a few more.
@Biotitan00
3 жыл бұрын
Also Sin Cara, Lince Dorado, Gran Metalik, the Masks used by Retribution, Jeff Hardy’s Willow mask, Hulk Hogan’s Mr. America Mask, Kobra Moon, Mariposa, Mil Muertes, Curry Man, Super Eric, and Sharkboy
@Biotitan00
3 жыл бұрын
Still really enjoyed the video, I hope that’s clear. Love anything that talks about masked wrestling.
@Biotitan00
3 жыл бұрын
Thought of more: Prince Puma, El Dragon Aztec Jr./Rey Horus, Evil Uno, 5, and 10 from the Dark Order, and Blue Demon
@sirekumasutra7022
3 жыл бұрын
Psychosis, Super Calo, Villianos, Sin Cara, The Machines (80s WWF), Abyss
@jakeraps07
3 жыл бұрын
CM Punk’s mask was cool as well
Say what you want about Sin Cara, but his mask was awesome.
@ChristopherJames1993
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah. No wonder he botched so much being as he couldn't see.
@FlippinGurtrude
3 жыл бұрын
@@ChristopherJames1993 I did always wonder how tf he performed in it.
Please do more mask tier lists! Sam really knows his stuff
Hey, Aldo Montoya’s mask is just incredible!
The more videos of Sam and Ross together the better the world is
@JohnnyGoodBehavior
3 жыл бұрын
I thought his name was Gary
@nousetosay
3 жыл бұрын
This comment belongs in The Best.
Dude, talking about Octagon took me back. As a kid it was him and El Hijo del Santo that seemed to rule lucha libre wherever I got to watch it. That and the midgets taking on the heel American team, that was fun times too.
It's a crime Bushi isn't even on this list!
@Cosmic_Gorilla
3 жыл бұрын
Also my boy Desperado.
@oyeaxD
3 жыл бұрын
Bro they got Penta but they left Rey Fenix out like what
Sam's fantasy booking of Fiend's/Kane's mask deterioration is amazing and I wish someone would adapt it.
Fun Fact: Wrestlemania has never featured a main event with a masked wrestler
@darrgrady9460
3 жыл бұрын
Rey mysterio???
@captainpodock6026
3 жыл бұрын
@@darrgrady9460 if we are talking about "Main Event" in the traditional sense meaning the last match than this is correct, Rey Mysterio has not main evented a WrestleMania.
@ElPayasoMalo
Жыл бұрын
It's a shame, really. They should bring in Fishman, Jr. or let Ultimo Dragon come back.
@Mr.Wigelsworth
Жыл бұрын
I can’t remember which one it was but Rey mysterio won at wrestlemania vs randy orton and Kurt angle that was the main event
@Armsby5134
8 ай бұрын
@@Mr.WigelsworthRey’s title win was at wrestlemania 22 which was main evented by John Cena vs Triple H
OMG IT'S GARY KZread
@wesleywiggins958
3 жыл бұрын
With special guest Gary KZread
Kane to the very tip top of S tier
@unstablebrother
3 жыл бұрын
Especially the OG Kane
Pentagon Jr. has the coolest mask whether black-and-white or cool designs with warrior theme from mask to body gear.
I knew Sam was great, but I didn't know just how great he was until I watched this video. I could take or leave these tier list videos, but Sam's description of the masks made this video worth watching for me. His passion is infectious.
I always liked Blitzkrieg's mask.
You included Randy's bland mask he didn't wrestle a single match in but missed so many unique designs: The Hurricane? Abyss? Luchasaurus? Great Muta? Rey Fenix? Bandido? El Desperado? Shark Boy? Curry Man? Bushi? WIllow? Delirious? Psycho Clown? Psicosis? Juventud Guerrera? El Samurai? Great Sasuke? T-Bar? Slapjack? Mace? Kalisto? Sin Cara? Repo Man? And no females - Sexy Star? Zeuxis? Raisha Saeed?
We need a part 2 for this, so many missed masked wrestlers here.
Very much enjoyed this - informative too!
Good job guys thank you for a nice thing to watch on a Sunday afternoon
Love this. Please do a wrestling tights tier list next
I appreciate Sam's research in this one. My favorite mask all time was Psicosis. I liked the big horns and the ton of hair. Body suit was cool too.
@ChristopherJames1993
3 жыл бұрын
Similar to Liger and Dragon.
I believe it was Sting that mentioned that there was a wooden plank that lined the wall to help support it that Shock Master didn't know about, thus tripping over it as he busted through.
The absolute first wrestling moment I had was Vader around 1996/7. What a shock it was to a 8y old, so he did an amazing job as a wrestler 🙂 rip
Tier list of Gary KZreadrs when?
@IamErik31
3 жыл бұрын
@@VelvetMetrolink Gary KZread is Alright worthy imo.
@MailysObdi
3 жыл бұрын
@@VelvetMetrolink I disagree, Gary KZread is alright.
Sam’s A1 with the folklore in Japanese mythology. “Chefs kiss”
I think Batman is the first wrestler from an outside source, not tiger mask. Back in the early years of regional territorial wrestling there was literally a successful wrestler called Batman who dressed up in the gear and everything. He had the Batman backstory and the basic superhero suit. It was weird.
This is an important tier list!
Surprised you didn't mention Blue Demon, imo that mask is as synonyms with wrestling masks as El Santo. Not a complaint just surprised! Great video overall
What a lovely tier list this is
How could you have missed the most iconic Kane 2001 mask!? The exact same design as the Og Kane mask, but the colors were inverted where background was black and the stripes were red
I love the appreciation for OG kane
Great video as always. But that small mention of Mark Speight has made me really sad now :(
Perfect list !
Have you done a similar list for face paint guys?
I seen Sam the day in the Toon outside Eldon Square 👍
Randy Orton mask looks to be an older 'burn mask' aka a compression mask. Used to help a burn victim's skin to compress, soften and stretch - helping to prevent major scarring. Usually worn between 6 months to 2 years - so the 2 weeks Orton wore it wouldn't have done anything to help. WWE logic, eh? Doesn't anyone in the company (WWE) know how to use Google? lmao
All the Kane and Rey Mysterios mask were top tier no doubt about it! Let the man breathe if he wants to while wrestling.
Great video. Just sad I didnt see Juvi's mask
@23:51 When Sam basically told Ross about the Legend of Magikarp
You put in Pentagon (and I definitely agree with the top tier), but leave out Fenix? They’re brothers 😵
Kane's original mask is the best ever. Hands down.
After seeing La Parka, can we get a Wrestling Taunts Tier List. Making God Tier La Parka strut optional.
Dope Vid!
Psycociss , Mil Mascaras , Juventud come to mind you missed
Was it Tiger Mask or Sin Cara who was the first character (other that Batman) from an outside source.
Have they ever done a Tier List for face paint designs in wrestling? If not it could be a good one
do a tier ranking of the tier ranking lists
Note: when you do the follow up to this list Kikutaro needs to be on it.
Again can we have a wrestling games tier list
Face paint/face makeup tier list pls
Hayabusa is Phoenix right? Being as he invented the Phoenix splash.
Here's my tier list ideas: WWE PPV themes PPV/TV shows stages Japanese wrestling themes(If not getting copyright claimed easily) Individual WrestleMania moments.
Didnt Kane had breathing issues during matches in his original mask? Im pretty sure i read that somewhere
Big Thumbs Up for le Gary Yuchube.
No Matanza Queto? That mask scared the hell out of me
@0:25 Ross gives great gaming advice for PlayStation players "Come on, tap L2"
I’m with Ross on the Vader mask gahdang
This is a hard topic to list. When you consider you have to differentiate between the mask design, and the person behind the mask. I mean, Vader's mask's a bit crap all things considered. But doesn't change how amazing Vader himself is though.
@shanestephens4728
3 жыл бұрын
It’s not though. Vader’s mask WAS crap, D Tier all day. That’s how I’d list it.
no Hurricane? Wassup wit dat?
the fact the hurricane was left out ....
what about the hurricane?
thanks!
damn gary youtubes you did a good job
Was Willow not included?
Kane 2001 mask? one of the best mask!
La parka was bad ass
Best wrestling mask, it's gotta be armour King surely lol
The best: El Santo, Hayabusa, Tiger Mask, Fiend, Jushin Liger Lovely: La Parka, Rey Mysterio, Ultimo Dragon, Pentagon Alright: Rellik, OG Kane, Fiend v2, Arachnaman Bearable: Mankind, Vader, Kane ‘02 Get in the Bin: Shockmaster, Aldo Montoya, Kane ‘12, Max Moon Doesn’t deserve to be listed: Randy Orton
2002 masked kane is underrated
If Rellik's mask looks like Great Muta's to you, that's because it's supposed to. Johnny the Bull played a fake Muta in All Japan, and created the REDRUM character with the fake Muta mask.
Rellik was an evil version of Great Muta in Japan and then when that was over he became Redrum.
you missed the most important masked wrestler of all time! SLAPJACK! And his Rettribution friends. Also The Dark Order. Also you missed the entire Lucha Underground: Fenix, Mil Muertes, Prince Puma, Sexy Star, Mariposa, Son of Havoc, Killshot
Rey Mysterio deserves his own tier
That intro was très douloureux for me
the carp story is why magikarp evolves into gyarados in pokemon
Kane’s 1997, 1999, 2001, and 2003 Masks are the best.
Ok I'll shock their we're not a lot of Mexican mask wrestlers on this list and and Japanese mask wrestlers like dragon kid(The first student of Ultimo Dragon), Great Sasuke, Super Delfin and HUB(who a legend in the Osaka area)
I believe El Santo inspired a character in the Jack Black movie Nacho Libre, one of my personal favourite films ever Also, Red Rum is a race horse, famous for winning the Grand National three times
@AlexFyrehartDGAFCave
3 жыл бұрын
As far as I can tell, Nacho Libre was inspired by Fray Tormenta. Who also partially inspired the Tekken character King among others.
No Hurricane? :(
Where is Vader's mask when he beat inoki in Japan?
Hello Gary’s!
Mr. America and CM Punk are missing from this list
Needs more lucha masks. Don't think Kane/Wyatt need 5 spots. Also, small correction, but AAA owns the Octagon/Pentagon trademarks, not CMLL. Pentagon gimmick was never in CMLL(Outside of Fenix/Pentagon Jr.'s brief run back in 2018). Antonio Pena took the Octagon gimmick from CMLL to AAA when he started that company and the evil version Pentagon was created in AAA.
Ultimo Dragon, should be on the highest tier!! 😠😠
Juan Cana? S Tier
Sam is the best.
Abyss?
Fiend bbq edition lol
I love Cody Rhodes' mask.
No Abyss, CM Punk mask, Sin Cara, Sharkboy, Luchasaurus, Mr. America, Mortis, Juventud and Psicosis? This list is missing a lot
@Cultaholic
3 жыл бұрын
Or some to do the next time we do a Tier on wrestling masks. Trying to keep things shorter where possible. Only love GY xo
@316whatupz
3 жыл бұрын
@@Cultaholic Makes sense. Looking forward to seeing more of these.
@PHDDude13
3 жыл бұрын
Don't forget about The Hurricane
@EpicRandomness
3 жыл бұрын
@@Cultaholic I know how busy you guys are but another tier list about masks would be greatly appreciated 😁
Please Lord tell me Curryman is on this list 🙏
Max Moon walked so Aerostar could run
What no patriot! Damm!
u forgot Suicide,Shark Boy & Undertaker