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The 15 Greatest Superstar Entrances: photos
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Alberto Del Rio knows how to arrive in style.
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The Mexican Aristocrat makes his entrance in luxury cars valued in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Gangrel left the WWE Universe in awe with his entrance, where he rose through a ring of fire.# O5 l5 f4 s% V9 O q. y. h, Q
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He was sometimes flanked by Edge and Christian, fellow members of The Brood.2 V6 s4 x$ N) }& P
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[7 v& y: e9 r4 r- Z9 hThe vampire-like Superstar intimidated his opponents by spitting out a viscous red liquid before the opening bell.# F& q# x7 l, p( K i0 Q
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Snow fell from the ceiling as WCW's resident martial arts expert, Glacier, prepared to fight.
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( G5 R% Y. R7 q; ^& MDuring his 173 match undefeated streak, Goldberg became known for standing in the middle of a burst of fireworks., \. \6 b! @0 d# G5 H7 s
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Goldust's unique entrance helped earn him the nickname "The Bizarre One.": A3 j# S/ p" f j& [8 j) b, I
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t! z: h% v) F. p. J* y" Z% VFans and opponents alike didn't know what to make of Goldust as he removed the blond wig from his had.1 z+ i5 x& x; o5 v9 {2 `- ?
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3 }& ?) h) I3 g7 B/ WHulk Hogan's energetic entrance made sure the WWE Universe was on his side for every match.* t# x- g0 K/ B( n
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- |; D) f) H1 t9 @The WWE Universe will never forget how The Hulkster tore the shirt from his massive chest.# X! g( G4 M9 l) V( p" s7 Z( v/ v
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Hogan couldn't fool anyone under the mask of Mr. America.
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Chris Jericho's entrance is rather unusual, considering he starts with his back toward the crowd.0 a/ O1 N- ]0 Y7 v5 c9 ]
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For his 2012 return, Jericho added this dazzling light-up jacket.8 j: w0 c6 Y9 b7 f
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Kane walks through hellfire and brimstone to get to the squared circle.9 L9 g' M$ I) V& n/ L3 X+ R% p$ w
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The menacing monster's entrance serves as a reminder of his tormented past.
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Rey Mysterio's explosive entrance matches his colorful personality.# J/ D4 ^4 w) h u: h e
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The Master of the 619 likes to connect with the younger members of the WWE Universe.
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, `( C/ ~4 k. o: QThe WWE Universe watched in wonder as "The Dragon" breathed fire.
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The Rock commanded attention every time he walked to the ring.
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All The People's Champion has to do is raise his arm and flashbulbs go off./ i) m0 y# O% T! ~3 E
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The Sandman chose to approach the ring by climbing through the throngs of fans in the arena.6 E' r; Z" F B( q+ `$ ^
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The Hardcore Icon also liked to smash beer cans on his head before his bouts.0 t" U9 p. @7 {' J
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`; e# ?0 W# `. R+ ~& nTriple H's methodical entrance is one of the most iconic in all of sports-entertainment.3 i! L W7 @6 R5 H0 \& o3 E
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Be honest, you've tried to spit water like The Game at some point, haven't you?1 ?" ]5 ]) G* v
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Ultimate Warrior's mad dash to the ring had the WWE Universe on the edge of their seats for every one of his matches.4 I0 A, l7 N' K0 @. ?6 O( ~) J0 m5 q
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The Undertaker's entrance sends chills up the spines of his foes.
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The Deadman walks through darkness to get to the ring, showing no fear.8 ^* p" Q, D% @5 g# [; x
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