Are These The Most Annoying Wrestlers In The WWE Right Now?

Performance is an essential part of wrestling. Fans really get behind the characters that they see in the ring, and they want to be treated to a good show. Unfortunately, some wrestlers tend to overdo it a little. They lean into their roles a little too hard, often prompting the audience to turn against them.

If they can’t keep the fans on their side, it usually isn’t long before other stars come along and take their spot. So, who is it that really gets under people’s skin right now? According to many, these might be the most annoying wrestlers in the WWE right now.

1. Happy Corbin has won several awards for being the Most Hated Wrestler of the Year

Happy Corbin swapped one professional sport for another, giving up the NFL for WWE in 2012. Since then, he’s made a name for himself as a wrestler, including winning the 2019 King of the Ring tournament. Unfortunately, that was the same year Pro Wrestling Illustrated named him the Most Hated Wrestler of the Year. Corbin received the same accolade from the WWE the year before, with fans evidently not won over by his bashful and unappealing gimmicks. He’s received significant threats from people who don’t like him, which is definitely taking it too far. There are better ways to deal with things like this, no matter how annoying a wrestler might be.

2. Chad Gable is an underdog whose gimmicks don’t always appeal to the crowd

When Chad Gable joined WWE almost a decade ago, he was something of an underdog. It’s been hard for him to shift that title, thanks to his size. Of course, it’s not the worst thing that people call him. Gable is another wrestler who’s often criticized by fans for being more annoying than entertaining. What is it that people have such a problem with? For one, his repeated efforts to shush the crowd seem to get on their nerves. What’s more, his gimmicks don’t always win the audience over. That’s why Gable actually won an award from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter in 2019 for having the Worst Gimmick. 

3. Charlotte Flair is a highly successful female wrestler, but her arrogance aggravates fans

It’s not just the men who can rub fans up the wrong way. Some of WWE’s female talent is also considered annoying, with Charlotte Flair seemingly high on many people’s lists. The backlash is disappointing, given her achievements in the sport. Unfortunately, her attitude hasn’t done a lot to win audiences over. She really seems to lean into the notion that she’s better than everyone else. While Charlotte certainly has the accomplishments to back it up, her character’s arrogance drives people to support her competition. That doesn’t help matters because when they end up losing, the fans just grow more annoyed with Flair.

4. Austin Theory is young and arrogant, which might not be the best combination

Compared to some of the wrestlers on this list, Austin Theory is still a newcomer. He only made his debut in 2016, although he’s already achieved a lot since then. As of writing, he’s the current WWE United States Championship titleholder, having beaten the previous titleholder, Finn Bálor. It’s speculated that he’s going to achieve great things in the coming years, given he’s still so young. In fact, that youthfulness might actually tie into why some people find Austin annoying. Some fans say that he bores them in the ring, which, combined with him being young and arrogant, doesn’t make him the most popular WWE star around. 

5. The Miz hasn’t had a problem with being a heel in WWE because people find him annoying

Since signing with WWE in 2004, The Miz hasn’t failed to make the sport his own. With 20 overall championships in WWE, he’s one of the best wrestlers in the game, and he continues to carve a successful path for himself. It’s a shame that so many fans don’t care much for his character. Once again, arrogance seems to be the main issue, something that definitely hasn’t hurt Miz in his role as a heel. The fact that he’s aligned himself with other controversial stars also hasn’t done much in his favor. That includes social media star Logan Paul, who plenty of wrestling fans can’t seem to stand.

Not every wrestler can win over the audience. That’s why stars are split into either babyfaces or heels. However, it still helps to have some likable qualities. Otherwise, there’s a risk that people will keep booing them long after they put the wrestling behind them and go down as one of the most annoying wrestlers in the WWE.