Last Updated on April 16, 2024 by Avik Das
In the realm of WWE, the feuds, in-ring dexterity, and mic skills make the product worth watching. But when it comes to skills on the microphone, popular catchphrases help to develop a character’s essence. When a wrestler picks up a good catchphrase, the audience in the arena screams it loud, creating an electrifying atmosphere. Also, top-notch WWE catchphrases could have lasting effects, with the fans remembering them years later, keeping the legacy of a wrestler alive.
Stone Cold Steve Austin‘s catchphrase ‘what’ is still chanted in WWE today, two decades after his retirement as a full-time wrestler. Whenever Hulk Hogan makes an appearance, the fans scream their heart out with his catchphrases, and the same is applied to other legendary wrestlers even years after their retirement. The strong and famous catchphrases transcend from the squared circle to the mainstream world, with John Cena being the biggest example. His ‘you can’t see me’ catchphrase has become one of the funniest memes on the internet. Also, the greatest catchphrases can be printed on the merchandise. Today, the culture of appealing catchphrases hasn’t changed, so lets look at the best ones.
#4 Rhea Ripley’s “I’m Your Mami”
Rhea Ripley has evolved significantly, becoming one of the leading women on the roster. While Rhea as a babyface was fun to watch, a new darker side of Rhea was revealed following her heel turn and joining the Judgement Day. The goth look, impressive physical strength, improved promo ability, and incredible in-ring prowess have helped her win the women’s Royal Rumble and eventually the Women’s World Championship. Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio’s romance has drawn attention, with the former calling her ‘mami’. Rhea Ripley’s lines have become one of the best ones today. Her merchandise saying ‘ I’m your Mami’ is also quite popular. She also says it loud in the ring.
#3 Charlotte Flair’s “Woo”
The flare of Charlotte Flair backed with her undeniable confidence, incredible in-ring presence, and exceptional character work, especially as a heel, makes her one of the hottest names on the roster regardless of the division. Carrying her father’s legacy, The Queen has touched some feats that many women could only dream of. She is a record fourteen-time women’s champion and Grand Slam Champion. Besides, she is also a Royal Rumble winner. She is a strong contender to break her father’s record number of world title triumphs. As the daughter of great Ric Flair, Charlotte has emulated some of his qualities to the ring. Charlotte’s entrance, walk down the aisle, the submission move and catchphrase are lent from her legendary father. Her ‘Woo’, which is also Ric Flair’s catchphrase, is one of the best WWE catchphrases today. She ends her promos with ‘woo’, and the crowd doesn’t shy away from doing it with her.
#2 Roman Reigns’ “Acknowledge Me”
Roman Reigns has morphed into an indomitable force since turning heel in 2020. He shed the lovable good guy persona, which WWE pushed even though the fans rejected him. The biggest babyface of the roster was jeered in every arena. His lack of confidence in the microphone was visible, but it all changed after he unveiled his inner Tribal Chief, embarking on a historic run as the Universal Champion and eventually the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. Roman Reigns’ expressions, storytelling ability, improved skills on the mic, and devious heel work with the ‘Head of the Table’ character are unstoppable, along with the help of Bloodline members. Roman Reigns’ catchphrase ‘Acknowledge Me’ has become iconic today. He demands the audience to acknowledge the tribal chief in every new city.
#1 LA Knight “Yeah”
LA Knight is arguably the most over Superstar today. His impeccable mic skills draw comparisons with Attitude Era legends like The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin. Whenever he is holding the microphone, he is expected to own his opponents. His unmatchable charisma, captivating persona, and superiority on the microphone have turned him into a star, with the commentators calling him the ‘megastar’. Unsurprisingly, LA Knight’s ‘yeah’ is the best catchphrase in WWE today. He introduces himself to the audience with that word, getting a huge crowd reaction. The magnitude of the crowd’s involvement and love for this catchphrase can be compared to Stone Cold Steve Austin’s ‘hell yeah’. If WWE uses him wisely, and given his experience in the ring combined with his talking power and charisma, he can turn out to be a real megastar of WWE in the next couple of years.
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Avik Das is the founder of Sportsheed. He is a sports lover with broad knowledge of Professional Wrestling, MMA, Football, and Cricket. He has an English major and has previously written articles for various sports and entertainment websites
