The term “anti-hero” has been used by fans as of late to describe the current WWE Champion, Randy “The Viper” Orton. The last superstar to earn such a moniker from the fans (and rightfully so) was the raging Texas Redneck Rattlesnake, Stone Cold “Be Good to your Wife” Steve Austin.
When applied properly, an anti-hero is an unlikely character who exhibits heroic or “like-able” qualities even though they may not be a “hero.”
In regards to pro wrestling, the anti-hero would be a fan favorite grappler—a “face”—that at the very core is a “heel.”
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