These five WWE stars redefined villainy in pro wrestling. From Roman Reigns to Trish Stratus, here are the most unforgettable heels of all time.
Hulk Hogan’s heel turn in 1996 shocked the world. When he joined Kevin Nash and Scott Hall to create the nWo, the crowd couldn’t believe. The hero of the ‘80s was now pro wrestling’s biggest traitor. As Hollywood Hogan, he embraced the spotlight in the worst ways – narcissistic, egotistical, and power-hungry.
Nobody plotted quite like The Game. Triple H made a career out of betrayal, manipulation, and raw dominance. From forming DX to leading Evolution, he was always steps ahead of his enemies. His heel run during the so-called “Reign of Terror” made him one of the most despised champions in history.
Whether it was screwing Shawn Michaels, battling Stone Cold, or crushing Daniel Bryan’s dream, Triple H’s villainous reigns stretched across eras.
From rejected babyface to ruling despot, Roman Reigns mastered the heel game. As The Tribal Chief, Reigns ran WWE for 1,316 days as Undisputed Champion, dismantling names like Kevin Owens, Logan Paul, LA Knight, and Cody Rhodes. He elevated allies like Jey Uso, Sami Zayn, Solo Sikoa, and newcomers like Jacob Fatu. Even in media interviews, his tone screamed villain. Roman rewrote the heel playbook.