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“You gotta have a gimmick.” – Ethel Merman

Picture two hooded figures stalking the ring under the guise of bed sheets. This is not the deep south, we’re not in an attic, and it’s not Halloween. But it sure makes for comedic entertainment. Say “Boo” to DEJA BOO, the newest idea in the Gimmick Garage.

Deja Boo

TYPE: Tag Team / Heel or Face

LEVEL: Lowercard, timeline could be a one-time shot or up to a year

COMPATIBILITY: If they’re to be heels, a manager is a necessity. If faces, they will have to be strictly comical and rely on their moaning boos for interviews.

Theme: Halloween / Ghosts

BODY TYPE: any size works, it depends on the effect you have in mind

RING STYLE: Twin magic, much like the Bella Twins

LOOKS LIKE:  Two people in lame ghost outfits.

ENTRANCE: Lame halloween party background sound effect music.

FINALE: Possible: Following a victory they use their sheets to engulf their opponents, then after the lights are turned off, all four wrestlers vanish.

ENTRANCE ATTIRE: White bed sheets with black eyes, custom fitted to allow mobility.

IN-RING ATTIRE: Same as entrance.

Move/Finisher Names: Boo Who, Trick or Treat, Boodyslam, Deja Booplex

GIST: While many of my gimmicks are comical, I must defend how wrestling needs to re-emphaize the “entertainment” aspect. Not all wrestlers need a gimmick, and therefore those individuals can function as the “serious” competitors. At first glance Doink the Clown could have been written off as a joke, but as the character progressed, he became a sinister plot-driven heel. While Deja Boo can’t exactly play off their vocal skills or facial expressions, the anonymity of their identity can certainly drive the team into various directions. In addition, one amazing aspect of this gimmick is that it can executed in any wrestling federation big or small. For young guns, custom fitted bed sheets may prove more cost effective then traditional ring gear. In the end though, I will never forget the Zombie from ECW and while I’m not sure if WWE bothered to copyright it, Deja Boo is the next best thing. The gimmick was strong enough to resurrect on the indy circuit at a Pro Wrestling Syndicate show.