Vertigo Films

“Hopefully that simply will only be used as an entrée to incur someone’s interest to then find out what we’re really about. We make movies.” – Vince McMahon, Beyond the Mat

Pop culture has, and always will be, the primary motivator for the product that professional wrestling churns out. The writers, bookers, and workers themselves, will always adapt storylines and characters based upon the latest trends in mainstream entertainment.

Hulk Hogan’s name was lifted from The Incredible Hulk comic book and TV series, of which body builder Lou Ferrigno had been the star. Magnum Ta’s name and character was in ode to Tom Selleck’s role as Magnum Pi. Sting’s resurgence in late 90s WCW saw his character dramatically change to an adaptation of Eric Draven from The Crow. Legendary tag team The Road Warriors received their name from the popular 1981 Mel Gibson flick of the same name.