What If the 2016 Presidential Candidates Were Pro Wrestlers?

Contenders Have Much in Common With Legendary Wrestlers

by Josh Guckert

Recently, America’s Liberty PAC released one of the most interesting presidential ads in recent memory, portraying the Senate debate on NSA spying as if it were a professional wrestling event. As amusing as it was, it got us thinking about the 2016 election and which memorable in-ring competitors best line up with some of the already declared and potential candidates. As surprising as it may seem, wrestling has much more in common with politics than what is seen at first glance, and these comparisons tell the whole story.

Rand Paul = Hulk Hogan

For years, Hogan was the ultimate “Real American” hero to millions of his “Hulkamaniacs,” telling them to “train, say your prayers and eat your vitamins.” No matter how many bad guys attempted to foil the Hulkster over the years, it was almost always guaranteed that Hogan’s good would prevail over evil.

In the same way, Senator Paul so often shows himself to be a one-of-a-kind statesman, willing to fight for the rights of every American while righting wrongs. Just as Hogan proved himself to be a champion by winning the WCW and WWE Titles six times each, Paul has shown himself to be a true “champion” of liberty. Rather than using the “Atomic Leg Drop” as Hogan did, Paul has been keen on finishing off his opponents with a filibuster.