Stage name

A stage name, or a screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers (such as actors, comedians, musicians, clowns, and professional wrestlers.

Performers take stage names for many reasons, often because their real name is considered unattractive, dull, unintentionally amusing, or difficult to pronounce or spell, or because it has either been used by another notable individual or projects the wrong image. Sometimes a performer wishes to adopt a name that is unusual (sometimes even outlandish), memorable or that complements his/her performing persona, or because he/she wishes to remain anonymous in relation to another sphere of work.

A

 * André the Giant — André René Roussimoff
 * Steve Austin — Steven Williams

B

 * Batista — David Michael Bautista

C

 * Christian Cage - Jason Reso

E

 * Edge — Adam Copeland

F

 * Robert Fuller - Buddy Lee

H

 * Brooke Hogan — Brooke Ellen Bollea
 * Hulk Hogan — Terry Gene Bollea

J

 * Junkyard Dog — Sylvester Ritter

K

 * Kane — Glen Jacobs

L

 * Lita — Amy Dumas

M

 * Chris Masters — Christopher Mordetsky
 * Shawn Michaels - Michael Shawn Hickenbottom
 * Candice Michelle - Candice Michelle Beckman-Ehrlich

P

 * Roddy Piper — Roderick Toombs

R

 * Raven — Scott Levy
 * Rhino — Terrance Gerin
 * The Rock — Dwayne Douglas Johnson

S

 * Sable — Rena Greek (later Rena Mero, or Merowitz)
 * Sabu — Terry Brunk
 * Randy Savage — Randall Poffo
 * Lance Storm — Lance Timothy Evers
 * Trish Stratus — Patricia Anne Stratigias

T

 * Mr. T — Lawrence Tureaud, later Lawrence Tero
 * Triple H — Paul Michael Levesque

U

 * The Ultimate Warrior - Brian James Hellwig
 * The Undertaker — Mark Calaway

V

 * Big Van Vader — Leon White
 * Rob Van Dam — Robert Szatkowski
 * Jesse Ventura — James George Janos