9.Heater
Heaters have pretty much gone the way of managers in professional wrestling. While they existed in spades two or three decades ago, there are few to be found in the modern era of pro wrestling. In fact, heaters seem to have suffered even more than managers. While there are still a couple of great mouthpieces to be found in the business, heaters have pretty much disappeared entirely. Heaters are usually placed with a smaller performer, and act as that wrestler’s bodyguard or muscle. Historically, heaters have been a way to introduce a big guy who management like the look of but are aware he is not yet ready for the ring. Having him accompany a more talented in-ring performer allows the heater to get hands-on experience while introducing them to the audience.
