To be the man you have to beat the man.
(Cheat to Beat)
Surely these words reminds everyone of The Nature Boy Ric flair.
Although this words might be true and Ric Flair is known as the wrestler that came up with these words, he's also was known as the dirtiest player to ever play the game. That is, ofcourse the game of wrestling.
Ric flair did everything in his power to win. He relied many times in the low blows to gain the upper hand and victory over his opponents.T he low blow, what we might call his X-factor.
Many wrestler's have the X - Factor.
Many wrestler's have used a little extra leverage to pin their opponent and gain a victory. Could be help from a manager, friend, an ilegal weapon or even an ilegal move.
Some wrestler's used foreighn objects to strike their opponents with. The Undertaker used an Urn. Although, the Urn was mostly used as a spiritual force that made him absorb all the punishment inflicted to him by his adversaries, once it's power was unleashed. In What was known as the Power of the Urn.
W.W.E. hall of famer Jake "the snake" Roberts also had his x- factor. His snake Damien or lucipher, to help him intimidate his opponents. Many times his rivals were so deranged with the fear his bag(sack) might come open or he might unleash his 'viper".
Former Jake "the snake" Roberts rival Rick "the model" Martel also used his arrogance cologne spray, to gain advantage over his opponents.
Lately in the W.W.E. Santino Marella X-Factor has been his lover,The Glamazon Beth Phoenix, helping him gain a victory over former Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston.
Can you think of other X-factors that have helped wrestlers gain advantage over their rivals?