The Ruthless Aggression Era of WWE was amazing, and fans still smile every time they remember some of the matches, stories and wrestlers from that era. During that time period, there were several iconic wrestlers on the WWE roster, such as Kurt Angle, Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Randy Orton, The Undertaker, Batista, Shawn Michaels, and Triple H, among others.

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This time we will talk precisely about some of those wrestlers who thrived in the Ruthless Aggression Era. We'll peel back the curtain and offer a glimpse at what these WWE stars looked like in ther youth. Fans really need to see how some of these wrestlers have changed over the years.

Natalya Locking Tyson Kidd In A Sharpshooter

Natalya & Tyson Kidd Have Known Each Other For Many Years

• Sometimes we forget that Natalya worked for WWE during the Ruthless Aggression Era.
• In the pictura, Natalya is locking Tyson Kidd in a Sharpshooter.
• Natalya also locked Tyson Kidd's heart and married him.

Yes, Natalya did indeed work for WWE in the Ruthless Aggression Era. Sometimes we forget that Natalya has worked for WWE for many years and is one of the most experienced WWE wrestlers today. In the photo, you can see an even younger Natalya, perhaps in her teens, applying a Sharpshooter on Tyson Kidd, who eventually became her husband. We don't know the outcome of that match, but Kidd probably couldn't escape and ended up tapping out.

Brock Lesnar Looked Different In His Youth

Brock Lesnar Looked Nothing Like A Beast

• Brock Lesnar is one of the most intimidating wrestlers of all time.
• He is called "The Beast Incarnate" for a reason.
• But in this picture, he looks like a good boy.

Brock Lesnar is one of the most intimidating wrestlers of all time. His physique and his aggressiveness in the ring led him to be nicknamed The Beast Incarnate. However, in this pair of photos of Lesnar in his youth, he looks adorable. In the photo on the left, he looks very young, with a different haircut and his physical form was just developing. In the photo on the right, he looks a little more mature, but it's very strange to see Lesnar in a suit and glasses.

John Cena Has Always Been The Champ

John Cena Had His Own Title When He Was A Kid

• It seems John Cena was always destined to be a Champion.
• He dreamed of being a Champion, and had his own title belt.
• He ended up becoming a 16-time WWE World Champion.

John Cena holds the record for most World Titles. And when you think of a WWE Champion, it's impossible not to think of John Cena. He is The Champ, and it seems he was always destined to be. In the photo, we can see how the little Cena exhibited a homemade title, making it clear that his dream was always to be a wrestling champion. And what a way to fulfill his dream, as Cena became a 16-time WWE World Champion.

The Undertaker Was An Average-Looking Kid

He Ended Up Becoming A Dead Man

• Left: The Undertaker as a kid.
• Right: The Undertaker as a young man.
• The Undertaker is one of the greatest wrestlers of all time.

The Undertaker is one of the most iconic characters in wrestling history. His supernatural gimmick worked better than expected, and he ended up becoming a legend. Believe it or not, the dead man was actually alive once, when he was a kid.

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That’s Gotta Be... Kane In His Youth

A Young, Unmasked Kane With His Dog

• Kane is one of the most terrifying wrestlers of all time.
• But he doesn't look like a monster in this picture.
• A young Kane is smiling, and so is his dog.

The Undertaker's brother, Kane, is also one of the most terrifying wrestlers of all time. His gimmick of a masked monster coming from hell was unique and made a big impact in WWE. However, in the photo there is no monster, and it doesn't look like that room is hell. In the photo we can see a young Kane, without a mask, with his shaggy dog.

Mickie James In KYDA

She Worked Hard To Become A Women’s Wrestling Legend

• Mickie James started her wrestling career in KYDA Pro Wrestling.
• She made it to WWE in 2004.
• Mickie James had a legendary career.

This picture shows us a young Mickie James. She was far from WWE, but she was already a professional wrestler. At the time, James was just starting her career, and she was working for KYDA Pro Wrestling. That means she was 20 or 21 at that time when the photo was taken.

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Stephanie & Shane McMahon In Their Youth

The Boss's Children

• Stephanie and Shane McMahon at a party.
• This photo was taken before their WWE debut.
• They were involved in several storylines during the Ruthless Aggression Era.

Vince McMahon's children, Stephanie McMahon and Shane McMahon, were heavily involved in WWE storylines during the Attitude Era and the Ruthless Aggression Era. But this photo is before they became superstars. We don't know the specific date of the photo, but it's clear that they were very young, in their teens. Considering their attire, Stephanie and Shane were at a special celebration.

Young Batista With A Long Hair

Batista Was Unrecognizable In His Youth

• Batista had a mane like a lion.
• This picture was taken years before his WWE debut.
• He completely changed his appearance over the years.

Hard as it may be to believe, that guy in the photo is Batista, but long before he became one of the faces of WWE during the Ruthless Aggression Era. The photo was taken around 1998, when Batista was just starting his wrestling career. It's amazing how much his appearance changed in the years that followed, as he looks like a completely different person than the guy who won six WWE World Titles.

JBL Was A Football Player In His Youth

Before Being A WWE World Champion, JBL Played Football

• JBL played for the San Antonio Riders in 1991.
• He was a right tackle.
• JBL started his pro wrestling career in 1992.

Like other WWE superstars, John Bradshaw Layfield played football before starting his wrestling career. In the photo, we can see a young JBL before a professional soccer game. At the time, he was wearing the uniform of the San Antonio Riders. Eventually, JBL quit football and became a professional wrestler. He had a great career, won a WWE World Championship and became a WWE Hall of Famer.

William Regal In The '80s

A Young William Regal Ready To Wrestle

• This photo was taken around 1987.
• William Regal worked for All Star Wrestling that year.
• He is considered as one of the best technical wrestlers of his generation.

According to William Regal himself, this photo was taken around 1987. At the time, Regal would have been 19 years old at the time and would be starting his wrestling career in All Star Wrestling. Regal eventually worked for major wrestling promotions such as WCW and WWE. He was never a main eventer, but he was always an entertaining wrestler and many fans consider him to be one of the best technical wrestlers of his generation.