Gangrel / The Brood -

and his gothic stable, The Brood , remain one of the most visually iconic acts in professional wrestling history. Though active for a relatively short time (late 1998 to 1999), they are credited with launching the careers of future Hall of Famers Edge and Christian and popularizing a darker, more cinematic "vampiric" aesthetic in the WWF (now WWE). The Leader: Gangrel

Gangrel (David Heath) was the charismatic centerpiece of the group. His gimmick was inspired by the Vampire: The Masquerade tabletop game. Gangrel / The Brood

: Widely considered one of the greatest entrances of all time, Gangrel would emerge through a ring of fire on the entrance stage while a heavy, rhythmic theme played. The Brood's Legacy and his gothic stable, The Brood , remain