Rogers is just one of three men to ever win both the NWA title and the WWE World Heavyweight Championship during his career (Flair and AJ Styles are the other two). This list is more than just the 100 greatest wrestlers of all time - we've got 'em all! He has been married to Debra Haynes since April 8, 1989. No one had a run like Stone Cold during his WWE peak. AJ Styles 32 Bob Backlund 33 Terry Funk 34 Goldberg 35 Rick Rude 36 Mr Perfect 37 Ted Dibiase 38 Jake Roberts 39 Jimmy Snuka 40 Lou Thesz Page 1 of 2 Click things you've done Terry Gordy won belts in numerous promotions, topping "Match of the Year" votes both in singles competitions and as a member of tag teams. He was a great competitor in the NWA and ECW. - Steven Jackson 16. Lawler was also one of the first stars to merge professional wrestling with Hollywood, building a headline-grabbing feud with comedian Andy Kaufman. https://t.co/EW8m7KTzCr pic.twitter.com/zpHbpiWdGy. He was great either as a singles competitor or as a tag team partner of Arn Anderson. But, he was a powerful wrestler and his feud with Triple H and the Undertaker were dynamite. CLEVELAND, Ohio You could spend forever debating the greatest wrestlers of all time. One day he could not find humor was April 4th, 1968 as that was the day his father died of a heart Randal Keith "Randy" Orton (born April 1, 1980) is an American professional wrestler and actor best known to sports entertainment audiences for his career signed with WWE. Jerry 'The King' Lawler 49. He made his impact in the U.S. when he won the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship in 1986. Eddie Guerrero 12. He Born on March 24, 1965. His memorable storyline as the Undertakers enemy/brother didnt seem to have the longest shelf life. You know The King for his WWE persona. Randy Savage Actor | Spider-Man Morton was the lead in this tag team with Robert Gibson. Just vote for your favorites. WWEs first great star and, perhaps, the greatest wrestler up until his era, was Bruno Sammartino. Where Hogan had the muscular build Vince McMahon loved, Savage had the personality and in-ring ability to not only wow fans, but inspire future wrestlers as well. From old school legendary wrestlers to famous wrestlers right now, this list of the biggest pro wrestlers includes former superstars, cool characters, and stars of current circuits. There's a certain level of ability, impact and influence to consider when ranking the greatest wrestlers of all time. 5 Ric Flair Image Credit- Fox Sports Ric Flair is an American retired professional wrestler. Ricky Steamboat's real name is Richard Blood. His current quest for Olympic gold at 43 years old proves he can still get it done at the top level. He was billed as the son of Andre the Giant because of his massive size and look. His heart punch appeared to be lethal and was said to be responsible (confirmed or not) of possibly leading to two deaths in wrestling. Baba, at 6-foot-10, had a drop kick that was lethal and he was a barefoot wonder who moved with great speed for his size. Hart was a great tactician. He began as a tag-team standout who turned heel in shocking fashion. Here is my list of the best college wrestlers of all time: Cael Sanderson gets his hand raised after winning his fourth NCAA title and finishing undefeated. And of course, Missy Hyatt wasn't a bad distraction to have, either. Chris Benoit. Goldust 48. Your opinion of Abdullah the Butcher probably depends on your stomach for hardcore wrestling. That gif reminds me of the iconic photo of Ivan Koloff mid kneedrop, seemingly floating over Bruno pic.twitter.com/IOv05wmtvP. The man who would eventually become known as the Junk Yard Dog was born on December 13, 1953, in Wadesboro, North Carolina. #ProWrestlerAMovie pic.twitter.com/zAb71Cx461. Sting 13. Wayne Ferris' gimmick was good, so good it took him to the circus in the WWF. His father Gory Guerrero became a star in the U.S., an icon in Texas and a legend in Mexico. He is one of those guys that just needed the right push to get started. The son of Larry "The Ax" Hennig and father of Mike McGillicutty, Hennig was in a class all to himself. Kevin Von Erich was the oldest and maybe the most skilled of all of them. But Jericho knew he was destined for superstardom and took his talents to WWE, where he would unleash one of the greatest debuts in the promotions history with Y2J. He was the biggest, strongest man ever to be in the ring and when he wrestled the greats f all time, it only made his legend that much bigger. His personality lit up every arena and his matches were the stuff of legend. Happy B'day Bam Bam! He is best-known for his time in WCW and WWE. Rey Mysterio (2055.5) One of the greatest underdogs in wrestling history, Rey Mysterio is one of the most popular and influential performers in WWE's history. Best known as "The Undertaker" from World Wrestling Entertainment. He took wrestling and made it the entertainment deal that it is today. Giant Baba defends the NWA International Heavyweight title in Osaka vs Gene Kiniski, 1967 #AJPW pic.twitter.com/GsLRO9FCBq. 1 The Undertaker Mark William Calaway (born March 24, 1965), better known by his ring name The Undertaker, is an American semi-retired professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where he has worked since 1990, making him the company's longest tenured in-ring performer . For example, #1 = 100 points, #2 = 99 points, etc. Gordy even once held the important Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship. Abby was one of the most feared men in the business and one of the all time heels. Known as The Russian Bear, Koloff was a groundbreaking villains of the 1960s and 1970s. He was known for crafting fluid and highly complex matches with the likes of Rey Mysterio, Eddie Guerrero, Chris Jericho and others. Steve Austin. But not to old-school fans who can name check several of his technical masterpieces in the ring. He is moving toward the end of this career but still looks like he could teach the younger generation a thing of two. Kevin Von Erich was the oldest and maybe the most skilled of all of them. Just his look alone was enough to scare anyone. But few were bigger than Roberts during the late 1980s. His retirement tour starts on 9/9 in Osaka. 'Richard Blood' is a ring name once used by Tito Santana. Flair lived wrestling. A popular wrestler in the Orient and a former AWA World Champion. He was an Intercontinental Champion in the WWF as well. Funk reinvented himself in the late 1980s and 1990s, becoming a brilliant storyteller in an epic feud and with ECW, becoming the hardcore hero fans loved. Let that sink in for a second. On this day in 1977, Bruiser Brody won the NWA American Heavyweight Championship for the 3rd time #NWA pic.twitter.com/LX5Qon9RqU. Shohei Baba helped to build the legacy of Japanese wrestling. Prior to that, however, Jack Brisco was laying the groundwork for what it meant to be a top-notch champion throughout the 1970s. There is talk of an eventual return. The figure four leg lock and the Russian Leg Sweep. He was also great tag team wrestler with Barry Windham. Bret has held the . The greatest pro wrestlers of all-time include WrestleMania winners, WWF and WWE champions, and TNA favorites. Jesse was as known for his mouth as he was his ability. Where do Shawn Michaels, Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker, The Rock and John Cena rank? He is an actor, known for WrestleMania XIX (2003), Summerslam (2002) and WWE Unforgiven (2002). He is also recognized as one of the worlds best wrestlers ever. The fact that it came in brutal hardcore matches is all the more impressive. He was as big as anyone during wrestlings peak of the late 1990s thanks to a larger than life persona he owned from the locker room to the ring. Funk was a great tactician. The Top Ten. But long before that, he helped build wrestling in the Memphis area. This is the piece I have wanted to do for some time, so here it is. He died on May 18, 2002 in Invermere, British Columbia, Canada. -- to back it up.. The son of El Santo, El Hijo del Santo nearly (or maybe even equaled) the legend of his father and became a hero in Mexico as a masked wrestler. Few wrestlers were better regarded inside the industry than Guerrero. Michael's ladder match with Razor Ramon at WrestleMania X was a game-changer that elevated Michaels to the top of the WWE. Japan wrestling has really taken off since the star of the 2000s and no star is more at the center of that than Tanahashi, a sure bet to go down as one of the greatest wrestlers of the last 25 years. 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin was born in Victoria, Texas, as Steven James Anderson, on December 18, 1964, the youngest of five children. There weren't many men tougher than Harley Race. He even became big enough to fight Muhammad Ali in a mixed martial arts match in 1976. MORE INFO. Tanahashi might be the best in-ring performer wrestling has today. Randy Mario Poffo is a retired professional wrestler who is best known by his ring name "Macho Man" Randy Savage. He is Larry Pfohl was born on June 2, 1958 in Buffalo, New York, USA. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Freddie Blassie vs Rikidozan pic.twitter.com/m5rwk5o9vj. However, he is arguably the greatest mid-card performer and Intercontinental Champion in history. We're going to rank the 100 greatest wrestlers of all time! 10. This is a list of the best greco-roman/freestyle wrestlers of all time. In June, we at The Open Mat named the top 10 greatest Olympic wrestlers in each style in preparation for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. He held the NWA Title and was a fan favorite in Japan with his brother, Terry. 10. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. Roberts let the demons get to him and they in turn took away most of his fortune, his soul and his ability. As Flair used to say, "To be the man, you gotta beat the man!" And his feud over the years with Ric Flair is one of the 10 best ever. Owen Hart could have been a world champion in any wrestling promotion. (everyone has that buddy who has to disagree). Onita innovated hardcore wrestling, bringing the death match style to the country of Japan. He never reached such levels in the WWE. #EnUnDaComoHoy pero de 1979, el Perro Aguayo destronaba como Campen Mundial Semi Completo de la UWA al Gran Hamada en la #CDMX. He also managed the likes of Mike Rotundo, Rick Steiner, Steve Williams, Jake Roberts and Purple Haze. First man to hold all three major titles in the company. He looked the part of a major heel and played it perfectly. Randy Savage Actor | Spider-Man A good in ring performer in the NWA as a tag team partner of Barry Windham. During his days with the AWA, Hennig held the World Heavyweight Championship for over a year. He looked the part (touching the sky with his head at nearly 7-feet tall). He was previously married to Diana Hart. He has Filipino and Greek ancestry.When WCW officials told him he'd never make it in sports entertainment, Bautista pushed himself to achieve his dream of One of the great Hispanic wrestlers, Eddie Guerrero grew up part of the famous wrestling family: The Guerreros. Curtbegan training to follow in his fathers footsteps when he was just 12 years old. And just when you thought a back injury finished his career, Michaels returned to WWE for a string of WrestleMania matches that were nothing short breathtaking. Hart had a great style, great skills and was getting better on the mic year after year. Bruno Sammartino is the greatest 70's wrestler of all time. The Nature Boy's legendary promos, though, might . #wccw #greatmuta #RicFlair They dressed in red b/c they played for blood #wooo pic.twitter.com/kJh3ajql48. Two of the all-time greats, Chief Wahoo McDaniel & Dory Funk Jr! Honorable mentions: Andre the Giant, The Ultimate Warrior, Jeff Hardy, The Big Show, Eddie Guerrero, Diesel, Razor Ramon, Jake Roberts, Ricky Steamboat, 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper, Daniel Bryan. There won't be any argument here. Standing out than the rest, Ultimate Warrior became one of the most popular wrestlers in the WWE (back then in the WWF). Just as we did before, we all submitted our own list of the top 100 wrestlers of all time, and each ranking represents points. He was a great technician who was committed to the traditions of wrestling. Tatsumi was the "Dragon." In ranking the 100 greatest wrestlers of all time, we took into account in-ring skills, influence and impact, longevity, career success and charisma, among other things. InTNA he proved to be a great singles wrestler. His drug use and poor decisions led to his suicide. LUCHA LIBRE LEGENDS #!OLDSCHOOL CUSTOM LUCHA FIGURES #!EL CANEK #!FISHMAN #!DOS CARAS #!https://t.co/evAi4VIouH pic.twitter.com/pLTKslsgSf. One of the "big three" Mil Mascaras is an icon and one of the first three Mexican wrestlers to put Lucha Libre on the international map. With WWE, Simmons became known as a powerhouse tag team wrestler. Professional wrestling may not be for everyone but with a long history of success and a wildly popular following, the likes of WWE and TNA are not going away anytime soon. He was one of the first real wrestlers to take to the air. Given his Olympic pedigree, Kurt Angle might be the best pure wrestler sports entertainment has ever seen. His mystique was beyond belief. What's El Santo the legendary Lucha Libre wrestler doing in the studio? And although he has been away from the business fora number of years, he still is one of the most popular wrestlers to ever grace a ring. Hulk Hogan didnt do much when he was in the ring in terms of moves. Slaughter became huge in National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), American Wrestling Association (AWA), and the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE). Never had wrestling seen a force so unstoppable. And when that was not enough, Funk strengthened his legend as a hardcore wrestler. Won the WCW World Title and joined the NWO before moving over the the WWE where he has won singles and tag team gold. The duo elevated the tag team division in WWE with its epic extreme matches. All rights reserved (About Us). He was a great regional performer in the NWA in the Louisiana territory. Hennig was "perfect" in his style both as a face and a heel. Inoki is responsible for some of the greatest matches and biggest events in wrestling history, including two North Korea shows that saw him and Ric Flair set records with audiences that approached the 200,000 mark. Ray Traylor was born on May 2, 1963 in Marietta, Georgia, USA. His moves were impressive, his look was mesmerizing and his matches were unforgettable. This felt like a good spot. @TonyBasilio I really hope Commish Ron Fuller doesn't disappoint me like he did my son in 1977 when he got dog whooped by Harley Race! A seven time world champion and the heart and soul of the Missouri territory. He was one of the culture's most important stars who simply became known as "Blue" due to his blue mask. Plays. So who is the greatest pro wrestler ever? He would often steal the show and his matches with Kurt Angle were. With business booming, professional wrestling only continued to grow in recent years . As the current Universal Champion, he has a whole lot of room to improve his ranking and will continue to lead the company through 2021. He was an international star who man his money beating people cut and more importantly, cutting them up. He is of Italian (father) and French-Canadian and English (mother) descent, and is the grandson of baseball player Tony Lupien. The barefoot boy from Denton, Texaswon the American Heavyweight Title and feuded with the likes of the Freebirds, Jimmy Garvin and Gino Hernandez. The most famous deceased wrestlers include Masahiko Kimura, Isao Inokuma, and Giant Baba. WWE: Top 50 Superstars Of All Time, The (DVD) There is no greater honor than the recognition of your peers. And he did just that. As a member of DX or in Evolution, he was the leader, the standard, and one of the reasons the "Attitude Era" worked so well in the WWE. With a simple hand to his ear, Hogan could whip a crowd into a frenzy. . pic.twitter.com/CecX1mFxMZ. Thesz, who had no trouble going off-script to win a match and keep his title, is considered the first true wrestling superstar, an innovator of the business, and the original pro wrestler. Debate if you will, but Angle IS the best pure wrestler ever to be in the business. 30. And while his star didnt rise as much as some of his contemporaries, Malenko is considered one of the more influential workers from the mid 1990s cruiserweight era. Brody was one of the meanest SOBs in the business and an independent wrestler if there ever was one. Here are the top 20 greatest WWE wrestlers of all time. 1 Alexander Karelin. He was great as a flamboyant wrestler who won the WWF Triple Crown. Remembering one of the all time greats on his birthday, Hall of Famer Terry Gordy. He was a triple crown winner in the WWF and one of the most favorite wrestlers of all time. He was a member of Doom with Butch Reed and later a member of the APA with Bradshaw. His promo work was top notch and his storytelling was second to none. He has been a heel and face and the true face of the company Jeff Jarrett started nine years ago. 4. If you were building the perfect wrestler, it might just be Kenta Kobashi. If you hold a title for over 30 years, then you get a spot on this list. With his character The Destroyer, Beyer was a workhouse who became a draw around the world. He played football at the North Texas State University. He later became the first ever Christopher Michael Benoit is a Canadian wrestler who was born in Montreal, Quebec, the son of Michael and Margaret Benoit. I am hoping he leaves the screen soon and helps to build the brand he worked hard to establish. Sting is better as a face but has played the heel role on different occasions in WCW and then in TNA. Junkyard Dog Credit: WWE 40. Edge was undoubtedly one of the greatest tag team wrestlers of all time. Not only did he compete against some of the greatest stars the wrestling world had to offer in the 1970s and 1980s. Garvin had a gift for gab and was a better in ring performer than people might think. The Greatest Pro Wrestlers of All Time #27 of 81 The Best Florida State Football Players of All Time #35 of 157 Ranking The Greatest WWE Hall of Fame Inductees 4 Mark Henry Age: 51 1,370 457 Birthplace: Silsbee, Texas, United States of America Nationality: United States of America #42 of 180 WWE's Greatest Superstars of the 21st Century #35 of 60 Page 2 of 2 Show My Results She joined WWE in 2018 and went to NXT, where she became . While Scott Steiner was winning singles titles and being the bad man he grew into, Rick carved himself out a pretty good career as a singles and tag team wrestler. Discovered by Japanese wrestling Giant Baba, Tenryu actually made his debut in the United States in epic fashion with a match against Ted DiBiase. He may have been the most underrated wrestler of all time. Widely respected for his integrity and personal principles, Sammartino was one of the most popular wrestlers in the 60's and 70's. Born and raised in a small Italian town, Bruno Sammartino's childhood was quite tough. Dusty Rhodes defeated the Four Horsemen's Tully Blanchard in a Barbed Wire Ladder Match as part of #NWA's 1987 Great American Bash tour. Originally a "heel", he came into the WWE under the guidance of heel manager Capt. A great amateur wrestler who was also a brawler. He didnt generated the types of ratings top stars who came before or after him did. Ranking the top 50 professional wrestlers of all time. He was a singles wrestler in the AWA and Florida. His impact would stretch behind just Asia, as well, earning him respect in multiple promotions and countries. There weren't many wrestlers with Brisco's amateur credentials. He cultivated his character to the point where his promos became the stuff of memes before the Internet was ever a thing. His interviews were good, although sometimes you could not understand him. ICONS OF WRESTLING: JACKBRISCO https://t.co/ftYajp8q9a pic.twitter.com/jbrteMNAs6. Looking at the names, the last 5 positions are expected to be filled by Charlotte Flair, Asuka, Becky Lynch, Trish Stratus, and Chyna . My dad used to be a big fan of Lou Thesz, who back in the day was very good wrestler as far as in-ring skills. 1. A great personality as a member of the Rock & Roll Express. If Anderson is underappreciated, its only buy current generations of wrestling fans. He was an actor, known for WWE Smackdown! He feuded with Ric Flair, Giant Baba, Dusty Rhodes and Jack Brisco. Junkyard Dog 43. Started his career in Detroit and would compete all over the world. Nash participated in some of the biggest matches of the Monday Night Wars and was instrumental in helping change the way talent contracts worked in the industry. Can you name the wrestlers listed in the book 'The 50 Greatest Pro Wrestlers of All Time'? Even with all the big names from Japan on this list, Mutoh might be the most important. NO HEEL WAS GREATER. Dick Beyer, AKA "The Destroyer" began wearing the mask in the early 60's. 1. For three decades, Choshu would serve as the centerpiece of the promotion, taking on both Japanese stars like Antonio Inoki and Jumbo Tsuruta and standouts from the U.S. Choshus impact would also be felt in the U.S. when, as part of a storyline, he created a faction that would invade the promotion; something that would later be copied the N.W.O. But he also knew how to ham it up, which made Andre a pop-culture giant. No one was more dedicated to wrestling than Harley Race, which is why his career lasted more than 30 years. Plays. The entertainment of professional wrestling may be staged but all of these professional wrestlers are easily some of the toughest professional fighters inside of the ring or out. He was one of wrestlings most captivating stars of the 1980s and is responsible for one of the most memorable moves in wrestling history when he jumped from the top of a steel cage onto Don Muraco in 1983. He was a stiff worker with a cowboy persona unlike anything else at the time. What About Bob Backlund? He had a sister living near Edmonton.During his 22-year career, Benoit worked for Robert Rechsteiner is an American real estate broker and retired professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Rick Steiner.Steiner is best known for his tenure with World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he was an eight time World Tag Team Champion (seven times with his brother Scott as Dwayne Douglas Johnson, also known as The Rock, was born on May 2, 1972 in Hayward, California.
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