He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005. He started a heel singles run with Sensational Sherri as his valet and created the nickname "The Heartbreak Kid." Their aerial acrobatics took the WWE Universe by storm and would pave the way for future high-flyers like Rey Mysterio. Within roughly six months of its formation, Rated-RKO captured and lost the World Tag Team Championship, then dissolved, leaving their boundless tag team potential unfulfilled in lieu of individual World Championship glory. Much like his original character, Honky was meant to be a transitional champion but, due to an injury to Roberts, this wouldn't be the case. JIM ROSS, July 7, 1996, is a day that will forever live in sports-entertainment infamy. Arriving in WWE in 2006, CM Punk quickly earned respect from the WWE Universe due to his work ethic and tremendous discipline. Wonderful tried to get his friend to team up with him against Heenans pair of Big John Studd and King Kong Bundy, Hogan allegedly let the calls go to voicemail. After losing the title, he began to flounder in the upper mid-card and was taken off TV for a while due to weight issues. Adaptable as both a heel and a facethough better as a heelhe had great feuds with Kurt Angle and The Big Show, and it should be no surprise that in less than two years on the roster he was a three time WWE Champion. He retired in 2010 and has since been inducted into the Hall of Fame. 10. In early 2010 he returned to TV and has since made a dozen appearances. And to top it all off, The Sheik would viciously toss a fireball into his foes face, blinding and burning them as crowds shrieked in horror. Reasons why he's on my list: Ted DiBiase was the adopted son of professional wrestler "Iron" Mike DiBiase, who started out in Mid-South Wrestling before joining the WWE in 1979. Reasons why he's on my list: Savage was the son of a wrestler, Angelo Poffo, so it was only natural he would follow into the business. Posted below are the 50 best wrestlers of all time, according to fans. His original gimmick was Hunter Hearst Helmsley, a snobby Connecticut Blueblood. Reasons why he's on my list: Another case of the WWE rewarding a wrestler for his loyalty. But to the people saying he should be No. In the following years, however, Races arrogance soared to new heights. Bowlers VVS Laxman took a catch off in Tests. He ended up as a two-time Intercontinental Championship. For the first time ever, WWE Superstars have rated their favorite Superstars of all time. Their egos may have come between them, but it was certainly an unforgettable pairing. He left for WCW in 1996 before returning in 2002 under the revived nWo. After leaving WCWs top stars in shambles and capturing the Atlanta-based promotions World Title on three occasions, Vader moved on to WWE. He broke walls in professional wrestling by being one of the first openly gay wrestlers, and was the man who created the Royal Rumble. But no competitor was ever as savage as Abdullah the Butcher. Greatest 50 WWE Superstars of all time. B.M. Before the show ended, however, Edge cashed in his World Title contract and defeated an exhausted Cena to win the title. K.P. Following this, he turned face once again, reforming his Tag Team with The Big Show that once again won Tag Team gold. Vader was a looming threat for any WWE Superstar, as few competitors wanted to willingly step in the ring with the monster. Notwithstanding his unequaled wrestling IQ, Triple H also possesses legitimate physical and mental toughness two traits that must exist in any legend. He returned to the upper mid-card in the summer of 2002 and his stellar work awarded him a Royal Rumble win in 2004, which led to him winning the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania. The heel turn didn't work, and by 2002 Austin wasn't the top guy anymore, even though he didn't realize it. They spewed vitriolic, profanity-filled diatribes with the sole purpose of breeding hostility. A dangerous Greco-Roman wrestler, he garnered headlines on Dec. 26, 1983, when he humbled WWE Champion Bob Backlund in Madison Square Garden with the dreaded Camel Clutch. A 2011 WWE Hall of Fame induction was meant to humanize The Butcher, but it didnt stop him from hitting the podium wild-eyed with rusty fork in hand. Z.L. Marching into WWE at the tail end of the 80s, Butch and his crazy cousin Luke literally grabbed the WWE Universes attention by putting WWE fans in playful headlocks and licking their skulls during their ring entrance. During Lesnars match against Goldberg on The Grandest Stage of Them All, the WWE Universe turned their backs on The Next Big Thing and he responded with equal negativity to the crowd. He debuted in the WWE in 1959 and was quickly pushed as one of the company's top stars due to his charisma and larger-than-life persona. His recent problems have led the WWE to not feature or mention him on anything, which is understandable. Once the proper transaction was completed, they could count themselves safe for the night. After retiring from managing, Heenan became the inciting half of an iconic commentary team with Gorilla Monsoon. The Top 50 Greatest Superstars of All Time WWE Wrestling. The Greatest Pro Wrestling Champions, Ranked. Reasons why he's on my list: Because of his recent troubles, it was no surprise that Scott Hall was omitted from the list. He was a beast in the ring in both senses of the word, as he was huge but also one of the best workers in the company. The Doctor of Style, Slick, had two of the largest men in WWE, Akeem and Big Boss Man, under his charge in the late 80s. Michaels turned on Jannetty in 1991 by superkicking him and putting him threw Brutus Beefcake's barbershop window. That was the start of a great feud between the two. Don Muraco backed up everything he said he was going to do inside the squared circle and what he did was not revered by the fans. It also helped that he was a work horse in the ring and quickly won the Intercontinental Championship, a feat he accomplished eight more times. . The event has a chance to become the most profitable professional wrestling show off all time. CRAIG TELLO. The Streak? Kay Lee Ray. (it does, though so vote!) This countdown contains profiles of 50 of the greatest Superstars ever including kings, snakes, nature boys and giants. It quickly became clear that he was arguably the best promo man in the business. Truth is they should be thankful. In the thrilling No Disqualification Match an unprecedented stipulation at the time Capt. A spoiled, rich mamas boy, Jim Cornette chose to use his familys wealth to put together a stable of grapplers capable of capturing championships. Sign up for Peacock to watch. Topics: Dwayne The Rock . K.P. Todays Topic is a Contravercial list that was made up by Todays WWE Superstars on who is the greatest superstar of all time. Roddy Piper 11. But after years of stalking to the ring with a python in a burlap sack slung over his shoulder, it became more than just a nickname for Jake Roberts. Sinister to their collective rotten core, Randy Orton and Edge didnt just share the best tag team moniker in modern-day sports-entertainment, but also an unsavory thirst for malice. He returned in 2002 and formed a tag team with his nephew Chavo, winning three titles with him before becoming one of the most beloved babyfaces in the company and beating Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship. The Minnesota natives cocky attitude rubbed nearly the entire WWE Universe the wrong way. From there, they continued to dominate the tag team scene on SmackDown, defeating the likes of The Worlds Greatest Tag Team, The FBI and John Cena & Bull Buchanan. He was fired a year later but ended up in the Hall of Fame in 2004. Ric Flair was a legend in the NWA for years before arriving in the WWE in the summer of 1991 at the age of 42. Backlund returned to the WWE in 1992, which shocked fans, as most didn't remember him. Unfortunately, The Smoking Gunns partnership was extinguished in 1996 when Billys affection for WWE Hall of Fame Diva Sunny came between the brothers bond. In the chamber of the gun was a bullet with the word Freebirds engraved on it. Goldberg is one of the most popular figures of the late 1990s/early 2000s professional wrestling boom. Loved, feared or respected? He didnt care, though, as it paid off in the ring. The Undertaker 3. The two veterans had taken different paths in the world of sports-entertainment, but had instant chemistry. Due to problems with the AWA, he joined the WWE again and debuted in late 1983. And with The Big Red Machine in his corner, Pac found the nerve to face down massive opponents like The Unholy Alliance and The APA. They were wicked, but being bad never looked so good. The Top-10 Greatest WWE Wrestlers Of All-Time Ranked in 2020. Reasons why he's on my list: Hennig first joined the WWE in 1982 as a tag team wrestler, but the run wasn't notable and he left for the AWA in 1984. His boots were always polished. Sonya Deville. The Brahma Bull? During a May 1999 match in Detroit, they lit a table on fire for the first time, and powerbombed Balls Mahoney right through it. Many tried, but very few succeeded in accomplishing that feat. Hello, Creatures of the Night. He returned as a face, but the World Heavyweight Championship became an obsession to him and he turned heel in late 2004. He even engaged in a relationship with SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero for no other reason than to advance his own career. He signed for the WWE in 1970 and was quickly pushed as the number two babyface. The WWE Universe was initially elated. Their first WWE Tag Team Championship reign came at Survivor Series 2002 in a Triple Threat Match when Eddie Guerrero made Rey Mysterio tap out to the Lasso from El Paso. left WWE in 1992 but returned in 1997 and won the tag team titles. He also created D-Generation X in this time. Perfect was so fixed on taking Hogans title that he stole it and destroyed it with a hammer, declaring that he was the perfect champion and that no one but him deserved to wear the title. Strike Force reigned over WWEs tag team division for nearly half a year before Demolition dethroned them and put Martel on the shelf, bringing a premature ends to one of WWEs most exciting teams. Hold up. Of all the tough guys you hear about in pro wrestling from Barbarian to Scott Steiner, theres nobody that can compare to Earthquake. In early 2003, Edge suffered a broken neck that would leave him out for just over a year. And fans over at Ranker voted Undertaker, who hinted the end of his wrestling career in The Last Ride documentary in June, ahead of legends like Kurt Angle and Shawn Michaels. actor, and former American football player. There are question marks as to whether the tournament took place. Whether it's been Tuesday . The following week, the former APA member reinvented himself as John Bradshaw Layfield. Upon his debut, he showed how good he was in the ring and also how good he was on the mic. It was with the added tutelage of Capt. He would ride a motorcycle to the ring, wear bandanas, leather pants and a vest, and his hair was its natural ginger color. 15 greatest Superstars in SmackDown history. R.M. Punks followers even shaved their heads in the ultimate display of loyalty to their drug-free chieftain. The legendary 'Macho Man' Randy Savage secured third place, while Mick Foley and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson finished fourth and fifth respectively in the fan vote. I dont know how they didnt go further than they did, because I know back in those Hart Foundation, wed be sizing up different teams and we were very much afraid of facing The Natural Disasters. BRET HART, as told to R.M. R.M. Although the Legion of Doom was wildly popular in their early days in WWE, they struggled to maintain their success as the years passed. Weve never bothered to check, but were told that door is still around the locker room somewhere A.B. Money in the Bank Dolph Ziggler. He beat Mr. He would also win tag team title gold with Intercontinental Champion Pedro Morales, but had to vacate it due to the WWE not letting him be a dual champion. The Showstopper? It began when WWE, in recognition of the giants 15-year undefeated streak, presented Andre with a trophy. He was again fired/released in July after missing several bookings. One of Eddie Guerreros best-known mantras I lie, I cheat, I steal! sums up the darker side of the WWE Hall of Famer. The WWE is the main event. It was Muraco who trapped The Hulkster in the corner and allowed King Kong Bundy to splash Hogan until his ribs buckled. In 2003, he feuded with Undertaker and Brock Lesnar and fans' reactions led to a face turn later in the year. 9), Edge (No. He continued to wrestle until January, when he went back to the commentary booth. NOTE: Due to popular demand, Warrior has also been moved down the list. Disagree? He went on a 15-year winning streak in the WWE until WrestleMania III. Whether you like him or hate him, you can't deny the guy is a superstar and some day everybody will see that. By the end of his career, it was hard to tell where Jake ended and "The Snake" began. Shortly after this, he created the Hardcore Championship. The Steiners immediately became part of WWE history by appearing on the first episode of Monday Night Raw in 1993. He has since joined TNA and has bashed the WWE a lot since being there, which is probably the reason for his low ranking. After a dispute with Vince McMahon over wages, Warrior was fired after SummerSlam 1991. He won the Royal Rumble in 1995 and challenged Diesel for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania where he lost. Heenan had done it again, pairing the agility that Haku provided with the intimidating, immovable presence that opponents faced in Andre. In 1977, Graham ended Bruno Sammartinos WWE Championship reign by using his feet on the ropes for leverage. Lawler brought his brand of villainy to WWE in 1993 by brutally attacking King of the Ring winner Bret Hart. Perfect at SummerSlam 1991 to win the Intercontinental Championship. Jeff Hardy. Within three month, Haas and Benjamin became WWE Tag Team Champions by defeating Los Guerreros. Hollywood Hogan was arrogant, ruthless and did everything in his power to keep the WCW Title in his grasp. Over the years Cena has had great feuds with the likes of Triple H, Edge, Randy Orton, Batista and CM Punk, and through it all has racked up 12 World titles. .A countdown of the greatest superstars in WWE History. Gleefully evil, unflinchingly vicious and better looking than everyone on this list besides Rick Martel, Team Lay-Cool tormented their opponents to the point that Mickie James broke down in tears when they infamously dubbed her Piggie James in front of a disgusted crowd. We were the most in-your-face, disgusting, hated people to ever step foot in an ECW ring. Possibly the best in . After defending the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 27, he ended his career due to complications from the neck injury that could have confined him to a wheelchair. In 1978, it was time for the title to go to the new top babyface, Bob Backlund. There is an old saying that behind every great man is a great woman. During the 1980s and 1990s in WCW and WWE, behind every great villain was Sherri Martel. He moved over to Raw and feuded with Chris Jericho, Christian and Kurt Angle. Born Lillian Ellison in Columbia, S.C., Moolah exuded a Southern Belle charm to everyone she encountered except when she competed in the ring, where her persona was the exact opposite. His feud with Shawn Michaels led to two memorable ladder matches. Before you cover the WWE Universe's Facebook wall with missives like "What about Harlem Heat?? A key figure in many of WWEs greatest rivalries, Heenan led villainous Legends like Andre the Giant, Mr. His WWE tenure in the 70s included taking WWE Champions Bruno Sammartino, Pedro Morales and Bob Backlund to the limit. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2007 and his legacy lives on with his son Michael McGillicutty (silly name). Where other bad guys would resort to sloppy brutality against their seemingly unstoppable opponents, Wicked Nick kept his cool, taking a clinical approach to the dissection of a rival. What kind of egomaniacal monster would have his own daughter kidnapped and offered up as a sacrifice to The Ministry of Darkness? WWE NXT results, Nov. 1, 2022: Von Wagner makes a bold move into the NXT Title picture, Roman Reigns conquers The Beast to become the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion on WrestleMania Sunday, Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley Road to Crown Jewel, Roman Reigns will battle Logan Paul for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title at WWE Crown Jewel. Jericho beat The Rock and Steve Austin in one night to win the Undisputed Championship, something he still boasts about to this day. 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair. It was pretty obvious that wrestling had passed him by, and in his later years he would refuse to travel with the young wrestlers due to their drug habits, instead traveling with Chief Jay Strongbow. With that, George created the preening prima donna archetype of wrestling depravity that everyone from Ric Flair to Dolph Ziggler would later adapt. The longstanding animosity between the three duos consistently resulted in Edge and Christian supremacy, and solidified the team as not just fun and games, but a bona fide force to be reckoned with.Edge and Christian were the arrogant jerks you loved to hate, especially as they revolutionized tag team wrestling for generations to come. The minute it came out, it received tons of attentionand not for the right reasons. In 1996 he was inducted into the Hall of Fame by his protege, Triple H. Reasons why he's on my list: Rude entered the WWE in 1987 and quickly became one of the top heels in the company. But hes built a hell of a lot of equity as a malicious specter who haunts sports-entertainment and, for years, cast a tall, dark shadow over WWE. Reasons why he's on my list: How was the second longest reigning WWE Champion of all time ranked number 47? In February 2011 he returned to host WrestleMania XXVII and began a feud with John Cena. The WWE Universe witnessed the popular Superstars overcome their opponents and the biased officiating of special guest referee Jesse The Body Ventura to win the match. After taking a break in late 1990 to heal injuries, he returned in the summer of 2000 as a face under a completely different gimmick. Shortly after his debut, The Mastodon made a lasting impression on the WWE Universe when he brutally assaulted President Gorilla Monsoon. But he wasnt all talk The King employed foreign objects like a steel chain to win matches, often assisted by his managers Sam Bass and Jimmy Hart. He formed a Tag Team with Kane in 2005 that would have a very long title reign, and became ECW Champion in late 2006 before leaving the WWE in 2007. Reasons why he's on my list: The charismatic enigma started out in the WWE at the age of 21 in 1999 with his brother Matt as the Hardy Boyz, who became one of the greatest Tag Teams of all time, becoming seven-time Champions. At WrestleMania IV in 1988, he won a tournament to win the vacant WWE Championship. He usually feuded with other huge superstars, but in 1987 he turned heel to take the WWE Championship from Hulk Hogan, which led to the WrestleMania III match which Hogan won. Credit: WWE. He won the King of the Ring in 1996 and the promothat followed is considered the start of his rise to superstardom. He had feuds with Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart in the mid 1990's over the WWE Championship before leaving in 1997, only to return in 1999 and be turned into a filler character. Hennig returned to the WWE in 1988 as the cocky heel, Mr. He returned as a regular on screen character in 2003 as a manager, but didn't stay long after moving to TNA. I decided to go half way and rank him at 43. They are considered one the greatest tag teams of all time and had feuds with The British Bulldogs, The Fabulous Rogeaus and Demolition. He returned in 2007 and was immediately put in the WWE title hunt against top heel Randy Orton and, after failing to capture it, he returned to his more natural heel role. CRAIG TELLO. This unmatched influence extended beyond the squared circle to include icons like Muhammad Ali and James Brown who credited "The Toast of the Coast" for inspiring their bad boy alter egos. He started in the WWE in the 1980's as part of The British Bulldogs with The Dynamite Kid, which was one of the greatest Tag Teams of all time. He went to TNA until returning in 2011 and has since become an entertaining commentator. He had an excellent performance at the 1993 Royal Rumble lasting over an hour. And over its storied and tumultuous history, the WWE has seen some of the greatest wrestlers, the greatest athletes, and the greatest entertainers ever step between the ropes and BRING IT to an audience of millions across the globe. The boss who publically butted heads with Stone Cold Steve Austin during WWEs Attitude Era has been known to make life hell for anyone who dares defy him, even forcing a handful of competitors to join an exclusive club. Few men have run roughshod over sports-entertainment like Vader. After a poor title run, he settled into an upper mid-card role, wrestling for the title but never winning it while also becoming a two-time Intercontinental Champion. He returned at the start of the Attitude Era, an era which he was the poster boy of. A.B. Although being one of the biggest draws in wrestling at the time, it is well documented that he was a manipulator and back stabber behind the scenes. He held the WWE Championship for a day in 1998. In the years that followed, Sheik continued to draw the ire of fans in the U.S. as he aligned himself with Russian baddie Nikolai Volkoff and, later, Sgt. Too Cool introduced the massive Rikishi as their b-boy backup and the trios dancing antics made them must-see television every week. A list of the top 20 greatest WWE Champions, from the record-setting Bob Backlund and Bruno Sammartino to the immensely popular Daniel Bryan. He wasnt lying. In 2000, he began to receive acting jobs, and over the next three years he would take more and more time off from the WWE to film movies. He has since made occasional appearances and, to the surprise of many, still hasn't been inducted into the Hall of Fame. The millionaire and the tax accountant were a perfect match outside the ring, but few could have expected them to take over the WWEs tag team ranks in the manner they did in the early 1990s. The most dominant tag team in sports-entertainment history, WWE Hall of Famers The Road Warriors made their WWE debut in 1990 as the Legion of Doom. In all, The Undertaker won seven World Championships in the WWE, with four WWE Championships and three World Heavyweight Championships. Clad only in black and white, Hogan rewrote the rules and played by his own, spray-painting the prestigious WCW World Title and anyone who dared challenge the faction with the three letters that defined the late 1990s, nWo.. Courtesy of WWE. Slaughter entered WWE in 1980, the former Marine made life miserable for WWE Champion Bob Backlund, repeatedly abusing the good guy in brutal matches. It's your opinion, I'm just telling you mine. Reasons why he's on my list: After years in the NWA and AWA, Slaughter made his way to the WWE in 1980 as heel, where he became the main challenger to Bob Backlund's WWE Championship. Veteran wrestler, Mick Foley fought for various wrestling promotions companies, but he is well recognized for his exploits with WWE. He joined as a member of the Radicalz and, after winning the Intercontinental Championship, was elevated to Main Event level. He began headlining Madison Square Garden early in his career and selling it out. Do you disagree? Solidifying their alliance at WrestleMania IV where The Hulkster helped Savage capture the WWE Championship, The Mega Powers made their tag team debut against Andre the Giant and The Million Dollar Man at SummerSlam 88. He was generally a pretty happy guy, but Im telling you, he had a temper on him. In 1995, Steve Austin was out with an arm injury when he answered a phone call from the WCW President and was subsequently fired. Only WWE teams were eligible. The fast-living, whiskey-drinking rock 'n' rollers should have been idolized in Texas' World Class Championship Wrestling. Breaking down the best wrestlers by federation, belt, decade, and more. Price Match Guarantee. Although The Rockers never officially held the tag titles, their high-energy entrance, colorful ring attire and tag team synchronization made them favorites of the WWE Universe. Those most deeply bitten? He joined the WWE in 1984 and formed a Tag Team with his brother-in-law Jim Neidhart, known as The Hart Foundation. The full list of the top 50 female WWE Superstars can be found below: 50. But when Mr. Finally, The Brain Busters faced off with Demolition to capture the World Tag Team Championship. The WWE's original list can be seen here. He debuted in the WWE in 1985 and became one of the top faces in the company feuding with Jake Roberts and Don Muraco. What happens when the friendly colossus who could always be counted on to do whats right turns his back on his friends? Slaughter and although he is recognized today as a patriot and a WWE Hall of Famer, things werent always that way for the Superstar from Parris Island, S.C. 31. As Razor Ramon he was a four-time Intercontinental Champion and had feuds with Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart and Jeff Jarret. In 2006, he actually won tag team gold with Ric Flair. He became one of the greatest Intercontinental Champions, winning the title twice while also challenging for the WWE Championship before leaving. His most recent reemergence in WWE is proof that only cockroaches are more inexorable than the mad scientist of sports-entertainment. This was also the year he became Triple H. Triple H perfected his character while in DX and took over after Michaels left in April 1998. In 1983, barriers were broken when WWE Hall of Famers Soulman Rocky Johnson and Mr. He should have been the first name in the Hall of Fame in 1993, but because of his criticism of the product, he hasn't been put in. Using his vast fortune for devious purposes extended beyond his tenure in WWE and into WCW. Kurt Angle was so offended by Ravens actions, he refused to join ECW. The Undertaker. Highest individual scores in men's T20s. He enlisted the help of Diesel, a seven footer who acted as his bodyguard, and he engaged in a feud with Razor Ramon over the title, which brought two excellent ladder matches. Perfect was, well, perfect at it. That list is titled WWE right? The pair known as Money, Inc. dominated the WWE over the next two years, holding the championships for a combined 411 days over three reigns, using their smarts to fight off the challenges of teams like The Natural Disasters and The Nasty Boys. 10. Most infamously, "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase offered a young fan $500 to dribble a basketball 15 times. Shop WWE: The Top 50 Superstars of All Time [DVD] [2010] at Best Buy. Things that once outraged the public Howard Stern, tattoos, Chubby Checkers The Twist seem downright family friendly today. He would feud with Rock, Austin, Batista, Randy Orton, John Cena, Edge and Mick Foley over the years for the title. While the company stretched their definition of WWE Superstar to include wrestlers whose fame precedes Vince McMahon's command of sports entertainment, several performers upon whose backs McMahon built his But did they have to be in a DVD titled WWE's 50 Greatest Superstars? His unbeaten run ended at WrestleMania VI to Brutus Beefcake. They lied, they cheated and they stole, but the sins of Los Guerreros only served to endear Eddie & Chavo to the WWE Universe. 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