Gilbert could play face or heel and was pretty good at either of them. Our list is sortable by ring name, real name, date, age, and cause of death. He had many legendary matches and feuds with Ric Flair, culminating in their epic "Holy Trilogy" of matches at WCW Sidney Raymond Eudy is an American former professional wrestler. Unfortunately, Ric Flairs stylin and profilin has caught up to him. In fact, he was so known to the British public that the Queen and former Prime Minister Margret Thatcher were said to be fans! Daniels made one Bobby Roode was born on May 11, 1976 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Another wrestler who could have been better than he was. Amassing 34 total championship wins in his career, Pipers legacy now lives on in Ronda Rousey, whom he gifted the Rowdy moniker. The Sheik's talents were more than just a Camel Clutch and hooked wrestling boots. He is an actor, known for Stampede Wrestling (1957), WCW Monday Nitro (1995) and WCW Saturday Night (1985). Probably because of these WWE (then WWF) Superstars. Wonderful", was an American professional wrestler and college football player, best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW).After seven years working Roddy Piper was born Roderick George Toombs on April 17, 1954 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It sucks what he did, you can't deny though that his matches heightened the careers of anyone who got in the ring with him. Wonderful, to Mr. Gilbert wrestled in the south, feuded with the likes of Jerry Lawler and Austin Idol. When he was wrestling in Bill Watts' promotion, JYD was a talker and a performer. The son of a professional wrestler (Warren Bockwinkel), it was only natural for Nick Bockwinkel to follow in his father's profession. He is best known for his various Sid gimmicks, each distinguished by the ring names Sid Justice, Sid Vicious, and Sycho Sid in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, later WWE). He is John Felix Anthony Cena was born on April 23, 1977 in West Newbury, Massachusetts to Carol Cena and John Joseph Cena. Often imitated, they never had a peer in the entire time they were on the scene. Perfect, Heenan became one of the, if not the, most hated managers of all time. Credit: World Wrestling Entertainment. Though being the heel commentator, his hilarious one-liners on commentary have endeared him to the fans. Bret Hart WWE.com While other '80s wrestlers are known as much for their bombastic personalities as for their actual fighting ability, it's the latter quality that continues to endear industry insiders to Hart. His parents and four siblings were all of normal size, but Andr suffered from acromegaly, a hormonal disorder that results when the pituitary gland produces excess growth hormone. Budy's streak was snapped when Hogan defeated him in a wild brawl. He was previously married to Donna Joy Dundee. Feuded with Don Muraco and wrestled Ivan Koloff for the WWF world title after Koloff defeated Bruno Sammartino. Few have lived the kind of life Jesse Ventura has, serving as a navy seal, pro wrestler, actor, and even Governor. Kensuke Sasaki was born on August 4, 1966 in Fukuoka, Japan. He presently works for Impact Wrestling. Broke into wrestling in the Global Wrestling Federation, known then as The Lightning Kid. Seeing Ax, at 69, and Smash, at 57, still donning their trunks and face paint wrestling in front of only a few hundred fans, looking remarkably overweight is a depressing sight to behold. Jannetty in particular was rocking a style that would break Billy Ray Cyrus' "achy breaky heart" on the spot. 20. Michael Lee Alfonso was an American professional wrestler. McKnight) wrestling with long hair: 8. Tommy Dreamer was born on February 14, 1971 in Yonkers, New York, USA as Thomas Laughlin. He was also an NWA performer who won regional titles in Florida and other promotions. His reputation for playing mind games with his opponents never superseded his actual in-ring acumen. Some will argue his Wrestlemania match with Savage is the greatest of all time. People seemed to swear up and down in our Facebook post on this that he looks like Jack Swagger/Hager in this photo. Though not a wrestler, Bobby The Brain Heenan managed a plethora of all-time greats in professional wrestling. He held the WWE Intercontinental Championship twice, plus he was a three-time World Tag Team Champion with two different partners. DiBiase entered the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in the late 1980s where he gained most of his fame as "The Allen Neal Jones best known by the ring name AJ Styles is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. Yet, he doesn't get as much recognition outside of Britain. Even an alternative canon of pro-wrestling would have to include Andre The Giant. (1999). Big Daddy V - Dead at 43. I want it to. Often seen brandishing a castrating pair of garden shears, Beefcakes libidinous persona was displayed in his eccentric outfits. Ranking The Greatest WWE Hall of Fame Inductees. If you were born in the 1980s and a fan of wrestling then you probably grew up idolizing larger than life heroes, like Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Lex Luger and Ultimate Warrior. Best known as "The Undertaker" from World Wrestling Entertainment. Names like Bockwinkle and Martel and the Road Warriors were cool and hip. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. Cant you almost hear the raspy, strained shouts of Macho Man Randy Savage? Hogan made wrestling a national phenomenon in the mid-1980s. It would be beyond cliche to call Andre larger than life but its an appropriate descriptor considering his largesse both in and out of the ring. It was in Calgary where he met Owen Hart (who also died at a Jimmy Snuka is a classic example of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) (formerly known as World Wrestling Federation (WWF)) bad guy who became a baby-face (a good guy) without trying. After receiving Jushin Liger was born on November 10, 1964 in Hiroshima, Japan. Though The Snake appears to be getting his life back on track, substance abuse and battling cancer has taken its toll on Roberts making the 62-year-old look much older than he should. He too fit right into Vince McMahon's carnival of characters. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. The Russian Nightmare. Eventually he became apart of the ring crew, helping set up for matches. Vote for your favorite now or I'll find you and put you in the camel clutch! They often provided an excellent foil to the overpowered Crush Gals throughout their influential run. He has been married to Tracey Roode since 1995. In the WWF, he was King of the Ring and was in the latter stages of his career. The Niedhart legacy these days is carried on through current WWE superstar Natalya, but her father frequently known as The Anvil had cemented his heroic status long before she began fighting. Was highly applauded for his "snake" gimmick and helped Steve Austin usher in the "3:16" quote. Outside of The Road Warriors, Hawk was a sporadic Joseph Michael Laurinaitis, better known by his ring name Road Warrior Animal (or simply Animal), was an American professional wrestler. Archive and tribute to dead wrestlers. Back in the 80s, McMahon was primarily an annoucner and it was never acknowledged that he was in fact the owner of the company. Nonetheless, Richter won championships around the globe before her retirement in 2005. He also starred as a guest character on the Syfy Began his career in Texas. His father Gory Guerrero became a star in the U.S., an icon in Texas and a legend in Mexico. At 450 pounds, with a big bald head, no visible neck, and an evil glare in his eyes, he was Hulk Hogan's first "giant" opponent, and the footage of him injuring Hogan's ribs in 1986 is still etched into many an aging Hulkamaniac's brain. The legendary singer popularlised visable dark roots and bleached blonde hair. All the personal troubles and wheelin and dealin" seem to have taken its toll on the "Nature Boy" who, at 68, looks almost unrecognizable compared to his pretty boy good looks of his youth. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. Trish Stratus. Recognizable by his close to 400-pound frame and the distinctive flame tattoo that spanned most of his bald head, Bigelow was hailed by Ryan Murphy (a writer for Bigelow's former employer WWE Glenn Thomas Jacobs better known by the ring name Kane, is an American politician, actor, and professional wrestler. It is all a matter of perspective and opinion. Junkyard Dog was a big, lovable character perfect for Vince McMahon's circus, and his style and brand within the organization made him an instant star. In WCW, he was the head of the Varsity Club, which had Steve Williams, Mike Rotundo and a young Rick Steiner. Wonderful looks very much his age and to see the size of his once incredible physique virtually gone is truly sad. "DDP" captivated Sound_department | He is an actor, known for WWE Smackdown! He is an actor and director, known for ROH: Final Battle 2003 (2003), WCW Thunder (1998) and All Japan Pro Wrestling 2002 Real World Tag League Gaora TV Special (2002). WWE: OMG! Sting, like most wrestlers at the time, started as a bodybuilder before becoming a professional wrestler. Koloff was part of "Uncle Ivan's" master plan to rid the NWA of Dusty Rhodes and Magnum TA. His secret? The Wrestlers: Land of a Thousand Dances. He really got over once he came to the WWF. If Flair had not been so great for so many years, he could have been the next great thing. The Excellence of Execution used his technical prowess in the ring to defeat his opponents. He won the WCW world title against Hulk Hogan but did not carry the title well. They have one Scott Steiner has been a mainstay in professional wrestling for over 15 years. Retired American professional wrestler of Japanese descent as Ricky Steamboat. They finally lost their titles to Brutus Beefcake and Greg Valentine. A movie star, a pop hero, and a gentle soul Andres kindness is often remembered as fondly as his physical domination. Her appearance as a heart-hardened sensei in the 2000 documentary Gaea Girls showed how she viewed wrestling not as an art form or a sport but as a kind of sacred pursuit. Whether it was Bobby Eaton an Dennis Condrey or Stan Lane, the team could wrestle anyone. The feud between Orndorff and Hogan was one of the longest and most memorable feuds of the 80s. During his run from the 1980s-90s, Warrior became known for high high energy when running down to the ring with his music hits, shaking the ropes during his entrance, his 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. He performed for World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) under his real name, and in the World Wrestling Federation / World Wrestling Entertainment (WWF/E) under both his real name Mark Henry was born on June 12, 1971 in Silsbee, Texas, USA. He could have been one of the best of all time, but was rushed too soon and we never got to see the best of him. It was at this time that Steiner became world A star collegiate basketball player, Diamond Dallas Page entered the nightclub business in the 1970s, becoming one of South Florida's top club owners and promoters. Despite his heel commentary, fans often found themselves cheering for him when he stepped foot in the ring for a rare match. Over the years, his weight inflated and his health deteriorated drastically. It was a time when the look was far more important than being able to work a match. The American Dream Dusty Rhodes rose to the top of the professional wrestling world in the 1980s. #21 of 180. And before the bolted to the WWF, names like Piper and Sgt. Presenting the top 10 toys based on the wrestling stars of the 1980s to the 1990s! Page has developed his own yoga fitness program calling it DDPYoga. Trained by the legendary Jose Lothario, Shawn Michaels wrestled in Kansas, where he met fellow wrestler, Marty Jannetty. With the sex appeal of a Chippendales performer, this Ravishing fighter was a WCW legend before career-ending injuries forced him to stop performing in 1997. Despite his goofy yellow polka dots, theres something sort of poetic about Dusty The American Dream Rhodes rise to fame. He will always be known as the guy who helped set up Hulkamania. He headlined multiple pay-per-view events for the WWF and WCW, Bobby Eaton was born on August 14, 1958 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA. "The American Dream" has been one of the most popular and colorful professional wrestlers in history. Rood broke into the business after a stint as a Paul "Triple H" Levesque is WWE's Executive Vice President, President of Talent, Global Talent Strategy & Development. Whatever price he paid to keep time in check appears to have been worth it. Even worse, Flair lost his son, Reid, to an accidental overdose. Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson were two undersized wrestlers that made it work. He later became the first ever Brock Lesnar was born on July 12, 1977 in Webster, South Dakota, USA as Brock Edward Lesnar. He was an actor, known for Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup (1987), Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup (1986) and Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup (1988). He won a Olympic Gold Medal in 1996 having notoriously won it with a broken neck. This site uses third party cookies for analytics and advertising. Terry Eugene Bollea, better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, is an American retired professional wrestler and television personality. He appeared at many of the WWF's major Pay-Per-View events during this time frame, such as Wrestlemania, Summerslam, Survivor Series, and Royal Rumble. He was a former AWA and NWA wrestler who was successful as a heel and when the WWF came calling, he was perfect for taking his persona up north. He was great for a number of reasons. Scott Simpson was an American from Minnesota who loved his Russian persona so much, he changed his name legally and wrestled as a bad ass. (1999), WCW Monday Nitro (1995) and WCW Saturday Night (1985). Have had legal troubles and was Miss Elizabeth's boyfriend when she passed away of a drug overdose. And of course, the omnipresence of Hulk Hogans red and yellow logo will forever be etched into wrestling history. While Hogan was creating a theatrical persona, Flair was wrestling 60-minute matches and beating everyone across the globe. They challenged the Horsemen, the Minnesota Wrecking Crew, the Road Warriors and had a famous battle with the Rock & Roll Express. But the thing about nostalgia is that it tends to whitewash some of the darker parts of history in favor of a rose-tinted rearview. Its no surprise that The Crush Gals are often considered the greatest womens tag team of all time considering the duos perfectly honed and incredibly powerful movesets. Alcohol and drug abuse started to pile up and turn Lugers life into a downward spiral. He may have been one of the first small-style wrestlers to get over in the 1980s. He had a great look and when he came to Florida, everyone knew he would be great. To this day, there is still no wrestler more popular than Hulk Hogan. Retired American professional wrestler best known for his work for ECW and WCW during the 1990s. He is the son of Ata Johnson (born Feagaimaleata Fitisemanu Maivia) and professional wrestler Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles). Even though their styles are quite different (Sheik being a wild hardcore-style brawler, known for throwing fire, cutting his opponent's forehead's up with foreign objects like a pencil, Keiji Mut was born on December 23, 1962 in Yamanashi, Japan. Standing out than the rest, Ultimate Warrior became one of the most popular wrestlers in the WWE (back then in the WWF). Bockwinkel wrestled for several years in various regions, but gained his greatest fame in the now-defunct American Wrestling Association (AWA). But he also may have been held up by Flair's success. Please share and retweet! Came back to WCW and beat Flair for the heavyweight title. IT DOESN'T DIE! Bertha Faye - Dead at 40. Nicknamed Mick by his father, a lifelong Yankees and Mickey Mantle fan, he attended college in upstate New York, he hitchiked to New York City to see a wrestling match between Jimmy Snuka (Jimmy Snuka) and Don Muraco that Rey Mysterio was a professional wrestler for WCW who made his wrestling debut in Mexico. He had the best mind to create anything he wanted. Hulkamania is the greatest concept ever created in wrestling. He was an actor, known for Fully Loaded (1999), WCW Monday Nitro (1995) and WWE Smackdown! They're the cream of the crop! This man knew what it took to be champion many times over. He is an actor and producer, known for Man on the Moon (1999), WWE '13 (2012) and WWE Raw (1993). The leader of the Hart Foundation, as of now, is cancer free but the toll of treatments and stroke has left him looking more like time's marked man than a Hitman himself. From Andre, to Mr. Chris Pallies main evented with Hulk Hogan, and broke his ribs in a match in 1985, but there was nothing real distinguishing about him other than he was a character heel in the federation. In addition, you can see the most watched/liked stuff amongst your friends. Fought in Georgia and feuded with Buzz Sawyer. As a member of the notorious Crush Gals tag team, Lioness Asuka helped to propel womens wrestling to global popularity. Hogan may not be body slamming any giants anytime soon, he still seems to be drinking milk, saying his prayers and taking his vitamins. From ECW to WWF to WCW, the competition was not only stiff but also each of these promotions commanded a fair share of the professional wrestling market.. He defeated Hulkamania. Thanks! Jeff Jarrett was trained in the USWA which was run by his father. The knee from the top rope into the back of the skull was downright scary! They have two children. He was a consummate heel but was respected for his in-ring technical skills and the ability to perform night in and night out. He previously wrestled for World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE). Even today, McMahon absolutely crushes the weights at the gym and still looks superhuman at 71. Wigan-born Davey Boy Smith started out on World of Sport at 15, known as Young David. What can you say about Andre that has not already been said? Hayes was the showman, Gordy the muscle and Roberts the sidekick. Jarrett had his first major run in the WWF - winning the Intercontinental Title 6 times before joining WCW. He was a three-time world title holder, and held court in Florida and the Carolinas. He also appears for AEW's sister promotion Ring of Honor (ROH), where he is the current ROH World Television Champion in his first Ken Anderson was born on March 6, 1976 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, USA. To everyones relief, "The King" is still with us and seemingly no worse for wear. Holding the Women's Championship on three separate occasions, the athletic Blayze reigned supreme over some of the most physically powerful female competitors of all time, including Bull Nakano, Aja Kong and the monstrous Bertha Faye. He began training to become an in-ring performer at the age of 35, the oldest rookie in Pro Wrestling history. Are you sure you want to delete your score and checked items on this list? And that's probably why this list exists. He was trained by Verne Gagne and Billy Robinson and rose to fame in the western states. For a while Race was a record holder as far as World Heavyweight Title reigns went until he was bested by Ric Flair. He was best known as Road Warrior Hawk, one half of the tag team known as The Road Warriors (The Legion of Doom in WWF), with Road Warrior Animal. Breaking down the best wrestlers by federation, belt, decade, and more. Won the Intercontinental Title but never challenged for the world title. Although she was often teaming with her mentor, Dump Matsumoto, she also held the All Japan Pro Wrestling womens title for three years starting in 1985 she was only 16 years old at the time. The Greatest Pro Wrestling Champions, Ranked, WWE's Greatest Superstars of the 21st Century, Professional Wrestlers with the Best Stage Names, The Best Wrestling Announcers Of All Time, Famous Men You'd Want To Have A Beer With, Ranking The Greatest WWE Hall of Fame Inductees, The Greatest Pro Wrestling Catchphrases of the '90s, 14 Heartwarming Stories About Andre The Giant From The People Who Knew Him. When he got to the WWF, The King was a mid-carder who was a hit but could never capture world gold. Among the many virtues of The Rockers were their hairstyles, which were vibrant enough to be the envy of any hairspray-encrusted guitar hero of the '80s. He was a good looking guy from Hawaii who held the Intercontinental Title in WWF but never challenged for the WWF heavyweight title. 3. Big Boss Man - Dead at 41. Tell us what you think about this feature. The started in the Mid-South area and traveled to the Carolina territory for fame and fortune. Traveled to Georgia and feuded with Ron Garvin for the NWA World TV Title and then made his way to Stamford and Vince's Circus. The man is rumored to be a complete workaholic and micromanages everything that happens in the company. Big and powerful, he was an instant favorite. They have two children named, Turk & Duke. With his pet snake, Damien, draped over his neck, Roberts sadistic charisma, in-ring talent, dark mic skills and use of one of the deadliest finishers of all time, the DDT, made Jake The Snake one of the all-time greats. Slaughter. Although perhaps better known these days for his bombastic and foul-mouthed twitter rampages, Iron Sheik was a key heel throughout the 80s. Its almost impossible to overstate the precision and crispness of Harts technical abilities and his resilience in the face of some very real tragedies is beyond admirable. He is now working in WWE behind the scenes but also was in TNA for a while as booker and script writer. 8. It is during the 80s that some of the biggest names in professional wrestling would emerge. He owns a junior hockey team named after him and has his own column in the Calgary Sun. 10. He was not much of a wrestler in WWF as much as he was an entertainer. He has been married to Amber since August 11, 2006. The Sheik was an accomplished amateur before he went pro. Eddie's brothers, Hector, Amadno and Chavo, Sr. also became wrestlers. Why was it so great? The Gimmick started in the Mid-South region and kept right on going to the WWF universe. He is an actor, known for Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends - The Movie (2009), Glory to the Filmmaker! A year later, after sending tapes of his matches to the major wrestling companies at the time, he was contacted by the AWA, who proposed that he team Christopher Daniels is a professional wrestler who has competed all over the globe. Which Historical Figure Would Win In An All-Night Drinking Competition. "The Snake" was an NWA mid-card player for years in the Carolinas as Barry Windham's tag team partner and then traveled to Florida, became a member of Kevin Sullivan's cult and feuded with Windham, breaking his nose. He is an actor, known for TNA iMPACT! Mad Dog Vachon. This is a list of masked wrestlers.The earliest known masked wrestler in the United States was The Masked Marvel who famously "crashed" the international tournament, which featured many of the top stars of the "Farmer" Burns-Frank Gotch era, held at the Manhattan Opera House in 1915. His contract expired in 2004 which he left on good terms. Here is a list of notable wrestlers, managers, announcers and tag teams that were part of the WWF in the 1980's, also known as the Golden Age of Wrestling. Ric Flair said David Von Erich could have been champion and carried the NWA. Daikaij Batoru: Urutora Ginga Densetsu - The Movie. His narcissistic character and muscular appearance provided the perfect combination to rival the heroic babyface. It's like the spirit of the Ultimate Warrior. Came back to the NWA and beat The Great Muta for the title. Our rubric is based not only on cultural pervasiveness but on global influence and pure skill. He is the grandson of Bob Orton, Sr. and the Adam Copeland is an actor and an professional wrestler, who wrestles as Edge in the WWE. His gruff voice and protruding chin made his G.I. Mattel's WWE Legends The Iron Sheik (2010) The Iron Sheik was an Iranian American professional wrestler who won the WWF World Heavyweight Championship in 1983. He was previously married to Cindy Womack. In high school, he played football. Santana did just about everything else in his career, as he has one of the most overlooked lists of credentials from wrestlers in the 1980s. Bret has held the One of the most colorful wrestlers in and out of the ring, Randy "Macho Man" Savage became a larger-than-life pop icon along with other wrestling superstars, such as "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Hulk Hogan, Jimmy Snuka (aka "Superfly Jimmy Snuka"), Jesse Ventura and Dwayne Johnson (aka "The Rock").When Born as Steve Borden, Sting has held the WCW World Title 10 times and multiple other titles. Sting shocked the world and showed up in WWE, taking on Triple H and The Authority, even challenging then WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Seth Rollins. A master technician and the dirtiest player in the game, Ric Flair wrestled for roughly 40 years and has feuded with legends, hall of famers and up and coming superstars spanning decades. Learn more at. Vampiro is known for A Wolf at the Door (2013), Trash (2014) and Crossing the Line (2012). Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, Why WCW's Ring Was So Different From WWE's, Explained, 5 WWE Wrestlers Who Survived Bad Gimmicks (& 5 Who Had It Define Their Careers), 5 Best WWE Tag Team Champions Of The New Generation Era (& 5 Worst). Hogan's run as a top name in wrestling lasted for almost ten years and saw . He has been married to Christina Beddoes since November 8, 1986. He is of Italian (father) and French-Canadian and English (mother) descent, and is the grandson of baseball player Tony Lupien. However, in 1985 she was forced to vacate her championship due to an injury, which prompted an early retirement in 1986 at the age of 24. Rose was a fixture for years. He became the world champion too soon and lost his spot as one of the greatest or one of the could-be greats. Known for his slow movement outside the ring, he walked to the beat of his own drum. 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