Asai now works for CMLL in Mexico City and also Luis Ignacio Urive Alvirde was born on December 22, 1982 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. Warrior was very one-dimensional and it showed. He may have been one of the first small-style wrestlers to get over in the 1980s. Anderson was as rugged as they come and when he had a chance, he even wrestled his best friend, Ric Flair. Lesnar also has Jerry Lawler was born on November 29, 1949 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. He is also remembered for wrestling Ric Flair to a time-limit draw when he was top dog in Minnesota. Hes still capable of walking down the aisle and putting a maggot in his place. I want it to. Amassing 34 total championship wins in his career, Pipers legacy now lives on in Ronda Rousey, whom he gifted the Rowdy moniker. Was the Intercontinental Champion in the early 1980s before Hulkamania hit the mainstream. Went to the WWF and was tag team title champions with Mike Rotundo. He feuded with Wahoo McDaniel, Tully Blanchard and Nikita Koloff. Big Daddy V - Dead at 43. He even bought the WWF world title and caused a stir when Andre The Giant turned heel. It's like Hulkamania, YOU CAN'T STOP IT, BROTHER! Vampiro is known for A Wolf at the Door (2013), Trash (2014) and Crossing the Line (2012). He was trained by Verne Gagne and Billy Robinson and rose to fame in the western states. While other '80s wrestlers are known as much for their bombastic personalities as for their actual fighting ability, its the latter quality that continues to endear industry insiders to Hart. American-born, Canadian-raised professional wrestler, rock singer, actor and author. Poised as an everyman, Dusty managed to wrack up title wins across divisions and federations. 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. - The Top 50 Incidents in WWE History (2011), WCW Monday Nitro (1995) and WWE Smackdown! Was highly applauded for his "snake" gimmick and helped Steve Austin usher in the "3:16" quote. Fought in Georgia and feuded with Buzz Sawyer. He headlined multiple pay-per-view events for the WWF and WCW, Bobby Eaton was born on August 14, 1958 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA. Before all this happened, the NWA was a better product with better wrestlers and the AWA was able to present a brand in the Midwest and the the northern states like Minnesota that was crisp and regional and cool. Santana was an Intercontinental Champion and was a crowd favorite the entire time he wrestled for the McMahon dynasty. Hogan's run as a top name in wrestling lasted for almost ten years and saw . His father Johnny Valentine would be proud. Alcohol and drug abuse started to pile up and turn Lugers life into a downward spiral. He graduated with honors from Normandy High School before attending Miami University of Ohio (where he was a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity).While in college, he auditioned for The Real World Nuufolau Joel Seanoa is an American professional wrestler and color commentator, better known by the ring name Samoa Joe who is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). They feuded with The Midnight Express, the Andersons, and the Road Warriors. The wrestler who would eventually become known as Ravishing Rick Rude was born Richard Erwin Rood on December 7th, 1958. When he was wrestling in Bill Watts' promotion, JYD was a talker and a performer. [16] Ivan Koloff. WWE: OMG! This colorful, high-flying wrestler was a mainstay in the WWF from 1986 to 1993. He feuded with Roddy Piper in the famous "Dog Collar" match which almost destroyed Piper. For fans that are only familiar with his work as a manager in AEW for FTR, you owe it to yourselves to check Tully out in the ring. The Russian Nightmare. When he started out in the business, he was a singles wrestler, wrestling in some smaller federations before coming to the NWA (WCW) to team with his older brother, Rick. He went on to the glitz and glamour of the WWF in the US as The British Bulldog before a tragically early death. Unfortunately, concussions late in his career cut Harts career short. Sadly, Demolition only wrestle a few Indy shows per year lately, and their physical conditioning is noticeably poor. He had the best mind to create anything he wanted. McKnight) wrestling with long hair: 8. Although in the year 2020 fans are more likely familiar with Machu Picchu, the GLOW character she inspired, Mountain Fiji was widely considered the heart and soul of the imminently campy Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling TV series that went on to garner a cult following. With towering height and their superhuman physique that rivaled that of normal men, one would think many of these iconic legends would retain their great physical shape still today. Truly one of the old-school bears of the business. The son of wrestler Blackjack Mulligan, he is best known for his appearances with the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW).In NWA/WCW, he was a one-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion, a one-time Booker T. Huffman Jr. better known by his ring name Booker T, is an American professional wrestler, professional wrestling promoter and color commentator. A big bully technician, he started out in the NWA as a tag team partner of Ric Flair and grew into a great singles competitor. Are you sure you want to delete your score and checked items on this list? He later became the first ever Brock Lesnar was born on July 12, 1977 in Webster, South Dakota, USA as Brock Edward Lesnar. He also won the World Class Heavyweight Title and feuded with The Freebirds with his brothers and then with Jerry Lawler before taking his act to the WWF as the Texas Tornado. In WCW, he was the head of the Varsity Club, which had Steve Williams, Mike Rotundo and a young Rick Steiner. They challenged the Horsemen, the Minnesota Wrecking Crew, the Road Warriors and had a famous battle with the Rock & Roll Express. But Anderson was a rugged, proud wrestler who could make you submit with an arm bar or he could bear down on a joint until you screamed for mercy. He was best known for his appearances with the American professional wrestling promotions Extreme Championship Wrestling, World Championship Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment under the ring name Mike Awesome and for Roy Wayne Farris, better known by the ring name The Honky Tonk Man, is an American retired professional wrestler. Ricky Steamboat worked as an agent, a trainer and currently as an ambassador for the WWE. Cant you almost hear the raspy, strained shouts of Macho Man Randy Savage? It was said he did not want Hogan to win because he did not have amateur credentials. He died too soon and his talents are missed. He was an actor, known for WWE Smackdown! 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 first came to the WWF in 1990 as Ted DiBiase's mystery partner at The Survivor Series (1990). 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. As a member of the notorious Crush Gals tag team, Lioness Asuka helped to propel womens wrestling to global popularity. While you're at it, go ahead and vote for the top WWE wrestlers currently in the ring. He is the son of Ata Johnson (born Feagaimaleata Fitisemanu Maivia) and professional wrestler Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles). Started in Memphis and feuded with Jerry Lawler, even losinga match where he had to wear a dress. Known for his unexpected grace in the ring, Steamboat was also a proficient tag team wrestler alongside his partner Jay Youngblood. Theres a reason why he was known as The Narcissist in WWE and The Total Package in WCW, Lex Luger without question, had the look. Whether playing the narcissistic heel or the Made in the U.S.A. action hero, Lex Lugers remarkable physical condition captivated the fans with his superhuman strength, being one of few superstars to body slam Yokozuna and The Giant. The started in the Mid-South area and traveled to the Carolina territory for fame and fortune. Hi there and welcome to Nostalgia Hit. Michael Francis Foley was born on June 7th, 1965, in Long Island, New York. Though he didnt have the bodybuilder physiques of Hulk Hogan and Ultimate Warrior, the King of Ba-da Bing was always in tremendous shape. Considered to be the Golden Era of professional wrestling, the 80s was full of numerous wrestling promotions. Retired American professional wrestler best known for his work for ECW and WCW during the 1990s. Went to WWE, where he was a star and later WCW, where he feuded with Sting. He was WWWF Champion before moving to the NWA. He has been married to Tracey Roode since 1995. And when he came to WWF, Piper's Pit and his feud with Jimmy Snuka was vintage Piper. All comments are welcome. He was truly one of the best showmen the business has ever seen. He was mainly used as a jobber - a wrestler who rarely wins and is King Kong Bundy was riding a win streak of 300 consecutive victories when he challenged Terry "Hulk" Hogan to the World Wrestling Federation World's Heavyweight Championship. - The Top 50 Incidents in WWE History, TNA Wrestling: Phenomenal - The Best of AJ Styles. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. To everyones relief, "The King" is still with us and seemingly no worse for wear. Hulk Hogan was the biggest star in wrestling in the 1980s. Davey Boy Smith was born on November 27, 1962 in Manchester, England, UK. Both Hector and Amando Christopher Michael Benoit is a Canadian wrestler who was born in Montreal, Quebec, the son of Michael and Margaret Benoit. He started the decade as a heel, but in 1974 he turned babyface and shot to the top. The greatest wrestler ever to step in the ring in Asia, he just may be the greatest wrestler of all times. He was previously married to Diana Hart. Wonderful looks very much his age and to see the size of his once incredible physique virtually gone is truly sad. Wrestling (2004). Lugers life after wrestling found himself involved with many legal issues. Big Bully Busick - Dead at 63. Breaking down the best wrestlers by federation, belt, decade, and more. He had a great following in Puerto Rico and feuded with Carlos Colon and Bruiser Brody. Our list is sortable by ring name, real name, date, age, and cause of death. 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 owns a junior hockey team named after him and has his own column in the Calgary Sun. I know I will take heat for this one when Piper is ahead of Savage. Lost the WWF title to The Iron Sheik, leading to Hulk capturing it and winning. Though Lex Lugers health has made improvements, his once massive muscular frame is now totally nonexistent. He is to wrestling in Puerto Rico as Celine Dion is to Canada. You can view movies and shows in one place and filter by streaming provider, genre, release year, runtime, and rating (Rotten Tomatoes, Imdb, and/or Metacritic). He was trained by the Original Sheik, Ed Farhat, who was one of pro-wrestling's classic and greatest bad guys. (1999). Rhodes went to the WWF and was summarily used as a mid card wrestler. Long regarded as one of the best wrestlers in the world, Styles has headlined numerous pay-per-view events internationally.Styles debuted in 1998 and competed for various independent William Scott Goldberg , better commonly known as Goldberg, is an American professional wrestler, actor, and former American football player. Because it is worth talking about the greatest WWE Superstars of the 80s forever. Though not a wrestler, Bobby The Brain Heenan managed a plethora of all-time greats in professional wrestling. Brother-in-law of former tag team partner Barry Windham. 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. Meltzer has previously described her as the most popular womens wrestler of all time.. He was the best talker ever in wrestling and was a better mat wrestler than you think. He has been the Republican Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee since 2018. And that's probably why this list exists. Actually he was a mid-carder before coming to the NWA and struck gold. If Flair had not been so great for so many years, he could have been the next great thing. He was great for a number of reasons. In the early 80s, he was in the WWF and feuded with Pedro Morales, but his heart was in Portland and the Western region of the NWA. King Kong Bundy was an '80s wrestling monster. He was previously married to Stacy Carter, Paula Jean Carruth and Martha Kay Williams. His first Shelton Benjamin was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina on July 9, 1976. The 2015 WWE Hall of Famer Jacqueline was one of the most hard hitting WWE Women's Wrestlers of the '90s. This list details eight wrestling legends of the 80s that still remain in great shape and eight others who have jobbed out to Father Time. He and tag-team One of the great Hispanic wrestlers, Eddie Guerrero grew up part of the famous wrestling family: The Guerreros. And before the bolted to the WWF, names like Piper and Sgt. He has held the WWF World 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin was born in Victoria, Texas, as Steven James Anderson, on December 18, 1964, the youngest of five children. Bockwinkel wrestled for several years in various regions, but gained his greatest fame in the now-defunct American Wrestling Association (AWA). Bret Hart is a name often brought up when discussing greatest wrestlers of all time. (1999), WCW Monday Nitro (1995) and WCW Saturday Night (1985). He has won nearly every belt in both WCW and WWE and is in the top ten of combined days as WWE champion. I want old school wrestling, but I will take what we have now. Dig it?! Anyway, I'm lookin' at you, Rankers. The prototypical arrogant pretty boy, Rude was known for insulting the mostly-male crowds before enticing women with promises of sexual promiscuity. (Like Wrestlers of the 80s? Rhodes began wrestling in the 1960s and gained a reputation as a fast-talking, hard-rocking wrestler. Follow Jesse on Twitter at https://twitter.com/JessePRodriguez to get his latest articles. Wrestled against Jerry Lawler in the Mid-South area and then took his act to WWF where he teamed with Miss Elizabeth and found gold. Erick Rowan with Hair. Then, at 35, DDP decided to become an actual wrestler when announcing and managing wasnt working out. Gilbert wrestled in the south, feuded with the likes of Jerry Lawler and Austin Idol. A symbol of the spirit of Lucha Libre, Mil Mscaras is one of the few masked fighters ever inducted into WWEs notorious Hall of Fame. A great booker and script writer. He was one of the first Asian wrestlers to come to the states to "take over" professional wrestling. Teamed with Barry in the WWF to win the Tag Team Titles, first from Dick Murdoch and Adrian Adonis, and later from Nikolai Volkoff and the Iron Sheik. His gruff voice and protruding chin made his G.I. Teamed with good friend Dusty Rhodes to form the Texas Outlaws in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He was previously married to Cindy Womack. As much a wrestler as a cultural ambassador, Mscaras starred in over 20 films. He is also a member of the elite group of wrestlers known as the Clique. The Greatest Pro Wrestlers of All Time. They often provided an excellent foil to the overpowered Crush Gals throughout their influential run. Piper was a mainstay in the Northwest under Don Owen when he first came to the NWA. 9 Tully Blanchard - Slingshot Suplex As one of the original Four Horsemen, Tully Blanchard will be always be associated with greatness. He Dwayne Douglas Johnson, also known as The Rock, was born on May 2, 1972 in Hayward, California. He is an actor, known for The Testament of Sister New Devil: Departures (2018), Briscoe Brothers - Sandy Fork Originals (2013) and New Japan Pro-Wrestling 30th Anniversary 1997-1999 (2002). He made his professional Terry Eugene Bollea, better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, is an American retired professional wrestler and television personality. The injury persisted and even caused muscle shrinkage, later in his career. It is during the 80s that some of the biggest names in professional wrestling would emerge. He was vanilla and big and made a name for himself in the WWF. He won a Olympic Gold Medal in 1996 having notoriously won it with a broken neck. Bobby Eaton was a quiet type who did not speak and Condrey looked sheepish, so their manager Jim Cornette used his gift of gab to rocket them to the top. Throughout the years other superstars have vouched for the program, including Jake "The Snake," Scott Hall, and Chris Jericho. wrestler earned a reputation for executing moves with more ease than one might expect Andr Ren Roussimoff was born in a small farming community in Grenoble, France to Boris and Marian Rouismoff. Lost to Time: "Mr. He dropped out of school to become a pro wrestler in Mexico. Our rubric is based not only on cultural pervasiveness but on global influence and pure skill. He has been married to Rena Mero since May 6, 2006. Meltzer has previously described her as "the most popular women's wrestler of all time." 2. The Sheik's talents were more than just a Camel Clutch and hooked wrestling boots. 3,570 votes. The man is rumored to be a complete workaholic and micromanages everything that happens in the company. Backlund was a crowd favorite and would prove that mat wrestling could still win in the end. He is best known for his time in WWE under the ring name Christian and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) under the ring name Christian Cage. They have three children. Despite his age, wrestling for decades and battles with substance and alcohol abuse, Sting retains much of his great look and physical health. 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. His contract expired in 2004 which he left on good terms. His program has kept him in terrific shape at 61, improving his quality of life. Please share and retweet! Unfortunately, Mr. 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.. Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson were two undersized wrestlers that made it work. Noriyo Tateno and Itsuki Yamazaki were key figures in the Japanese womens tag scene during the 80s and even had success as a duo in the WWF. Jeff Jarrett was trained in the USWA which was run by his father. One of the few men to have been inducted into five separate wrestling Hall of Fames, Harley Race is studied to this day as a technical master so much so that he was often announced as the "The Greatest Wrestler on God's Green Earth." 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 was an actor, known for Fully Loaded (1999), WCW Monday Nitro (1995) and WWE Smackdown! Though not the physical specimens that Lex Luger and Hulk Hogan were, The Best There Is, The Best There Was and The Best There Ever Will Be was always in great athletic shape throughout his career. They have one Scott Steiner has been a mainstay in professional wrestling for over 15 years. Daikaij Batoru: Urutora Ginga Densetsu - The Movie. 3. Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts. Hulkamania is the greatest concept ever created in wrestling. Starting off in the AWA - Curt began his career as a tag team wrestler. This will spark a debate. Wayne Ferris took a gimmick and rode it into success. Inoki has some of the most impressive fight stats in mat history. He starred as one of the leads in the fifth season of the popular television series Haven on Syfy. He is of Italian (father) and French-Canadian and English (mother) descent, and is the grandson of baseball player Tony Lupien. Pillman played football in the NFL for the Cincinnati Bengals in 1984 and in the CFL for the Calgary Stampeders. One of wrestlings breakout stars, Roddy Piper became a bonafide pop-cultural icon with numerous appearances on television sitcoms and cartoons. 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. While no longer flaunting his Million Dollar Championship belt, hes still on good terms with the WWE and makes special appearances from time to time. Even today, McMahon absolutely crushes the weights at the gym and still looks superhuman at 71. Maybe the greatest attraction in wrestling anywhere he wrestled. He captured world gold. He was also an NWA performer who won regional titles in Florida and other promotions. He has been married to Jana Perry since April 24, 2005. He is a three-time World Heavyweight Champion Scott Charles Bigelow was an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Bam Bam Bigelow. That is high praise from anyone. Considering how jacked many of these superstars once were, their current appearance is shocking. At one point turned heel. Whatever you do, leave the hairbrush at home - the more disheveled the better. 2. Hogan made wrestling a national phenomenon in the mid-1980s. His over-the-top video packages established him as a kind of miraculous meta-human that, despite or because of their inherent campiness, catalyzed his global superstardom. Known for his slow movement outside the ring, he walked to the beat of his own drum. Won the NWA world title after brother David idea in the Orient. Looks Great: Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, 1. Boris Spremo/Toronto Star via Getty Images. As a fan for the past 35 years and a writer who covered it in South Carolina, I seen some great things. A great technician in the ring, he also struck tag team gold. O Lobo Atrs da Porta. The knee from the top rope into the back of the skull was downright scary! His father Gory Guerrero became a star in the U.S., an icon in Texas and a legend in Mexico. They were also the only tag teams at the team to win titles in the NWA, AWA and WWW. Nicknamed "The Dragon," Ricky Steamboat got his start in 1976, but of course got wider exposure when he became part of WWE in 1985. He helped launch the careers of Sting, Lex Luger, Rick Steamboat and Arn Anderson. With a combination of surgeries, treatments and falls that broke his shoulder, pelvis and hip (twice), The Brain's health has deteriorated tremendously over the years. I tried my hardest every day to live up to his standard in the ring, he said. They have two children. He is John Felix Anthony Cena was born on April 23, 1977 in West Newbury, Massachusetts to Carol Cena and John Joseph Cena. Helped tear up the Florida territory and fought overseas in Japan and the Orient. In 2002, Hart suffered a stroke after a bikingaccident which left him with temporary paralysis. Wrestling (2004) and ECW: Hardcore Revolution (2000). They have one Ray Traylor was born on May 2, 1963 in Marietta, Georgia, USA. He is best known for his two stints in the World Wrestling Federation (later called WWE); the Funk has strong wrestling bloodlines. Includes photos, videos, and causes of death. 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