Top 10 WWE Wrestlers of All Time – WWE is extremely popular throughout the world. It reaches about 800 million homes worldwide through its TV programming. Its combined social media accounts have more than 1.5 billion users. Many famous professional wrestlers are household names like The Undertaker, Hulk Hogan, The Rock, Bret “The Hitman” Hart, John Cena, and Shawn Michaels. Many legends and superstars have had a huge impact and have achieved superstardom.
With so many WWE superstars, it is always a difficult job to compile a list of the 10 best WWE wrestlers of all time and it may spur a debate as each fan has his or her own list of favorite wrestlers. Here’s our take on the top 10.
- The Undertaker
In his celebrated career, The Undertaker has become a seven-time World Champion and a seven-time Tag Team Champion. He won the World Title for the first time by beating Hulk Hogan. The Undertaker had a 21-0 undefeated streak at WrestleMania before he lost to Brock Lesnar. He is known for some of the best feuds and memorable rivalries.
- Hulk Hogan
You will rarely find anyone who has had a bigger impact on WWE than Hulk Hogan. He brought professional wrestling to the mainstream in the 1980s with his “Hulkamania” craze and larger-than-life personality. His catchphrase, “Whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you?” had the cheering. His iconic feuds were with Randy Savage and Andre the Giant, many of which remain etched in memory. Hulk would often portray himself as the underdog.
- “Stone Cold” Steve Austin
Steve Austin arrived on the WWE scene in the mid-1990s and quickly emerged as the face of the wrestling scene. He is best known for his trademark charm, wit, and irreverence. He eventually became a finger-gesturing, beer-swilling, antihero with an unyielding attitude. He won 6 WWE Championships and many other titles. Steve is so popular that his fighting skills are depicted even in image websites like Depositphotos.com.
- The Rock
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is a household name because of his boundless energy, unmatched mic skills, and charisma. He has won the WWE Championship 8 times and captivated the audience with his unforgettable feuds with Stone Cold Steve Austin and Triple H. The Rock is also known for his electrifying catchphrases.
- Shawn Michaels
Michaels was the first Grand Slam Champion. His career is packed with many titles and some famous feuds with The Undertaker. He officially retired in 2010 but returned for one match in 2018. The brash and cocky kid of the 1990s became a wiser and older veteran of the 2010s. Michaels has inspired many wrestlers who we see on TV now. Shawn is one of the best things to ever happen to the WWE.
- John Cena
Making his debut in 2002, John Cena is a 16-time World Champion, and 2-time Royal Rumble winner, and has been a mainstay of the WWE for many years with his ruthless aggression. He has appeared in many movies, television shows, and talk shows. He has been involved in some of the most high-profile feuds.
- “Macho Man” Randy Savage
In 1985, when Randy broke into the scene, the experts immediately said that he was the next big name. The top managers all wanted to sign him. But Savage introduced his own manager, his wife Miss Elizabeth. To this day, the duo is one of the most iconic couples in WWE. In his wrestling years, Savage is remembered as the arrogant, self-absorbed, and cocky bad guy.
- Bret Hart
Bret Hart makes it to this list for his work inside the ring and technical abilities. The Hitman is undoubtedly one of the most talented wrestlers in the WWE. He is best known for his 1992 Summerslam with the British Bulldog, his legendary match with Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 12, and his WrestleMania 10 opener with Owen.
- Triple H
Paul Levesque or the Triple H has helped launch two iconic factions in Evolution and D-Generation-X. He is known for his cerebral approach and ruthless aggression. He has won 14 world championships and many titles in his illustrious career. In the later years, he became the Head of Creative and has thus contributed to the WWE in many ways. Triple H may eventually be remembered for his work outside the ring.
- Ric Flair
“Nature Boy” Ric Flair is regarded as one of the most charismatic and talented wrestlers ever. His portraying himself as the dirtiest player, trademark flamboyance, mic skills, and “Woooo!” catchphrase has caught the public imagination. Flair has a remarkable ability to entertain.
There are so many other big names that have thrilled us, like The Great Khali, Roman Reigns, Bruno Sammartino, Brock Lesnar, Dusty Rhodes, Sasha Banks, Becky Lynch, Chyna, and Kurt Angle. They all stand out because of their entrance music, in-ring play, on-the-mic performance, finishing moves, and entertainment. All WWE fans will remember the best performances of them all.
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Top 10 WWE Wrestlers of All Time
