Richter attempted to bring legitimacy to womens wrestling and was actually rather successful, but the world (or, actually, maybe just Vince) simply wasnt ready for what she had to offer. A medical student at Minnesota University (his father was a doctor, his mother an actress), Flair dropped out college to train for the mat wars under legendary former AWA World champ Verne Gagne. 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. He dropped out of school to become a pro wrestler in Mexico. 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. He was trained by Verne Gagne and Billy Robinson and rose to fame in the western states. 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 Michael Hegstrand (January 26, 1957 - October 19, 2003) was an American professional wrestler. Four times they won the world title. Shinmai Maou no Testament Departures. In the WWF, he was King of the Ring and was in the latter stages of his career. Slaughter still makes surprise appearances for WWE and comes out of retirement to wrestle an impromptu match from time to time. 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. Moolah then signed with WWE during the '80s Rock'n'Wrestling era and famously feued with Wendi Richter and singer Cyndi Lauper. He was an actor, known for WWE Smackdown! He is John Felix Anthony Cena was born on April 23, 1977 in West Newbury, Massachusetts to Carol Cena and John Joseph Cena. 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. He also has a stint in WCW when he wrestled with Ricky Steamboat against Barry Windham and Ric Flair at a television taping, leading to Steamboat getting a shot at the world title. Big Daddy V - Dead at 43. OOOOHHHHHHH YYEEEEEEEAAHHHHH!!! I stand by that statement. Played by Satoru Sayama, who Bret Hart once called the Bruce Lee of professional wrestling, Tiger Mask I was both a real-life wrestling character and the star of a popular Japanese cartoon. Was successful as United States Heavyweight Champion. Rhodes went to the WWF and was summarily used as a mid card wrestler. Muraco was a big guy back in the day and feuded with Tito Santana in the early 1980s at the beginning of the height of Hulkamania. The wrestler who would eventually become known as Ravishing Rick Rude was born Richard Erwin Rood on December 7th, 1958. IT DOESN'T DIE! Actually he was a mid-carder before coming to the NWA and struck gold. 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. 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. The Weasel never had the physique of the wrestlers and a neck injury kept him from taking bumps, but for the most part, Heenan always appeared in good health. He starred as one of the leads in the fifth season of the popular television series Haven on Syfy. 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. Mad Dog Vachon. They often provided an excellent foil to the overpowered Crush Gals throughout their influential run. Retired American professional wrestler of Japanese descent as Ricky Steamboat. Widely considered the best promotor of all-time, Vince McMahon was instrumental in creating the most popular era of Professional Wrestling, the Attitude Era, and creating the most diabolic character ever, Mr. McMahon. Japan's Antonio Inoki is a "living" legend in Asia. Helped tear up the Florida territory and fought overseas in Japan and the Orient. Jacqueline was ahead of her game with the women at that time. He is widely regarded as the most recognized wrestling star worldwide and the most popular wrestler of the 1980s.Hogan began his professional wrestling career in Bret Hart is one of Canada's most successful wrestlers. Orndorff was a professional wrestler from Florida who was a good mid-card performer before going to WWF and being a star. Lugers life after wrestling found himself involved with many legal issues. 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. Unfortunately, Roberts suffered from alcohol abuse during his career. From Andre, to Mr. Big John Studd 4 of 20 This guy was big, and not. "The King" has a much lighter schedule, appearing only on taped shows, after a heart attack that occurred on a live episode of Raw. He started out as Sting's tag team partner, went to Texas as the Dingo Warrior and then traveled to the WWF. Starting her career at the age of 15, it wouldnt take her too long to start snatching titles. He first came to the WWF in 1990 as Ted DiBiase's mystery partner at The Survivor Series (1990). It is during the 80s that some of the biggest names in professional wrestling would emerge. Michael "The Miz" Mizanin was born in Cleveland, OH on October 8th, 1980 to Barbara and George Mizanin. The Midnight Express 11 of 50 Whether it was Bobby Eaton an. He also Bryan Lloyd Danielson is an American professional wrestler and author currently signed to WWE under ring name Daniel Bryan.In WWE, Bryan held the WWE Championship three times and WWE's World Heavyweight Championship once, in addition to being a one-time United States Champion, a one-time Actor | The knee from the top rope into the back of the skull was downright scary! He made his professional Terry Eugene Bollea, better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, is an American retired professional wrestler and television personality. It makes us pause in anticipation for the . This cannot be undone. It's like Hulkamania, YOU CAN'T STOP IT, BROTHER! He captured world gold. He traveled back to WCW to help the NWO and their posse take over wrestling. 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. Considering how jacked many of these superstars once were, their current appearance is shocking. He battled Bob Backlund and won the WWF world title before Hulk Hogan came to save the day at Madison Square Garden and Hulkamania was born. He previously wrestled for World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE). They have two children. Both flashy and furious, Mil Mscaras is considered one of Mexican wrestlings first international stars. Barry Clinton Windham is an American retired professional wrestler. Big Bully Busick - Dead at 63. Warrior was very one-dimensional and it showed. 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. He became the world champion too soon and lost his spot as one of the greatest or one of the could-be greats. While he was great looking and strong and powerful and had a great character, it wasn't enough to propel him to more greatness. Daniels made one Bobby Roode was born on May 11, 1976 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. He will always be known as the guy who helped set up Hulkamania. 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. Hayes was the showman, Gordy the muscle and Roberts the sidekick. He debuted in Florida in 1979 and proceeded to work all over the world, particularly in Japan. Learn more at. James Reiher Snuka, better known as Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, wrestled for several promotions from the 1970s to 2010. He had a body that made men mad and made women swoon. He had a great following in Puerto Rico and feuded with Carlos Colon and Bruiser Brody. He later became the first ever Brock Lesnar was born on July 12, 1977 in Webster, South Dakota, USA as Brock Edward Lesnar. The Russian Nightmare. In an homage to Dusty on the WWE Network, Vince McMahon claimed that no wrestler "personified the essence of charisma quite like Dusty Rhodes., As one half of the Crush Gals, Chigusa Nagayo was a key player in the rising popularity of Japanese womens wrestling in the 1980s and quickly became an international icon. (1999). He has been married to Amber since August 11, 2006. And having Missy Hyatt at his side was not a bad idea, either. 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. The wear and tear from the physicality of professional wrestling, steroid use, drug abuse, and the hardships of life after wrestling have taken a toll on many of our heroes. He is an actor, known for Stampede Wrestling (1957), WCW Monday Nitro (1995) and WCW Saturday Night (1985). This led to a buying of NWA by McMahon that led to the formation of WCW, which Hogan took over as their top guy. His IRL truculent personality and tendency towards bridge-burning made him an unlikely favorite in the industry and although he was likely portrayed as a villain (along with his partner Nikolai Volkoff) due to xenophobia within the USA, he certainly lived up to his dastardly, devil-may-care reputation out of the ring. He is best-known for his time in WCW and WWE.Goldberg is one of the most popular figures of the late 1990s/early 2000s professional wrestling boom. Amassing 34 total championship wins in his career, Pipers legacy now lives on in Ronda Rousey, whom he gifted the Rowdy moniker. Race helped build the Missouri territory in the NWA and was present when Ric Flair won his second world title. Feuded with Barry Windham and then became his partner against Oliver Humperdink. 3,570 votes. He won the WCW world title against Hulk Hogan but did not carry the title well. Joe character a no-brainer and instant classic. Although the world of 80s pro-wrestling was filled with neon tiger stripes and cocaine dreams that decade was also a time of immense athleticism, over-the-top characters, and intrepid innovation in the art of combat sports. In 2007, Luger suffered a nerve impingement that left him with paralysis from the neck down. THE SPIRIT OF THE WARRIOR WILL RUN FOREVER!!! Looks Great: Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, 1. 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. Darren Matthews was born on May 10, 1968 in Staffordshire, England, UK. The Genetic Jackhammer refuses to be laughed at for his appearance. He wrestled for his father's promotion throughout the 80's before hitting the big time in the early 90's. Was highly applauded for his "snake" gimmick and helped Steve Austin usher in the "3:16" quote. Though Lex Lugers health has made improvements, his once massive muscular frame is now totally nonexistent. Ric Flair is one of, if not the most, popular wrestler of all time. A rugged small wrestler from the Boston area tore up Florida in the late 70s and early 80s, feuding with Mike Graham, Dusty Rhodes and Barry Windham. 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. William Jason Reso (born November 30, 1973) is a Canadian actor and retired professional wrestler. He had endured 36 throat operations as a child. American-born, Canadian-raised professional wrestler, rock singer, actor and author. They have three children. 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. He is known for his trademark style of hardcore wrestling, which he pioneered in his time with Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) from 1995 to 2000. While Slaughter was a bit on the stocky side, even in his prime, he looks much the same with high chin and trademark stash. The flashy, charismatic and smooth talking Million Dollar Man didnt possess the hulking mass of many of the more popular superstars like Paul Orndorff or Ultimate Warrior, but Ted DiBiase was still in tremendous, athletic shape. 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. In 2002, Asai underwent arm surgery which allowed him to return to wrestling. He has been the only wrestler to stay in WCW since the late 1980s and he had a reconstructive knee surgery in 1991. The '80s. The fire breather wowed fans with his in-ring talent and remarkable physical strength and agility. Desperately Seeking Susan - 1985. Have had legal troubles and was Miss Elizabeth's boyfriend when she passed away of a drug overdose. Mad Dog Vachon got his first feel for wrestling on the amateur level before making the switch over to professional and quickly becoming a new breed of heel - eventually being recognized as one of the greatest wrestling heels of all time. Mark LoMonaco (born July 14, 1971) is an American professional wrestler best known for his career in such famous professional wrestling companies a in WWE, as ring name Bubba Ray Dudley, Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), as Buh Buh Ray Dudley and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) as Brother Chris Parks was born on October 4, 1973 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Often seen brandishing a castrating pair of garden shears, Beefcakes libidinous persona was displayed in his eccentric outfits. He has been married to Jane Lee since January 14, 2002. The greatest wrestler ever to step in the ring in Asia, he just may be the greatest wrestler of all times. Came to WCW from ECW In 1996 after he debuted Leon Allen White (May 14, 1955 - June 18, 2018), better known by his ring names Big Van Vader or simply Vader, was an American professional wrestler and professional football player. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Quick! His gruff voice and protruding chin made his G.I. Dead at 80. Eventually he became apart of the ring crew, helping set up for matches. After wrestling for decades and battling a heart attack, The King is making time his peasant and looks to be on the winning side of age 67. Boris Spremo/Toronto Star via Getty Images. Hulk Hogan was the biggest star in wrestling in the 1980s. He has been the Republican Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee since 2018. Times have changed and its increasingly difficult to view grapplers like The Ultimate Warrior without thinking of his appalling and bigoted worldviews. Introducing acrobatic aerial attacks to Japanese audiences, Mscaras is considered an innovator of high-risk antics like the ever-popular tope suicida. He had a brief role (unmasked) as himself in Ready 2 Rumble. He also starred as a recurring character on the History Channel series Vikings. He held the WWE Intercontinental Championship twice, plus he was a three-time World Tag Team Champion with two different partners. Gordy won numerous titles overseas and in the Midwest. 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 is the son of Ata Johnson (born Feagaimaleata Fitisemanu Maivia) and professional wrestler Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles). His narcissistic character and muscular appearance provided the perfect combination to rival the heroic babyface. Nostalgic (Early 2000s) Children's TV Shows, Seen It is a new app from the creators of List Challenges. Big and powerful, he was an instant favorite. 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. Wigan-born Davey Boy Smith started out on World of Sport at 15, known as Young David. Retired American professional wrestler best known for his work for ECW and WCW during the 1990s. 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. Savage was WWF champion and then went to WCW to claim more world gold and fight and then join the NWO. He is an actor, known for TNA iMPACT! His injury led to Dusty Rhodes and Koloff becoming the Super Powers and Koloff's face change. When he was wrestling in Bill Watts' promotion, JYD was a talker and a performer. Although perhaps better known these days for his bombastic and foul-mouthed twitter rampages, Iron Sheik was a key heel throughout the 80s. Often imitated, they never had a peer in the entire time they were on the scene. Wrestling journalist In the book WCW: The Ultimate Guide, Dave Scherer described Hennig as "one of the best all-round competitors this business has ever produced.. A great technician in the ring, he also struck tag team gold. His finisher looked great and looked devastating for its time. His mother, Beverly Jane (Harrison), remarried to Kenneth Williams, and he took his stepfather's surname. In which case, you can leave. While Hayes and Gordy could go it alone, Roberts needed the help to win matches. Michael Lee Alfonso was an American professional wrestler. WWE's Greatest Superstars of the 21st Century 2 Roddy Piper 3,754 votes #5 of 48 Professional Wrestlers with the Best Stage Names #4 of 32 The Best Brawlers In Wrestling History #14 of 49 The Best Wrestling Announcers Of All Time 3 Randy Savage 4,962 votes #138 of 183 The All-Time Greatest Action Stars #206 of 248 The Best Marvel Movie Actors Ever 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. Years later The Dragon has aged but aged well. One of wrestlings breakout stars, Roddy Piper became a bonafide pop-cultural icon with numerous appearances on television sitcoms and cartoons. He is the son of the late wrestling legend Boris Malenko. Best known as "The Undertaker" from World Wrestling Entertainment. 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. 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