Came back to WCW and beat Flair for the heavyweight title. 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. He was never a top-tier performer, but he barked and made dog sounds, much like his name would indicate, proving that even the best can be brought down a few rungs on the ladder. Gilbert wrestled in the south, feuded with the likes of Jerry Lawler and Austin Idol. All comments are welcome. Big Boss Man - Dead at 41. 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. A powerful athelete from an early age, Shelton was the South Carolina state heavyweight champion in high school wrestling in both his junior and senior years at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School. He even bought the WWF world title and caused a stir when Andre The Giant turned heel. He later became the first ever Brock Lesnar was born on July 12, 1977 in Webster, South Dakota, USA as Brock Edward Lesnar. (1999). Although perhaps better known these days for his bombastic and foul-mouthed twitter rampages, Iron Sheik was a key heel throughout the 80s. Now the loud-mouthed commentator for RAW, Lawler was a successful champion in the Mid-South area under Jerry Jarrett. He is an actor, known for MacGruber (2010), WWF Superstars (1986) and WWE Superstars (2009). He was an actor, known for Fully Loaded (1999), WCW Monday Nitro (1995) and WWE Smackdown! Big Dick Dudley - Dead at 34. If Flair had not been so great for so many years, he could have been the next great thing. The former AWA champion came to the WWF and was competitive. Hi there and welcome to Nostalgia Hit. While Hogan was creating a theatrical persona, Flair was wrestling 60-minute matches and beating everyone across the globe. Throughout his career, he performed for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), the Bruno Leopoldo Francesco Sammartino was an Italian-born American professional wrestler, best known for his work with the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF, now WWE). 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. 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. He is an actor, known for TNA iMPACT! "DDP" captivated Sound_department | His program has kept him in terrific shape at 61, improving his quality of life. 20. 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. Her matches with her aforementioned nemeses were attended by sold-out crowds in Japan and bolstered the reputation of Japanese womens wrestling worldwide. At 64, The Hulkster retains his much of his 20 pythons and remains in good physical health. His secret? Throughout the years other superstars have vouched for the program, including Jake "The Snake," Scott Hall, and Chris Jericho. In which case, you can leave. In high school, he played football. And before the bolted to the WWF, names like Piper and Sgt. He is the nephew of wrestler Rey Misterio. 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. Unfortunately, Roberts suffered from alcohol abuse during his career. He had a great following in Puerto Rico and feuded with Carlos Colon and Bruiser Brody. Nonetheless, Richter won championships around the globe before her retirement in 2005. When you think of pro-wrestling in the 1980s who comes to mind? Eventually he became apart of the ring crew, helping set up for matches. His first Shelton Benjamin was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina on July 9, 1976. Monsoon weighed more than 400 lbs, but that didn't stop him pointing out the size of many other large wrestlers of his day. Paul is a member of the Xi Beta Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity at Southern Actor | Fought in Georgia and feuded with Buzz Sawyer. The Hart Foundation Members: Bret "The Hitman" Hart, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart WWE Debut: 1985 Manager: Jimmy Hart Tag Team Titles Won: Two (1987, 1990) Finishing Move: Hart Attack (Running Clothesline) He was an actor, known for WWE Smackdown! A movie star, a pop hero, and a gentle soul Andres kindness is often remembered as fondly as his physical domination. Another wrestler who could have been better than he was. 17. Ted DiBiase was one of the most hated heels in the WWE. Please share and retweet! One of wrestlings breakout stars, Roddy Piper became a bonafide pop-cultural icon with numerous appearances on television sitcoms and cartoons. Went to WWE, where he was a star and later WCW, where he feuded with Sting. 10 10. Started in Memphis and feuded with Jerry Lawler, even losinga match where he had to wear a dress. He is widely regarded as the most recognized wrestling star worldwide and the most popular wrestler of the 1980s. It's like the spirit of the Ultimate Warrior. 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. 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). Pillman played football in the NFL for the Cincinnati Bengals in 1984 and in the CFL for the Calgary Stampeders. This is more of a look at what could have been. 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. They have two children. 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. He is the son of Ata Johnson (born Feagaimaleata Fitisemanu Maivia) and professional wrestler Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles). Along with Road Warrior Hawk, he was one half of the tag team The Road Warriors/The Legion of Doom. Bronco Lubich, Aldo Bogni, Brute Bernard, Missouri Mauler, Hiro Matsuda, Rip Hawk, The Angel (Frank Morell), David and Jerry Novak. Hogan made wrestling a national phenomenon in the mid-1980s. He began training to become an in-ring performer at the age of 35, the oldest rookie in Pro Wrestling history. He was previously married to Donna Joy Dundee. The wrestler who would eventually become known as Ravishing Rick Rude was born Richard Erwin Rood on December 7th, 1958. 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. They were also the only tag teams at the team to win titles in the NWA, AWA and WWW. He starred as one of the leads in the fifth season of the popular television series Haven on Syfy. He is an actor, known for WWE Smackdown! Backlund was a crowd favorite and would prove that mat wrestling could still win in the end. He was the best conditioned wrestler in the states until Luger came along and held many regional titles in Texas, Missouri and Louisiana. He was previously married to Stacy Carter, Paula Jean Carruth and Martha Kay Williams. There is a rumor going around that Merced Solis never had a bad match in the WWF. Thanks! Wigan-born Davey Boy Smith started out on World of Sport at 15, known as Young David. He battled alcoholism throughout his career and suffered through financial and marital problems. There were few wrestlers who were as good technically as Morales. WATCH: Scott Dawson (then known as K.C. Jake The Snake Roberts was one of the most popular superstars of the eighties. He was great for a number of reasons. His injury led to Dusty Rhodes and Koloff becoming the Super Powers and Koloff's face change. She is mostly remembered for having her top removed in a tag match that also involved Sable, something that found it's way back online during her induction last year. 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 moved to the Carolinas and feuded with Flair, Valentine and Jack Brisco. Daikaij Batoru: Urutora Ginga Densetsu - The Movie. Meltzer has previously described her as the most popular womens wrestler of all time.. This site uses third party cookies for analytics and advertising. Actually he was a mid-carder before coming to the NWA and struck gold. Boris Spremo/Toronto Star via Getty Images. Unfortunately, Mr. 2. 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. Four times they won the world title. They're the cream of the crop! Shinmai Maou no Testament Departures. 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. War Games, Starrcade, Bunkhouse Stampede. He was previously married to Diana Hart. Wonderful suffered a serious arm injury from weightlifting and left it untreated. He was previously married to Cindy Womack. Kensuke Sasaki was born on August 4, 1966 in Fukuoka, Japan. They were mean, and everyone who wrestled them knew they were in for a fight. Ric Flair said David Von Erich could have been champion and carried the NWA. A car accident nearly killed him and the dream he would be the hero everyone wanted to be champion. OOOOHHHHHHH YYEEEEEEEAAHHHHH!!! "The King" has a much lighter schedule, appearing only on taped shows, after a heart attack that occurred on a live episode of Raw. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. Savage was WWF champion and then went to WCW to claim more world gold and fight and then join the NWO. IT DOESN'T DIE! Slaughter and Greg Valentine were successful in the NWA. At his age of 68, he still resembles his iconic character and, despite the rough life of pro wrestling, his boot camp training appears to have kept him in good shape. Presenting the top 10 toys based on the wrestling stars of the 1980s to the 1990s! He has been the Republican Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee since 2018. 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. Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts. Lou Albano. He was not much of a wrestler in WWF as much as he was an entertainer. Ricky Steamboat worked as an agent, a trainer and currently as an ambassador for the WWE. Race was rugged and most other wrestlers will tell you one of the strongest men they ever faced. 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. He was a pro wrestler from 1973-1987 in the NWA, Pacific Northwest, California. He was vanilla and big and made a name for himself in the WWF. His reputation for playing mind games with his opponents never superseded his actual in-ring acumen. He feuded with everyone and was the lead face while Ric Flair was the lead heel. 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 feuded with Wahoo McDaniel, Tully Blanchard and Nikita Koloff. He came to Jim Crockett Promotions and lit up the area. Started in Texas and toured the world. What can you say about Andre that has not already been said? Cant you almost hear the raspy, strained shouts of Macho Man Randy Savage? Joe character a no-brainer and instant classic. They have two children. 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. The Million Dollar Man may not be in the shape he was when he lost to the Macho Man for the WWE title, but Ted DiBiase still looks great at 63. Hes still capable of walking down the aisle and putting a maggot in his place. He is of Italian (father) and French-Canadian and English (mother) descent, and is the grandson of baseball player Tony Lupien. The fire breather wowed fans with his in-ring talent and remarkable physical strength and agility. Admitted steroid use, losing millions of dollars from an ugly divorce, a leaked sex tape, suing Gawker, and public racist comments surfacing that have, at least for now, blacklisted Hogan from the WWE, have all tried to beatHulk into submission. Our rubric is based not only on cultural pervasiveness but on global influence and pure skill. He has been married to Jane Lee since January 14, 2002. Paul Orndorff became a WWE star during the promotion's rise in popularity, and feuded with wrestlings biggest star, Hulk Hogan. The group which consists of Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Triple H, Justin Credible, and Shawn Michaels are best friends in and out of the Jerry Lynn was born on June 12, 1963 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. 10. 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). Then, in 2002, he was diagnosed with throat cancer. Lost to Time: "Mr. 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 | Ronald Simmons is an American retired professional wrestler and football player. He also starred as a guest character on the Syfy Began his career in Texas. Gordy won numerous titles overseas and in the Midwest. Amassing 34 total championship wins in his career, Pipers legacy now lives on in Ronda Rousey, whom he gifted the Rowdy moniker. That is high praise from anyone. In fact, it was the Crush Gals that catalyzed All Japan Pro Wrestlings international following. To this day, there is still no wrestler more popular than Hulk Hogan. Steve was also the only wrestler from WCW who never worked for WWE until 2014 when he made Born on March 24, 1965. He was a good looking guy from Hawaii who held the Intercontinental Title in WWF but never challenged for the WWF heavyweight title. He has been married to Christina Beddoes since November 8, 1986. I want old school wrestling, but I will take what we have now. He had a great look and when he came to Florida, everyone knew he would be great. The Greatest Pro Wrestlers of All Time. Wrestling (2004). Starting off in the AWA - Curt began his career as a tag team wrestler. He was previously married to Angela Easterwood. Archive and tribute to dead wrestlers. Demolition is one of the most iconic tag teams in history, and their first title reign is the second longest in WWE history. 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. Of course, this shaved, corpulent, and effeminate fighter in a nude diaper was a villain, but his bizarre characterizations made him quite unique in a sea of hyper-machismo. Just try not to cry while watching it! This colorful, high-flying wrestler was a mainstay in the WWF from 1986 to 1993. Hayes was the showman, Gordy the muscle and Roberts the sidekick. Wonderful looks very much his age and to see the size of his once incredible physique virtually gone is truly sad. Feuded with Austin Idol and Randy Savage. As much a wrestler as a cultural ambassador, Mscaras starred in over 20 films. He wrestled Harley Race to time-limit draws in Missouri and was popular in the Orient. Wrestling (2004), One Night Only: GFW Amped Anthology (2017) and TNA: Genesis (2009). He joined the Horsemen and teamed with Arn Anderson to form a powerful tag team. With their incredible power, over the top attire and KISS-like face paint, Ax and Smash were a force to be reckoned with. Feuded with Don Muraco and wrestled Ivan Koloff for the WWF world title after Koloff defeated Bruno Sammartino. When the WWE women's division was reactivated in 1993, Alundra Blayze was the lady to beat. Hulk Hogan was the biggest star in wrestling in the 1980s. For a while Race was a record holder as far as World Heavyweight Title reigns went until he was bested by Ric Flair. Tell us what you think about this feature. The feud between Orndorff and Hogan was one of the longest and most memorable feuds of the 80s. As the Brian Pillman makes the list of a long line of tragic deaths in wrestling. His vicious character climaxed in the . 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. The Wrestlers: Land of a Thousand Dances. He had great looks and a great technique. Even today, McMahon absolutely crushes the weights at the gym and still looks superhuman at 71. In 2002, Asai underwent arm surgery which allowed him to return to wrestling. Hogan began his professional wrestling career in . In fact, he was so known to the British public that the Queen and former Prime Minister Margret Thatcher were said to be fans! His dad, Dory Funk Sr., was a well-known grappler from the 1940s to the 1970s, and his brother, Dory Funk Jr., wrestled from 1963 until the early 90s, and won the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) world heavyweight championship in 1969. Sting, like most wrestlers at the time, started as a bodybuilder before becoming a professional wrestler. Ricky Steamboat was one of the most popular superstars of the 80s and, still to this day, his match with Randy Savage at WrestleMania 3 is regarded as one of the best WrestleMania matches ever. 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. The Sheik's talents were more than just a Camel Clutch and hooked wrestling boots. He and tag-team One of the great Hispanic wrestlers, Eddie Guerrero grew up part of the famous wrestling family: The Guerreros. He was truly one of the best showmen the business has ever seen. He had endured 36 throat operations as a child. He started out as Sting's tag team partner, went to Texas as the Dingo Warrior and then traveled to the WWF. 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 He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as a manager. Jacqueline was ahead of her game with the women at that time. This Erick Rowan photo is a bit of a phenomenon. Traveled to the NWA and Ric Flair taught him to make money and made him a star. He was a star in the Universal Wrestling Federation, wrestled in Georgia and feuded with both Brad Armstrong and Tommy Rich. The Brain is now unrecognizable and, sadly, left unable to speak. He teamed early in his career with fellow Texan, the late Dick Murdoch, and, for more than 20 All Japan Pro Wrestling 2002 Real World Tag League Gaora TV Special, The Testament of Sister New Devil: Departures, New Japan Pro-Wrestling 30th Anniversary 1997-1999, Daikaij Batoru: Urutora Ginga Densetsu - The Movie, Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends - The Movie, WWE: OMG! The 1980s was a time when professional wrestlers all sportedthe action hero, bodybuilder stature. It's the greatest WWE Superstars of the '80s! Twitter. He was the standard for all that was evil with Russia. 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. And having Missy Hyatt at his side was not a bad idea, either. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. He is an actor, known for WWE Smackdown! "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. Over the years, his weight inflated and his health deteriorated drastically. 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. In addition, you can see the most watched/liked stuff amongst your friends. Jaguar Yokota for a time was considered the best wrestler in the world period. He fought as well in Memphis andwas in a tag teamwith Eddie Gilbert under the guidance of Jack Fargo. The main rival of the Crush Gals, Matsumotos ghastly look complimented her domineering in-ring presence. 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 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. While Slaughter was a bit on the stocky side, even in his prime, he looks much the same with high chin and trademark stash. Jack Swauger is known for Dead Man (1995) and Tombstone (1993). With his finances in shambles, Roberts moved in with Diamond Dallas Page. In 1998 he transitioned into professional wrestling where he sky rocked to success after joining the World Wrestling Federation. There is no one in wrestling with a greater pedigree. He started the decade as a heel, but in 1974 he turned babyface and shot to the top. 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. 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). He lived up to his moniker and impressed with his physical appearance, proving to be a powerful opponent. This generation of wrestlers made professional wrestling a global phenomenon and for that we all owe them a debt of gratitude. DiBiase ran rampant in NWA, NJPW, and WWF throughout the 80s and proved himself to be a paragon of in-ring excellence in each federation. Went to the WWF and was tag team title champions with Mike Rotundo. He will always be known as the guy who helped set up Hulkamania. Ranking The Greatest WWE Hall of Fame Inductees. The tag team was hugely popular in the '80s and had a longtime rivalry with the Hart Foundation. He is an actor, known for WrestleMania XIX (2003), Summerslam (2002) and WWE Unforgiven (2002). Quick! 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