Image credit: WWE. Bayley 9. But Kevin Sullivan was at his best when the Halloween theatrics of his Taskmaster persona were set aside in favor of the Boston bad boy who lurked underneath. This countdown contains profiles of 50 of the greatest Superstars ever including kings, snakes, nature boys and giants. Already a sports-entertainment icon by the time Ted Turner launched WCW, Ric Flair continued along his path of success in the Atlanta-based promotion. The show debuted on January 11, 1993 and is currently considered to be . Beth Phoenix 10. Candace LeRae 43. Beautiful Bobby formed successful teams with Anderson and William Regal, becoming a three-time WCW Tag Team Champion along the way. 1963. Arion would become a three-time United Stats Tag Team Champion, teaming with Tony Parissi, Arnold Skaaland, and Bruno Sammartino. MORE INFO. K.P. 173. 50. For the first time ever, WWE Superstars have rated their favorite Superstars of all time. He held the title until all championships were vacated during WCWs reboot in April. Kaitlyn 48. Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 or later, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Windows Phone 8, Windows Phone 8.1, Windows 10 or later. Format. Sasha Banks 5. Hulk Hogan is number 5 in our list of the top 10 most popular WWE superstars of all time. #7 of 20 The Best WWE Royal Rumble Winners #4 of 16 Larry Zbyszko wasn't just an announcer for WCW, he is a "Living Legend" and has done a lot of wrestling in his past to prove it. Watch The Top 50 Superstars of All Time to see who the WWE Superstars respect most and why. Teaming with The Hulkster at both the 97 and 98 Bash at the Beach events, The Worm proved himself to be a charismatic antagonist in the ring. Top 50 WWE Superstars of All Time. John Cena 47. Their feud would eventually come to an end at Shea Stadium in 1980, where Sammartino defeated Zbyszko in a steel cage match. R.M. Even as a member of the legendary Four Horsemen, it was clear that Sid Vicious was his own man. The 50 best wrestlers in WWE history according to WWE Network 50. Comments. Booker T was arguably the most decorated Superstar in WCW. The final episode of said special revealed who WWE see as the Top 5 . Plays. The Madness remained at the top of his game in The nWo, eventually sparking Hogans jealousy over the World Title, prompting Savage to form the nWo Wolfpac alongside Kevin Nash. There is no doubt that Booker T belongs amongst the greats of WCW. Randy always treated his opponents as if they were on the same level, Diamond Dallas Page once told WWE.com. The Iceman had WCW fans on the edge of their seats as he tried to wrench the sinews and tear the tendons of stars like Rey Mysterio, Psychosis and Eddie Guerrero. Getting a fresh start in Atlanta, The Hulkster hit pay dirt in his first WCW match, winning the WCW World Heavyweight Championship from Ric Flair at Bash at the Beach. The two WWE Hall of Famers battled over the title for the remainder of that year, with Steamboat ultimately dropping the title back to his rival. He played an important role in popularizing WWE's Attitude Era throughout the late-1990s and early-2000s. Hulk Hogan 44. Excelling in both the singles and tag ranks, Stunning Steve traded the Television Title with WCW greats like Barry Windham and Ricky Steamboat, but he was at his best alongside the fantastic Brian Pillman. Fate and injuries prevented that from occurring over the long haul for Flyin Brian, but while his star did shine, it was brilliant. Farris won the belt from Ricky Steamboat, and didn't lose it until he faced The Ultimate Warrior at Summerslam 1988, who came out as a mystery opponent, and beat Farris in under a minute. Shortly thereafter, Zbyszko would leave the WWE for good. Kanyon debuted in WCW as the mysterious Mortis, a masked competitor decked in green and covered with skulls. Saphire wold eventually leave Rhodes for Ted DiBiase's money at SummerSlam 1990, causing a feud between Rhodes and DiBiase. But it was when he returned to Atlanta in 99 that he made his biggest impact. Eve Torres 39. In the wake of the nWos success, Bischoff emerged as its evil power hungry dictator, becoming sports-entertainments first villainous authority figure. The Greatest WWE Superstars of All Time 2 The Undertaker #211 of 272 The Greatest Male Celebrity Role Models #1 of 180 WWE's Greatest Superstars of the 21st Century #2 of 108 The Best Pro Wrestling Champions 3 Randy Orton 4,096 2,186 #3 of 15 Who Do You Want to Take on Brock At SummerSlam? Gail Kim 32. It can be argued that no one was more integral to WCWs success than Eric Bischoff. I will try to attempt this over the next month, taking a page out of NFL Network's book.Recently, the NFL Network had a series of shows highlighting the top 100 NFL players of all time, listing just 10 players a week until they got to the final 10. Nikki Cross 42. Bret Hart5. She was kind of the third wheel of the BFFs and then at one point, the Boss was unleashed and we saw the 5'5" fireball turn into one of the hottest character's in the industry. Striding to the ring with the eight titles of Japans coveted J-Crown draped across his body, Ultimo Dragon looked like an anime character come to life. This countdown contains profiles of 50 of the greatest Superstars ever including kings, snakes, nature boys and giants. Shawn Michaels2. 1. Fabulous Moolah 55. ENG. Throughout his tenure, The Stinger amassed six WCW World Titles, three WCW Tag Team Championships, two WCW International World Titles and two United States Championships before battling his longtime rival Ric Flair on the final Nitro. Main evented the first WrestleMania. His popularity reached the same heights some believe, as to that of Bruno Sammartino during his title runs. Jeff Hardy60. Ravishing Rick Rude 56. Alundra Blayze 6. A volatile and physically dominating competitor, Steiner is certainly one of WCWs most memorable characters. Vader97. Sabu would accept Farhat's Hall Of Fame induction on his behalf in 2007, due to Farhat's death in 2003 due to heart failure. Soon after, Rick was joined by Scott, and the two embarked on one of the most successful tag team runs in sports-entertainment history. Some of WCWs best Cruiserweights left fans scratching their heads. Iron Sheik65. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, was inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2005. WWE recently ranked 50 of the best women's wrestlers in the company's history for the WWE Network on Peacock. Kerry Von Erich 88. Shotzi Blackheart 45. Eddie Guerrero may not have been born great, but he was raised to be. The story of Diamond Dallas Pages wrestling career has been well-documented over the years, but no one could have guessed that the former manager would become one of WCWs greatest competitors. Although The Hit Man continued to compete and won a second World Title, the effects of his concussion caught up to him, prematurely ending the WWE Hall of Famers career. J.C. This perfect combination of fury and cunning made Rude a force to be reckoned with in WCW. K.P. Now, with the 50 Greatest Superstars in WWE History fans can enjoy the first-ever countdown of the biggest superstars in history, complete with highlights of the top 50, commentary from today s WWE Superstars explaining their choices, and more. With WWE's new show The Monday Night War heating up on WWE Network, WWE.com lists the Top 50 WCW Superstars of all time. He and Lane shocked The Four Horsemen by defeating Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard in 1988 to capture the WCW Tag Team Titles. For the first time ever, WWE Superstars have rated their favorite Superstars of all time. However, The Hulkster truly revolutionized sports-entertainment at the 1996 Bash at the Beach. Bubba Ray Dudley93. His popularity peaked in the 1990s and early 2000s, but his career has been long-lasting as well. He captured the WCW Tag Team Titles nine times seven with Hall, once with Diamond Dallas Page and once with Sting. Chris Benoit One of WWE's most technical wrestlers, Chris Benoit's wrestling abilities saw him become a member of the iconic Four Horsemen. This countdown contains profiles of 50 of the greatest Superstars ever including kings, snakes, nature boys and giants. The self-proclaimed " Living Legend, Larry Zbyszko was one of WCWs most familiar faces for more than a decade both inside the squared circle and from the broadcast booth. Orton was inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2005. Whos next? soon became whats next? as the intense titan with incalculable strength amassed boons and recognition the likes of which few WCW warriors ever attained. From there, Konnan joined Kevin Sullivans evil Dungeon of Doom and adopted a new look, embracing the Mexican street culture. The confidence and cockiness of Buff Bagwell was a perfect fit for the nWo and their way of life, and Buff certainly proved that he had the stuff. One of the greatest bouts Ive ever had the privilege of calling was the infamous I Quit Match between Funk and Flair at a Clash of the Champions where I teamed with the great Gordon Solie on commentary. OCT. 21, 2021. . Turns out the man once billed from the Iron Gates of Fate wasnt just stupid tough, he was wicked smart. Rob Parkers Stud Stable. JEFF LABOON. Whos better than Kanyon? Throughout its history, women have served in various onscreen roles in the American professional wrestling promotion WWE. During his WCW tenure, The Giant was also a three-time tag champ and the winner of the 1996 World War 3 battle royal. . Title to his mantle shortly after his arrival. As the countdown continues the controversy growsin the minds of the men and women who battle in the ring who is the number one Superstar of all time? That was obvious from the moment he joined WCW as he captured the WCW Tag Team Titles and the United States Title in 1988. The modern era is characterized as any superstar that wrestled post-1993. Hennig time in WCW signified the in-ring renaissance of one of the 90s best talents, who had been sidelined with a back injury for the better part of three years. There's a certain level of ability, impact and influence to consider when ranking the greatest wrestlers of all time. While this was the only championship success Farris had in the WWE, his work as a heel that no one could stand helps his cause on this Top 100 count down. After a brief stint in WWE, Double A returned to what had become WCW and branched out on his own. He also earned ire by mocking foes names, referring to Raven as Raisin and Juventud Guerrera as Hoot n Toot.. Steele would eat "Green Clorets" breath mints to give his tongue the green effect. A spoiled rich kid who sulked in corners and hid behind a band of toadies he dubbed The Flock, Raven could be as loathsome and emotionally draining as a Smiths record, but few competitors were as psychologically captivating as this Bowery punk. Harley Race7. Overview; Matches; Ratings; Comments; General Data. He first became known as a cast member of the MTV reality shows "The Real World: Back to New York" (2001) and "Real World/Road Rules Challenge" (2002-2005). Legendary rivalries with the likes of Sting, Ricky Steamboat and Lex Luger defined The Nature Boys reputation as one of the countrys best competitors and his seven reigns as WCW Champion gave him further ammunition for his freewheeling interviews. PAGES: . Brian Pillman had one of the highest IQs Ive ever encountered and was a creative genius. Zbyszko actually started out in the WWE, wrestling with Tony Garea, they would win the Tag Team Championships in 1978. WWE Superstars - Top-10 Best WWE Wrestlers 2022. Rhodes and his innovative Bionic Elbow would be inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2007. WWE has revealed the next round of new content heading to the WWE Network this month. KEVIN POWERS. Popular items in this category. The thing about the Four Horsewomen is that in such a short period of time, they all were bonafide future first ballot hall of farmers. In 1997, Ravens band of misfits known as The Flock added a former U.S. Army Airborne Ranger and ECW competitor to their ranks. Mickie James 11. In honor of Women's History Month, WWE created the series WWE 50 Greatest Women Superstarslisting the 50 most influential and strongest female competitors of WWE's modern era.. Z.L. Eve Torres 39. Sasha Banks. Next Quiz. H.F . Lex Lugar64. (What the hell was a Super Calo anyway?) A founding member of both The nWo and The nWo Wolfpac, Big Sexys WCW career actually began in 1990. Shayna Baszler (current WWE Women's Tag Team. WWE is the most successful wrestling promotion company in the world. Adrian Adonis 54. Billed from Wherever He Damn Well Pleases, the big man did what he wanted when he wanted. Subscribe Now Sign In Home WWE Network. However, his run as Intercontinental Champion, is still the longest ever, spanning over a year, 454 days to be exact. You could also consider him one of the best mid-carders of all time, because he never got the chance to stand under the big spotlight. hide this ad. Stan Stasiak59. 48. Booker T80. R.M. The University of Michigan wrestling standout was introduced to fans as a member of Kevin Sullivans Varsity Club, where he teamed with former Syracuse grappler Mike Rotundo. Survey says, "One more for the Bad Guy!". Too often, Raven walked away from his challenges. Classic. Was it Jerry Flynn? Top 50 Superstars of All Time on WWE Network WWE Video/DVD releases 1990 Ultimate Warrior 1992 The Return Of The Ultimate Warrior 1993 Smack 'Em Whack 'Em Year in Review 1992 Year in Review 1993 1995 Year in Review 1994 1996 Year in Review 1995 1997 Year in Review 1996 1999 Sable Unleashed Stone Cold: Hell Yeah 2000 There is no greater honor than the recognition of your peers. Ricky Steamboat8. Competitors were rated only on their accomplishments while in WCW, so the achievements of Bret Hit Man Hart in WWE, for example, had no bearing on his placement. Using his fathers trademark Claw and a picture-perfect Superplex, the 67 stud racked up victories over Bam Bam Bigelow, Nikita Koloff and Dusty Rhodes. By now we all know the story the busted tricep, the dismissive FedEx from Eric Bischoff, the glorious rebirth in WWE but lets not overlook the time before Steve Austin turned Stone Cold.. Before leaving WCW for WWE, Saturn captured the WCW Tag Team Titles on two occasions, further cementing his legacy in the Atlanta-based organization. At WrestleMania 13, Sid would become one of Undertaker's streak victims, losing the title to him in a No DQ match. But few competitors were as enthralling as him when he stayed to fight. The rankings are based on, "in-ring accomplishments, championship victories, and creating legendary moments." The announcements came via WWE specials hosted by Sarah Schreiber, which aired on Peacock in Although Flair left WCW in favor of WWE in 91, he returned home in 1993 and went right back to styling and profiling as the leader of The Four Horsemen. Brians bouts with Jushin Thunder Liger were extraordinary as was his tag team with Steve Austin. Now, let's continue the countdown, with No. However, the seven-footers success goes beyond the revolutionary New World Order. Jazz 37. At only 30 years old, Shirai got her start in Mexico and became a major star in Stardom, where she won 13 titles in seven years. Ernie Ladd 62. He is one of the most popular WWE Superstars of all . However, Sid was Shawn's kryptonite, as he defeated Michaels at Survivor Series 96' for his first-ever WWE Championship. His tag team with Dustin Rhodes had one of the most memorable matches in WCW history at a November 1993 Clash of the Champions against Ricky Steamboat and Shane Douglas. DH Smith calls him perhaps the greatest character in the WWE of all time. His nephew, Sabu, would learn a lot from Farhat, and would base his hardcore character, closely resembling the same person. Courted by multiple factions upon his shocking WCW debut in June 1997, Hennig chose his alliances carefully and changed sides frequently. Both an ally and an enemy of The Four Horsemen early on, Luger became a dominant United States Champion. 1981. In a documentary piece that has been airing on the WWE Network, WWE has been counting down the top teams. Hes remembered now as the cackling, bug-eyed sociopath who set out to bring an end to Hulkamania through his cartoonish Dungeon of Doom. Today the WWE Universe knows him as Big Show, but early in his career, The Giant moved around the squared-circle like a cruiserweight, executing dropkicks and even jumping from the top rope. Title bout rather than a WCW World Title contest. WWE: Top 50 Superstars Of All Time, The (DVD) There is no greater honor than the recognition of your peers. Molly Holly 14. Beautiful Bobby, however, overcame the odds and upset Anderson in a classic bout to claim his only WCW singles championship. "Mr. Greg The Hammer Valentine 57. While Bischoff many not have won himself many personal fans, his influence in the landscape of sports-entertainment remains to this day. Malenkos mat wrestling prowess made him the perfect foil for the high-flying aerial artists of WCWs burgeoning Cruiserweight division. Christian 46. Orndorff would turn face shortly afterwards, and start teaming with Hogan, which would lead to a feud with Adrian Adonis, calling Orndorff "Hulk Jr" and going soft for turning face and teaming with him. The Smoking Gunns 46. I am guessing they are only including time spent in the WWE. Christian84. 12. Hey, yo! During his impactful time in Atlanta, Hall was a Television Champion, a two-time United States Champion and a seven-time WCW Tag Team Champion. Link to next quiz in quiz playlist . SmackDown results, Oct. 28, 2022: Who is the mysterious Uncle Howdy that interrupted Bray Wyatt? Their role in the women . From there, the former U.S. Champion battled the likes of Saturn, Mike Awesome and, most notably, DDP, proving he was one of the toughest wrestlers in WCW. We are halfway home. J.R. B.M. B.M. Sid was originally brought back to the WWE as Michaels bodyguard, but ended up taking the championship from him. Steiner joined The nWo in '98 and adopted the moniker Big Poppa Pump. Drastically changing his appearance and muscle mass, he became the most physically imposing wrestler in WCW. Chyna 5. He is the grandson of Bob Orton, Sr. and the . Arguably one of the greatest overachievers in the genre, he had an insatiable desire to be a wrestling star. When The New World Orders power expanded, Flair went after Eric Bischoff, defeating The nWos corporate leader to become WCW President in 1998. When WWE purchased WCW in 2001, Mr. McMahon showed how he felt about Double J by publically firing him on Raw. Ravishing Rick Rude56. No matter what the odds, Page never backed down from a fight. Nikki Cross 42. The following month, he won the United States Championship, and became a two-time WCW Champion within the span of two days in January of 2000. Winning a raffle to fill a vacant spot to challenge for the WCW Title, Simmons entered the ring, scoop slammed then-champion Vader and changed the world. Join Community. Plays. The Greatest 50 WWE Superstars of All Time Can you name the Greatest 50 WWE Superstars of All Time? Cody is the brains and the face behind the WWE's first legitimate competition since WCW died. The 2010s has been an interesting time for the WWE. After being forced to vacate the title, The Giant would eventually regain the prestigious championship, this time dethroning Ric Flair while joining a short list of competitors who defeated Hogan and Flair for a major title. Scariest Entrances of All Time. 0. Title: . Jerry 'The King' Lawler 49. As technically gifted as Jericho was in the ring, his skills on the microphone catapulted him to greatness. K.P. Hailing from Tokyo, Japan, Mutas epic battles with WCWs face-painted franchise, Sting, are what truly gave rise to his legend. 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. Then an overconfident neophyte with thinning blond hair and neon bicycle shorts, Austin may have looked like a Venice Beach con artist, but he wrestled with the unmistakable spitfire of a Texas kid chasing his dream. Bookmark Quiz Bookmark Quiz -/5-RATE QUIZ. One of the Greatest IC Champions of all time. Guys like Taker, Shawn, and Bret Hart spent most of their careers in the WWE/F. Stephanie McMahon 22. In 1986, a University of Michigan wrestler named Scott Steiner became an NCAA Division I All-American. Christian Owen Hart Vader Jimmy. Comments. Nia Jax 35. Kay Lee Ray 47. The Undertaker Image Credit- Solowrestling The Undertaker is undoubtedly one of WWE's most popular wrestlers of all time. Gorilla Monsoon 53. You can check out the list below: 1. A weight lifting injury would shorten the career of Orndorff, not giving him much of a chance to succeed. Toni Storm 49. This quality isn't available in the selected language. Without question, Terry Funk is one of the greatest to ever represent WCW or any organization for that matter JIM ROSS. As the countdown continues the controversy growsin the minds of the men . He reliably took the fight to whichever baddies were terrorizing WCW at a given time, be it the York Foundation, Dangerous Alliance or Stud Stable. Warrior should be on this list. Assembled Product Dimensions (L x W x H) 0.50 x 5.50 x 7.44 Inches. It is really odd that Arion didn't win any singles gold. By beating Sleazy-E at Starrcade, Larry released the black and white clad group's tight grip on Nitro and returned control of the program to WCW. With the way some fans cheer heels more often today, this character would be loved and would be hard to keep heel. Whos the competitor that turned sports-entertainment upside down when he appeared on WCW Monday Nitro in 1996 while still presumably under contract with WWE? From his time as Col. Parkers bodyguard to his tenure in the Dungeon of Doom, the mighty savage was an immovable mountain of a man that no one wanted to face. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. For the first time ever, WWE Superstars have rated their favorite Superstars of all time. JBL81. Farooq70. Professor Toru Tanaka. For the first time ever, WWE Superstars have rated their favorite Superstars of all time. The youngest son of Gory Guerrero the Vlad Dracula of Mexican wrestling little Eduardo was rolling around in the ring before he was old enough to brush his own teeth. Collecting the Television Championship, U.S. Championship, and the WCW World Championship, Booker became one of a select few who achieved the Triple Crown in WCW. After a hiatus due to injury, Macho Man returned in 1999, once again winning the World Championship and commanding the respect of his opponents. With accolades like these, Big Sexy is without a doubt one of the most influential figures in WCW history. A famously intense and fearless competitor, Savage captured the first of his four WCW World Championships by winning the inaugural World War 3 60-man, three-ring battle royal in 1995. Kanyon finally broke out from under his mask after Raven denied his attempts to join The Flock, Ravens group of cronies. He wrestled like one too. Joining forces with Arn Anderson in 1991, the duo known as The Enforcers captured the WCW Tag Team Titles and joined Paul E. Dangerously's Dangerous Alliance. Ric Flair - Rick Flair When he wasnt brawling in the womens bathroom of Corpus Christis Memorial Coliseum (True story. His prestigious career began as a member of Harlem Heat alongside his brother, Stevie Ray. R.M. The late, great Roddy Piper has provided WWE fans with some of the all-time greatest WrestleMania moments. By BrianZane. The Tongan warrior known as Meng was one of the most intimidating forces in WCW. 1713. The Rock6. 0. Already a decorated competitor in his home country, he added the U.S. Kelly Kelly 44. In 1999, Hart captured his first WCW World Title by winning a tournament at Mayhem, defeating the likes of Sting, Saturn and Kidman. Goldberg 58. Big JohnStudd91. Odelay! YOU. -Kelly was fine and she worked hard in a time the division wasn't taken as seriously. Ricks power and mat skill complemented Scotts agility and helped the pair pick up seven WCW Tag Team Championships, overcoming teams like Harlem Heat, The Fabulous Freebirds and The Outsiders. Bob Orton, is actually the son of BobOrton Sr., making Randy a third-generation star, like The Rock. K.P. Ember Moon 40. Airing on Peacock in the U.S. and the WWE Network internationally, the series started Monday with numbers 50 through 36, continuing until Friday, where they'll finish by releasing the top 5. Sid would drop the title back to Shawn Michaels at the 1997 Royal Rumble, but would win it once more on an episode of Raw in February, defeating Bret Hart. B.M. Southie tough with the type of accent best suited for hurling insults from the bleachers at Fenway, Sullivan stomped heroes like Brian Pillman and Cactus Jack with the Sam Adams-soaked rage of a Beantown bar fighter. 3/15 Io Shirai (9.51) Out of the top 10 wrestlers in WWE history based on Cagematch.net, only one was a female. His devastating Tongan Death Grip and martial arts abilities brought many competitors to their knees, begging for mercy. The Dragon is undoubtedly one of the most elite competitors of all time, and its safe to assume that win, lose or draw, if you were an opponent of Steamboat, you knew that you were going to be in for a battle. WWE Raw, also known as Monday Night Raw or simply Raw, is an American professional wrestling television program produced by WWE that currently airs live every Monday at 8pm ET on the USA Network in the United States. Best Score? Alexa Bliss 12. A. Z.L. 2. "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel 85. This countdown contains profiles of 50 of the greatest Superstars ever including kings, snakes, nature boys and giants. Check system requirements. PLAY QUIZ % % Score. Hulkamania graced the WWE ring with legends such as Andre the Giant, The Ultimate Warrior, Ric Flair, and Rowdy Roddy Piper.
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