In fact, it was the Crush Gals that catalyzed All Japan Pro Wrestlings international following. He won the world title 16 times in the NWA, WCW and WWF. Many former superstars are still a big part of WWE today and work for the company in some capacity. What can you say about Andre that has not already been said? His reputation for playing mind games with his opponents never superseded his actual in-ring acumen. Some of these wrestlers have lost all of their superhuman size from time away from the gym, while others have aged poorly due to health issues. Page has developed his own yoga fitness program calling it DDPYoga. Presenting the top 10 toys based on the wrestling stars of the 1980s to the 1990s! He has just as much to do with the success of Ric Flair as anyone else. Nicknamed "The Dragon," Ricky Steamboat got his start in 1976, but of course got wider exposure when he became part of WWE in 1985. Darren Matthews was born on May 10, 1968 in Staffordshire, England, UK. Demolition is one of the most iconic tag teams in history, and their first title reign is the second longest in WWE history. Credit: World Wrestling Entertainment. Unfortunately, Roberts suffered from alcohol abuse during his career. Throughout the years other superstars have vouched for the program, including Jake "The Snake," Scott Hall, and Chris Jericho. He was best known for his time in the WWF in the early to mid 1980s and was credited for introducing the high-flying style of wrestling to the sport. 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. 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. Trained by Dusty Rhodes, The Peoples Champ became one of the most popular wrestlers ever, equipped with the deadliest finisher of all time, the Diamond Cutter. We look back at the biggest stars of . 20. 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 had a great look and when he came to Florida, everyone knew he would be great. In fact, he was so known to the British public that the Queen and former Prime Minister Margret Thatcher were said to be fans! Even today, McMahon absolutely crushes the weights at the gym and still looks superhuman at 71. 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). Though being the heel commentator, his hilarious one-liners on commentary have endeared him to the fans. Roberts wrestles on the indy circuit, and drugs and demons have evaporated what skills he did have. 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. Masahiro Chno was born on September 17, 1963 in Mitaka City, Tokyo, Japan. 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. Have had legal troubles and was Miss Elizabeth's boyfriend when she passed away of a drug overdose. Wayne Ferris took a gimmick and rode it into success. 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. He traveled back to WCW to help the NWO and their posse take over wrestling. However, other wrestlers, while not at their peak physical shape, still look to be in good health. Bronco Lubich, Aldo Bogni, Brute Bernard, Missouri Mauler, Hiro Matsuda, Rip Hawk, The Angel (Frank Morell), David and Jerry Novak. Big and powerful, he was an instant favorite. Rhodes began wrestling in the 1960s and gained a reputation as a fast-talking, hard-rocking wrestler. Mullet Critique: Riveting. The Gimmick started in the Mid-South region and kept right on going to the WWF universe. He has been married to Rena Mero since May 6, 2006. Eventually, the character morphed into a deranged barber who cut the hair of his opponents following his decisive victories. 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 great for a number of reasons. Paul Orndorff became a WWE star during the promotion's rise in popularity, and feuded with wrestlings biggest star, Hulk Hogan. One cant think of a larger than life wrestler without thinking of Lex Luger. Started in Texas and toured the world. He was huge and intimidated wrestlers with his presence. I want it to. His insane, charismatic promos and trademark Woo are etched into professional wrestling forever. He may have been one of the first small-style wrestlers to get over in the 1980s. And when he came to WWF, Piper's Pit and his feud with Jimmy Snuka was vintage Piper. Because it is worth talking about the greatest WWE Superstars of the 80s forever. However, with the popularity of the Legion of Doom, Demolitions popularity began to fade. He was also an NWA performer who won regional titles in Florida and other promotions. Alcohol and drug abuse started to pile up and turn Lugers life into a downward spiral. For a time, Hart was considered the most famous person in Canada and is quite often regarded as the greatest wrestler of all time. The former AWA champion came to the WWF and was competitive. 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.. Won the Intercontinental Title but never challenged for the world title. Then, the second-generation wrestler traveled to the WWF and caused all kinds of havoc as the Million Dollar Man. War Games, Starrcade, Bunkhouse Stampede. At first, he was a heel, but later turned face, around WrestleMania VIII (1992). Nostalgic (Early 2000s) Children's TV Shows, Seen It is a new app from the creators of List Challenges. Meltzer has previously described her as the most popular womens wrestler of all time.. He was trained by the Original Sheik, Ed Farhat, who was one of pro-wrestling's classic and greatest bad guys. Also, you can track what you've seen, want to see, like, or dislike, as well as track individual seasons or episodes of shows. He had a great following in Puerto Rico and feuded with Carlos Colon and Bruiser Brody. When he was wrestling in Bill Watts' promotion, JYD was a talker and a performer. Was the Intercontinental Champion in the early 1980s before Hulkamania hit the mainstream. Orton was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Bob Orton, Jr. and his wife Elaine. He was previously married to Stacy Carter, Paula Jean Carruth and Martha Kay Williams. Unfortunately, Mr. It was said he did not want Hogan to win because he did not have amateur credentials. 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. Erick Rowan with Hair. He was also known for his fiery Latin temper. And before the bolted to the WWF, names like Piper and Sgt. As much a wrestler as a cultural ambassador, Mscaras starred in over 20 films. Troy Allan Martin is an American professional wrestler and promoter, better known by his ring name Shane Douglas. Started out as Terry Allen in Florida before moving to Jim Crockett Promotions where Ric Flair said Allen would be the man to replace him as champion and take over the NWA. He presently works for Impact Wrestling. Served as a booker for WCW before it closed its doors for good. Lou Albano. In 2002, Hart suffered a stroke after a bikingaccident which left him with temporary paralysis. In 1998 he transitioned into professional wrestling where he sky rocked to success after joining the World Wrestling Federation. The days of being called The Body seem to be long gone. Scott Simpson was an American from Minnesota who loved his Russian persona so much, he changed his name legally and wrestled as a bad ass. She first won the NWA women's championship in 1956 and dominated the title, astoundingly, for almost 30 years. Even an alternative canon of pro-wrestling would have to include Andre The Giant. 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). He first came to the WWF in 1990 as Ted DiBiase's mystery partner at The Survivor Series (1990). His father, from Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada, is black (of Black Curt Hennig was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as the son of one of wrestlings all time legends - Larry Hennig - Aka Larry The Ax Hennig. 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. 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. Ric Flair is one of, if not the most, popular wrestler of all time. But he was one of the few bigger men that could move well and also spent time in the NWA wrestling in Georgia. He went on to the glitz and glamour of the WWF in the US as The British Bulldog before a tragically early death. He has won nearly every belt in both WCW and WWE and is in the top ten of combined days as WWE champion. - Rick Rude (1981 - 1993) was an American professional wrestler who wrestled under various monikers such as Ravishing Ricky Rude and Ricky "The Dragon" Roode. Bertha Faye - Dead at 40. He is also a member of the elite group of wrestlers known as the Clique. He has been the only wrestler to stay in WCW since the late 1980s and he had a reconstructive knee surgery in 1991. 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