101 Greatest Pro Wrestlers Ever
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- Опубликовано: 18 май 2024
- Covering the biggest and best names in WWE/WWF, WCW, NJPW, NWA, AJPW and pretty much anywhere else the top wrestling talent have performed, these are the 101 Greatest Pro Wrestlers Ever. Be nice in the comments, yeah?
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Wait, how the hell is Diamond Dallas Page not one of the top 101 wrestlers of all-time? Come on now.
Because Meltzer never gave him a 5 star match lmao
The Boogeyman must have just missed the cut at 102.
Brooklyn Brawler at 103! 😉 😜
😂😂😂😂😂
Top 10 iconic wrestlers. Burden to my childhood
Where’s Battle Kat?🥲
Nah it had to have been the dumpster
Much respect to Cultaholic for having the jam to put Chris Benoit on this list.
Ah, another fine fan of the Bios of Wrestling I see.
As he should be. Benoit was so good
I mean, misdeeds aside, he was one of, if not, the greatest technical wrestler of all time.
He’s one of the best ever
Agreed. Hope he’s burning in hell right now, but an elite in ring wrestler and brought a lot to the business.
I can’t believe *insert name* was rated higher/lower than *insert name*
not o mention that "Insert Name" didn't even make the cut
But Name Here and Vacant got robbed
@@jj_colombia97 Vacant should have made the cut by his work at AAA alone
Everybody can believe it. That's why lists like this aren't worth much.
I can't beleive Scott Clark is still a virgin and hasn't inserted his name in anyone
Number 84 Scott Steiner and if you take that 84 and take my 33 and a 3rd chance of winning 😂😂
Steiner math baby 💀
I failed math that year bc I neglected to factor in Kurt Angle
You know it’s loaded when someone as great as Steiner is is at 84! I don’t know how you can even rank em?! Too many icons! Just all awesome. I can’t even do a “Mount Rushmore” without getting headache! How can you
Well, he is a genetic freak and he’s not normal 😂😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂
Alternate Title: 100 Wrestlers We Like More Than Paul Wight.
Way to make friends in the industry.
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what, you think Paul deserves to be on here? Fuck off
Ridiculous that Christian is ahead of Big Show Kevin Nash and Kane. And also Scott Hall.
@@theguy1233 That pesky vanilla midget!
What?
No Iron Sheik is insane. He was one of the best heels of all time, still talked about by casuals today, and made Hulkamania. I could mention the omissions of Jeff Hardy and Kane as well, but Iron Sheik is an insane snub.
No Iron Sheik on this list? That's crazy. He was an iconic heel.
@@artistguyright?! Insanity! No spot on a 101 list for the most hated heel of all time who made Hulkamania get over and had death threats all around the country. 🤔
This channel should be shut down for that
And how is Scott hall not in the top 20 at least
@@Jeremy.lee87I forgot to mention he ended Backlunds near SIX YEAR title run because he wanted to lose it to a legit guy and was a legit shooter/wrestler who won a gold medal plus he was the bodyguard for the Shah of Iran. There’s no way they left him out on purpose unless they went completely insane. Indisputable top 50 maybe even 30🤦🏻♂️
Not a single Von Erich? They were the biggest in any of the territories. Beat WWF ratings in 82-84, beat SNLs ratings. Largest wrestling crowd ever for it’s time in Texas stadium.
Unfortunately none of them fulfilled their potential, and Kerry was the only one to win a world title (for 18 days). They were in incredibly popular and have a legacy as a family, but their individual accomplishments don't really measure up to be on this list.
They really didnt have anymore talent than any jobber. They were the promoters sons, thats it. If they hadnt died they would have zero legacy. They are shane McMahon.
Damn they also forgot Oog, who sold out caves across pre-historic europe.
The Von Erichs didn't even like themselves so why should anyone else?
@thegoughandbordenfamily8234 This is an _insane_ statement, but it got me cackling and I hate to admit it
I am glad we all agree that hornswoggle would wipe the floor with literally anyone. He deserved the number 1 spot.
He is the most successful little person in the industry. At least most famous and Lil bastard was cool before the Vince son actual looney tune shit.
Honestly Kenny Omega is more badass than 99% of the WWE
Kenny should be way higher than 50s haha
@@KaladinVegapunk I personally don’t care but we all know that 1% is hornswoggle himself
Taker would put up a good fight at least
Was not expecting to see Seth Rollins that early.
I wasn’t expecting him at all cause he shouldn’t be on here lmfao
@@Sqidddstop
Is it really a ranking or just a list of "great wrestlers"?
Nah he deserves to be here. If anyone, target that charisma blackhole in the name of Roman reigns
@@nalday2534Reigns is a bigger star and a bigger draw than Rollins, that’s a fact
Sting at 45 is criminal
Kane is by far the biggest oversight
Iron Sheik?
I will say what no one ever does when Kane is "not credited as one of the best of all time"
He IS NOT!.
He rarely ever spoke as a performer, no promos (not counting manager), and was, let's face it, a copy of the UT, that while he was successful, he was NEVER the main draw.
How many PPV purchases did you make or live event tickets did you buy because
"KANE IS ON THE CARD!!! (well somewhere on the card)??
If your answer is "1 or more", I do not believe you.
Was Kane a great performer, YES, one of the GOAT?,,, NO
Kane is just Undertaker lite.
@@_fadingcolorsyea taker is the goat and Kane is definitely top 100 🤣
@@BrotherChrisBuffalo I half agree, but this isn't a top 10 or 20. It's a top 100. I'd put him over show, for sure
Big Show at 101 but no place for Kane? 🤦🏻♂️👎🏻
THANK YOI!
Definitely, Kane is top 100 at the very least.
Right? I'm kinda pissed since Kane is my favorite wrestler ever. Kane has done better than a lot of these wrestlers. They must have forgotten Kane exists or something
Bullshit, Kane was not on the list?
Yea I gotta say that was wild
No Jeff Hardy is wild
Considering he wasn't that good, it isn't too surprising.
trash take@@forrestredd2706
Nevermind. Batista is on this list. I take back my earlier comment.
Instead, he puts oldberg here 🤦
Jeff Hardy Changed the Whole Landscape Such Iconic Highlights
This guy had goldberg and batista on this list but not Kane 🤦♂️ arguably a top 20 character of all time is ludicrous
Kane is definitely a top 20 gimmick
No Jeff Hardy is Ridiculous, one of the most beloved wrestlers ever and also the hottest wrestler in wrestling in 08 and 09 which is a hell of alot more than some wrestlers on this list can say. Nasty work lads.
Ion gon lie i never even heard of alot of people he said
@@Soysebastiano That's very common for wrestling fans given what they said in the intro.
Much respect to Aja Kong!
Never knew about Aguayo. Awesome to learn something new, especially on a list like this.
Great choice to put Grado in the number 1 spot!
God no grado is the biggest.... I hav ever seen in the ring
The Macho Man should have been in the Top 10. Hes one of the most well known wrestlers in and out of the ring.
At the very least he's higher than Cena and Angle
Top 15 for me
above cena all day kurt is very close with mach, kurts comedic timing saves him some
Sting at 45 is criminal…
Same with anyone over flair
AA at 99???? Wtf
@@JimVollrath-tf5hchow is that too low?
@@rickjustus6416nah, he flashed flight attendants
@@Tucj-zh1dy and? Lol. What's that have to do with wrestling Karen? You sound real slow.
Very interesting having The Hurricane at number 1, I don't disagree just a very brave choice.
2002-2005 Smackdown cruiserweight matches are amazing, wish Hurricane made the list but I know it's objective
My biggest amazement was to see AJ Styles barely making the top 50 but then again he is for me in my top 5 favourites. Other than that the list was a great journey and your never get everyone to agree
How in the hell, Okada, Omega, Danielson and Reigns better wrestlers than Styles ?
@@anujbose495 Okada is better than Styles
@@user-rc7bi6md4zOkada who?
Eddie should be top 10
This list is ridiculous
I did not just see Rollins that low then to be followed by Kevin Nash 😂😂
I could see Kevin Nash throwing Seth Rollins head-first into a trailer like he did Rey Mysterio on Nitro back in the day lol.
Sting at 45!?!? That’s ridiculous
Sting at 45 is criminal.
Scott Steiner as the greatest mathematician had me lmao!! Another great vid, Adam, my personal favorite Cultaholic host
Not having the greatest intro into wrestling Kane is just weird
Great to see The Best in the World Shane McMahon as #1
No Becky is crazy. The amount of women in general is not great.
I think I speak for all of us when I say thank you for making lists like this. You could have easily done a top 10, but the top 101 is an incredible feat on its own 🥇
Booker T will always have a special place in my heart, because he sort of helped re spark my wrestling love. I was a WCW kid. He was one of my favorites. When WCW died I quit watching wrestling for a good few years. Fast forward to June 2006 and I’m scrolling channels on a Friday night. SmackDown just started. Might as well check it out, it’s been a long time. First thing I see turning it on is the crowning of King Booker and I was immediately like “Lol, Booker. What are you doing? I have to see this.” And I’ve been back ever since
Where is Kane? Jeff Hardy? Cody Rhodes? Goldust?
They are on the 101-200 video
what? cody in top 100? you're not serious right?
I will say what no one ever does when Kane is "not credited as one of the best of all time"
He IS NOT!.
He rarely ever spoke as a performer, no promos (not counting manager), and was, let's face it, a copy of the UT, that while he was successful, he was NEVER the main draw.
How many PPV purchases did you make or live event tickets did you buy because
"KANE IS ON THE CARD!!! (well somewhere on the card)??
If your answer is "1 or more", I do not believe you.
Was Kane a great performer, YES, one of the GOAT?,,, NO
@@parthjha9276considering the work he has put in,the last 3 years.He’s definitely top 100 what are u talking about ? his matches his mic skills his i ring skills his feuds ,he’s one of the greatest baby faces of all time numbers don’t lie
Cody is nowhere near this list and for good reason
Sting at 45???? Really
Yeah he’d be in my top 10. Okay worker, but a loyal soldier main-eventer for decades in WCW and his impact as Crow was pretty huge. He’s the WCW equivalent of Undertaker IMO-Mr Reliable who you could always main event.
Top 3 for me
I'm always up for more long form content from you guys!
Undertakers my #1, he has probably the greatest character of all time, was a massive draw for close to 30 years, delivered countless classic matches, had the world titles and accolades, was over with like 3 different character reinventions.....goat
He made Fudge out of shit way too many times. Then did his best work late in his career
Taker had a great character, but he had more bad matches and terrible promos than he had good ones, I just feel like all of that stuff gets looked over because of how great his character was.
Takers not my number 1 but I have him alot higher than this list. He's in my top 5
He literally made children believe he was dead. He’s number 1 lol.
But he sucked at promos... Someone like that cant be my #1
Orton as low as 30 is wild
Orton as high as 30 is wild, and I'm a big Orton fan.
@@jet9385clearly not. Greatest pure heel of all time, most in ring talent of anyone ever, most gifted wrestler ever to grace a squared circle. He should be top 10.
@@deathstrokear1483 Look, I think Orton is one of the greats, and definitely deserved to be on this list, but to call him the greatest pure heel ever in an industry that has people like Jake Roberts and Rick Rude is laughable. Have you seen what Randy Savage was doing leading up to WrestleMania 5? Roddy Piper's heel work where he's nearly causing riots? I'll admit that we never got to see what Orton could really do promo wise in his heel prime because he had to deal with Vince McMahon's heavily scripted bullshit, but things happened the way they did and you can't change it. As far as in ring ability goes, lots of guys are ahead of Orton like Bret Hart, Chris Benoit, Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho, Eddie Guerrero just to name a few.
@@jet9385 Nevermind, he's bland as hell too. No charisma whatsoever
*This has to just be a list of great wrestlers. I will NOT even think of this as a ranking.* 😭
No jeff hardy is crazy work
The top 3 have been my 3 favorite wrestlers since at least '95 (yes, including #1). Thank you for making me feel smart.
How is Goldust not on this list?
This.
Name me 10 great matches of Dustin’s career (and I love him but he was also never a real draw)
@@edgecrusher018 Back lot brawl Goldust vs Rowdy
@@olcountry84329 more to go!
Kane wasnt even on the list bro, lets sort that out before Goldust
Y'all did Sting dirty
Congrats on this, awesome video & a huge achievement
Felt like this had some anti recency bias
This will be good. Need a 101 worst list too 😆
that seems almost mean. :)
George Goulas #1
Giant Gonzalez in the top ten
Don’t need that negativity
Jey Uso
I can't wait to see where the greatest wrestler of all time , Jimmy the King, ranks on this list
I mean he was good but he was no Sal Bandini
You spelled "El Gran Luchador" wrong.
"What about me!? What about Raven?"
Raven not being top 50 is criminal
Nevermore
Relax lol @@AtomicColors
We were at the show in Tallahassee when a crazed dude ripped him out of the ring mid speech. When we got home we had recorded the show and got to see the closeup and watched it back for an hour. They beat that crazy dude down.
I@chrislees4691 what did that even mean ? He's a super cool dude though. I love his podcasts, he's funny as hell. He was talking on a podcast one time about jacking off and had me in tears. 😅😅😅😂😂
Edge over Harley Race, Antonio Inoki, and HHH? This list is wild.
Great job on the list, lads! Admire this undertaking as you knew the hits would be coming. Thank you for the content!!
Big Show over Kane is a travesty. Could nit pick the top 5 a bit (Flair, Hogan, Austin, Cena, Michaels)
Cena wasn't in the top 5. Bret H. Was.
@@michael7054as it should be
@briansweeney6733 Yeah. To me John Cena, Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart are similar in star power though. I'd put Hulk Hogan over all 3 of them. I'd put Steve Austin over all 3 of them. Maybe Flair over all 3 of them. That's probably about it though. I'd put Undertaker, Andre the Giant, and Macho Man Randy Savage high too but maybe not as high as any of those. Same with Kurt Angle too.
Not really big show is great maybe Kane should be higher than him but both should be higher in this list
I think Big Show is where he should be. But, only if you are including his WCW run.
It's a good list of 100; I think there's room for a few more women (Becky Lynch especially), Rude too high, Inoki too low with Andre...but it's a really good list that's well worth watching.
No Becky?!?!
Rick Rude was one of the very best heels on the planet in the 1980s and 1990s, if anything 51 is a little bit low for him. He had it all, great promos, a great look, fantastic in ring work and a lot of great matches to his credit. I was also shocked that Becky isn't on the list.
I would be really interested in watching the round table discussions and arguments that led to a lot of these rankings
No Macho Man in the thumbnail?!
Oh No!
Same here at first look 😂
Randy will get there anyway, at least top 20, i hope!
Happy to see Mister Perfect in the middle!
I’m only 28 min into the video but I just want to thank you for the obvious research and hard work that you put into this video. I’m a huge wrestling fan but there are many names I do not know so I appreciate your knowledge and expertise 👍🏾👍🏾
Number one was unexpected but absolutely warrented.
I'm on board with most of this list, but Randy Savage should have been in the Top 10, oh yeah!
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Seth at 95?! Bold...very bold...
Right? Should be way higher
@@howdydo13not really
@@howdydo13yeah.. 950 or so
Doesn't belong on this list!
It’s not even a tier ranking it’s just 101 wrestlers. I don’t think they’re saying 94 others are better than Rollins
Of course the comments are bound to point out the snubs. But what's also guaranteed is that the majority of complaints will be about American wrestling from the 1980s and after.
This list is crazy how is Seth Rollins not at least top 50 he’s one of the very best in ring ever. Held every belt possible. Yet you got death match guys in front of him? I mean freaking Lex Luger this can’t be serious
Star power is a huge part of why this list is the way it is, I love Seth but he's not much of a draw compared to a lot of names, including Lex Luger.
Kurt Angle or Bret Hart are my two favorites, though I expect them to be in the top 20 not one and two.
Wait a minute. 12:04
$100 bills didn't look like that when Nash was that young, what part of this is cropped in?
The amt of research that went into this is mind blowing. So good I had to comment twice!
Steiners solo career had about 1 good year before he became the absolute drizzling shits. Insane he’s above Rollins, Ospreay, and RVD
They're not above Steiner if you include the whole career, Scott's overall career shits all over those other guys
@@HiNRGboy not even then lmao. RVD is way more influential and Ospreay and Rollins are ten times the solo workers. Scott’s solo work is downright dreadful at points. Dude managed to get a bad match out of Kurt Angle. Him vs HHH may be the worst world title match in WWE history
@@peytonpeoples4130 WCW Steiner > All those guys, pretty easily
How far back do you go? I've watched all these guys since the beginning.. if you just some kid forget it 🤣
@@HiNRGboythey don’t get it. Prime Scott Steiner destroys all of them from a work standpoint. He was so believable, agile, powerful, and technically sound. Will Ospreay should be nowhere near the top 100. No one outside of the of hardcore bubble knows him.
Amazing content 🙌🏻 👏🏻 But kane not being in this list is criminal! One of the best if not the best character debut in wwe history and was an absolute monster during 2000 & 2001
You could argue Kane was just a notch below the main event for most of his career. Never really broke through to the main event except when he was facing the Undertaker.
@@kurtoppenheim4552 I understand what you are saying, but he won the WWE, world heavyweight, and ECW championships. He’s a hall of famer and had a career that lasted 20 years; I think he deserves to be on this list.
The omission of Disco Inferno is unforgivable.
If we're talking 100 Greatest Wrestling Theme Songs ever, Disco is easily top 10.
Gifted Glen Gilberty, how is he Gifted?
I did like disco inferno
I loved Disco inferno but he would fit better in a 101 most entertaining video
Scott Hall always looks so different during this period of his career, I didn't even recognize him at first when I saw him looking like this.
39:09
😄👍
This might just be me but the subtle nod to Shelton Benjamin in Batista’s entry really shows some love to him despite not being the biggest star like the other four but was way ahead of his time in terms of talent and performances
I understand that you made the cop out of not including people if there was not enough video, but that does make the list historically idiotic.
Where the hell are Bobo Brazil and Ernie Ladd? They’re the two biggest African American stars in the first 75 years of wrestling and they’re not on but Goldberg and Warrior are? What?
Lex Luger is not more important to the history of wrestling than Frank Gotch or George Hackenschmidt. You don’t need to watch videos to know that.
Did anyone list the 101 somewhere? I kinda feel like some names are missing but not 100% sure and am not just willing to go rewatch a full 2 hour video just to double check xD
Very fun and engaging content. Thanks
Great list, well put together, well done guys. I could never put anyone above hogan personally. All part the fun, we all have our own lists.
Will Osprey over Seth is wild
I mean apart from the fact Seth has been on a bigger stage longer he's not better in a single category. Will is better in ring and is now also a better promo.
Nash over Rollins?
That's not the top 101 list... there is no order of who is better or worse...
This is not a ranking list 🙄
@@danmcharris7721 Ospreay is not better at promos than Rollins lmao
Austin's 3-4yrs is like high-school its very short in hindsight but very special and will never happen again lol
As they say, some of the brightest stars burn out the quickest.
Some of the most interesting things that stood out to me:
- No Kane, Jeff Hardy, Iron Sheik, Sheamus, Yokozuna.
- Seth Rollins appearing that soon really shocked me.
- Bryan Danielson not being, at the very very least, in the top 20.
- Sting’s position.
- Bret over Shawn
I feel like bret wrestling while shawn was just hanging out at home for awhile gets him the nod. Both godtier no doubt
@@inkedvillan80 You might be right. But, Shawn actually wrestled for longer if you include his 2nd run. And his 2nd run is when he really reached that all-timer level. 2002-2010 he was basically untouchable. But yeah, it’s a toss of a coin. I’d have Shawn over Bret but I don’t begrudge anyone who says otherwise.
@@jackoneill7610Wrong. Brets career began in 1978. Shawn's 1984. Shawn sat out 4 years and wrestled 3 matches in 2002 before starting up part time. Bret was a full timer. Wrestled 1000 more matches than Shawn..And Brets career coincided with more fans watching. Shawn's second run coincided with an over 50 percent loss of the audience from the Attitude era. Proving that in ring work isn't that big a draw. Shawn's Christian persona was quote dull and boring tv. He and Nose were drawing mid 2s when Rock and Austin left.
I thought Shawn would be one but it's impossible to make this list without lots of disagreement. I see Bret closer to 10 and Shawn as the best to ever do it, but I understand linking them next to each other on such a list.
La carrera de Michaels es proporcional mente a su talento, pero bret harto su talento y calidad son más grande que su carrera. La carrera de bret fué muy corta pero éso no significa que disminuye su Calidad de luchador, bret hart es mejor luchador qué hbk desde cualquier punto de vista.
Dope list!
I have aj styles in his prime as #1 but you mentioned alot of wrestlers that I did not expect like Toyota, liger and okada.
Its worth bringing Nash up in the video but I dont think he belongs in the Top 101. He just happened to be in matches with truly great talents that carried him.
I mean they did say in the beginning this is also including impact in the business. It’s not all about in ring work. His impact on the business side of wrestling can’t be denied. Even so, Nash was fine for his size.
@247charlie247 His impact was important but Idk man, his in ring work kinda sucked whenever he wasn't in the ring with someone really good. He's just there in the match. Aside from size, easily replaceable.
If actual wrestling was the most important thing, people nobody's ever heard of from Japan Mexico would be ahead of Flair,, Savage or Stone Cold. Nash was huge and instrumental in making wrestling huge in the 90s. Should have been top 25 imo.
@@robn880 it really just depends on what your tastes are at the end of the day. Personally, bell to bell action is the most important thing for a wrestler for me. Needless to say, he wouldn't be in my top 101. But neither would Goldberg or Ultimate Warrior.
Agreed. I'd rather see Kane over Nash on this list.
No Randle Randle Keith song :(
That faint ice cream truck tunes in the background is horrible 😂great job tho
I was listening to this whilst doing housework so when you started talking about Snitski I honstly was so confused... and maybe sightly enraged
Not the sharpest tool in the drawer are you?
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I liked this video. Thanks. Got an introduction to some of the greats from Japan
I had a Ultimate Warrior & Hulk Hogan Wrestling Buddies, I was also a kid through the early 90's so i had a great imagination, we would have some slobber knockers in my bedroom. Sometimes i would have them fight each other and UW always won, Hogan just couldn't get it done in Church Street Arena. Great list, any wrestling fan should watch it.
Adam, if you point your finger at me again.....😅
NO RANDALL KEITH SONG???😊
wonderful work as always
A 102 to 202 follow up would be great 😂
Great video 👍
Very good list I’m just a little surprised to see Edge ahead of Hunter and Orton
I think Orton is too low, Leanar is too high, and I would've switched Angle and Undertaker, but other than that, great list. Didn't feel like almost 3 hours lol.
Thank you for putting respect on Toyota Manami’s name!! She was unbelievably good in her prime.
Great list. 🎉
I seeee nooo macho maaan in the thumbnail pictograph, oooh nooo i do not . And you know whos got a problem with that ? I DO YHEEAAAA !!!!
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Macho Man Randy Savage should have easily been in the Top 5. He had the ability, the look and the promos. Not too many wrestlers are still remembered like he is.
I'd say top 10 to me. Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair are too. Maybe Andre the Giant.
I think the only knock against Savage is he peaked in the late 80s and was always overshadowed by Hogan.
@@kurtoppenheim4552 You make some good points on that. Even though Savage had enough gas in the tank for the early 90s in WWF and the rest of the decade in WCW, the mid to late 80s were his peak years. I would still rank him higher than 11.
I could get nitpicky about this list, whether it's legends like Iron Sheik, Sgt Slaughter and Bam Bam Bigelow, childhood favorites like Kane, DDP, and Ultimo Dragon, or modern day guys like Moxley, McIntyre and Cody. But the main oversight for me in regards to the list's overall credibility are the REALLY old school guys like George Hackenschmidt, Frank Gotch and Strangler Lewis. And considering I probably know less about them than you guys I can't really hate on them not being here because they're certainly not in my top 100 even though I'm complaining they aren't in yours.
very good video for nostalgia and education.!
You're right about Gorgeous George. Frankly, he's secretly up there as one of the most influential figures in American pop culture. It's been said more people bought televisions to watch Gorgeous George than Milton Berle. The knock on effects of that alone is practically indescribable. Then there is the knock on effect of inspiring Muhammed Ali to be a talker. You ever see two buff UFC dude shit talking each other? They do that, because boxers did it. Boxers did it, because Ali did it. Ali did it, because Gorgeous George did it. Hulk Hogan was known for ripping most of his gimmick off Superstar Billy Graham. Billy Graham took the words of Ali and the flamboyance and look of Gorgeous George. Ric Flair took the gimmick of Buddy Rogers and took the flamboyance and look of Gorgeous George.
To top it off, his stuff still holds up. I watched a match of his where as he is getting in the ring, he stops, sniffs the air, turns around to the crowd, sniffs a fan, recoils, then sprays the guy with his perfume. Had me rolling. Half a century later and his schtick is still entertaining. It's gimmick work so good it transcends time and culture. You don't even need to speak the same language to get it.
www.reddit.com/r/Wreddit/comments/151hhva/i_read_the_gorgeous_george_biography_by_john/ Here's a fantastic breakdown on his biography confirming I'm not just talking shit. He's actually done way more than I've mentioned, like inspiring James Brown's outfits. Definitely one of the most important guys on the list.
I've read that he would sometimes demand (and get!) 25% of the gate.
Undertaker not in the top 5 is a crime....
He doesn't belong in the top 5
He was never the ‘Top guy’ in WWF/E. A main eventer for most of his run? Yep. But not the top guy in the company. Plus his career went through real ups and downs. People were saying near the end of his American Badass run that he was out of shape and should retire. He came back really strong in the mid-to-late 2000’s and early 2010’s but then had that horrible run where he was trying to get that last good retirement match but was just denting his legacy.
Plus, his promos were never the best.
I agree. Easily top 5
@@scottishjedi1522 I can agree with that. Just the mystique and the longevity his character has is what does it for me. To each their own of course. Very well said!
Hands down top 5. This list is shit
The most accurate statement in this video is it’s all subjective. Shawn Michaels at #3 & Bret hart at #2?! Also, DDP deserved to be on this list a lot more than Benoit did.
Such an intelligent way of putting Benoit inside the list, cheers, bravo Cultaholic
This list quickly became a joke when Jay Briscoe was the 2nd guy talked about.
I’m through the first 11 entries so far… enjoying the list!
Love the nod to Kevin Nash. A lot of folks disagree, but I loved his Diesel championship run. Great matches with Bret and HBK that still hold up today.
Interesting Order, Thumbs UP though for the effort.
Putting Big Show dead last on this list is disrespectful. He’s a 7 time world champion and grand slam winner, he should’ve been higher.