Lost to Time: "Mr. 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. Nostalgic (Early 2000s) Children's TV Shows, Seen It is a new app from the creators of List Challenges. 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. This generation of wrestlers made professional wrestling a global phenomenon and for that we all owe them a debt of gratitude. He spent his childhood in Robinsdale, Minnesota, and had an early childhood friendship with future pro wrestler Curt Hennig. Unless you aren't a fan of wrestling. Retired American professional wrestler best known for his work for ECW and WCW during the 1990s. For a while Race was a record holder as far as World Heavyweight Title reigns went until he was bested by Ric Flair. (1999), Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia (2009) and TNA iMPACT! In addition, you can see the most watched/liked stuff amongst your friends. 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. He also recently spent time hospitalized with organ failure and will have to have a pacemaker inserted through surgery. He trained under Verne Gagne, and first made his name in the old Mid-Atlantic territory in the Carolinas. 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. This cannot be undone. His father Gory Guerrero became a star in the U.S., an icon in Texas and a legend in Mexico. Unfortunately, Mr. He has won nearly every belt in both WCW and WWE and is in the top ten of combined days as WWE champion. 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). The legendary singer popularlised visable dark roots and bleached blonde hair. He teamed with his brother Joe for years. The Toughest Professional Fighters in History. 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 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. The Honky Tonk Man captured Intercontinental gold and rode the wave for more than his fair share of fame. While hes not spewing fire, he can still hit a mean cross body. 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. He turned face when Magnum TA was injured and nearly killed in a car crash. 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. Search for: . Although perhaps better known these days for his bombastic and foul-mouthed twitter rampages, Iron Sheik was a key heel throughout the 80s. Long regarded as one of the best wrestlers in the world, Styles has headlined numerous pay-per-view events internationally.Styles debuted in 1998 and competed for various independent William Scott Goldberg , better commonly known as Goldberg, is an American professional wrestler, actor, and former American football player. 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. I tried my hardest every day to live up to his standard in the ring, he said. At age 67, Mr. Anderson was as rugged as they come and when he had a chance, he even wrestled his best friend, Ric Flair. From ECW to WWF to WCW, the competition was not only stiff but also each of these promotions commanded a fair share of the professional wrestling market.. Terry Eugene Bollea, better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, is an American retired professional wrestler and television personality. Known for his signature evil laugh, The Million Dollar Man bragged about you guessed it his extraordinary wealth while trouncing opponents around the world. Went to the WWF and was tag team title champions with Mike Rotundo. His finisher looked great and looked devastating for its time. He has been married to Martina Carls since December 28, 1991. #21 of 180. Nonetheless, Richter won championships around the globe before her retirement in 2005. Despite all of this, he still finds the time to kill it in the gym, perhaps preparing for one more match. Despite the abuse his body took at his age and through his long career, Diamond Dallas Page remains in top physical form. Owen was one of the best wrestlers in the business and his major accomplishments include being the 1994 King of the Ring, former Martin Anthony Lunde , better known by the ring name Arn Anderson, is an American professional wrestling road agent, author, and retired professional wrestler. He has been married to Pam since January 3, 2004. Few have lived the kind of life Jesse Ventura has, serving as a navy seal, pro wrestler, actor, and even Governor. Over the years, his weight inflated and his health deteriorated drastically. The Niedhart legacy these days is carried on through current WWE superstar Natalya, but her father frequently known as The Anvil had cemented his heroic status long before she began fighting. Although she was often teaming with her mentor, Dump Matsumoto, she also held the All Japan Pro Wrestling womens title for three years starting in 1985 she was only 16 years old at the time. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as a manager. 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. 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. Mad Dog Vachon. Names like Bockwinkle and Martel and the Road Warriors were cool and hip. Desperately Seeking Susan - 1985. Big Bully Busick - Dead at 63. 2. 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. As a fan for the past 35 years and a writer who covered it in South Carolina, I seen some great things. 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. Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009, Ricky Steamboats fights against Macho Man Randy Savage (1987) and Ric Flair (1989) were both awarded Match of the Year by Pro-Wrestling Illustrated and the Wrestling Observer. He went on to the glitz and glamour of the WWF in the US as The British Bulldog before a tragically early death. Traveled to the NWA and Ric Flair taught him to make money and made him a star. 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). Before all this happened, the NWA was a better product with better wrestlers and the AWA was able to present a brand in the Midwest and the the northern states like Minnesota that was crisp and regional and cool. DiBiase entered the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in the late 1980s where he gained most of his fame as "The Allen Neal Jones best known by the ring name AJ Styles is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. Rhodes went to the WWF and was summarily used as a mid card wrestler. Years later The Dragon has aged but aged well. At one point turned heel. Meltzer has previously described her as the most popular womens wrestler of all time.. A great booker and script writer. Dig it?! They have three children. He is of Italian (father) and French-Canadian and English (mother) descent, and is the grandson of baseball player Tony Lupien. score: 23 of 126 (18%) required scores: 1, 2, 3, 4, 51 list stats leaders vote print comments It was said he did not want Hogan to win because he did not have amateur credentials. Budy's streak was snapped when Hogan defeated him in a wild brawl. Many of us never saw him wrestle, err, beat people up, err, bloody people to a pulp. He and tag-team One of the great Hispanic wrestlers, Eddie Guerrero grew up part of the famous wrestling family: The Guerreros. While still able to go toe to toe with anyone, a serious mid-match neck injury has sidelined Sting and his in-ring career is now over. They finally lost their titles to Brutus Beefcake and Greg Valentine. While Slaughter was a bit on the stocky side, even in his prime, he looks much the same with high chin and trademark stash. Certainly, the drug-fueled charms of the salacious and ostentatious Ric Flair are indelibly imbued into our collective memories. He was previously married to Cindy Womack. Roberts wrestles on the indy circuit, and drugs and demons have evaporated what skills he did have. The son of a professional wrestler (Warren Bockwinkel), it was only natural for Nick Bockwinkel to follow in his father's profession. Slaughter still makes surprise appearances for WWE and comes out of retirement to wrestle an impromptu match from time to time. 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 has been married to Jana Perry since April 24, 2005. 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. Went to WWE, where he was a star and later WCW, where he feuded with Sting. Before making his way to the WWE, Jerry Lawyer started wrestling for multiples different southern promotions, winning several titles along the way as a fan favorite. During his run from the 1980s-90s, Warrior became known for high high energy when running down to the ring with his music hits, shaking the ropes during his entrance, his 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. Big John Studd 4 of 20 This guy was big, and not. Jeff Jarrett was trained in the USWA which was run by his father. Daikaij Batoru: Urutora Ginga Densetsu - The Movie. Wrestling (2004) and ECW: Hardcore Revolution (2000). He died on September 22, 2004 in Dallas, Georgia, USA. 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. Then, in 2002, he was diagnosed with throat cancer. Page has developed his own yoga fitness program calling it DDPYoga. However, for some of these legends, that has not been the case. That is high praise from anyone. Jacqueline was ahead of her game with the women at that time. Wonderful suffered a serious arm injury from weightlifting and left it untreated. They have one Scott Steiner has been a mainstay in professional wrestling for over 15 years. He had a brief role (unmasked) as himself in Ready 2 Rumble. Actually he was a mid-carder before coming to the NWA and struck gold. Wrestler Deaths. Hulk Hogan was the biggest star in wrestling in the 1980s. He is also recognized as one of the worlds best wrestlers ever. He was so white and pale and hairless, he was referred to as the Michelin Man. He is to wrestling in Puerto Rico as Celine Dion is to Canada. - The Top 50 Incidents in WWE History. The Midnight Express 11 of 50 Whether it was Bobby Eaton an. Wrestling (2004), One Night Only: GFW Amped Anthology (2017) and TNA: Genesis (2009). Bret Hart is a name often brought up when discussing greatest wrestlers of all time. Poised as an everyman, Dusty managed to wrack up title wins across divisions and federations. Fought in Georgia and feuded with Buzz Sawyer. When the WWE women's division was reactivated in 1993, Alundra Blayze was the lady to beat. It's like Hulkamania, YOU CAN'T STOP IT, BROTHER! Retired American professional wrestler of Japanese descent as Ricky Steamboat. William Jason Reso (born November 30, 1973) is a Canadian actor and retired professional wrestler. The wrestler who would eventually become known as Ravishing Rick Rude was born Richard Erwin Rood on December 7th, 1958. It was a time when the look was far more important than being able to work a match. wrestler earned a reputation for executing moves with more ease than one might expect Andr Ren Roussimoff was born in a small farming community in Grenoble, France to Boris and Marian Rouismoff. Though he didnt have the bodybuilder physiques of Hulk Hogan and Ultimate Warrior, the King of Ba-da Bing was always in tremendous shape. It was a real rivalry for two men who hated each other and it nearly killed them both. One day he could not find humor was April 4th, 1968 as that was the day his father died of a heart Scott Hall was born into a military family on October 20, 1958. Follow Jesse on Twitter at https://twitter.com/JessePRodriguez to get his latest articles. He really got over once he came to the WWF. Best known as "The Undertaker" from World Wrestling Entertainment. The main rival of the Crush Gals, Matsumotos ghastly look complimented her domineering in-ring presence. Moved to the WWF and claimed the Intercontinental championship. Jimmy Snuka. He has been married to Akira Hokuto since Actor | Broke into wrestling in the Global Wrestling Federation, known then as The Lightning Kid. He was truly one of the best showmen the business has ever seen. Recognizable by his close to 400-pound frame and the distinctive flame tattoo that spanned most of his bald head, Bigelow was hailed by Ryan Murphy (a writer for Bigelow's former employer WWE Glenn Thomas Jacobs better known by the ring name Kane, is an American politician, actor, and professional wrestler. The Gimmick started in the Mid-South region and kept right on going to the WWF universe. Started in Memphis and feuded with Jerry Lawler, even losinga match where he had to wear a dress. He traveled back to WCW to help the NWO and their posse take over wrestling. He had endured 36 throat operations as a child. The prototypical arrogant pretty boy, Rude was known for insulting the mostly-male crowds before enticing women with promises of sexual promiscuity. And that's probably why this list exists. He defeated Hulkamania. Tell us what you think about this feature. With towering height and their superhuman physique that rivaled that of normal men, one would think many of these iconic legends would retain their great physical shape still today. 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. Wrestling (2004). Why was it so great? Yoga. "DDP" captivated Sound_department | Though Lex Lugers health has made improvements, his once massive muscular frame is now totally nonexistent. Widely known as the inventor of the DDT, Jake Roberts often arrived to fights toting his signature reptilian friend. Slaughter is one of the few superstars that can easily transition from patriotic face, to traitor heel and back to face again. Robert Louis Backlund is an American retired amateur and professional wrestler. His quick one-liners, sharp tongue and squeaky voice made his heel role a perfect fit and helped transition The King from wrestler to announcer. In 2002, Asai underwent arm surgery which allowed him to return to wrestling. 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. At 58, Sting still looks totally capable of donning the paint for one more match. Moolah then signed with WWE during the '80s Rock'n'Wrestling era and famously feued with Wendi Richter and singer Cyndi Lauper. He would later become one of the greatest heels ever once he entered the WWE. At first, he was a heel, but later turned face, around WrestleMania VIII (1992). Thanks to DDP Yoga, Roberts has lost weight and his health has much improved. He started the decade as a heel, but in 1974 he turned babyface and shot to the top. Lost to Time: Demolition (Ax and Smash), 8. The Russian Nightmare. The 2015 WWE Hall of Famer Jacqueline was one of the most hard hitting WWE Women's Wrestlers of the '90s. She first won the NWA women's championship in 1956 and dominated the title, astoundingly, for almost 30 years. This colorful, high-flying wrestler was a mainstay in the WWF from 1986 to 1993. He led the way for Kendo Nagasaki and The Great Muta. One of the voices of professional wrestling in the 1980s and 90s, Gorilla Monsoon was one of the biggest stars to ever sit behind the announce table. 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. His contract expired in 2004 which he left on good terms. He has been married to Tracey Roode since 1995. In fact, he was so known to the British public that the Queen and former Prime Minister Margret Thatcher were said to be fans! James Reiher Snuka, better known as Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, wrestled for several promotions from the 1970s to 2010. Perfect exemplified the widely reviled heel archetype throughout the decade. One cant think of a larger than life wrestler without thinking of Lex Luger. He captured world gold. Bronco Lubich, Aldo Bogni, Brute Bernard, Missouri Mauler, Hiro Matsuda, Rip Hawk, The Angel (Frank Morell), David and Jerry Novak. But the thing about nostalgia is that it tends to whitewash some of the darker parts of history in favor of a rose-tinted rearview. With his finances in shambles, Roberts moved in with Diamond Dallas Page. He was one of the first Asian wrestlers to come to the states to "take over" professional wrestling. And having Missy Hyatt at his side was not a bad idea, either. He wrestled Harley Race to time-limit draws in Missouri and was popular in the Orient. While he was great looking and strong and powerful and had a great character, it wasn't enough to propel him to more greatness. Big Daddy V - Dead at 43. They have two children named, Turk & Duke. 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. 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. 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. These 80s icons all had to age, but some aged better than others 8 Wrestlers From The 80s Who Still Look Great (And 8 Who Lost To Father Time). Starting her career at the age of 15, it wouldnt take her too long to start snatching titles. He is an actor and director, known for ECW on Sci-Fi (2006), WWE Raw (1993) and ROH: All Star Extravaganza (2002) and his own promotion House of Hardcore (2012). Davey Boy Smith was born on November 27, 1962 in Manchester, England, UK. The "Golden Era" of wrestling. He has been married to Kira Hennigan since June 1, 2018. 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. Hayes went to WCW and later to WWE as a road agent and announcer. 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. Beefcake held nine titles throughout his career and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019. He is also a member of the elite group of wrestlers known as the Clique. Starting off in the AWA - Curt began his career as a tag team wrestler. But he was one of the few bigger men that could move well and also spent time in the NWA wrestling in Georgia. He could have been one of the best of all time, but was rushed too soon and we never got to see the best of him. 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. Eddie's brothers, Hector, Amadno and Chavo, Sr. also became wrestlers. As the Brian Pillman makes the list of a long line of tragic deaths in wrestling. 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 Randy Savage Actor | Spider-Man Flair had nothing but praise for Race upon his death in 2019: Without Harley Race, there was no Ric Flair. "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. He is best known for his various Sid gimmicks, each distinguished by the ring names Sid Justice, Sid Vicious, and Sycho Sid in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, later WWE). Michael "The Miz" Mizanin was born in Cleveland, OH on October 8th, 1980 to Barbara and George Mizanin. The man is rumored to be a complete workaholic and micromanages everything that happens in the company. 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 also starred as a recurring character on the History Channel series Vikings. The Sheik's talents were more than just a Camel Clutch and hooked wrestling boots. Sadly, Demolition only wrestle a few Indy shows per year lately, and their physical conditioning is noticeably poor. Wayne Ferris took a gimmick and rode it into success. (1999). Hogan made wrestling a national phenomenon in the mid-1980s. 8. They have one Ray Traylor was born on May 2, 1963 in Marietta, Georgia, USA. Koloff was part of "Uncle Ivan's" master plan to rid the NWA of Dusty Rhodes and Magnum TA. Hart comes from the legendary Hart Family of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, from where he was billed throughout the bulk of his career. Considering how jacked many of these superstars once were, their current appearance is shocking. Was highly applauded for his "snake" gimmick and helped Steve Austin usher in the "3:16" quote. Darren Matthews was born on May 10, 1968 in Staffordshire, England, UK. He has been married to Amber since August 11, 2006. The most comprehensive and complete list of deceased wrestlers on the internet. Both Hector and Amando Christopher Michael Benoit is a Canadian wrestler who was born in Montreal, Quebec, the son of Michael and Margaret Benoit. Because it is worth talking about the greatest WWE Superstars of the 80s forever. 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. 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. Some will argue his Wrestlemania match with Savage is the greatest of all time. Bret Hart Actor | WWF SmackDown! Erick Rowan with Hair. However, he was one of the greatest heels of all time. - The Top 50 Incidents in WWE History (2011), WCW Monday Nitro (1995) and WWE Smackdown! He began training to become an in-ring performer at the age of 35, the oldest rookie in Pro Wrestling history. He was the best conditioned wrestler in the states until Luger came along and held many regional titles in Texas, Missouri and Louisiana. The Excellence of Execution used his technical prowess in the ring to defeat his opponents. He dropped out of school to become a pro wrestler in Mexico. 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. When he got to the WWF, he created a buzz with feuds against Big John Studd and Hulk Hogan. Orndorff was a professional wrestler from Florida who was a good mid-card performer before going to WWF and being a star. Japan's Antonio Inoki is a "living" legend in Asia. While Hayes and Gordy could go it alone, Roberts needed the help to win matches. He is an actor, known for WWE: OMG! He headlined multiple pay-per-view events for the WWF and WCW, Bobby Eaton was born on August 14, 1958 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA. Jeffrey Nero Hardy is an American professional wrestler and musician. 1992 ) history ( 2011 ), one Night Only: GFW Amped Anthology ( 2017 and! The wrestler who would eventually become known as the Michelin Man help the NWO and their conditioning... 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