His Aurelian Smith Jr. better known by the ring name Jake "The Snake" Roberts, is an American professional wrestler and actor signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) where he performs as manager to Lance Archer. Wrestling (2004), One Night Only: GFW Amped Anthology (2017) and TNA: Genesis (2009). He made his professional Terry Eugene Bollea, better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, is an American retired professional wrestler and television personality. For fans that are only familiar with his work as a manager in AEW for FTR, you owe it to yourselves to check Tully out in the ring. Orton was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Bob Orton, Jr. and his wife Elaine. He is an actor, known for Stampede Wrestling (1957), WCW Monday Nitro (1995) and WCW Saturday Night (1985). In high school, he played football. Considering how jacked many of these superstars once were, their current appearance is shocking. This Erick Rowan photo is a bit of a phenomenon. Race helped build the Missouri territory in the NWA and was present when Ric Flair won his second world title. His contract expired in 2004 which he left on good terms. Includes photos, videos, and causes of death. He is the son of Ata Johnson (born Feagaimaleata Fitisemanu Maivia) and professional wrestler Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles). His heel tactics in the ring, paying off referees and superstars and his diabolical laugh vilified him to the fans. What can you say about Andre that has not already been said? 3. Eventually, the character morphed into a deranged barber who cut the hair of his opponents following his decisive victories. A key member of The Hart Foundation faction, Niedhart ran roughshod through the WWF with his pink-clad partners throughout the 1980s. As a fan for the past 35 years and a writer who covered it in South Carolina, I seen some great things. THE SPIRIT OF THE WARRIOR WILL RUN FOREVER!!! 20. Shinmai Maou no Testament Departures. The late Fabulous Moolah is one of the most recognizable stars in female wrestling history. He is widely regarded as the most recognized wrestling star worldwide and the most popular wrestler of the 1980s. He has held the WWF World 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin was born in Victoria, Texas, as Steven James Anderson, on December 18, 1964, the youngest of five children. His later years were spent training the up-and-coming legendary children of NXT and his own biological children, Cody and Goldust, remain in the top tier of wrestlings biggest stars to this day. Times have changed and its increasingly difficult to view grapplers like The Ultimate Warrior without thinking of his appalling and bigoted worldviews. He was not much of a wrestler in WWF as much as he was an entertainer. Erick Rowan with Hair. He was previously married to Cindy Womack. (1999), Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia (2009) and TNA iMPACT! Names like Bockwinkle and Martel and the Road Warriors were cool and hip. Dead at 80. 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. He has been married to Tracey Roode since 1995. The Greatest Pro Wrestling Champions, Ranked, WWE's Greatest Superstars of the 21st Century, Professional Wrestlers with the Best Stage Names, The Best Wrestling Announcers Of All Time, Famous Men You'd Want To Have A Beer With, Ranking The Greatest WWE Hall of Fame Inductees, The Greatest Pro Wrestling Catchphrases of the '90s, 14 Heartwarming Stories About Andre The Giant From The People Who Knew Him. WrestlerDeaths.com is the #1 Dead Wrestlers and WWE Deaths tribute site! The Wrestlers: Land of a Thousand Dances. (2007) and WCW Monday Nitro (1995). As a member of the notorious Crush Gals tag team, Lioness Asuka helped to propel womens wrestling to global popularity. Jeff Jarrett was trained in the USWA which was run by his father. 40. At age 67, Mr. Lost to Time: "Mr. Eventually he became apart of the ring crew, helping set up for matches. Robert Rechsteiner is an American real estate broker and retired professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Rick Steiner.Steiner is best known for his tenure with World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he was an eight time World Tag Team Champion (seven times with his brother Scott as Michael Hegstrand (January 26, 1957 - October 19, 2003) was an American professional wrestler. At 64, The Hulkster retains his much of his 20 pythons and remains in good physical health. For a time, Hart was considered the most famous person in Canada and is quite often regarded as the greatest wrestler of all time. Was successful as United States Heavyweight Champion. Came back to the NWA and beat The Great Muta for the title. Page has developed his own yoga fitness program calling it DDPYoga. Jesse Rodriguez is a writer from Belleville, IL and sports fan that doesn't walk the ESPN, WWE or sports talk radio line. This man knew what it took to be champion many times over. For a while Race was a record holder as far as World Heavyweight Title reigns went until he was bested by Ric Flair. He led the way for Kendo Nagasaki and The Great Muta. Thanks! Gilbert could play face or heel and was pretty good at either of them. He is of Italian (father) and French-Canadian and English (mother) descent, and is the grandson of baseball player Tony Lupien. Wrestled against Jerry Lawler in the Mid-South area and then took his act to WWF where he teamed with Miss Elizabeth and found gold. 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. WWE: OMG! Quick! A year later, after sending tapes of his matches to the major wrestling companies at the time, he was contacted by the AWA, who proposed that he team Christopher Daniels is a professional wrestler who has competed all over the globe. #57 of 157. They were mean, and everyone who wrestled them knew they were in for a fight. He is also a member of the elite group of wrestlers known as the Clique. He has been married to Meredith Whitney since February 11, 2005. Warrior was very one-dimensional and it showed. Troy Allan Martin is an American professional wrestler and promoter, better known by his ring name Shane Douglas. His brother Bret is also one of the most well known wrestlers of all time. 9 Tully Blanchard - Slingshot Suplex As one of the original Four Horsemen, Tully Blanchard will be always be associated with greatness. Traveled to the NWA and Ric Flair taught him to make money and made him a star. He began training to become an in-ring performer at the age of 35, the oldest rookie in Pro Wrestling history. 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. He captured world gold. They're the cream of the crop! Started in Memphis and feuded with Jerry Lawler, even losinga match where he had to wear a dress. Paul Orndorff became a WWE star during the promotion's rise in popularity, and feuded with wrestlings biggest star, Hulk Hogan. Bret Hart WWE.com While other '80s wrestlers are known as much for their bombastic personalities as for their actual fighting ability, it's the latter quality that continues to endear industry insiders to Hart. The started in the Mid-South area and traveled to the Carolina territory for fame and fortune. He had the best mind to create anything he wanted. Never one to hold titles, he caused a commotion as the leader of a cult in Florida featuring Jake Roberts and Mark Lewin (Purple Haze). He wrestled Ric Flair to a 45-minute time limit draw on the Clash of the Champions. 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. Learn more at. Rhodes began wrestling in the 1960s and gained a reputation as a fast-talking, hard-rocking wrestler. Dig it?! Often seen brandishing a castrating pair of garden shears, Beefcakes libidinous persona was displayed in his eccentric outfits. He started the decade as a heel, but in 1974 he turned babyface and shot to the top. 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. It was in Calgary where he met Owen Hart (who also died at a Jimmy Snuka is a classic example of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) (formerly known as World Wrestling Federation (WWF)) bad guy who became a baby-face (a good guy) without trying. Perhaps due to the benefits of a WWE income, many legends have avoided the effects of time, while others less fortunate have had Father Time lay the smackdown on them. All the personal troubles and wheelin and dealin" seem to have taken its toll on the "Nature Boy" who, at 68, looks almost unrecognizable compared to his pretty boy good looks of his youth. Rhodes went to the WWF and was summarily used as a mid card wrestler. He was great for a number of reasons. Feuded with Don Muraco and wrestled Ivan Koloff for the WWF world title after Koloff defeated Bruno Sammartino. People seemed to swear up and down in our Facebook post on this that he looks like Jack Swagger/Hager in this photo. Hogan began his professional wrestling career in . Throughout his career, he performed for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), the Bruno Leopoldo Francesco Sammartino was an Italian-born American professional wrestler, best known for his work with the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF, now WWE). He has won nearly every belt in both WCW and WWE and is in the top ten of combined days as WWE champion. While hes not spewing fire, he can still hit a mean cross body. His father Johnny Valentine would be proud. I'm not a Cena "you can't see me zombie", so you won't see him high on my list. Hulkmania ran wild all over the WWE, and even WCW, becoming the most popular superstar ever. His narcissistic character and muscular appearance provided the perfect combination to rival the heroic babyface. He was the standard for all that was evil with Russia. Piper was a mainstay in the Northwest under Don Owen when he first came to the NWA. Daniels made one Bobby Roode was born on May 11, 1976 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Breaking down the best wrestlers by federation, belt, decade, and more. Many of us never saw him wrestle, err, beat people up, err, bloody people to a pulp. Frank Goodish was a wild man who was a lone wolf. He is an actor, known for WWE Smackdown! While no longer flaunting his Million Dollar Championship belt, hes still on good terms with the WWE and makes special appearances from time to time. Slaughter and Greg Valentine were successful in the NWA. Then, at 35, DDP decided to become an actual wrestler when announcing and managing wasnt working out. Wonderful suffered a serious arm injury from weightlifting and left it untreated. Wonderful, to Mr. 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. This list details eight wrestling legends of the 80s that still remain in great shape and eight others who have jobbed out to Father Time. He has been married to Kira Hennigan since June 1, 2018. 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. That is high praise from anyone. He really got over once he came to the WWF. While Hogan was creating a theatrical persona, Flair was wrestling 60-minute matches and beating everyone across the globe. He performed for World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) under his real name, and in the World Wrestling Federation / World Wrestling Entertainment (WWF/E) under both his real name Mark Henry was born on June 12, 1971 in Silsbee, Texas, USA. Classic WWF Wrestlers from the 80s - Gallery | eBaum's World Classic WWF Wrestlers from the 80s HandCannon Published 11/04/2008 A gallery of classic WWF wrestler's from back in the day. Bockwinkel wrestled for several years in various regions, but gained his greatest fame in the now-defunct American Wrestling Association (AWA). This is more of a look at what could have been. Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson were two undersized wrestlers that made it work. Introducing acrobatic aerial attacks to Japanese audiences, Mscaras is considered an innovator of high-risk antics like the ever-popular tope suicida. Even today, McMahon absolutely crushes the weights at the gym and still looks superhuman at 71. (1999), WWE Saturday Night's Main Event (2006) and ECW One Night Stand (2005). #29 of 448. 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. It's like the spirit of the Ultimate Warrior. He won the WCW world title against Hulk Hogan but did not carry the title well. Ted DiBiase was one of the most hated heels in the WWE. There is a rumor going around that Merced Solis never had a bad match in the WWF. Started in Texas and toured the world. Orndorff was a professional wrestler from Florida who was a good mid-card performer before going to WWF and being a star. 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). Daikaij Batoru: Urutora Ginga Densetsu - The Movie. He is an actor and producer, known for Man on the Moon (1999), WWE '13 (2012) and WWE Raw (1993). Known for his signature evil laugh, The Million Dollar Man bragged about you guessed it his extraordinary wealth while trouncing opponents around the world. He was so white and pale and hairless, he was referred to as the Michelin Man. Hulk Hogan was the biggest star in wrestling in the 1980s. William Jason Reso (born November 30, 1973) is a Canadian actor and retired professional wrestler. Jacqueline was ahead of her game with the women at that time. Unless you aren't a fan of wrestling. In the early 80s, he was in the WWF and feuded with Pedro Morales, but his heart was in Portland and the Western region of the NWA. At his age of 68, he still resembles his iconic character and, despite the rough life of pro wrestling, his boot camp training appears to have kept him in good shape. Lugers life after wrestling found himself involved with many legal issues. There, he proved to be one of the greatest babyfaces of all time, putting on a classic feud with Jake "The Snake" Roberts and one of the greatest WrestleMania matches of all time against Randy Savage. It is during the 80s that some of the biggest names in professional wrestling would emerge. Often imitated, they never had a peer in the entire time they were on the scene. They finally lost their titles to Brutus Beefcake and Greg Valentine. This cannot be undone. Hulkamania is the greatest concept ever created in wrestling. Due to the army life he grew up a traveler and spent his high school years at the All American High in Munich, Germany. It would be beyond cliche to call Andre larger than life but its an appropriate descriptor considering his largesse both in and out of the ring. It was a real rivalry for two men who hated each other and it nearly killed them both. Although she was far more active in All Japan Womens Wrestling, she made brief appearances in the WWF in 1986. The son of former AWA President, Blanchard got started in the wrestling business at age 10, selling peanuts at the arenas and putting up flyers. 8. 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). He is widely regarded as the most recognized wrestling star worldwide and the most popular wrestler of the 1980s. While Ventura remains busy with non-wrestling projects, his long, stringy, gray hair makes him look more like a crazy hermit than a former pro wrestler turned governor. He moved to the Carolinas and feuded with Flair, Valentine and Jack Brisco. 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. He is an actor, known for WWE: OMG! They have one Ray Traylor was born on May 2, 1963 in Marietta, Georgia, USA. Barry Clinton Windham is an American retired professional wrestler. Back in the 80s, McMahon was primarily an annoucner and it was never acknowledged that he was in fact the owner of the company. Hayes went to WCW and later to WWE as a road agent and announcer. A movie star, a pop hero, and a gentle soul Andres kindness is often remembered as fondly as his physical domination. 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. She first won the NWA women's championship in 1956 and dominated the title, astoundingly, for almost 30 years. His gruff voice and protruding chin made his G.I. Slaughter is one of the few superstars that can easily transition from patriotic face, to traitor heel and back to face again. He died on May 18, 2002 in Invermere, British Columbia, Canada. He has been married to Akira Hokuto since Actor | Wrestled in the NWA and left to claim the Intercontinental title from Randy Savage. Ric Flair is one of, if not the most, popular wrestler of all time. It was said he did not want Hogan to win because he did not have amateur credentials. Best known as "The Undertaker" from World Wrestling Entertainment. Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts. To this day, his work with Gorilla Monsoon is regarded as one of the best announce teams in wrestling history. A great booker and script writer. Gilbert wrestled in the south, feuded with the likes of Jerry Lawler and Austin Idol. While other '80s wrestlers are known as much for their bombastic personalities as for their actual fighting ability, its the latter quality that continues to endear industry insiders to Hart. Despite his age, wrestling for decades and battles with substance and alcohol abuse, Sting retains much of his great look and physical health. He signed with WWE in 2003 fulfilling two life long goals of wrestling at Madison Square Garden and WrestleMania. Georgia Championship Wrestling, Jim Crockett Promotions, Southeastern Championship Wrestling. Came back to WCW and beat Flair for the heavyweight title. He is best known for his appearances in the World Wide Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Federation from 1976 to 1984 and in the 1990s, where he held the WWWF Championship/WWF Championship on two occasions. Wrestling (2004). Starting off in the AWA - Curt began his career as a tag team wrestler. One cant think of a larger than life wrestler without thinking of Lex Luger. Retired American professional wrestler best known for his work for ECW and WCW during the 1990s. It was a time when the look was far more important than being able to work a match. Butcher is iconic, leading to the big men like Kamala and other wild men from "parts unknown.". Wigan-born Davey Boy Smith started out on World of Sport at 15, known as Young David. He also starred as a recurring character on the History Channel series Vikings. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. War Games, Starrcade, Bunkhouse Stampede. Later on, Rotunda won Actor | He has been married to Christina Beddoes since November 8, 1986. Although he was often relegated to WWFs midcard, he garnered immense popularity as a working mans hero. While not sporting a killer physique, Jake The Snake maintained a modest, athletic build. Big Dick Dudley - Dead at 34. In 2002, Hart suffered a stroke after a bikingaccident which left him with temporary paralysis. Beefcake held nine titles throughout his career and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019. Ricky Steamboat was one of the most popular superstars of the 80s and, still to this day, his match with Randy Savage at WrestleMania 3 is regarded as one of the best WrestleMania matches ever. He has widely been regarded as the best wrestler without a "big three" (WWF and the former WCW and ECW) contract. They started in Bill Watts' promotion before they were lured awayby Jim Crockett and his host of wrestlers. While Slaughter was a bit on the stocky side, even in his prime, he looks much the same with high chin and trademark stash. The '80s. Theres a reason why he was known as The Narcissist in WWE and The Total Package in WCW, Lex Luger without question, had the look. Whether playing the narcissistic heel or the Made in the U.S.A. action hero, Lex Lugers remarkable physical condition captivated the fans with his superhuman strength, being one of few superstars to body slam Yokozuna and The Giant. Between those Owen Hart was one of twelve children from a legendary Canadian wrestling family. They have three children. The 1980s was a time when professional wrestlers all sportedthe action hero, bodybuilder stature. Feuded with Barry Windham and then became his partner against Oliver Humperdink. Tommy Dreamer was born on February 14, 1971 in Yonkers, New York, USA as Thomas Laughlin. He started out as Sting's tag team partner, went to Texas as the Dingo Warrior and then traveled to the WWF. Bobby Eaton was a quiet type who did not speak and Condrey looked sheepish, so their manager Jim Cornette used his gift of gab to rocket them to the top. Sting shocked the world and showed up in WWE, taking on Triple H and The Authority, even challenging then WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Seth Rollins. In fact, it was the Crush Gals that catalyzed All Japan Pro Wrestlings international following. He also recently spent time hospitalized with organ failure and will have to have a pacemaker inserted through surgery. An early example of the queer coded villain in the wrestling world, Adrian Adonis was a grotesque caricature of gay culture but a compelling personality nonetheless. Both flashy and furious, Mil Mscaras is considered one of Mexican wrestlings first international stars. Alcohol and drug abuse started to pile up and turn Lugers life into a downward spiral. Hogan began his professional wrestling career in . It is all a matter of perspective and opinion. One cant think of great Hogan rivalries without thinking of Sgt. Traveled to Georgia and feuded with Ron Garvin for the NWA World TV Title and then made his way to Stamford and Vince's Circus. forest park wrestling. Wayne Ferris took a gimmick and rode it into success. He was a consummate heel but was respected for his in-ring technical skills and the ability to perform night in and night out. Big Daddy V - Dead at 43. Gorgeous George gained epic mainstream popularity, followed in the Second Golden Age in the 1980's and 1990's by the likes of Ric Flair, Andre the Giant, Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, Sting, The Undertaker, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Kurt Angle, and Triple H. Ric Flair Saturday Night was all about the WWF Main Event! "The King" has a much lighter schedule, appearing only on taped shows, after a heart attack that occurred on a live episode of Raw. Diamond Dallas Page probably had one of the most unlikely wrestling careers of all time. Held numerous tag titles in the NWA and WCW and was United States and National Heavyweight title champion as well. After wrestling for decades and battling a heart attack, The King is making time his peasant and looks to be on the winning side of age 67. 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. Hogan's run as a top name in wrestling lasted for almost ten years and saw . Holding the Women's Championship on three separate occasions, the athletic Blayze reigned supreme over some of the most physically powerful female competitors of all time, including Bull Nakano, Aja Kong and the monstrous Bertha Faye. In addition, you can see the most watched/liked stuff amongst your friends. Won the Intercontinental Title but never challenged for the world title. 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. He later became the first ever Brock Lesnar was born on July 12, 1977 in Webster, South Dakota, USA as Brock Edward Lesnar. He is also recognized as one of the worlds best wrestlers ever. Slaughter. 17. Booker has John Hennigan was born on October 3, 1979 in Los Angeles, California, USA. His career sky John Layfield was born on November 29, 1966 in Sweetwater, Texas, USA. via lapresse.ca. 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