20 Greatest WWE Superstars of All Time Ranked by Fans

Who’s one of the best wrestler of all time? It is without doubt one of the most hotly-debated questions amongst wrestling followers, and it may possibly rely upon quite a lot of issues; variety of championships gained, nice matches, impression on the wrestling business, and a lot extra that may have an effect on who you see as one of the best of one of the best.

It additionally relies on once you grew up. Individuals who began watching wrestling within the late 2000s and early 2010s may say John Cena is one of the best to ever do it, however anybody who began watching earlier than then would adamantly disagree with the likes of The Rock, Bret Hart, and Stone Chilly Steve Austin being part of their listing.

Ranker.com has made a listing of the best Superstars of all time, voted for by followers, and there are some iconic names that make the highest 20, with the highest spot being held by an undisputed all-time nice.

10

Ric Aptitude

The Nature Boy kicks off the listing, and with a profession as embellished as his was, it’s extremely onerous to argue. His document of 16 world championships was solely damaged this 12 months by a person who we’ll get to in a while (though in the event you ask Aptitude, the variety of world titles he has retains growing). Over the course of his profession, Aptitude gained eight NWA World Championships, six WCW World Championships, and two WWF Championships.

However the Stylin’, Profilin’, Limousine Driving, Jet Flying, Kiss-Stealing, Wheelin’ n’ Dealin’ Son of a Gun was a lot greater than his world title document. He was probably the most charismatic wrestlers of all time, and had some legendary rivalries with Sting and Ricky Steamboat. He had the right retirement match in opposition to Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 24 (earlier than returning for quite a few different matches, most just lately in 2022) and his “Wooooooooo!” remains to be iconic with wrestling followers to today.

9

Bret Hart

The most effective there’s, one of the best there was, and one of the best there ever will likely be. Bret Hart is one other wrestler whose legacy remains to be felt in wrestling in the present day. He has impressed wrestlers equivalent to CM Punk and AEW tag group, FTR, in addition to just about each Canadian wrestler you see in the present day.

Hart was a trailblazer for a extra technical model of wrestling, and created a household legacy which is unmatched to today, together with his rivalry in opposition to his brother, Owen, creating among the finest matches of all time and his rivalry with Shawn Michaels being probably the most dramatic the WWE has ever seen, with the ‘Montreal Screwjob’ nonetheless referenced to today. Hart gained 5 WWF titles, two WCW World Heavyweight Championships, and quite a lot of different titles, however his dedication, talent, and resilience are what makes him an all-time nice.

8

Hulk Hogan

Hogan is without doubt one of the most iconic wrestlers of all time. He was the face {of professional} wrestling within the Nineteen Eighties, and was the primary wrestler to actually make his approach into the mainstream and catapult the WWF to an entire new stage together with his catchphrases and look, making him the right poster-boy.

His slam on Andre the Large at WrestleMania III is without doubt one of the most iconic moments of all time and his matches within the early days of ‘Mania actually set the stage for the ‘Showcase of the Immortals’ to change into what it’s in the present day. He had legendary catchphrases equivalent to: “Whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you?”, and his recognition within the 80s made him a cultural icon, brother.

Hogan’s popularity has taken a large hit amongst wrestling followers over the past decade, with a number of controversies tarnishing the Hulkster’s legacy, however there isn’t any doubt he paved the way in which for wrestling to be what it’s in the present day.

7

Triple H

The Sport is somebody that prompted lots of controversy over the course of his profession, whether or not it’s his “reign of terror” within the early 2000s, the notorious curtain name, or his work with D-Era X, storming right down to WCW in a tank. Triple H was a mainstay of WWE programming from being Hunter Hearst Helmsley in 1995 to his remaining match in 2019.

The King of Kings gained 14 world championships in his profession, with the ultimate one coming when he gained the 2016 Royal Rumble. He has additionally had among the most iconic theme songs of all time, with ‘The Sport’, ‘My Time’, and ‘King of Kings’ all being legendary amongst wrestling followers. Now, Triple H is the top of artistic at WWE, and main the corporate into a brand new period.

6

Randy Orton

The third member of Evolution on this listing and the best, Randy Orton, has had a profession embellished with numerous titles and legendary rivalries. The Viper turned the youngest world champion in WWE historical past on the age of 24, and within the 21 years since then, he hasn’t slowed down, profitable 13 extra and turning into one of many all-time greats.

He’s one other wrestler whose legacy (pardon the pun) has transcended wrestling, together with his finisher the RKO, turning into iconic in popular culture and 2009 Randy Orton being the face of pure evil. Orton is chilly and calculated, and even at 45, he’s nonetheless mixing it up with one of the best of one of the best. When he decides to retire, he’s a first-ballot Corridor of Famer.

5

John Cena

Considered one of Orton’s biggest rivals, John Cena, is at present in his retirement 12 months, and he shocked the world together with his heel activate Cody Rhodes at Elimination Chamber, ending his 20-year stint as the nice man in WWE. Cena is the face of a era, turning into synonymous with the PG Period of WWE. He broke Ric Aptitude’s document, profitable his seventeenth World Championship at WrestleMania 41, and he has delivered among the most iconic matches and rivalries of all time.

Cena is another person who has damaged into popular culture, together with his ‘you may’t see me’ turning into an notorious meme. What really makes Cena an all-time nice, nonetheless, is his hustle, loyalty, and respect mantra and his charitable work outdoors of wrestling, particularly with the make-a-wish basis. Cena is without doubt one of the GOATs each inside and out of doors the ring, and it will be unhappy to see him experience off into the sundown on the finish of 2025.

4

Shawn Michaels

Undoubtedly the most effective in-ring performers of all time, Shawn Michaels is one other wrestler that impressed a era, together with his legendary Candy Chin Music being seen in just about each wrestling match you see in the present day. Like his DX stablemate, Triple H, The Heartbreak Child is without doubt one of the most controversial figures within the firm’s historical past, enjoying a key function within the ‘Montreal Screwjob’ and numerous different incidents in the course of the Nineteen Nineties.

The Heartbreak Child is thought for stealing the present, adopting the nickname ‘Mr WrestleMania’ due to his iconic matches with Razor Ramon, Kurt Angle, and Bret Hart. His finest, although, are his two in opposition to The Undertaker at WrestleMania 25 and 26 respectively, with the latter being the right retirement match for the most effective to ever do it.

3

The Rock

In all probability the largest family title to come back out {of professional} wrestling, The Rock did not grace the WWE together with his presence with the longevity of others on this listing, however he was iconic. He’s finest recognized for his charisma and unbelievable promos. His catchphrases equivalent to “Are you able to odor what The Rock is cooking?”, “Know Your Function and Shut Your Mouth”, and “Simply Convey It!” have change into legendary with wrestling followers, and his rivalries with Stone Chilly Steve Austin, Triple H, and John Cena outlined an illustrious profession for The Brahma Bull.

Extra just lately, he has come again because the ‘Closing Boss’, teaming with Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40 in opposition to Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes and making appearances at Unhealthy Blood and Elimination Chamber. We hope that he returns quickly, with a match in opposition to Roman Reigns being rumoured for years, however no matter occurs, he has change into a legend each within the ring and within the field workplace, and his plain star energy makes him one of many biggest of all time.

2

Stone Chilly Steve Austin

Stone Chilly Steve Austin is one other man that outlined a era. The Texas Rattlesnake turned the face of the WWE in the course of the Angle Period, the preferred within the firm’s historical past, and a time when skilled wrestling was a key half of popular culture.

Austin was an ideal antihero, together with his rivalry with Vince McMahon turning into must-see tv, and his catchphrases nonetheless stay on to today, together with his iconic Austin 3:16 promo launching him into infamy, and his “What?” nonetheless being heard round wrestling arenas in the present day.

Austin was the face of an period when wrestling was cool, with the glass shatter and the Stunner turning into notorious around the globe. Stone Chilly gained six WWE Championships and was the primary ever back-to-back Royal Rumble winner, and his legacy will stay on eternally.

1

The Undertaker

The Phenom. The Deadman. The Final Outlaw. Nobody within the historical past {of professional} wrestling has had the longevity of The Undertaker, together with his profession spanning three separate a long time, whether or not that is because the American Unhealthy Ass or The Deadman.

It’s unimaginable to say ‘Taker with out mentioning his WrestleMania streak. He went undefeated in 21 WrestleManias earlier than his loss to Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 30, and in that point, had iconic matches in opposition to the likes of Edge, Triple H, CM Punk, Shawn Michaels, and lots of, many extra.

What makes The Deadman one of many undisputed GOATs, although, is that over three a long time he refused to interrupt character, whether or not inside or outdoors of the ring. He knew the magic {of professional} wrestling, and stored that magic alive for so long as bodily attainable. He’s a multiple-time world champion and an icon, and whichever approach you have a look at it, he is without doubt one of the most necessary figures to ever grace the game.