He signed with WWE in 2003 fulfilling two life long goals of wrestling at Madison Square Garden and WrestleMania. What can you say about Andre that has not already been said? Although the conceit might seem silly, Sayama had the skill to back up the story: his match at NJPW Sumo Hall Show in 1983 (against Dynamite Kid Thomas Billington) was the first fight Meltzer ever granted a 5 Star rating. For a time, Hart was considered the most famous person in Canada and is quite often regarded as the greatest wrestler of all time. Rhodes went to the WWF and was summarily used as a mid card wrestler. He is also recognized as one of the worlds best wrestlers ever. Lesnar also has Jerry Lawler was born on November 29, 1949 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. In 1998 he transitioned into professional wrestling where he sky rocked to success after joining the World Wrestling Federation. He is the grandson of Bob Orton, Sr. and the Adam Copeland is an actor and an professional wrestler, who wrestles as Edge in the WWE. This generation of wrestlers made professional wrestling a global phenomenon and for that we all owe them a debt of gratitude. When he got to the WWF, he created a buzz with feuds against Big John Studd and Hulk Hogan. He wrestled Ric Flair to a 45-minute time limit draw on the Clash of the Champions. 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 is considered royalty and his bouts with Butcher and others are stuff of legend. Though he has mostly recovered from his stroke, in 2016 Bret Hart was diagnosed with prostate cancer. "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. People seemed to swear up and down in our Facebook post on this that he looks like Jack Swagger/Hager in this photo. They're the cream of the crop! When the WWE women's division was reactivated in 1993, Alundra Blayze was the lady to beat. Considered to be the Golden Era of professional wrestling, the 80s was full of numerous wrestling promotions. A key member of The Hart Foundation faction, Niedhart ran roughshod through the WWF with his pink-clad partners throughout the 1980s. He wrestled Harley Race to time-limit draws in Missouri and was popular in the Orient. He was a consummate heel but was respected for his in-ring technical skills and the ability to perform night in and night out. 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). At age 67, Mr. Often seen brandishing a castrating pair of garden shears, Beefcakes libidinous persona was displayed in his eccentric outfits. With that in mind, weve created an alternate pantheon of both iconic wrestling legends and lesser-known heroes who many would consider underappreciated compared to the more ubiquitous and deeply obvious wrestling celebrities of that decade. Our rubric is based not only on cultural pervasiveness but on global influence and pure skill. 8 Wrestlers From The 80s Who Still Look Great (And 8 Who Lost To Father Time), 13. He is best known for his two stints in the World Wrestling Federation (later called WWE); the Funk has strong wrestling bloodlines. Due to the army life he grew up a traveler and spent his high school years at the All American High in Munich, Germany. Maybe a bad analogy, but Colon feuded with the best of them, including Abdullah the Butcher. His insane, charismatic promos and trademark Woo are etched into professional wrestling forever. Lost to Time: Demolition (Ax and Smash), 8. He is an actor, known for WWE Smackdown! Troy Allan Martin is an American professional wrestler and promoter, better known by his ring name Shane Douglas. He was best known as Road Warrior Hawk, one half of the tag team known as The Road Warriors (The Legion of Doom in WWF), with Road Warrior Animal. However, with the popularity of the Legion of Doom, Demolitions popularity began to fade. To this day, there is still no wrestler more popular than Hulk Hogan. Archive and tribute to dead wrestlers. Originally a "heel", he came into the WWE under the guidance of heel manager Capt. WATCH: Scott Dawson (then known as K.C. He was vanilla and big and made a name for himself in the WWF. Lost the WWF title to The Iron Sheik, leading to Hulk capturing it and winning. He has been married to Kira Hennigan since June 1, 2018. Big John Studd 4 of 20 This guy was big, and not. The Toughest Professional Fighters in History. Now the loud-mouthed commentator for RAW, Lawler was a successful champion in the Mid-South area under Jerry Jarrett. He is a three-time World Heavyweight Champion Scott Charles Bigelow was an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Bam Bam Bigelow. Starting off in the AWA - Curt began his career as a tag team wrestler. Richter attempted to bring legitimacy to womens wrestling and was actually rather successful, but the world (or, actually, maybe just Vince) simply wasnt ready for what she had to offer. Bad hair, but a great wrestler. Here is a list of notable wrestlers, managers, announcers and tag teams that were part of the WWF in the 1980's, also known as the Golden Age of Wrestling. 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! Booker has John Hennigan was born on October 3, 1979 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Poised as an everyman, Dusty managed to wrack up title wins across divisions and federations. In 2002, Asai underwent arm surgery which allowed him to return to wrestling. King Kong Bundy. Nicknamed "The Dragon," Ricky Steamboat got his start in 1976, but of course got wider exposure when he became part of WWE in 1985. The 1980s was a time when professional wrestlers all sported the action hero, bodybuilder stature. He was so white and pale and hairless, he was referred to as the Michelin Man. Admitted steroid use, losing millions of dollars from an ugly divorce, a leaked sex tape, suing Gawker, and public racist comments surfacing that have, at least for now, blacklisted Hogan from the WWE, have all tried to beatHulk into submission. Wrestling (2004) and ECW: Hardcore Revolution (2000). Big Daddy V - Dead at 43. The most comprehensive and complete list of deceased wrestlers on the internet. He wrestled for his father's promotion throughout the 80's before hitting the big time in the early 90's. He grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, from where he was billed throughout the bulk of his career. He was the best talker ever in wrestling and was a better mat wrestler than you think. Maybe the greatest attraction in wrestling anywhere he wrestled. Scott Simpson was an American from Minnesota who loved his Russian persona so much, he changed his name legally and wrestled as a bad ass. Slaughter. 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. However, he was an enormous star in the 70s as well, working almost exclusively in the NWA and its territories. He moved to the Carolinas and feuded with Flair, Valentine and Jack Brisco. He had a great run in the WWF and became an even bigger star when he left and went to the NWA. Throughout the years other superstars have vouched for the program, including Jake "The Snake," Scott Hall, and Chris Jericho. 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. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. 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). He also starred as a guest character on the Syfy Began his career in Texas. 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. He had many legendary matches and feuds with Ric Flair, culminating in their epic "Holy Trilogy" of matches at WCW Sidney Raymond Eudy is an American former professional wrestler. He really got over once he came to the WWF. Looks Great: Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, 1. The greatest wrestler ever to step in the ring in Asia, he just may be the greatest wrestler of all times. Warrior was very one-dimensional and it showed. When he came to the NWA, he was destined for stardom. In addition, you can see the most watched/liked stuff amongst your friends. Considering how jacked many of these superstars once were, their current appearance is shocking. They have two children named, Turk & Duke. 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. Gordy won numerous titles overseas and in the Midwest. Feuded with Austin Idol and Randy Savage. Breaking down the best wrestlers by federation, belt, decade, and more. After receiving Jushin Liger was born on November 10, 1964 in Hiroshima, Japan. He was WWWF Champion before moving to the NWA. In high school, he played football. He played football at the North Texas State University. Although she was far more active in All Japan Womens Wrestling, she made brief appearances in the WWF in 1986. Teamed with Barry in the WWF to win the Tag Team Titles, first from Dick Murdoch and Adrian Adonis, and later from Nikolai Volkoff and the Iron Sheik. 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). At 64, The Hulkster retains his much of his 20 pythons and remains in good physical health. The son of wrestler Blackjack Mulligan, he is best known for his appearances with the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW).In NWA/WCW, he was a one-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion, a one-time Booker T. Huffman Jr. better known by his ring name Booker T, is an American professional wrestler, professional wrestling promoter and color commentator. He and tag-team One of the great Hispanic wrestlers, Eddie Guerrero grew up part of the famous wrestling family: The Guerreros. Includes photos, videos, and causes of death. She first won the NWA women's championship in 1956 and dominated the title, astoundingly, for almost 30 years. Search for: . But he was one of the few bigger men that could move well and also spent time in the NWA wrestling in Georgia. Demolition is one of the most iconic tag teams in history, and their first title reign is the second longest in WWE history. He had endured 36 throat operations as a child. Unless you aren't a fan of wrestling. 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. Michael "The Miz" Mizanin was born in Cleveland, OH on October 8th, 1980 to Barbara and George Mizanin. William Jason Reso (born November 30, 1973) is a Canadian actor and retired professional wrestler. 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. Retired American professional wrestler of Japanese descent as Ricky Steamboat. Fought with Verne Gagne, Hulk Hogan and Billy Robinson. Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. (October 29, 1949 - July 12, 2021), nicknamed "Mr. One of wrestlings premiere villainesses, Bull Nakanos striking punk rock-influenced look would enrapture audiences around the world, as did her absolute physical domination in the ring. Even today, McMahon absolutely crushes the weights at the gym and still looks superhuman at 71. Trained by the legendary Jose Lothario, Shawn Michaels wrestled in Kansas, where he met fellow wrestler, Marty Jannetty. His heel tactics in the ring, paying off referees and superstars and his diabolical laugh vilified him to the fans. A medical student at Minnesota University (his father was a doctor, his mother an actress), Flair dropped out college to train for the mat wars under legendary former AWA World champ Verne Gagne. However, for some of these legends, that has not been the case. They have two children. Came to WCW from ECW In 1996 after he debuted Leon Allen White (May 14, 1955 - June 18, 2018), better known by his ring names Big Van Vader or simply Vader, was an American professional wrestler and professional football player. Its no surprise that The Crush Gals are often considered the greatest womens tag team of all time considering the duos perfectly honed and incredibly powerful movesets. His dad, Dory Funk Sr., was a well-known grappler from the 1940s to the 1970s, and his brother, Dory Funk Jr., wrestled from 1963 until the early 90s, and won the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) world heavyweight championship in 1969. Are you sure you want to delete your score and checked items on this list? The injury persisted and even caused muscle shrinkage, later in his career. IT DOESN'T DIE! "DDP" captivated Sound_department | Wrestling (2004), One Night Only: GFW Amped Anthology (2017) and TNA: Genesis (2009). All comments are welcome. Why was it so great? He became the world champion too soon and lost his spot as one of the greatest or one of the could-be greats. It makes us pause in anticipation for the . He had a brief role (unmasked) as himself in Ready 2 Rumble. 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. He was an actor, known for Fully Loaded (1999), WCW Monday Nitro (1995) and WWE Smackdown! 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. He is an actor and director, known for ROH: Final Battle 2003 (2003), WCW Thunder (1998) and All Japan Pro Wrestling 2002 Real World Tag League Gaora TV Special (2002). Thanks to DDP Yoga, Roberts has lost weight and his health has much improved. However, life outside of wrestling plagued "The Immortal" ones personal life. To everyones relief, "The King" is still with us and seemingly no worse for wear. They started in Bill Watts' promotion before they were lured awayby Jim Crockett and his host of wrestlers. Many former superstars are still a big part of WWE today and work for the company in some capacity. Won the NWA world title after brother David idea in the Orient. A great mat wrestler and high-flyer with a flying elbow that was lethal. The "Golden Era" of wrestling. There were few wrestlers who were as good technically as Morales. Best known as "The Undertaker" from World Wrestling Entertainment. Cant you almost hear the raspy, strained shouts of Macho Man Randy Savage? He dropped out of school to become a pro wrestler in Mexico. 10. He always said he would raise his arm in his sleep if he heard someone count to two. (1999), WCW Monday Nitro (1995) and WCW Saturday Night (1985). However, he was one of the greatest heels of all time. While Slaughter was a bit on the stocky side, even in his prime, he looks much the same with high chin and trademark stash. Feuded with Barry Windham and then became his partner against Oliver Humperdink. Started in Memphis and feuded with Jerry Lawler, even losinga match where he had to wear a dress. Wrestling (2004). 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. 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. Was successful as United States Heavyweight Champion. 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 also has a stint in WCW when he wrestled with Ricky Steamboat against Barry Windham and Ric Flair at a television taping, leading to Steamboat getting a shot at the world title. His contract expired in 2004 which he left on good terms. 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. 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. Wrestling (2004), TNA Wrestling: Phenomenal - The Best of AJ Styles (2004) and 1PW: First Anniversary (2007). 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. Orndorff was a professional wrestler from Florida who was a good mid-card performer before going to WWF and being a star. At first, he was a heel, but later turned face, around WrestleMania VIII (1992). 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. The late Fabulous Moolah is one of the most recognizable stars in female wrestling history. He is an actor, known for WWE: OMG! He won a Olympic Gold Medal in 1996 having notoriously won it with a broken neck. Unfortunately, Roberts suffered from alcohol abuse during his career. And that's probably why this list exists. 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. From years of taking bumps, suffering injuries and battling cancer, Paul Orndorff is definitely looking less wonderful and more like grandpa. 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. 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. He is now working in WWE behind the scenes but also was in TNA for a while as booker and script writer. Chris Pallies main evented with Hulk Hogan, and broke his ribs in a match in 1985, but there was nothing real distinguishing about him other than he was a character heel in the federation. 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 made his professional Terry Eugene Bollea, better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, is an American retired professional wrestler and television personality. Born and raised in Cameron, North Carolina, Hardy started his career as a youth performing in the Trampoline Wrestling Federation, which he started alongside his brother Matt Hardy. Madonna. DiBiase ran rampant in NWA, NJPW, and WWF throughout the 80s and proved himself to be a paragon of in-ring excellence in each federation. Tommy Dreamer was born on February 14, 1971 in Yonkers, New York, USA as Thomas Laughlin. The Excellence of Execution used his technical prowess in the ring to defeat his opponents. Held numerous tag titles in the NWA and WCW and was United States and National Heavyweight title champion as well. (1999). 10 10. He feuded with everyone and was the lead face while Ric Flair was the lead heel. He turned face when Magnum TA was injured and nearly killed in a car crash. He is partially responsible for ushering in Hulkamania. 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. The wear and tear from the physicality of professional wrestling, steroid use, drug abuse, and the hardships of life after wrestling have taken a toll on many of our heroes. But he also may have been held up by Flair's success. Yet, through all the scandals, Hulk Hogan is still no stranger to the gym and stays in great shape for his age. Hogan began his professional wrestling career in . Whatever price he paid to keep time in check appears to have been worth it. For a while Race was a record holder as far as World Heavyweight Title reigns went until he was bested by Ric Flair. And although his identity is now known worldwide, hes one of the few masked wrestlers to have never revealed his face to the public. Helped tear up the Florida territory and fought overseas in Japan and the Orient. He was a star in the Universal Wrestling Federation, wrestled in Georgia and feuded with both Brad Armstrong and Tommy Rich. 40. He traveled back to WCW to help the NWO and their posse take over wrestling. WrestlerDeaths.com is the #1 Dead Wrestlers and WWE Deaths tribute site! The knee from the top rope into the back of the skull was downright scary! Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts. 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. He had a body that made men mad and made women swoon. 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. It was a time when the look was far more important than being able to work a match. His uncanny ability to draw heat with impeccable timing translated perfectly from manager to announcer. Archive and tribute to dead wrestlers . Flair had nothing but praise for Race upon his death in 2019: Without Harley Race, there was no Ric Flair. 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. At only 59, Luger looks more like a frail old man than the Total Package.. Paul Orndorff became a WWE star during the promotion's rise in popularity, and feuded with wrestlings biggest star, Hulk Hogan. Desperately Seeking Susan - 1985. Joe character a no-brainer and instant classic. With his 64-inch chest and bleach blonde hair, it was hard for him not to be popular with fans. He has been the Republican Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee since 2018. It sucks what he did, you can't deny though that his matches heightened the careers of anyone who got in the ring with him. He was in the first Wrestlemania against Hogan and Mr. T. As a competitor, he could have and should have held World gold in WWF but never attained the status. He held the WWE Intercontinental Championship twice, plus he was a three-time World Tag Team Champion with two different partners. He was the standard for all that was evil with Russia. He even bought the WWF world title and caused a stir when Andre The Giant turned heel. 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. 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. They have one Ray Traylor was born on May 2, 1963 in Marietta, Georgia, USA. They finally lost their titles to Brutus Beefcake and Greg Valentine. Certainly, the drug-fueled charms of the salacious and ostentatious Ric Flair are indelibly imbued into our collective memories. He was also known for his fiery Latin temper. With their incredible power, over the top attire and KISS-like face paint, Ax and Smash were a force to be reckoned with. Even an alternative canon of pro-wrestling would have to include Andre The Giant. Entering the ring to Queens infectious anthem, Another One Bites The Dust, Junkyard Dog was a paradigm of pure power. Wonderful suffered a serious arm injury from weightlifting and left it untreated. Also, you can track what you've seen, want to see, like, or dislike, as well as track individual seasons or episodes of shows. Big and powerful, he was an instant favorite. James Reiher Snuka, better known as Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, wrestled for several promotions from the 1970s to 2010. Teamed with good friend Dusty Rhodes to form the Texas Outlaws in the late 1970s and early 1980s. While Hogan was creating a theatrical persona, Flair was wrestling 60-minute matches and beating everyone across the globe. Meltzer has previously described her as "the most popular women's wrestler of all time." 2. He is widely regarded as the most recognized wrestling star worldwide and the most popular wrestler of the 1980s. Unfortunately, Ric Flairs stylin and profilin has caught up to him. His over-the-top video packages established him as a kind of miraculous meta-human that, despite or because of their inherent campiness, catalyzed his global superstardom. 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