Ranking The Greatest WWE Wrestlers Of All Time

In the WWE, we’ve seen some amazing wrestlers over the years from the 1960’s and 1970’s to the Attitude era all the way to the New era. While many wrestlers have not only put their blood and sweat into the industry, very few have also emerged as the creme de la creme of pro wrestling.Those that stood out, stood out mainly because of their wrestling styles, microphone skills, look and marketability From Hulk Hogan to Shawn Michaels to Stone Cold Steve Austin, all these wrestlers have helped put WWE on the map.

The Big Show

One of the biggest wrestlers of all time, The Big Show’s colossal size and sheer strength saw him easily dominate matches. Like many renowned WWE wrestlers, The Big Show began his wrestling career with WCW before ultimately signing with the WWE in 1999.

Although he had some memorable matches in WCW, Big Show’s career-defining match in WCW came when he faced Hulk Hogan for the coveted WCW World Championship title, a match that he convincingly won.

However, there are instances when his colossal size often played against him, especially when facing smaller, cunning, and swifter athletes such as Rey Mysterio. Nonetheless, Big Show’s career with the WWE has been quite impressive with the 7-foot giant winning several titles including the World Championship title.

Rey Mysterio

One of the greatest Mexican wrestlers of all time, Rey Mysterio is a wrestler who defied all odds to become one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. In a world dominated by towering mammoths and well-built athletes, Rey Mysterio’s small size meant that he not only had to work harder but also had to work smart in his matches by trying to outwit his opponents.

Apart from his solid wrestling abilities, Rey Mysterio also has the ability to win the crowd over, which ensured that he was an asset to the company. Rey Mysterio’s high-flying style, popularly known as Lucha Libre gave him that competitive edge in matches Before joining the WWE, Rey Mysterio wrestled in Mexico, WCW, and ECW.

Brock Lesnar

Although many people were not sure about Brock Lesnar’s exodus from the world of MMA would pan out, the superstar not only settled in well but also became one of the most dominant forces in the WWE. Being a wrestler who clearly understands his strengths and weaknesses, Brock’s approach in recent years has been quite simple.

Wear out the opponent during the early minutes of the match by delivering a myriad of German Suplexes. Like The Undertaker, Brock rarely talks in the squared circle but chooses to communicate through his manager and legal representative Paul Heyman. Brock’s impressive in-ring performance has seen him lift both the WWE World-Heavyweight title and the Universal titles.

Christian

One of WWE’s most over heels in the WWE, Christian is a wrestler who was not only a perfectionist but also a tag-team specialist. Christian knew exactly how to get a reaction from the WWE Universe. With Edge, Christian developed an obsession with steel objects including steel chairs and cages.

Christian’s high-impact and innovative maneuvers gave him an edge over many wrestlers. For quite a long time, wrestling fans were vocal in pointing out that Christian was not receiving the right opportunities to take his career to the next level.

Although it took Christian more than 17 years to claim the World Heavyweight title, Christian’s superstar status cannot be overlooked. A tag team specialist, Christian’s diversity saw him portray a cocky heel and a beloved babyface. Regardless of the character he portrayed, Christian was still able to get a reaction from the WWE universe.

Randy Orton

Although Randy Orton has been involved in some mediocre bookings in recent years, he still managed to become one of the best true heels the company and the WWE Universe have witnessed ever since the Attitude Era came to an end. Orton’s sadistic tendencies and predatory instincts saw him climb through the ranks and become one of the most memorable wrestlers in recent years.

What made Orton such a memorable character was his ability to get under the viewer’s skin. He was simply a wrestler who you wanted beaten day in day out. As a Babyface, Orton’s role involved taking a backseat behind Stephanie McMahon and Triple H’s storylines. Despite all these, Randy Orton still managed to rise through everything and establish himself as one of the best heels in WWE’s history.

A 6-time World Heavyweight Champion, Randy Orton has definitely proven that he deserves a seat with the best of the best in pro wrestling history. In addition, while we’ve seen some amazing storylines in recent years, Orton’s feud with John Cena remains one of the most convincing feuds we’ve witnessed in years.

AJ Styles

When he made his WWE debut, AJ Style brought a sense of excitement and freshness, at a time when the WWE was characterized by staleness and repetitive bookings. While many WWE fans came to know him after his WWE debut, The Phenomenal One was already a renowned world star, thanks to his contributions to TNA Wrestling and NJPW.

Hardcore wrestling fans not only knew who AJ Styles was but also his impressive in-ring ability. After making his WWE debut during the 2016 Royal Rumble, AJ Styles has grown into one of the biggest superstars in pro wrestling.

Apart from going head to head with some of the best in the business, AJ Styles has managed to register some impressive wins against the likes of John Cena, Shane, and John Cena. He also went ahead to capture the WWE Heavyweight title twice while registering one of the most impressive reigns in the title’s history that lasted for 371 days.

CM Punk

CM Punk’s unconventional microphone antics and unique wrestling style made him one of WWE’s greats. Although many did not expect CM Punk to succeed when he made his debut in 2006 for the ECW brand, he quickly managed to become the brand’s top name and even captured the ECW championship in just one year.

While capturing the ECW Championship would be one of the greatest moments in CM Punks wrestling career, the pinnacle of his career would come at Wrestlemania XXIV when he won the Money in the Bank ladder match. Punk would later cash in the briefcase several months down the line to win his first-ever WWE World Championship gold.

The formation of The Straight Edge Society which consisted of Serena, Joey Mercury, and Luke Gallows was also another significant highlight in CM Punk’s WWE career. Apart from getting the most out of the Rock, CM Punk also came close to breaking Undertaker’s undefeated streak, a feat that very few wrestlers have managed to achieve.

Before his sudden departure from the WWE, it was quite clear that CM Punk’s love for wrestling had slowly fizzled out. However, despite all this, CM Punk still managed to give wrestling fans some breathtaking matches in his final year as a pro-wrestler.