He has won nearly every belt in both WCW and WWE and is in the top ten of combined days as WWE champion. Blood clots in his lungs hampered his in-ring career which has affected him later in life as well. He died too soon and his talents are missed. Despite the abuse his body took at his age and through his long career, Diamond Dallas Page remains in top physical form. 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. Joe character a no-brainer and instant classic. 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. Probably because of these WWE (then WWF) Superstars. He was not much of a wrestler in WWF as much as he was an entertainer. Big John Studd 4 of 20 This guy was big, and not. Mattel's WWE Legends The Iron Sheik (2010) The Iron Sheik was an Iranian American professional wrestler who won the WWF World Heavyweight Championship in 1983. He has been married to Christina Beddoes since November 8, 1986. Hulk Hogan was the biggest star in wrestling in the 1980s. 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. Jimmy Snuka. He was best known for his appearances with the American professional wrestling promotions Extreme Championship Wrestling, World Championship Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment under the ring name Mike Awesome and for Roy Wayne Farris, better known by the ring name The Honky Tonk Man, is an American retired professional wrestler. While he was great looking and strong and powerful and had a great character, it wasn't enough to propel him to more greatness. 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. Another wrestler who could have been better than he was. The Sheik's talents were more than just a Camel Clutch and hooked wrestling boots. Starting out as a manager, Page managed multiple tag teams and superstars. He has been married to Rena Mero since May 6, 2006. #29 of 448. "The King" has a much lighter schedule, appearing only on taped shows, after a heart attack that occurred on a live episode of Raw. Certainly, the drug-fueled charms of the salacious and ostentatious Ric Flair are indelibly imbued into our collective memories. Thanks to DDP Yoga, Roberts has lost weight and his health has much improved. Moved to the WWF and claimed the Intercontinental championship. He appeared at many of the WWF's major Pay-Per-View events during this time frame, such as Wrestlemania, Summerslam, Survivor Series, and Royal Rumble. Despite all of this, he still finds the time to kill it in the gym, perhaps preparing for one more match. Check out a gallery remember classic 80's star King Kong Bundy List View Player View Grid View Brutus The Barber Beefcake 30/30 1 /30 4 Ratings 581,728 Views He had a brief role (unmasked) as himself in Ready 2 Rumble. Though Lex Lugers health has made improvements, his once massive muscular frame is now totally nonexistent. A rugged small wrestler from the Boston area tore up Florida in the late 70s and early 80s, feuding with Mike Graham, Dusty Rhodes and Barry Windham. Of course, this shaved, corpulent, and effeminate fighter in a nude diaper was a villain, but his bizarre characterizations made him quite unique in a sea of hyper-machismo. Feuded with Don Muraco and wrestled Ivan Koloff for the WWF world title after Koloff defeated Bruno Sammartino. Are you sure you want to delete your score and checked items on this list? 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. 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. What can you say about Andre that has not already been said? But wherever he wrestled, people stood up and took notice. 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. Madonna. Masahiro Chno was born on September 17, 1963 in Mitaka City, Tokyo, Japan. Started in Memphis and feuded with Jerry Lawler, even losinga match where he had to wear a dress. While hes not spewing fire, he can still hit a mean cross body. Lost to Time: "Mr. Piper was a mainstay in the Northwest under Don Owen when he first came to the NWA. This Erick Rowan photo is a bit of a phenomenon. He is an actor and producer, known for Man on the Moon (1999), WWE '13 (2012) and WWE Raw (1993). Even an alternative canon of pro-wrestling would have to include Andre The Giant. Hogan made wrestling a national phenomenon in the mid-1980s. 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. He died on September 22, 2004 in Dallas, Georgia, USA. Archive and tribute to dead wrestlers . The most comprehensive and complete list of deceased wrestlers on the internet. His contract expired in 2004 which he left on good terms. He has never wrestled in the WWE, which still could happen. Originally a "heel", he came into the WWE under the guidance of heel manager Capt. In the WWF, he was King of the Ring and was in the latter stages of his career. He is signed to WWE, and is also the owner and founder of the independent promotion Reality of Wrestling (ROW) in Texas City, Texas. I'm not a Cena "you can't see me zombie", so you won't see him high on my list. Race was rugged and most other wrestlers will tell you one of the strongest men they ever faced. Although perhaps better known these days for his bombastic and foul-mouthed twitter rampages, Iron Sheik was a key heel throughout the 80s. 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. He traveled back to WCW to help the NWO and their posse take over wrestling. He first came to the WWF in 1990 as Ted DiBiase's mystery partner at The Survivor Series (1990). Hogan began his professional wrestling career in . Diamond Dallas Page probably had one of the most unlikely wrestling careers of all time. Went to the WWF and another superstar was born. At 64, The Hulkster retains his much of his 20 pythons and remains in good physical health. 3. He was a former AWA and NWA wrestler who was successful as a heel and when the WWF came calling, he was perfect for taking his persona up north. Michael Francis Foley was born on June 7th, 1965, in Long Island, New York. However, he was an enormous star in the 70s as well, working almost exclusively in the NWA and its territories. 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. They have two children. 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. The '80s. He battled Bob Backlund and won the WWF world title before Hulk Hogan came to save the day at Madison Square Garden and Hulkamania was born. Thanks! 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. Retired American professional wrestler of Japanese descent as Ricky Steamboat. They often provided an excellent foil to the overpowered Crush Gals throughout their influential run. Have had legal troubles and was Miss Elizabeth's boyfriend when she passed away of a drug overdose. Rhodes went to the WWF and was summarily used as a mid card wrestler. His spiked, bleached blonde hair, face paint, amazingly strong build and limitless charisma propelled him to becoming the face of WCW and one of the most popular wrestlers of all time. He began training to become an in-ring performer at the age of 35, the oldest rookie in Pro Wrestling history. He debuted in Florida in 1979 and proceeded to work all over the world, particularly in Japan. Due to the army life he grew up a traveler and spent his high school years at the All American High in Munich, Germany. Broke into wrestling in the Global Wrestling Federation, known then as The Lightning Kid. 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. Retired American professional wrestler best known for his work for ECW and WCW during the 1990s. 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. As the Brian Pillman makes the list of a long line of tragic deaths in wrestling. He lived up to his moniker and impressed with his physical appearance, proving to be a powerful opponent. Ax and Smash reunite outside of the WWE, but legal battles have soured their relationship with WWE. Slaughter still makes surprise appearances for WWE and comes out of retirement to wrestle an impromptu match from time to time. The 1980s was a time when professional wrestlers all sported the action hero, bodybuilder stature. Quick! I stand by that statement. 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. A great mat wrestler and high-flyer with a flying elbow that was lethal. He was truly one of the best showmen the business has ever seen. He had great looks and a great technique. Hogan's run as a top name in wrestling lasted for almost ten years and saw . 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. 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. From years of taking bumps, suffering injuries and battling cancer, Paul Orndorff is definitely looking less wonderful and more like grandpa. Debuted in 1990 in Calgary after training in the Hart Family Dungeon. Although wrestling back then was strictly segregated by gender, Yokotas unquestioned skill level was often thought of as far surpassing that of her male counterparts. 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. 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. #57 of 157. (2007) and WCW Monday Nitro (1995). Flair had nothing but praise for Race upon his death in 2019: Without Harley Race, there was no Ric Flair. 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). Why are you here? Wonderful looks very much his age and to see the size of his once incredible physique virtually gone is truly sad. Its almost impossible to overstate the precision and crispness of Harts technical abilities and his resilience in the face of some very real tragedies is beyond admirable. 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. He has been married to Kira Hennigan since June 1, 2018. Michael Lee Alfonso was an American professional wrestler. Although the world of 80s pro-wrestling was filled with neon tiger stripes and cocaine dreams that decade was also a time of immense athleticism, over-the-top characters, and intrepid innovation in the art of combat sports. As a member of the notorious Crush Gals tag team, Lioness Asuka helped to propel womens wrestling to global popularity. 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. Monsoon weighed more than 400 lbs, but that didn't stop him pointing out the size of many other large wrestlers of his day. Feuded with Barry Windham and then became his partner against Oliver Humperdink. Her garish fashion statements have since inspired a new generation of sartorial outsiders. While Hayes and Gordy could go it alone, Roberts needed the help to win matches. We look back at the biggest stars of . Best known as "The Undertaker" from World Wrestling Entertainment. They have two children. Unfortunately, Mr. Wonderful, to Mr. Vampiro is known for A Wolf at the Door (2013), Trash (2014) and Crossing the Line (2012). With all do respect to Robert Aitken, my writing colleague, there are better wrestlers in the 1980s that came out of other organizations besides the WWF. 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. He was huge and intimidated wrestlers with his presence. Was successful as United States Heavyweight Champion. They have one Scott Steiner has been a mainstay in professional wrestling for over 15 years. Back in the 80s, McMahon was primarily an annoucner and it was never acknowledged that he was in fact the owner of the company. He is the nephew of wrestler Rey Misterio. They finally lost their titles to Brutus Beefcake and Greg Valentine. His mother, Beverly Jane (Harrison), remarried to Kenneth Williams, and he took his stepfather's surname. "The American Dream" has been one of the most popular and colorful professional wrestlers in history. 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 has been the Republican Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee since 2018. Big Daddy V - Dead at 43. Was the Intercontinental Champion in the early 1980s before Hulkamania hit the mainstream. 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. He also won the World Class Heavyweight Title and feuded with The Freebirds with his brothers and then with Jerry Lawler before taking his act to the WWF as the Texas Tornado. Troy Allan Martin is an American professional wrestler and promoter, better known by his ring name Shane Douglas. Bertha Faye - Dead at 40. The son of a professional wrestler, Ted DiBiase had started his pro wrestling career as a fan favorite, but soon "changed sides" and became a heel throughout the rest of his career. For a while Race was a record holder as far as World Heavyweight Title reigns went until he was bested by Ric Flair. Rhodes began wrestling in the 1960s and gained a reputation as a fast-talking, hard-rocking wrestler. Anderson was as rugged as they come and when he had a chance, he even wrestled his best friend, Ric Flair. Her matches with her aforementioned nemeses were attended by sold-out crowds in Japan and bolstered the reputation of Japanese womens wrestling worldwide. His reputation for playing mind games with his opponents never superseded his actual in-ring acumen. They're the cream of the crop! He is an actor, known for WCW Monday Nitro (1995), TNA iMPACT! The prototypical arrogant pretty boy, Rude was known for insulting the mostly-male crowds before enticing women with promises of sexual promiscuity. Both flashy and furious, Mil Mscaras is considered one of Mexican wrestlings first international stars. 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. Fought in Georgia and feuded with Buzz Sawyer. 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. In fact, it was the Crush Gals that catalyzed All Japan Pro Wrestlings international following. Though not a wrestler, Bobby The Brain Heenan managed a plethora of all-time greats in professional wrestling. 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. Went to the WWF and was tag team title champions with Mike Rotundo. Nonetheless, Richter won championships around the globe before her retirement in 2005. 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. The former AWA champion came to the WWF and was competitive. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Jacqueline was ahead of her game with the women at that time. I know Hulk Hogan brought everything mainstream and led the Rock & Wrestling connection to everyone's attention and Wrestlemania set the world on fire. (1999), WWE Saturday Morning Slam (2012) and WWE Raw (1993). There is no one in wrestling with a greater pedigree. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. Four times they won the world title. Though he didnt have the bodybuilder physiques of Hulk Hogan and Ultimate Warrior, the King of Ba-da Bing was always in tremendous shape. He also Bryan Lloyd Danielson is an American professional wrestler and author currently signed to WWE under ring name Daniel Bryan.In WWE, Bryan held the WWE Championship three times and WWE's World Heavyweight Championship once, in addition to being a one-time United States Champion, a one-time Actor | It's like Hulkamania, YOU CAN'T STOP IT, BROTHER! He joined the Horsemen and teamed with Arn Anderson to form a powerful tag team. Although in the year 2020 fans are more likely familiar with Machu Picchu, the GLOW character she inspired, Mountain Fiji was widely considered the heart and soul of the imminently campy Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling TV series that went on to garner a cult following. 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. He has just as much to do with the success of Ric Flair as anyone else. 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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 Toughest Professional Fighters in History. And that's probably why this list exists. His insane, charismatic promos and trademark Woo are etched into professional wrestling forever. Moolah then signed with WWE during the '80s Rock'n'Wrestling era and famously feued with Wendi Richter and singer Cyndi Lauper. Yoga. Over the years, his weight inflated and his health deteriorated drastically. Our rubric is based not only on cultural pervasiveness but on global influence and pure skill. Many former superstars are still a big part of WWE today and work for the company in some capacity. Bret Hart Actor | WWF SmackDown! In addition, you can see the most watched/liked stuff amongst your friends. 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. Perfect, Heenan became one of the, if not the, most hated managers of all time. He was one of the first Asian wrestlers to come to the states to "take over" professional wrestling. 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. "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. Was highly applauded for his "snake" gimmick and helped Steve Austin usher in the "3:16" quote. He wrestled Ric Flair to a 45-minute time limit draw on the Clash of the Champions. 80: Stroke: Ali Pasha: Alexander Vieira Fontes: 1961-5-20: 53: Died after match against Billy Darnell (heart attack) Aliya: Sumie . 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. 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. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. He helped launch the careers of Sting, Lex Luger, Rick Steamboat and Arn Anderson. Rose was a fixture for years. He won the world title 16 times in the NWA, WCW and WWF. Desperately Seeking Susan - 1985. It is all a matter of perspective and opinion. While many will remember him today as the father of The Rock, Johnson was a tag title holder with Tony Atlas and held several southern regional titles on his own. William Jason Reso (born November 30, 1973) is a Canadian actor and retired professional wrestler. Hulkamania is the greatest concept ever created in wrestling. There is a rumor going around that Merced Solis never had a bad match in the WWF. forest park wrestling. Jake The Snake Roberts was one of the most popular superstars of the eighties. This colorful, high-flying wrestler was a mainstay in the WWF from 1986 to 1993. They have two children. Budy's streak was snapped when Hogan defeated him in a wild brawl. With his pet snake, Damien, draped over his neck, Roberts sadistic charisma, in-ring talent, dark mic skills and use of one of the deadliest finishers of all time, the DDT, made Jake The Snake one of the all-time greats. 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