Braden Welch, Ashland, sr., 175. X-Pac is an interesting case. He was inducted two-time in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011 as a single wrestler and in 2019 as part of D-Generation X. Steve Austin, famous as Stone Cold Steve Austin, is an American media personality, actor, and former professional wrestler. This what I wrote when describing the methodology for this list: The Ultimate Warrior was a pop culture icon. Burroughs made improvements during his sophomore season by placing third at the 2008 NCAA tournament at 149 pounds considered the toughest bracket in NCAA tournament history. Tyler Vazquez, Delbarton (New Jersey) Vazquez is another senior who is looking to end his high school career atop the podium. DT is probably number two, and Marsteller will beat out Kolat by the end of his high school career. Dake has defeated Jordan Burroughs (#2), David Taylor (#15), and Jden Cox (#19). Thats in addition to nine medals at the World Championships, including gold in 1986, 1993, and 1995. Foley is highly regarded as one of the biggest stars of the Attitude Era, and in the history of WWE, he is also one of the greatest wrestlers. The U.S. big man won the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics for his first World-level gold medal. Great questions, specifically on the difference in ranking between Hawk and Animal. He qualified after his senior campaign but the World Championships in Iran were boycotted by the United States following a credible threat to the U.S. team. And you list Foley, Undertaker and Savage GIMMICKS! Longevity plays a big part, too. Ill go with the guy who pioneered a style decades before it would be embraced by wrestling fans and in-ring performers. He had some notable feuds in the territories with Ric Flair, Roddy Piper, and Wahoo McDaniel. The XFLs first image will kick off more than two decades later, in 2023. Kyle Dake achieved a college wrestling feat that is virtually untouchable and it will always be unbreakable. Top 50 wrestlers in the last 40 years. Altogether, we have summed up our list of the top ten wrestlers of all time per their popularity rate. Koehler, who captured state titles as a sophomore and junior, is attempting to become the programs first three-time champion. No list is ever going to make everyone happy. Snyder reached the 197-pound finals of the 2015 NCAA Championships but was pinned by Iowa States Kyven Gadson. Six of the top eight wrestlers have at least one NCAA title on their resumes, and the other two reached the NCAA tournament finals. FWIW, Animal would likely rate in the first 10-15 spots outside the top 100. When Smith returned to college competition he went on a tear that the United States hasnt seen before or since. "The thing I like the most is we have a strong locker room," says Wawasee head coach Jon Everingham. The 100 Greatest Professional Wrestlers of All-Time. The most complete coverage of High School Wrestling. His 2008 run at the NCAA Championships was particularly impressive. He would send Macho Man into retirement the following year in the first and only career vs. career match in Wrestlemania history. South Eastern Region. Cael Sanderson, Iowa State. There are compelling arguments he should be rated behind all three and, frankly, equally compelling arguments he should be rated ahead of all three. And that he did. Sophomore (2016): 35-0 with a bonus rate of 88.57, Junior (2017): 28-0 with a bonus rate of 89.29, Senior (2018): 31-0 with a bonus rate of 83.87. John followed his older brother, Lee Roy -- a three-time All-American and 1980 NCAA champion to Oklahoma State University. Alger is among the few who have won NCAA titles at two different weights. A Big 10 champion, he won 115 career matches with the Spartans. 50. The reality is that Warrior had a reputation for working stiff (unintentionally hurting his opponent). There are many reasons why Valentine doesnt rate higher on my list. He was a fantastic wrestler and had a few memorable angles (the 1-2-3 Kid/Razor angle that put him on the big stage was one of the better angles ever) but he was a support guy. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Also, Undertakers Tombstone Piledriver was one of his finishing moves that few in the WWE ever survived. Theres no question that it becomes akin to splitting hairs the further down the list you go. Her title as a senior was part of a WCWA team championship that saw King outlast Oklahoma City 229-227. WWE has had some incredible wrestlers walk through its doors, including The Undertaker and Brock Lesnar, and the 100 best have been ranked. "We've still got a heartbeat . During his senior year, Gable moved up from his normal 142-pound weight class to take on the returning 150-pound NCAA champion from Oklahoma, Mike Grant. The Oklahoma State star won NCAA titles in 1997, 1998, and 1999 in one of the toughest weight classes in the country. Born in England weighing more than 14 pounds as a baby, he grew to be 6-foot-11 and pursued a successful wrestling career on both sides of the Atlantic. Valentine doesn't score high in any category. 40-31. HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS. Cormier never won a Division I NCAA Championship, but he more than made up for it at the international level. But that is not with the elbow, but with the fist, limiting the most brutal ending moves in the WWE. Coyle's high ranking may be aided by his injury, too. His performance at the 2017 Worlds in Paris would cement his status as a legend. The year prior, women had their first opportunity to compete in wrestling at the Olympic Games. Joe DiCesaro Cleveland West Tech 1939, 1941 5. He may be retired, but people continue to talk about him to this day. Houcks feat is even more impressive considering that only four other Americans have won a gold medal in Greco at the World Championships, the most recent coming in 2006. WWE signed him as the Senior Vice President of Talent Development Creative. Smith retired from active competition the day before his 27th birthday after winning his second gold medal at the 1992 Olympic Games. Collegiate wrestling (also known as folkstyle wrestling) is the form of wrestling practiced at the college and university level in the United States. Cary Kolat by far is the best. In 5 years Lee Kemp went from stepping on a wrestling mat for the first time to beating someone many believed (and still do) was/is the greatest American wrestler. Best Juniors. What is causing NBA scoring to skyrocket? You can say she is the first four-time WCWA champion in womens wrestling history and youd be right to a degree. Your list is pretty good and I cant argue with it too much. Two things Im curious about. How did you decide to put Bray Wyatt over Batista? Today, the two most common forms of competitive wrestling are the Greco-Roman style and modern freestyle wrestling. Green bagged two medals along the way a bronze in 2015 and silver in 2017. ALEX WALKER, Lake Gibson: Abdon's teammate, Walker has placed . He picked up his fifth World medal when he secured a bronze at the 2019 Worlds then followed that up with silver medals at the 202One Olympics and the 2021 World Championships. 10 10. This was a good start, but hardly the beginning of the legendary wrestling career that would follow. In fact, I think its such that it offsets any advantage Batista has over Wyatt in other areas. Prior to that, Cormier blitzed his way to the finals, picking up two falls, a technical fall, and a major decision. Wrestling is one of the most popular combat sports in the world. Savage was driving his Jeep Wrangler around his house in Seminole, Florida, with his wife in the passenger seat when he became unresponsive and crashed into a tree on May 20, 2011. However, what he lacks in savage utterances, and the moves he makes up in the ring. 50-41. Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows (1998) This is a documentary film about Owen Hart, one of the most prolific wrestlers of his time. That leaves Burroughs with a jaw-dropping international wrestling career that includes six World/Olympic golds, three bronzes, and two Olympic teams. Animal never got that kind of spotlight outside of the Road Warriors. The Nature Boy, Flair, is known for his wrestling days. That might be something I revisit in the future. Baumgartner made 15 straight World and Olympic teams from 1982 through 1996 an all-time U.S. record. Sports Illustrated named his feat the second-most impressive in college sports history behind Jesse Owens. There is no women on the list Chyna and lita should be on here. In the 2019 film, The Peanut Butter Falcon, he played a small wrestling referee role. This is what makes him the GOAT! Over the Olympic Trials and the Olympic Games, Gable surrendered one point. To drive fans crazy, Hogan used a little music to get into the rings, like Real American and Eye of the Tiger. Batista is ranked 75 out of 100??? We tallied stats. One word should come to mind when you take a glance at Ragans international career: consistency. 3. Share. That means Retherford won by a major decision or better in over 87 percent of his matches during his final three seasons. One of his most memorable lines fans love is the phrase, Austin 3:16 says I just whooped your ass, which sent laughter among the fans. The 2001 World Championships were postponed after 9/11 and Sanderson wanted to focus solely on his college career. John Smiths wrestling career started out well enough. Alger actually holds the head-to-head edge over Jackson, 10-7, throughout 10 years of competition. Wawasee has had its share of bumps in the road in 2022-23. Overall, Dake has won an NCAA title or a World title in weight classes ranging from 141 pounds all the way up to 174 pounds. #5. Kemp won a bronze medal at the 1981 World Championships then struck gold again at the 1982 World Championships becoming the first American to win three World titles. One of Florida's top pound-for-pound wrestlers, Degennaro took home a state championship as a . He will be featured on the cover of each game edition, striking three of his signature poses in the WWE 2K23 game franchise developed by Visual Concepts. Jannetty had some moments but hes a touch behind, IMO. Below is the list of the top ten wrestlers of all time. High School Rankings. Which notable celebrities were on the school wrestling team? Semi - James Green, Franklin vs Luke Justice, Summit, AA 195 lbs Cons. Payson's Trevor Frank and Bingham's Banks Love compete in a 157-pound bout at the Ross Brunson Utah High School All-Star Duals at the UCCU Center in Orem on Tuesday, Jan. 10 . I just have one question.How in the hell is Abdullah the Butcher on this list? This article was last updated by Tara Thapa on February 20, 2023. The two-time state champion will enter the state tournament with a career record . It's the Veteran, not the reporter, who has given us the freedom of the press. She was a staple of the U.S. womens freestyle team from 2013 through her retirement after the 2021 Olympic Trials. 2006-Present FloSports, Inc. All rights reserved. These top ten wrestlers have made their name on the list because of their exclusive contribution to wrestling. Not only do I agree with your comment, but Michael Hayes is also actually in the top-100 (#94) and Jesse, Mad Dog, Tommy Rich, and the Ax are on my honorable mention linked below, https://www.the100greatest.com/2021/02/17/the-greatest-professional-wrestlers-of-all-time/. Kemp went undefeated for Chardon High School in Ohio before signing to wrestle for Wisconsin. Motivated by the loss, Gable would take his sport to new heights. Get the most important Wrestling stories delivered straight to your inbox. When Gable entered the line-up as a sophomore, he did not disappoint. Thread starter CCLfan83; Start date Jan 12, 2011; C. CCLfan83 . Hawk was the mouthpiece for the tag team, he was the stronger worker in the ring for the tag team, and his iconic, grizzly, Oooooh, what a rush! hook is in the pantheon of wrestling catchphrases. The world-class championship has been going on for over three decades. Round 2 - Kyle Snyder, Piedmont vs Christopher Bonner, DH Conley, 1 - 157 lbs Champ. It was part of a team performance that saw the United States knock off Russia by one point. McGowans notable accomplishments include a Florida state title as an eighth-grader and a gold medal in 2019 at the World Championships Cadets. The Davison, Michigan, product posted a 228-0 high school record with four state titles and signed with Virginia Tech during Brandss two-year stint in Blacksburg. Well, WWE is not just about wrestling; there is more to it than you can imagine. The apex of Algers international career came when he won a silver medal at the 1990 World Championships. His powerful entry-level music was visible, classic, and mixed with his good looks. We dug through record books. Thanks, Garry! The Del City native won the 1986 Goodwill Games with an impressive win over that years World champion from Russia. He won a gold medal at the 2012 Olympics, four World Championship gold medals, two Pan American gold . Ultimate Warrior has gotta be lower in the list he is top 20 for sure. Goldusts character is one of the most controversial and longstanding in the history of professional wrestling. He challenged Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Title at two major NWA events in 1987 and 1988 and challenged Rick Rude for the WCW International World Heavyweight Championship in 1993. Sanderson retired from active competition after the Olympics but returned to the mats in 2010 and made the 2011 World Championships where he placed fifth. The Ithaca, New York, native has a knack for succeeding in multiple international weight classes, too. Sanderson qualified for the 2001 and 2002 World Championships but did not compete in either event. The Iron Sheik is worthy of consideration on a list like this and he does nab a spot on The Next 100 list. You have entered an incorrect email address! As for Nash, there is no doubt he was impactful. Matt Hardy hasnt had the same singles spotlight as Matt even though I think his Broken Matt Hardy gimmick couldve been much, much bigger with the right creative. However, its important to recognize his talent and contributions to the industry. By the time he was done, he had won six consecutive World and Olympic titles. The winningest wrestlers in North Jersey history all have one thing in common - a graduation year in the 21st century. Some thought Burroughs was finished and would not return to his winning ways. Thanks for pointing out RVDs omission! Metcalf had a nice run in freestyle, although he did not garner a World medal. For me, hes just outside of the top 100. The challenge was to determine the Top 50 Michigan wrestlers (Michigan natives) of the last 50 years, and it was a tall task . Macho was inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame in 1996. Why does Hawk outrank Animal so much? Finally, in 2003, Sanderson got his chance. 9. His insane remarks, derogatory remarks, and insane acts, such as cuffing himself on rings while challenging an opponent, made him a fan favorite. Are you one of those who regularly watch wrestling matches and enjoy a good fight with intense anticipation of who will eventually take the glory of winning? In all, Ragan made seven consecutive World teams (2013-19) despite being unable to compete at the 2019 Worlds due to an injury. Kemp was poised to win the 1980 Moscow Olympics virtually everyone considered him the favorite but the Games were boycotted when U.S. President Jimmy Carter after the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan. Any top 100 list without Greg The Hammer Valentine is completely illegitimate. The San Jose, California, native posted jaw-dropping numbers in high school, including three state titles and an overall prep record of 226-4. From 1984 until he left the big-time scenes in 1998, Valentine was too much in the background to beat out the other players on this list. The dark and scary, Undertaker is said to be connected with the underworld. Those guys were all champions and stars in their day. via digitalspy.co.uk. Given what hes accomplished in the last year, hell likely debut in a strong position. Meet the nation's top freshmen. Gable pinned his way through the Big Eight Championships and the 1970 NCAA tournament until he ran into the sophomore buzz saw Larry Owings of Washington in the finals. On the other hand, the biggest accomplishments of his career were being in DX and the NWO. Snyder fell behind early but came storming back for a 6-5 win giving the United States its first mens freestyle title since 1995 by a point. Burroughs had other plans. 2014-15 Rankings of Nations . Roderick George Toombs, also Rowdy Roddy Piper, was a Canadian professional wrestler, amateur wrestler, and actor. Brand is the odds-on favorite to win a Class A state title at 215. Otherwise, hed be much, much higher on the list. On February 17, 2023, Madcap Moss will try to take his Intercontinental Title from Gunther on the SmackDown preview. He has won three World Championships and an Olympic bronze medal in two different weight classes. But didnt do anything after in college. Diamond Dallas Page is one of the most iconic professional wrestlers of all time. Corbin Reisz, Logan-Magnolia, sophomore. Klicken Sie auf Einstellungen verwalten um weitere Informationen zu erhalten und Ihre Einstellungen zu verwalten. Given Samoa Joe is #100 and given Bobby Lashley (at a minimum) will be entering the list as of the next update, its safe to say Joes time on the list will be coming to an end soon. What you are about to read is not a joke. Davino, a junior, also picked up a gold medal at the 16U National Championships last summer. Round 1 - Tyson Russel, Cleveland vs James Green, Franklin, AA 195 lbs 3rd Place Match - Thomas Stadel, Maryville vs James Green, Franklin, AA 195 lbs Cons. He also highlighted the high pay-per-view events, most notably Wrestle Mania. He also won a Junior National title in 1995 and a Cadet World Championships in 1993. County: TCW Cal State High School Wrestling Rankings: 106 - 126 lbs. Valentine would be one of the next 5-10 on the list if I expanded it to 150 or so which is pretty lofty considering all of the great performers who have come and gone. Fans may disagree that he is WWEs greatest wrestler. 7 min read. Chrissie Cowan. Sanderson was featured on a Wheaties box. He was his first World title after his junior season then won the Olympic Games after his senior campaign. Burroughs used the time to solely focus on improvement and improve he did. If SBLive put on its own wrestling tournament, who would top the podium in each weight class? He went 16-13 and went 1-2 at the 2007 NCAA Championships. Gable pinned 31 of 33 opponents and pinned his way through the Big Eight Championships and the 1969 NCAA tournament. Third, there wasnt a lot of character versatility. Steve Mocco. Kemp compiled a 14-2 record on the freshman team and was 11-8-3 on varsity the following season. Kids National Team Rankings. WWEs Most Wanted Treasures and the Stone Cold Takes On America will premier on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Because of his incomparable performance in the ring, Hogan was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005. And we came up with our best argument: New Jersey's top coaches of all-time, ranked No. He has spent more than five decades in wrestling. 23. When Smith won a gold medal in the 72 kg division at the 2005 World Championships it was still uncharted territory for womens wrestling. and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Smith also made World teams in 2000 and 2012 and was a World Military Games champion in 2010. He is a sure-fire top-100 talent but the creative failed him. Jan 10, 2023, 10:00pm PST. Tweet. Gable showed early signs of greatness when he entered the 1966 Midlands Championships one of the most prestigious tournaments in the country nine months following his senior high school season where he competed at 112 pounds. By Skyler Wilcox. Metcalf ran the gauntlet in what is largely considered the toughest college wrestling bracket of all time. 11. Trig Tennant, Arkansas City senior. Metcalf was the transformational wrestler that Iowa needed when Iowa head coach Tom Brands took over during the 2006-07 season. Anonymous. But the wrestling thespian of wrestling is just a well-known actor who has mastered the art that has stuck and made him different from others. ' It's the Veteran, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech. McDaniel was a hard-nosed old school wrestler who helped make Ric Flair a champion and a legend. Best Seniors. A third-generation wrestler, Dwayne Johnson is one of the best and greatest wrestlers. Best Sophomores and Freshmen. Koll defined an era of grit after returning to Iowa State Teachers College (now Northern Iowa) after serving in World War II. Hey man. The 126/133-pound brackets during this era included multiple Olympians, NCAA champions, and All-Americans. Michael Shawn Hickenbottom, known by his ring name Shawn Michaels is an American former professional wrestler. The former Nittany Lion star has a handful of international credentials, as well. Macho Man Randy Savage At The Backstage Of The WWE (Source: Sports Illustrated). Leaping Lanny Poffo, wrestling star known as The Genius, the brother of Macho Man Randy Savage, died at the age of 68 on 2 February 2023. in all major ranking websites. Her first World medal was bronze at the 2011 Worlds when she competed at the 67 kg weight class. Piper also acted in dozens of movies and TV shows, of which the famous was one lead role of John Nada in the 1998 cult classic They Live and as a Da Maniac on the FX comedy series, Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia. 30.. No other American had one more than two in a row up to that point. 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