Top 15 Greatest Wrestlers Of All Time

The greatest professional wrestlers ever include TNA favorites, WWF and WWE champions, and WrestleMania champions. Although professional wrestling is manufactured entertainment, all of these wrestlers are unquestionably among the best professional fighters, both inside and outside of the ring.

Here is the list of the top 15 Greatest wrestlers of all time.

1. The Undertaker

Few wrestlers have been able to maintain The Undertaker's level of awe, dread, and respect over the course of his legendary career. Mark Calaway has carved up a legacy that will live on in the annals of professional wrestling history with a career that is unmatched transcends generations and spans more than three decades. The Deadman, a seven-time world champion, made his imprint on the WWE by taking part in some of the most memorable battles and creating enduring rivalries with people like Shawn Michaels, Mankind, and Triple H, to name a few. His astounding 21-0 undefeated WrestleMania streak is still a testament to The Phenom's enduring aura and may never be topped.

2. Stone Cold “Steve Austin

One of the most influential and alluring wrestlers to ever enter a ring is without a question Steve Austin. The Texas Rattlesnake, a six-time WWE Champion, revolutionized the business with his anti-authority demeanor, beer-swilling antics, and catchphrases that made him a scene-stealing showstopper as soon as spectators heard the eponymous glass crack. There is no arguing that Stone Cold was crucial to the success of the WWE during the Attitude Era, and his reputation still appeals to fans today, from his pivotal victory at King of the Ring 1996 to his iconic rivalry with Vince McMahon.

3. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was one of the most charismatic and gifted professional wrestlers in history before he became the global superstar we are all familiar with. The Great One, who made his debut in the late 1990s, held a number of championship belts and played a crucial role in taking WWE during the Attitude Era to new heights with his winning blend of charisma, gravitas, and technical prowess. The Rock's trademark gestures and catchphrases have buried themselves in popular culture thanks to his talent for entertaining on- and off-the-mic. This has cemented his standing as an all-time great and paved the way for a prosperous Hollywood career.

4. Shawn Michaels

Shawn Michaels, who has earned the affectionate moniker "The Heartbreak Kid" because of9 his seductive looks and cocky demeanor, has the unusual talent of captivating spectators with his unequaled athleticism, charm, and propensity for show-stealing performances. The Showstopper, a four-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion, two-time winner of the Royal Rumble, and a part of the storied D-Generation X faction, made his impact on the wrestling industry with his anti-authority antics and famous feuds with wrestlers like Bret Hart, Triple H, and The Undertaker. Michaels will always be remembered for his great in-ring exploits as well as for being a crucial participant in some of the most contentious and iconic moments in wrestling history, perhaps best known for his part in the notorious Montreal Screwjob.

5. Ric Flair

Few have ever come close to beating the famous career of professional wrestler Ric Flair's generation. To be the man, you have to beat the man. A record-breaking 16-time World Heavyweight Champion, "The Nature Boy" epitomizes greatness in professional wrestling. He established his illustrious career via his undeniable charisma, legendary matches, and catchphrase "Woo!" Flair's contribution to the sport is unquestionable since he was a founding member of the iconic Four Horsemen stable and a cornerstone of illustrious firms like NWA, WCW, and WWE. 

6. Bret "The Hitman" Hart

Bret "The Hitman" Hart, who comes from the illustrious Hart wrestling family, is recognized as one of the best technical wrestlers to ever lace up a pair of boots. The Excellence of Execution, a five-time WWE Champion and two-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion combined unmatched ring prowess with unbridled charisma to dominate the business in the 1990s. Bret showed off his jaw-dropping skills in legendary matches against wrestlers like Mr. Perfect, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and Shawn Michaels. He consistently put on a fantastic performance for his fans and frequently stole the show.

7. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper has had an immense impact on the world of professional wrestling, and he is one of the most controversial and charismatic characters to ever enter a wrestling ring. Throughout his illustrious career, Piper continuously gave fascinating performances and exemplified the definition of a true heel. Despite frequently playing the "bad guy," audiences couldn't get enough of the phenom sporting a kilt. The Hot Rod redefined what villains in the realm of sports entertainment could do. He is most remembered for his legendary clashes with Hulk Hogan and his outlandish interview segment "Piper's Pit."

8. Mick Foley

Mick Foley will always be remembered as one of the hardest and most adored wrestlers of all time, with a career marked by bloody memories and horrific matches. Foley won over fans all over the world with his unmatched passion and commitment to his art, whether he was playing the insane Mankind, the hard-core Cactus Jack, or the cool Dude Love. The Hardcore Legend is a three-time WWE Champion and the author of numerous best-selling books. His influence can still be seen both inside and outside of the ring.

9. Paul Levesque

For many years, both in front of and behind the camera, Paul Levesque, better known by his ring as Triple H, has been a mainstay of the wrestling community. The Game, a 14-time World Champion with devastating strength and power and a founding member of the ground-breaking group D-Generation X, has been a part of some of the most memorable feuds and storylines in WWE history. He consistently managed to elevate the talent around him, sometimes lifting them above even himself. Despite the fact that he is currently retired, Triple H still has an impact on the WWE, this time as the show's Head of Creative.

10. The Road Warriors

The Road Warriors, the preeminent tag team of the 1980s and 1990s, intimidated their opponents with their intimidating physical presence and unequaled intensity as a tag team. Together, they won multiple championships in the WWE, NWA, AWA, and WCW, cementing their status as one of the finest and most significant tag teams in history. The Road Warriors established the norm for tough, brutal tag team wrestling with their distinctive face paint and spiky shoulder pads.

11. "Macho Man" Randy Savage

"Macho Man" Randy Savage had an obvious presence that enthralled wrestling fans all around the world. He exuded charisma and explosive intensity. Savage, a two-time WWE Champion and four-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, is remembered for his memorable matches with Hulk Hogan, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, and Ultimate Warrior. The "Macho Madness" heritage is still cherished and honored by wrestling fans of all ages. He was well-known for his colorful ring outfit, memorable catchphrases, and flying elbow drop.

12. John Cena

Despite the fact that John Cena is undoubtedly one of the most popular, successful, and divisive wrestlers in history, you cannot ignore his influence. Cena, a 16-time world champion, has won both admiration and scorn from fans all over the world for his incredible work ethic and unrelenting dedication to the WWE. Cena may have begun his career as a bad boy, but he gradually transformed into the ideal baby face and brought in a new group of admirers from all around the world. While Cena does an excellent job in the ring, his contributions to Make-A-Wish, which broke records, illustrate his influence both on and off the wrestling mat.

13. Hulk Hogan

When you mention "professional wrestling," Hulk Hogan's name immediately pops into your head. As one of the most recognizable, influential, and significant wrestlers in history, Hogan's legendary feuds with men like André the Giant, The Ultimate Warrior, and "Macho Man" Randy Savage helped to define an era and lay the foundation for the illustrious course the business is currently taking. Professional wrestling became one of the biggest sports in the world thanks to Hulk Hogan's unmatched charisma, which helped "Hulkamania" sweep the country during the 1980s.

14. Chris Jericho

Chris Jericho has continuously changed himself over the course of his successful career in order to stay current and captivate fans of all ages as both a face and a heel. Jericho is a six-time world champion and the first-ever WWE Undisputed Champion. His resume is as long as his infamous "list of a thousand holds," and while he may not be the first name that comes to mind when people think of professional wrestling, he is unquestionably a nostalgic reminder of the past for many casual fans. Y2J demonstrates that he is truly the "Ayatollah of Rock n' Rolla" and one of the best and most enduring talents the sport has ever seen from his spectacular WWE debut to his current efforts in AEW.

15. Kurt Angle

Kurt Angle is one of the rare wrestlers to have had a more illustrious career as an Olympic gold winner who afterwards turned pro. Angle displayed unmatched technical talent and passion to the ring throughout his successful and brilliant career. Six-time world champion in the WWE, Angle is known for his legendary feuds with Triple H, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and Brock Lesnar, which are regarded as some of the best in wrestling history. The Olympic Hero managed to stoke the fire and quiet spectators on a nightly basis with amazing heel work and spine-chilling submissions, his constant "You Suck" cry resonating in stadiums around the world.