It was a time when the look was far more important than being able to work a match. Madonna. Also, you can track what you've seen, want to see, like, or dislike, as well as track individual seasons or episodes of shows. He and tag-team One of the great Hispanic wrestlers, Eddie Guerrero grew up part of the famous wrestling family: The Guerreros. Bockwinkel wrestled for several years in various regions, but gained his greatest fame in the now-defunct American Wrestling Association (AWA). Pillman played football in the NFL for the Cincinnati Bengals in 1984 and in the CFL for the Calgary Stampeders. Retired American professional wrestler best known for his work for ECW and WCW during the 1990s. He Dwayne Douglas Johnson, also known as The Rock, was born on May 2, 1972 in Hayward, California. - The Top 50 Incidents in WWE History. The Honky Tonk Man captured Intercontinental gold and rode the wave for more than his fair share of fame. Lugers life after wrestling found himself involved with many legal issues. I will stand by that. 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. This generation of wrestlers made professional wrestling a global phenomenon and for that we all owe them a debt of gratitude. Shinmai Maou no Testament Departures. He was never a top-tier performer, but he barked and made dog sounds, much like his name would indicate, proving that even the best can be brought down a few rungs on the ladder. Her appearance as a heart-hardened sensei in the 2000 documentary Gaea Girls showed how she viewed wrestling not as an art form or a sport but as a kind of sacred pursuit. Rose was a fixture for years. Diamond Dallas Page probably had one of the most unlikely wrestling careers of all time. Steamboat, at 64, retains a lot of his in ring talent, showing the world, Hes still got it, during a 10-Man tag match on the April 6 episode of Raw during his feud his Chris Jericho back in 2009. Though not a wrestler, Bobby The Brain Heenan managed a plethora of all-time greats in professional wrestling. Wonderful suffered a serious arm injury from weightlifting and left it untreated. The greatest wrestler ever to step in the ring in Asia, he just may be the greatest wrestler of all times. A movie star, a pop hero, and a gentle soul Andres kindness is often remembered as fondly as his physical domination. Nicknamed Mick by his father, a lifelong Yankees and Mickey Mantle fan, he attended college in upstate New York, he hitchiked to New York City to see a wrestling match between Jimmy Snuka (Jimmy Snuka) and Don Muraco that Rey Mysterio was a professional wrestler for WCW who made his wrestling debut in Mexico. When he got to the WWF, he created a buzz with feuds against Big John Studd and Hulk Hogan. Desperately Seeking Susan - 1985. He went on to the glitz and glamour of the WWF in the US as The British Bulldog before a tragically early death. 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. The Hart Foundation Members: Bret "The Hitman" Hart, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart WWE Debut: 1985 Manager: Jimmy Hart Tag Team Titles Won: Two (1987, 1990) Finishing Move: Hart Attack (Running Clothesline) King Kong Bundy was an '80s wrestling monster. Thanks! He came to Jim Crockett Promotions and lit up the area. Trained by Dusty Rhodes, The Peoples Champ became one of the most popular wrestlers ever, equipped with the deadliest finisher of all time, the Diamond Cutter. I know Hulk Hogan brought everything mainstream and led the Rock & Wrestling connection to everyone's attention and Wrestlemania set the world on fire. He started the decade as a heel, but in 1974 he turned babyface and shot to the top. As a member of the notorious Crush Gals tag team, Lioness Asuka helped to propel womens wrestling to global popularity. Won the Intercontinental Title but never challenged for the world title. Hogan's run as a top name in wrestling lasted for almost ten years and saw . 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 an actor, known for Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends - The Movie (2009), Glory to the Filmmaker! However, life outside of wrestling plagued "The Immortal" ones personal life. He has been the only wrestler to stay in WCW since the late 1980s and he had a reconstructive knee surgery in 1991. It was said he did not want Hogan to win because he did not have amateur credentials. 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. Randy Savage Actor | Spider-Man In which case, you can leave. Wonderful", was an American professional wrestler and college football player, best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW).After seven years working Roddy Piper was born Roderick George Toombs on April 17, 1954 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. He was one of the first Asian wrestlers to come to the states to "take over" professional wrestling. #29 of 448. 3,570 votes. Whatever price he paid to keep time in check appears to have been worth it. 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. Bret has held the One of the most colorful wrestlers in and out of the ring, Randy "Macho Man" Savage became a larger-than-life pop icon along with other wrestling superstars, such as "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Hulk Hogan, Jimmy Snuka (aka "Superfly Jimmy Snuka"), Jesse Ventura and Dwayne Johnson (aka "The Rock").When Born as Steve Borden, Sting has held the WCW World Title 10 times and multiple other titles. Lost the WWF title to The Iron Sheik, leading to Hulk capturing it and winning. He had a brief role (unmasked) as himself in Ready 2 Rumble. 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. 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. He dropped out of school to become a pro wrestler in Mexico. 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. Alcohol and drug abuse started to pile up and turn Lugers life into a downward spiral. (1999). His father, from Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada, is black (of Black Curt Hennig was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as the son of one of wrestlings all time legends - Larry Hennig - Aka Larry The Ax Hennig. OOOOHHHHHHH YYEEEEEEEAAHHHHH!!! When he got to the WWF, The King was a mid-carder who was a hit but could never capture world gold. Even an alternative canon of pro-wrestling would have to include Andre The Giant. In today's video, we go back to the 1980s and the 'Golden Age' of WWF Wrestling. He was an actor, known for Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup (1987), Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup (1986) and Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup (1988). In fact, it was the Crush Gals that catalyzed All Japan Pro Wrestlings international following. 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. Came back to WCW and beat Flair for the heavyweight title. Maybe the greatest attraction in wrestling anywhere he wrestled. Hogan may not be body slamming any giants anytime soon, he still seems to be drinking milk, saying his prayers and taking his vitamins. After wrestling for decades and battling a heart attack, The King is making time his peasant and looks to be on the winning side of age 67. 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. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. 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. Blood clots in his lungs hampered his in-ring career which has affected him later in life as well. Teamed with good friend Dusty Rhodes to form the Texas Outlaws in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Davey Boy Smith was born on November 27, 1962 in Manchester, England, UK. One cant think of great Hogan rivalries without thinking of Sgt. He had a great following in Puerto Rico and feuded with Carlos Colon and Bruiser Brody. Now at age 66, time hasnt been kind to Ventura. Why are you here? However, he was one of the greatest heels of all time. Both Hector and Amando Christopher Michael Benoit is a Canadian wrestler who was born in Montreal, Quebec, the son of Michael and Margaret Benoit. Her sweetness and indomitable spirit were documented in the GLOW documentary. Native Detroiter Kevin Nash is an actor and equal rights advocate who discovered his love of comedy as the class clown in elementary school and to this day, he can find humor in almost any situation. The leader of the Hart Foundation, as of now, is cancer free but the toll of treatments and stroke has left him looking more like time's marked man than a Hitman himself. The tag team was hugely popular in the '80s and had a longtime rivalry with the Hart Foundation. War Games, Starrcade, Bunkhouse Stampede. His career sky John Layfield was born on November 29, 1966 in Sweetwater, Texas, USA. score: 23 of 126 (18%) required scores: 1, 2, 3, 4, 51 list stats leaders vote print comments Starting out as a manager, Page managed multiple tag teams and superstars. He was vanilla and big and made a name for himself in the WWF. WrestlerDeaths.com is the #1 Dead Wrestlers and WWE Deaths tribute site! He is an actor, known for TNA iMPACT! His finisher looked great and looked devastating for its time. 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. - The Top 50 Incidents in WWE History (2011), WCW Monday Nitro (1995) and WWE Smackdown! Later on, Rotunda won Actor | Known for his unexpected grace in the ring, Steamboat was also a proficient tag team wrestler alongside his partner Jay Youngblood. King Kong Bundy. He joined the Horsemen and teamed with Arn Anderson to form a powerful tag team. He headlined multiple pay-per-view events for the WWF and WCW, Bobby Eaton was born on August 14, 1958 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA. Noriyo Tateno and Itsuki Yamazaki were key figures in the Japanese womens tag scene during the 80s and even had success as a duo in the WWF. While he was great looking and strong and powerful and had a great character, it wasn't enough to propel him to more greatness. Wayne Ferris took a gimmick and rode it into success. When the WWE women's division was reactivated in 1993, Alundra Blayze was the lady to beat. A symbol of the spirit of Lucha Libre, Mil Mscaras is one of the few masked fighters ever inducted into WWEs notorious Hall of Fame. His work in the 80s mostly consisted of work in Championship Wrestling from Florida and with WCW. The feud between Orndorff and Hogan was one of the longest and most memorable feuds of the 80s. After receiving Jushin Liger was born on November 10, 1964 in Hiroshima, Japan. Michael Francis Foley was born on June 7th, 1965, in Long Island, New York. And before the bolted to the WWF, names like Piper and Sgt. Due to the army life he grew up a traveler and spent his high school years at the All American High in Munich, Germany. Ax and Smash reunite outside of the WWE, but legal battles have soured their relationship with WWE. Considering how jacked many of these superstars once were, their current appearance is shocking. 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. He was a good looking guy from Hawaii who held the Intercontinental Title in WWF but never challenged for the WWF heavyweight title. He had endured 36 throat operations as a child. While no longer flaunting his Million Dollar Championship belt, hes still on good terms with the WWE and makes special appearances from time to time. 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. They have three children. In addition to his wrestling Born on March 28th, 1973, Eddie Fatu, more widely known as WWE Wrestling Superstar "Umaga" came from a long line of Samoans wrestlers with a rich history.Also known as "The Samoan Bulldozer," the 6' 4", 350-lb. He held the WWE Intercontinental Championship twice, plus he was a three-time World Tag Team Champion with two different partners. James Reiher Snuka, better known as Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, wrestled for several promotions from the 1970s to 2010. He will always be known as the guy who helped set up Hulkamania. When he came to the NWA, he was destined for stardom. Many former superstars are still a big part of WWE today and work for the company in some capacity. When you think of pro-wrestling in the 1980s who comes to mind? Meltzer has previously described her as "the most popular women's wrestler of all time." 2. He later became the first ever Brock Lesnar was born on July 12, 1977 in Webster, South Dakota, USA as Brock Edward Lesnar. He is known for his trademark style of hardcore wrestling, which he pioneered in his time with Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) from 1995 to 2000. "Big Daddy" Shirley Crabtree - an icon of '70s British wrestling. He has been married to Martina Carls since December 28, 1991. He has been married to Amber since August 11, 2006. 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. 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. This man knew what it took to be champion many times over. 8. Known for his slow movement outside the ring, he walked to the beat of his own drum. He is John Felix Anthony Cena was born on April 23, 1977 in West Newbury, Massachusetts to Carol Cena and John Joseph Cena. Joe character a no-brainer and instant classic. Won the AWA heavyweight championship and feuded with the likes of Kerry Von Erich. 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. Her matches with her aforementioned nemeses were attended by sold-out crowds in Japan and bolstered the reputation of Japanese womens wrestling worldwide. His program has kept him in terrific shape at 61, improving his quality of life. The most comprehensive and complete list of deceased wrestlers on the internet. THE SPIRIT OF THE WARRIOR WILL RUN FOREVER!!! 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. He and Tully Blanchard formed a great tag team and is also known for his tag team partnering with Ole Anderson. Trained by the legendary Jose Lothario, Shawn Michaels wrestled in Kansas, where he met fellow wrestler, Marty Jannetty. Now, he works in the WWE as a road agent. He was huge and intimidated wrestlers with his presence. 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. Flair had nothing but praise for Race upon his death in 2019: Without Harley Race, there was no Ric Flair. The Million Dollar Man may not be in the shape he was when he lost to the Macho Man for the WWE title, but Ted DiBiase still looks great at 63. Unfortunately, concussions late in his career cut Harts career short. 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). The Greatest Pro Wrestling Champions, Ranked, WWE's Greatest Superstars of the 21st Century, Professional Wrestlers with the Best Stage Names, The Best Wrestling Announcers Of All Time, Famous Men You'd Want To Have A Beer With, Ranking The Greatest WWE Hall of Fame Inductees, The Greatest Pro Wrestling Catchphrases of the '90s, 14 Heartwarming Stories About Andre The Giant From The People Who Knew Him. And of course, the omnipresence of Hulk Hogans red and yellow logo will forever be etched into wrestling history. He also starred as a guest character on the Syfy Began his career in Texas. 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. He grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, from where he was billed throughout the bulk of his career. Georgia Championship Wrestling, Jim Crockett Promotions, Southeastern Championship Wrestling. He was the best conditioned wrestler in the states until Luger came along and held many regional titles in Texas, Missouri and Louisiana. In fact, he was so known to the British public that the Queen and former Prime Minister Margret Thatcher were said to be fans! As much a wrestler as a cultural ambassador, Mscaras starred in over 20 films. Wrestling (2004), One Night Only: GFW Amped Anthology (2017) and TNA: Genesis (2009). Warrior was very one-dimensional and it showed. At only 59, Luger looks more like a frail old man than the Total Package.. Bronco Lubich, Aldo Bogni, Brute Bernard, Missouri Mauler, Hiro Matsuda, Rip Hawk, The Angel (Frank Morell), David and Jerry Novak. With his finances in shambles, Roberts moved in with Diamond Dallas Page. Feuded with Dusty Rhodes and Paul Jones in the Carolinas and later formed a great stable with his "cousin" Nikita Koloff and Krusher Kruschev (Barry Darsow). They have two children. He was trained by the Original Sheik, Ed Farhat, who was one of pro-wrestling's classic and greatest bad guys. The 1980s was a time when professional wrestlers all sportedthe action hero, bodybuilder stature. To this day, there is still no wrestler more popular than Hulk Hogan. 20. Just try not to cry while watching it! Moolah then signed with WWE during the '80s Rock'n'Wrestling era and famously feued with Wendi Richter and singer Cyndi Lauper. Actually he was a mid-carder before coming to the NWA and struck gold. Budy's streak was snapped when Hogan defeated him in a wild brawl. Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts. Wrestler Deaths. For fans that are only familiar with his work as a manager in AEW for FTR, you owe it to yourselves to check Tully out in the ring. He always said he would raise his arm in his sleep if he heard someone count to two. Along with Road Warrior Hawk, he was one half of the tag team The Road Warriors/The Legion of Doom. He won the WCW world title against Hulk Hogan but did not carry the title well. Because it is worth talking about the greatest WWE Superstars of the 80s forever. He was previously married to Stacy Carter, Paula Jean Carruth and Martha Kay Williams. (1999), WWE Saturday Night's Main Event (2006) and ECW One Night Stand (2005). His mother, Beverly Jane (Harrison), remarried to Kenneth Williams, and he took his stepfather's surname. Entering the ring to Queens infectious anthem, Another One Bites The Dust, Junkyard Dog was a paradigm of pure power. 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When he got to the WWF, he created a buzz with feuds against Big John Studd and Hulk Hogan. Desperately Seeking Susan - 1985. He went on to the glitz and glamour of the WWF in the US as The British Bulldog before a tragically early death. 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. The Hart Foundation Members: Bret "The Hitman" Hart, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart WWE Debut: 1985 Manager: Jimmy Hart Tag Team Titles Won: Two (1987, 1990) Finishing Move: Hart Attack (Running Clothesline) King Kong Bundy was an '80s wrestling monster. Thanks! He came to Jim Crockett Promotions and lit up the area. Trained by Dusty Rhodes, The Peoples Champ became one of the most popular wrestlers ever, equipped with the deadliest finisher of all time, the Diamond Cutter. I know Hulk Hogan brought everything mainstream and led the Rock & Wrestling connection to everyone's attention and Wrestlemania set the world on fire. He started the decade as a heel, but in 1974 he turned babyface and shot to the top. As a member of the notorious Crush Gals tag team, Lioness Asuka helped to propel womens wrestling to global popularity. Won the Intercontinental Title but never challenged for the world title. Hogan's run as a top name in wrestling lasted for almost ten years and saw . 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 an actor, known for Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends - The Movie (2009), Glory to the Filmmaker! However, life outside of wrestling plagued "The Immortal" ones personal life. He has been the only wrestler to stay in WCW since the late 1980s and he had a reconstructive knee surgery in 1991. It was said he did not want Hogan to win because he did not have amateur credentials. 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. Randy Savage Actor | Spider-Man In which case, you can leave. Wonderful", was an American professional wrestler and college football player, best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW).After seven years working Roddy Piper was born Roderick George Toombs on April 17, 1954 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. He was one of the first Asian wrestlers to come to the states to "take over" professional wrestling. #29 of 448. 3,570 votes. Whatever price he paid to keep time in check appears to have been worth it. 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. Bret has held the One of the most colorful wrestlers in and out of the ring, Randy "Macho Man" Savage became a larger-than-life pop icon along with other wrestling superstars, such as "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Hulk Hogan, Jimmy Snuka (aka "Superfly Jimmy Snuka"), Jesse Ventura and Dwayne Johnson (aka "The Rock").When Born as Steve Borden, Sting has held the WCW World Title 10 times and multiple other titles. Lost the WWF title to The Iron Sheik, leading to Hulk capturing it and winning. He had a brief role (unmasked) as himself in Ready 2 Rumble. 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. 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. He dropped out of school to become a pro wrestler in Mexico. 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. Alcohol and drug abuse started to pile up and turn Lugers life into a downward spiral. (1999). His father, from Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada, is black (of Black Curt Hennig was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as the son of one of wrestlings all time legends - Larry Hennig - Aka Larry The Ax Hennig. OOOOHHHHHHH YYEEEEEEEAAHHHHH!!! When he got to the WWF, The King was a mid-carder who was a hit but could never capture world gold. Even an alternative canon of pro-wrestling would have to include Andre The Giant. In today's video, we go back to the 1980s and the 'Golden Age' of WWF Wrestling. He was an actor, known for Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup (1987), Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup (1986) and Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup (1988). In fact, it was the Crush Gals that catalyzed All Japan Pro Wrestlings international following. 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. Came back to WCW and beat Flair for the heavyweight title. Maybe the greatest attraction in wrestling anywhere he wrestled. Hogan may not be body slamming any giants anytime soon, he still seems to be drinking milk, saying his prayers and taking his vitamins. After wrestling for decades and battling a heart attack, The King is making time his peasant and looks to be on the winning side of age 67. 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. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. 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. Blood clots in his lungs hampered his in-ring career which has affected him later in life as well. Teamed with good friend Dusty Rhodes to form the Texas Outlaws in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Davey Boy Smith was born on November 27, 1962 in Manchester, England, UK. One cant think of great Hogan rivalries without thinking of Sgt. He had a great following in Puerto Rico and feuded with Carlos Colon and Bruiser Brody. Now at age 66, time hasnt been kind to Ventura. Why are you here? However, he was one of the greatest heels of all time. Both Hector and Amando Christopher Michael Benoit is a Canadian wrestler who was born in Montreal, Quebec, the son of Michael and Margaret Benoit. Her sweetness and indomitable spirit were documented in the GLOW documentary. Native Detroiter Kevin Nash is an actor and equal rights advocate who discovered his love of comedy as the class clown in elementary school and to this day, he can find humor in almost any situation. The leader of the Hart Foundation, as of now, is cancer free but the toll of treatments and stroke has left him looking more like time's marked man than a Hitman himself. The tag team was hugely popular in the '80s and had a longtime rivalry with the Hart Foundation. War Games, Starrcade, Bunkhouse Stampede. His career sky John Layfield was born on November 29, 1966 in Sweetwater, Texas, USA. score: 23 of 126 (18%) required scores: 1, 2, 3, 4, 51 list stats leaders vote print comments Starting out as a manager, Page managed multiple tag teams and superstars. He was vanilla and big and made a name for himself in the WWF. WrestlerDeaths.com is the #1 Dead Wrestlers and WWE Deaths tribute site! He is an actor, known for TNA iMPACT! His finisher looked great and looked devastating for its time. 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. - The Top 50 Incidents in WWE History (2011), WCW Monday Nitro (1995) and WWE Smackdown! Later on, Rotunda won Actor | Known for his unexpected grace in the ring, Steamboat was also a proficient tag team wrestler alongside his partner Jay Youngblood. King Kong Bundy. He joined the Horsemen and teamed with Arn Anderson to form a powerful tag team. He headlined multiple pay-per-view events for the WWF and WCW, Bobby Eaton was born on August 14, 1958 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA. Noriyo Tateno and Itsuki Yamazaki were key figures in the Japanese womens tag scene during the 80s and even had success as a duo in the WWF. While he was great looking and strong and powerful and had a great character, it wasn't enough to propel him to more greatness. Wayne Ferris took a gimmick and rode it into success. When the WWE women's division was reactivated in 1993, Alundra Blayze was the lady to beat. A symbol of the spirit of Lucha Libre, Mil Mscaras is one of the few masked fighters ever inducted into WWEs notorious Hall of Fame. His work in the 80s mostly consisted of work in Championship Wrestling from Florida and with WCW. The feud between Orndorff and Hogan was one of the longest and most memorable feuds of the 80s. After receiving Jushin Liger was born on November 10, 1964 in Hiroshima, Japan. Michael Francis Foley was born on June 7th, 1965, in Long Island, New York. And before the bolted to the WWF, names like Piper and Sgt. Due to the army life he grew up a traveler and spent his high school years at the All American High in Munich, Germany. Ax and Smash reunite outside of the WWE, but legal battles have soured their relationship with WWE. Considering how jacked many of these superstars once were, their current appearance is shocking. 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. He was a good looking guy from Hawaii who held the Intercontinental Title in WWF but never challenged for the WWF heavyweight title. He had endured 36 throat operations as a child. While no longer flaunting his Million Dollar Championship belt, hes still on good terms with the WWE and makes special appearances from time to time. 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. They have three children. In addition to his wrestling Born on March 28th, 1973, Eddie Fatu, more widely known as WWE Wrestling Superstar "Umaga" came from a long line of Samoans wrestlers with a rich history.Also known as "The Samoan Bulldozer," the 6' 4", 350-lb. He held the WWE Intercontinental Championship twice, plus he was a three-time World Tag Team Champion with two different partners. James Reiher Snuka, better known as Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, wrestled for several promotions from the 1970s to 2010. He will always be known as the guy who helped set up Hulkamania. When he came to the NWA, he was destined for stardom. Many former superstars are still a big part of WWE today and work for the company in some capacity. When you think of pro-wrestling in the 1980s who comes to mind? Meltzer has previously described her as "the most popular women's wrestler of all time." 2. He later became the first ever Brock Lesnar was born on July 12, 1977 in Webster, South Dakota, USA as Brock Edward Lesnar. He is known for his trademark style of hardcore wrestling, which he pioneered in his time with Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) from 1995 to 2000. "Big Daddy" Shirley Crabtree - an icon of '70s British wrestling. He has been married to Martina Carls since December 28, 1991. He has been married to Amber since August 11, 2006. 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. 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. This man knew what it took to be champion many times over. 8. Known for his slow movement outside the ring, he walked to the beat of his own drum. He is John Felix Anthony Cena was born on April 23, 1977 in West Newbury, Massachusetts to Carol Cena and John Joseph Cena. Joe character a no-brainer and instant classic. Won the AWA heavyweight championship and feuded with the likes of Kerry Von Erich. 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. Her matches with her aforementioned nemeses were attended by sold-out crowds in Japan and bolstered the reputation of Japanese womens wrestling worldwide. His program has kept him in terrific shape at 61, improving his quality of life. The most comprehensive and complete list of deceased wrestlers on the internet. THE SPIRIT OF THE WARRIOR WILL RUN FOREVER!!! 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. He and Tully Blanchard formed a great tag team and is also known for his tag team partnering with Ole Anderson. Trained by the legendary Jose Lothario, Shawn Michaels wrestled in Kansas, where he met fellow wrestler, Marty Jannetty. Now, he works in the WWE as a road agent. He was huge and intimidated wrestlers with his presence. 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. Flair had nothing but praise for Race upon his death in 2019: Without Harley Race, there was no Ric Flair. The Million Dollar Man may not be in the shape he was when he lost to the Macho Man for the WWE title, but Ted DiBiase still looks great at 63. Unfortunately, concussions late in his career cut Harts career short. 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). The Greatest Pro Wrestling Champions, Ranked, WWE's Greatest Superstars of the 21st Century, Professional Wrestlers with the Best Stage Names, The Best Wrestling Announcers Of All Time, Famous Men You'd Want To Have A Beer With, Ranking The Greatest WWE Hall of Fame Inductees, The Greatest Pro Wrestling Catchphrases of the '90s, 14 Heartwarming Stories About Andre The Giant From The People Who Knew Him. And of course, the omnipresence of Hulk Hogans red and yellow logo will forever be etched into wrestling history. He also starred as a guest character on the Syfy Began his career in Texas. 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. He grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, from where he was billed throughout the bulk of his career. Georgia Championship Wrestling, Jim Crockett Promotions, Southeastern Championship Wrestling. He was the best conditioned wrestler in the states until Luger came along and held many regional titles in Texas, Missouri and Louisiana. In fact, he was so known to the British public that the Queen and former Prime Minister Margret Thatcher were said to be fans! As much a wrestler as a cultural ambassador, Mscaras starred in over 20 films. Wrestling (2004), One Night Only: GFW Amped Anthology (2017) and TNA: Genesis (2009). Warrior was very one-dimensional and it showed. At only 59, Luger looks more like a frail old man than the Total Package.. Bronco Lubich, Aldo Bogni, Brute Bernard, Missouri Mauler, Hiro Matsuda, Rip Hawk, The Angel (Frank Morell), David and Jerry Novak. With his finances in shambles, Roberts moved in with Diamond Dallas Page. Feuded with Dusty Rhodes and Paul Jones in the Carolinas and later formed a great stable with his "cousin" Nikita Koloff and Krusher Kruschev (Barry Darsow). They have two children. He was trained by the Original Sheik, Ed Farhat, who was one of pro-wrestling's classic and greatest bad guys. The 1980s was a time when professional wrestlers all sportedthe action hero, bodybuilder stature. To this day, there is still no wrestler more popular than Hulk Hogan. 20. Just try not to cry while watching it! Moolah then signed with WWE during the '80s Rock'n'Wrestling era and famously feued with Wendi Richter and singer Cyndi Lauper. Actually he was a mid-carder before coming to the NWA and struck gold. Budy's streak was snapped when Hogan defeated him in a wild brawl. Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts. Wrestler Deaths. For fans that are only familiar with his work as a manager in AEW for FTR, you owe it to yourselves to check Tully out in the ring. He always said he would raise his arm in his sleep if he heard someone count to two. Along with Road Warrior Hawk, he was one half of the tag team The Road Warriors/The Legion of Doom. He won the WCW world title against Hulk Hogan but did not carry the title well. Because it is worth talking about the greatest WWE Superstars of the 80s forever. He was previously married to Stacy Carter, Paula Jean Carruth and Martha Kay Williams. (1999), WWE Saturday Night's Main Event (2006) and ECW One Night Stand (2005). His mother, Beverly Jane (Harrison), remarried to Kenneth Williams, and he took his stepfather's surname. Entering the ring to Queens infectious anthem, Another One Bites The Dust, Junkyard Dog was a paradigm of pure power. 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