But that is not with the elbow, but with the fist, limiting the most brutal ending moves in the WWE. Davino, a junior, also picked up a gold medal at the 16U National Championships last summer. He made 65-kg World teams in 2017 and 2019 and was a Cadet World champion in 2012. He also has the most wins over wrestlers in the top 20 on this list. He made World teams in 2010, 2013, 2014, and 2015. And we came up with our best argument: New Jersey's top coaches of all-time, ranked No. Sheik held the belt once for less than a month and then was quickly tossed into the tag team ranks with Volkoff. The advantage that Bray Wyatt has in terms of creativity and evolution of character is substantial. He is a member of the NWA Hall of Fame and the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. Here is my list of the best college wrestlers of all time: Cael Sanderson gets his hand raised after winning his fourth NCAA title and finishing undefeated. Max Gallagher, Blue Point (New York) Gallagher is the Division II defending state champion at 126 pounds. His powerful entry-level music was visible, classic, and mixed with his good looks. And, at the age of 33, hes not done competing. He thrived both as a singles and a tag team performer. 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"). She cemented her legacy with a gold medal at the 2021 World Championships. Id argue the most significant angle he ever participated in was Sgt Slaughters betrayal of America angle when he portrayed Colonel Mustafa. Baumgartner won a bronze medal at the 1983 World Championships, which would be the start of a record-breaking run at the World and Olympics Games. Michaels has mastered the art of using his heels to bring a special step to the end of Sweet Chin music. Cael Sanderson, Iowa State. Some might consider him the greatest villain wrestler. Third, there wasnt a lot of character versatility. Ric Flair has been ranked high in the world championships, which is not limited to WWE. Wrestling is one of the most popular combat sports in the world. Randy's brother was a decorated WWF wrestler in the 1980s. The list of wrestlers-turned-stars includes everyone from Hollywood's highest paid actors like Tom Cruise and Bruce Willis, chart-topping entertainers Garth Brooks and Ludacris, TV personalities like Mario Lopez and Geraldo Rivera, and even classic film star James Cagney. Kendall Cross 59. He has spent more than five decades in wrestling. As for Nash, there is no doubt he was impactful. Only a handful of top talent can be named the best wrestlers to date. His sophomore season began his run toward history. The Blue Streak Class of 2022 has some dynamite talent. The list of wrestlers-turned-stars includes everyone from Hollywood's highest paid actors like Tom Cruise and Bruce Willis, chart-topping entertainers Garth Brooks and Ludacris, TV personalities like Mario Lopez and Geraldo Rivera, and even classic film star James Cagney. 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. He went 16-13 and went 1-2 at the 2007 NCAA Championships. Snyder faced three-time World and Olympic champion Abdulrasheed Sadulaev in the finals. How did you decide to put Bray Wyatt over Batista? Gray has won an incredible six World Championships over her brilliant career. Who is James Green? Burroughs had other plans. became the school's first four-time champ when he . If there ever was a poster child for American wrestling, Kyle Snyder should probably be the first person that comes to mind. Cena and Flir are the bookends, and careers were at different stages but nobody from the 70s (Flair), 60s 50s? 6 5. Nash stuck around for a minute but nothing compared to the runs near the top by Kane and The Big Show. He picked up a statement win over Dan Gable at the 1975 Northern Open, avenged his loss to Yagla, and, in 1976, won his first NCAA title. Under many names, the most famous is the Stone Cold moniker Steve Austin, who ruled the WWE during his hay days. By submitting my information, I agree to the, AA 195 lbs Champ. 100-9190-8180-7170-6160-5150-4140-3130-2120-11. Overall, The Zain Train, posted a 127-3 career college record and joined an exclusive club with three individual NCAA titles with four NCAA team championships. The Ithaca, New York, native has a knack for succeeding in multiple international weight classes, too. Hogan also played roles in several movies beginning with his cameo role in 1982 Rocky III. As a man with a failed football career, he showed that he was destined to wrestle. Chyna (2) and Lita (4) feature prominently. He was a two-time state champion for Del City High School and placed fourth at Junior Nationals in 1982 and 1983. County: These kinds of events create curiosity, and there is fun in them. By submitting my information, I agree to the. His showmanship was like a badass man himself. One of the most feared female professional wrestlers of all time, Bull Nakano's in-ring presence, sheer strengths, and ability to dominate matches saw her become one of the greatest Japanese wrestlers of all time. Batista had an exceptional physique and certainly moved well for his size. Fugitt recently tied Nixa's career wins record in the district finals. There is a separate womens list. Finally, in 2003, Sanderson got his chance. If yes, you must be aware of the thrill and excitement that the game provides to its audience. Curious? Abdullah the Butcher wrestled for 62 years. Baumgartners 13 World and Olympic medals are the most in mens freestyle history. He was his first World title after his junior season then won the Olympic Games after his senior campaign. He was a special attraction known for his brutal feuds with the likes of The Shiek and Bruiser Brody. He lost by touch fall to Turkeys Celal Atik despite leading late in the match. A Big 10 champion, he won 115 career matches with the Spartans. What a rush! Cortez placed third in the 106-pound bracket at the California state championships as a freshman and is the favorite to win the 120 title this winter. a 15-year period during the entire history of wresting.! 5. These famous people might not have been famous college wrestlers, but they represented their high schools and universities in the sport, and found fame off the mat as well. Any comment on a top 100 list advocating for Greg The Hammer Valentine is completely illegitimate. ' It's the Veteran, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech. After WCW died in 2001, the WWEs consolidation of talent made it virtually impossible for a competitor to emerge. Top Wrestlers all time. He was a headliner for a brief run before moving on to Hollywood. 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. His college career wasnt too shabby, either. Smiths legendary career remains unmatched in the annals of U.S. wrestling history. Wherever he goes, Heartbreak Kid leaves a mark. He is a two-time gold medalist at the U16 National Championships and a five-time Pennsylvania junior wrestling champion. Moreover has won the WWE championship four times and emerged as the first grand slam champion in the WWE and the fourth Triple Crown Champion. 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. Goldust Brian Pullman Tully Blanchard The Crusher Rick Martell Cody Rhodes Chris Benoit and several others not in top 100. go back and read the list. 23. He may be retired, but people continue to talk about him to this day. 01-02-2010, 01:45 PM. He remains one of four wrestlers to win four NCAA Division I titles. Top 20. However, also like a lightning bolt, he was short-lived and destructive. Burroughs was injured at the 2014 World Championships but fought back to earn a bronze medal. The Cornhusker star moved up in weight a third time and blitzed through the 165-pound field on his way to his second NCAA title. Lee never "redshirted". By the time he was done, he had won six consecutive World and Olympic titles. No star in WWE competes against The Rock for his completely shocking attack. Smith beat reigning Olympic champion Randy Lewis at the Olympic Trials just to earn a spot on the team. All-Time Individual Records TWO-TIME STATE CHAMPIONS (Total Number: 247) Wrestler's Name High School Years 1. The countdown begins as FloWrestling releases its top 100 greatest American wrestlers of all time. In 2009, Steve was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Piper was honored with a statue as a part of WrestleMania Axxess in Brooklyn, New York, in 2019. 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. His popularity would eclipse even that of the Immortal Hulk Hogan. 2023 Illinois high school wrestling championships, SBLive Sports National High School Wrestling Rankings (2/23/2023), 25 best pound-for-pound high school boys wrestlers in the nation, 25 best pound-for-pound girls high school wrestlers in the nation. Redshirting was the norm during this era, but Guerrero was inserted into the Cowboy line-up at 126 pounds as a true freshman for the 1996 season. In the process, Snyder became the first and only wrestler to win an NCAA title after he won a World title. If you were around in 95 when it debuted, you know how cutting edge it was. Smith also made World teams in 2000 and 2012 and was a World Military Games champion in 2010. When Smith won a gold medal in the 72 kg division at the 2005 World Championships it was still uncharted territory for womens wrestling. Second, he was not an elite worker. This article was last updated by Tara Thapa on February 20, 2023. The 2001 World Championships were postponed after 9/11 and Sanderson wanted to focus solely on his college career. Below is the list of the top ten wrestlers of all time. Hes just one of the most dynamic, technical, and entertaining wrestlers in American history. Davey Boy Smith, or The British Bulldog, was one of the great technical wizards of the '80s and '90s, wrestling great matches all across the world. To hit the top-100, you gotta bring more to the table. Two years ago, Cortez was named most outstanding wrestler at the U15 Pan American Championships. If you want to learn about the history of the 70 kg weight class in the United States then there is only one name you will need to remember: James Green. 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. in all major ranking websites. This led to the NCAA implementing a slam rule to go into effect. 1 - Cael Sanderson, Iowa State It's been eight years since Cael Sanderson completed the greatest collegiate wrestling career of all time. 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