List of Greatest WWE Wrestlers of All Time (2024)

Birthdate: May 2, 1972

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Hayward, California, United States

A renowned former wrestler with numerous titles under his belt, Dwayne Johnson initially wanted to be a football player but an injury turned him towards wrestling. He soon entered the world of acting, experienced phenomenal success in television and films and became the highest earning male actor in the world.

Birthdate: March 24, 1965

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States

Widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, The Undertaker is currently signed to WWE. In a career spanning over three decades, he has clinched the world heavyweight championship seven times. He has appeared in a few films and TV shows as well. In 2004, he was inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame.

Birthdate: April 23, 1977

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: West Newbury, Massachusetts, United States

One of the biggest WWE stars of all time, John Cena has bagged 25 championships, with 16 reigns as a world champion since his professional career began two decades back. Apart from wrestling, Cena has also carved a career as an actor and rapper. His significant projects include films The Marine, Trainwreck and Sisters and rap album You Can't See Me.

Birthdate: May 25, 1985

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida, United States

The current WWE Universal Champion, Roman Reigns, is one of the most popular WWE superstars of the current generation. After battling leukemia for 11 years, Reigns announced that he would take an indefinite break to receive treatment. He made a comeback in 2019 and went on to reestablish his position as a popular champion.

Birthdate: July 12, 1977

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Webster, South Dakota, United States

A multi-faceted personality, Brock Lesnar has had successful careers in the field of wrestling, mixed martial arts, and football. Best known for his wrestling career, Brock is widely considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers ever. Brock, who has had an equally successful MMA career, is the only person in history to hold a WWE world championship and UFC championship.

Birthdate: January 18, 1969

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States

Former professional wrestler, Dave Bautista, is a four time World Heavyweight Champion and two time WWE Champion. The WWE legend has also ventured in the entertainment industry and proved his acting capabilities with blockbuster movies like Guardians of the Galaxy film series and Avengers: Infinity War. His other notable films include House of the Rising Sun and Blade Runner 2049.

Birthdate: July 27, 1969

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Nashua, New Hampshire, United States

Often considered the best wrestler in North America, Triple H played an important role in the World Wrestling Federation's Attitude Era as part of the influential D-Generation X stable. From being a professional wrestler, he went on to become a part of WWE's management team after marrying CEO Vince McMahon's daughter Stephanie. Triple H is a WWE Hall of Famer.

Birthdate: August 11, 1953

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Augusta, Georgia, United States

Former American professional wrestlerHulk Hoganhad a very successful career from the 1970s to the 2010s and won many championships. He hasalso acted in several movies. However, he has been accused of being a racist and a hom*ophobic and a leaked sex tape involving him created quite a stir.

Birthdate: December 18, 1964

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Victoria, Texas, United States

Steve Austin, popularly known as Stone Cold Steve Austin, is an American television host, actor, producer, and retired professional wrestler. He is one of the most popular and influential WWE wrestlers of all time. He played an important role in popularizing WWE's Attitude Era, during which he was the face of the company.

Birthdate: February 25, 1949

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Ric Flair, or The Nature Boy, is a 16-time wrestling world champion and has competed in NWA, WWF, and WCW. He became the first two-time WWE Hall of Fame inductee and the first to compete in WCW's Triple Crown. He has beenWrestling Observer’s Wrestler of the Year eight times.

Birthdate: April 26, 1967

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Torrejón de Ardoz, Spain

Kane is an American wrestler, actor, businessman, politician, and author. Apart from being the Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, Kane is also one of the most popular WWE wrestlers of all time. He played an important role in popularizing WWE's Attitude Era throughout the late-1990s and early-2000s. He is regarded by some as the best wrestler of his generation.

Birthdate: October 26, 1978

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

CM Punk is an American retired professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. CM Punk is one of the first independent wrestlers to have achieved tremendous success in WWE; his success served as a precedent for other independent wrestlers. Over the years, CM Punk hasinfluenced and inspiredpopular wrestlers like Seth Rollins, Adam Cole, and Rhea Ripley.

Birthdate: April 1, 1980

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Randy Orton is an American professional wrestler. Widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers ever, Orton has 14 world championship victories under his belt, only behind Ric Flair and John Cena. His bad boy image and distinctive wrestling style have inspired several young wrestlers all over the world.

Birthdate: December 11, 1974

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Chula Vista, California, United States

Wrestler Oscar Gutierrez, better known by his stage name, Rey Mysterio, was trained by Rey Misterio, Sr. He was initially known as “La Lagartija Verde" and "The Green Lizard.” He popularized his signature high-flying lucha libre style and the 619 Kick. He currently plays for the SmackDown brand, under WWE.

Birthdate: May 28, 1986

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Davenport, Iowa, United States

Colby Lopez, better known as "Seth Rollins," previously wrestled in ROH as "Tyler Black." He is a two-time World Heavyweight Champion. He competed as part of The Shield in the Survivor Series andis the only wrestler to win all three top WWE titles: the WWE, Universal, and NXT Championships.

Birthdate: February 8, 1972

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Aiken, South Carolina, United States

Big Show is a professional wrestler. Known for his large frame and athleticism, Show is one of the most popular WWE wrestlers of all time. He has won several world championships in WWE. Big Show's large frame is attributed to a condition called acromegaly, which he used to his advantage and established himself in the wrestling world.

Birthdate: May 19, 1946

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Coulommiers, France

Died: January 27, 1993

André the Giant was one of the most popular French wrestlers ever to appear in WWF. He stood over seven feet tall due to a condition aptly called gigantism, but used his condition to gain popularity. Also an actor, André the Giant continues to be one of the most recognizable faces in the world, several years after his death.

Birthdate: January 26, 1992

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Fairfield, California, United States

One of the most popular female WWE wrestlers of the current generation, Sasha Banks was named the top black wrestler in a list titled BW 500 in 2020. A celebrated wrestler, she was involved in the first Iron Woman match, first women's WWE pay-per-view event, and first women's Hell in a Cell match.

Birthdate: December 27, 1969

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Rochester, New York, United States

Died: April 17, 2016

Chyna was a professional wrestler, p*rnographic actress, bodybuilder, and glamour model. The first woman to take part in WWF's Royal Rumble match, Chyna set an important precedent as a powerful and dominant wrestler to the future female wrestlers. With victories over many popular male wrestlers, she was deemed the most dominant female wrestler of all time.

Birthdate: December 9, 1968

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States

Olympic gold-medal-winning wrestler Kurt Angle is a 13-time world champion. He became a Triple Crown champion and a Grand Slam champion with WWE before joining TNA. He has been named to the WWE, the TNA, and the International Sports Halls of Fame. He has also participated in Japanese wrestling championships.

Birthdate: November 15, 1952

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio, United States

Died: May 20, 2011

Macho Man Randy Savage, the WWF and WCW legend, had won 29 championships with 11 titles. Fans loved him for his over-the-top wrestling outfits, his catch phrase, "Oooh yeah!,” and his entrance music,Pomp and Circ*mstance. He was also a talented rapper and had appeared in many films and series.

Birthdate: November 9, 1970

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Manhasset, New York, United States

Chris Jericho is a professional wrestler, entrepreneur, actor, and musician. Widely regarded as one of the greatest pro wrestlers ever, Jericho is also one of the most recognized WWE superstars in the history of the wrestling promotion. Apart from wrestling, Jericho is a alsofamoussinger, currently serving as the lead singer for Fozzy, a heavy metal band.

Birthdate: April 17, 1954

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Saskatoon, Canada

Died: July 31, 2015

Canadian professional wrestler, amateur boxer, and actor, Roddy Piper, is best remembered for his work with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). He headlined multiple PPV events and hosted the popular WWF interview segment Piper's Pit. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005. He also appeared in a few films and TV shows.

Birthdate: October 30, 1973

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Orangeville, Canada

Canadian wrestler Edge is a seven-time World Heavyweight champion. He competed in the 2020 Royal Rumble match after a 9-year hiatus due to neck injuries. He has appeared as Dwight Hendrickson in Haven and as Ketill Flatnose in Vikings. He was also part of the film Highlander: Endgame.

Birthdate: October 9, 1967

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: El Paso, Texas, United States

Died: November 13, 2005

Eddie Guerrero was an American professional wrestler. At the time of his death at age 38, Guerrero left a legacy and impact as one of the most beloved wrestlers and an inspiration to several future wrestlers. Considered one of the greatest in-ring performers ever, Guerrero was renowned for his technical skills and ability to entertain the audience with his gimmicks.

Birthdate: July 22, 1965

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Arizona, United States

Retired professional wrestler, actor, and television presenter, Shawn Michaels, is regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers in history. He is a four-time world champion and two-time Royal Rumblewinner. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice. Besides wrestling, he has appeared in a few films and TV shows.

Birthdate: June 2, 1977

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States

Wrestling legend Allen Neal Jones, better known as A.J. Styles, who currently performs for Raw under WWE, was named the PWI Wrestler of the Decade (2011-2019). He also became the first TNA wrestler to top the PWI 500 list and the first to complete the TNA Triple Crown.

Birthdate: May 23, 1987

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Brooksville, Florida, United States

Died: August 24, 2023

Bray Wyatt is a professional wrestler. Signed to the popular wrestling promotion WWE, Bray Wyatt uses intimidation as a major factor to gain an upper hand over his opponents. He also uses gimmicks, such as playing with his opponents' psychology to win matches. Wyatt has held several championship titles, such as the WWE Universal Championship and WWE Championship.

Birthdate: July 2, 1957

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Bret Hart is a Canadian-American former professional wrestler. Regarded as one of the all-time greats, Bret Hart was one of the most popular and important WWF wrestlers during the promotion's New Generation Era. In 1996, he was inductedintothe Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. He is amongst the seven people who have enteredthe WWE Hall of Fame twice.

Birthdate: May 21, 1967

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Montreal, Canada

Died: June 25, 2007

Often regarded as one of the best wrestlers of all time, Chris Benoit was known for putting his body on the line to create a greater impact than most of his fellow wrestlers. One of his popular moves, a diving headbutt, was cited as one of the reasons for his deteriorating mental health that eventually resulted in his suicide.

Birthdate: March 20, 1959

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Birthdate: August 31, 1977

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Cameron, North Carolina, United States

Jeff Hardy is a professional wrestler. Best known for his tag team partnership with real-life brother Matt in WWE, Hardy has also achieved success as a singles wrestler. He is popular for his daredevilstunts and is often described as a death-defying and high-flying performer. Also a musician, Jeff Hardy is credited with forming a rock band called PeroxWhy?gen.

Birthdate: May 7, 1965

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Calgary, Canada

Died: May 23, 1999

Owen Hart, also known as “The Golden Nugget” and “Blue Blazer,” was part of the Hart wrestling family. He had won several titles, such as the WWF Intercontinental Championship and the WWF World Tag Team Championship. He died in an equipment malfunction accident at the 1999 WWF Over the Edge.

Birthdate: August 24, 1944

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Amherst, Canada

Died: January 15, 2020

The father of former WWE wrestler and actor Dwayne Johnson, Rocky Johnson was a popular Canadian professional wrestler. He was the first black wrestler to win the Georgia Heavyweight Championship. He inspired several popular wrestlers, such as The Rock. He is also credited with helping wrestlers like Hulk Hogan establish themselves in the wrestling world.

Birthdate: April 14, 1975

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Amy Dumas (Lita) is an animal welfare activist, singer, and retired professional wrestler. Beginning her career as a wrestler, she was a full-time wrestler with WWE for a few years. After her retirement, she embarked on her second career as a singer and founded the punk rock band, The Luchagors. She is a dedicated animal lover as well.

Birthdate: September 23, 1974

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Cameron, North Carolina, United States

Matt Hardy is an American wrestler best known for his appearances in WWE where he was part of the famous tag team, The Hardy Boyz, with his real-life brother Jeff. One of the most popular WWE wrestlers of all time, Hardy has held various championships, such as the United States Championship and Tag Team Championship.

Birthdate: October 20, 1958

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States

Died: March 14, 2022

Scott Hall is an American retired wrestler best known for his association with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) where he is popularly known as Razor Ramon. Apart from his several championship reigns in WWE, Scott Hall is also renowned for being an original member of the New World Order, one of the most popular stables in the history of professional wrestling.

Birthdate: December 18, 1975

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Toronto, Canada

Canadian fitness model and former wrestler Trish Stratus is known for her stint with WWF (later renamed WWE). The Diva of the Decade and three-time WWE Babe of the Year has also been a WWE Hardcore Champion. She also became the first female to earn the Lou Thesz Award.

Birthdate: June 16, 1959

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Crawfordsville, Indiana, United States

Died: April 8, 2014

WWF legend James Hellwig was better known as The Ultimate Warrior and the Dingo Warrior and won the WWF Heavyweight Championship once and the Intercontinental Championship twice. Following his retirement, he became a public speaker. Shortly before his death, he was inducted into the WWF Hall of Fame.

Birthdate: September 26, 1981

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Osaka, Japan

One of the most promising young wrestlers from Japan, Kanako Urai, better known as Asuka and Kana (previously), has been making a name for herself as part of the WWE. Known for her multi-colored hair, she is a Grand Slam Champion, and holds the NXT, Raw, and SmackDown Women’s titles.

Birthdate: July 9, 1959

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States

WWE legend Kevin Nash has also been part of the WCW and theTNA, winning 21 championships, including six world championships. He has won the world tag-team title 12 times. He was also part of the backstage group The Kliq and a co-founder of the New World Order.

Birthdate: October 11, 1945

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Austin, Texas, United States

Died: June 11, 2015

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Birthdate: August 31, 1979

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia, United States

Wrestler Mickie James, who is associated with WWE’s Raw brand, was initially known in the wrestling circuit as Alexis Laree. She has worked for NWA: TNA and was part of the stable The Gathering. The five-time WWE Women's Champion has also released several hit country tracks, such as Shooting Blanks.

Birthdate: December 18, 1970

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Battle Creek, Michigan, United States

Robert Alexander Szatkowski, better known as Rob Van Dam, Robbie V, and RVD, gained fame by winning the WWE, the TNA, and the ECW championships. Known for his Five Star Frog Splash move, he later appeared in The X-Files and the movies Wrong Side of Town and 3-Headed Shark Attack.

Birthdate: June 7, 1965

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Bloomington, Indiana, United States

Mick Foley is an American author, actor, and retired professional wrestler. Widely considered one of the greatest WWE wrestlers of all time, Foley played an important role in popularizing WWE's Attitude Era during the late-1990s. Also a well-known humanitarian, Foley's philanthropic work is centered around children; he often participates in Make-a-Wish Foundation events and makes surprise visits to children’s hospitals.

Birthdate: November 24, 1980

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Elmira, New York, United States

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Birthdate: July 12, 1984

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Laval, Canada

Canadian wrestler Rami Sebei, better known as Sami Zayn, is associated with the WWE brand SmackDown and for his signature masked look. He was previously known for his catchphrase “Ole!” and used the pseudonym El Generico. While with Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, he earned two solo world titles.

Birthdate: April 11, 1969

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Austin, Texas, United States

Height: 6'6" (198 cm)

Birthdate: August 17, 1992

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Norwich, Norfolk, England

Retired wrestler Saraya-Jade Bevis, better known as Paige, has won the Divas Championship twice and was also its the youngest winner. She was also the first NXT Women's Champion. Paige later appeared on shows such as Total Divas and Tough Enough, and films such as Santa's Little Helper.

Birthdate: January 25, 1980

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Palatka, Florida, United States

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)