50 Best Wrestlers of All Time | Ranking 2025
Professional wrestling has given us larger-than-life personalities, unforgettable rivalries, and iconic moments that defined eras. From the golden age of Hulk Hogan to the attitude era of Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock, to modern legends like John Cena and Roman Reigns, WWE has produced superstars who transcend the ring.
So who stands above the rest? Here is our countdown of the 50 greatest wrestlers in history.
50. Big Show
A true giant of the industry, Big Show won 23 titles across WWF/WWE and WCW, including seven world titles and eleven tag team championships.
49. Lita
One of WWE’s most influential female wrestlers, Lita won four Women’s Championships and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014.
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48. Vader
Regarded as one of the best super-heavyweights in wrestling history, Vader earned Hall of Fame recognition in WWE and the Wrestling Observer.
47. Dean Ambrose (Jon Moxley)
A former WWE Champion and fan favorite, Ambrose won 15 titles and was named Wrestler of the Year by Sports Illustrated in 2019.
46. AJ Styles
Since debuting in WWE in 2016, Styles has added multiple U.S. and WWE Championships, continuing his 20+ year legacy as one of the most respected wrestlers in the world.
45. Asuka
Dominated NXT and WWE with a legendary 914-day undefeated streak, cementing her as one of the greatest female wrestlers of all time.
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44. Kofi Kingston
The first African-born WWE Champion, Kingston has 23 WWE titles, including multiple tag team reigns with The New Day.
43. Rob Van Dam
A high-flying innovator, RVD is a former WWE Champion and ECW icon, inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2021.
42. Rick Rude
Held multiple world titles across WCW and WWF, remembered as one of wrestling’s most charismatic villains.
41. Sasha Banks
A pioneer of women’s wrestling, Banks is the only woman to win titles in WWE, AEW, and NJPW, proving her global influence.
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40. Billy Graham
WWF Champion from 1977–78, Billy Graham influenced an entire generation of wrestlers with his flamboyant style.
39. Jeff Hardy
Known for his daredevil style, Hardy is a multiple-time WWE Champion, Intercontinental Champion, and tag team legend.
38. Owen Hart
Though his career was tragically cut short, Owen Hart’s legacy as a two-time Intercontinental Champion and King of the Ring winner lives on.
37. Mr. Perfect (Curt Hennig)
An in-ring technician, Hennig elevated the standard of wrestling and is remembered as one of WWE’s greatest.
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36. The Ultimate Warrior
WWF Champion and Hall of Famer, Warrior was one of the most popular stars of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
35. Kane
With three world titles and twelve tag team championships, Kane was a cornerstone of WWE’s Attitude Era and beyond.
34. Batista
Six-time world champion and Hollywood star, Batista was a dominant force in WWE from 2002–2019.
33. Booker T
A 35-time champion across WCW and WWE, Booker T is one of the most decorated wrestlers of all time.
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32. Jake “The Snake” Roberts
Though he never won a WWE title, Roberts’ character work and promos made him one of the most iconic wrestlers ever.
31. Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat
A master technician, Steamboat is remembered for his classic matches with Ric Flair and Randy Savage.
30. Razor Ramon (Scott Hall)
A four-time Intercontinental Champion and key figure in the New World Order, Hall was inducted twice into the WWE Hall of Fame.
29. Trish Stratus
A seven-time Women’s Champion, Stratus defined the golden era of women’s wrestling in WWE.
28. Chyna
Nicknamed the “Ninth Wonder of the World,” Chyna broke barriers for women in wrestling by competing against male superstars.
27. Charlotte Flair
Carrying on her father’s legacy, Charlotte is already a 14-time world champion and one of WWE’s most decorated female wrestlers.
26. Seth Rollins
The “Architect” has won every major WWE title, making him one of the most versatile and successful stars of his generation.
25. CM Punk
Known for his charisma and long title reign, Punk remains one of the most polarizing and popular wrestlers in history.
24. Ric Flair
A 16-time world champion, Ric Flair is widely considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time.
23. Becky Lynch
“The Man” helped revolutionize women’s wrestling, winning multiple titles and headlining WrestleMania 35.
22. Daniel Bryan
Beloved for his underdog story, Bryan is a multiple-time WWE and World Heavyweight Champion.
21. Triple H
A 14-time world champion and future Hall of Famer, Triple H was a key figure of the Attitude Era and later an executive shaping WWE’s future.
20. Edge
The “Rated-R Superstar” has 31 titles, including 11 world championships, and is a Hall of Famer.
19. Randy Orton
With 14 world championships, Orton is one of the most consistent and successful wrestlers of the past two decades.
18. Eddie Guerrero
One of the most beloved wrestlers ever, Eddie was WWE Champion in 2004 and a Hall of Famer in 2006.
17. Brock Lesnar
A dominant force in both WWE and UFC, Lesnar is an eight-time WWE Champion and former UFC Heavyweight Champion.
16. Chris Jericho
One of the most versatile performers ever, Jericho is a multiple-time world champion and rock star, still wrestling at the highest level.
15. Kurt Angle
An Olympic gold medalist and 13-time world champion, Angle is the only man to hold WWE, WCW, TNA, IWGP, and NCAA titles.
14. André the Giant
The “Eighth Wonder of the World” was one of wrestling’s biggest attractions and the first Hall of Fame inductee in 1993.
13. Roman Reigns
The “Tribal Chief” has dominated modern WWE with multiple world titles and the longest Universal Championship reign in history.
12. Rey Mysterio
The greatest cruiserweight of all time, Mysterio is a multiple-time WWE and World Champion and a Hall of Famer.
11. Mick Foley
Known for his hardcore style and multiple personas, Foley is a three-time WWE Champion and a Hall of Famer.
10. Hulk Hogan
The face of the 1980s wrestling boom, Hogan won six WWF Championships and became a global pop culture icon.
9. “Rowdy” Roddy Piper
A master of promos, Piper headlined WrestleMania I and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.
8. Shawn Michaels
The “Heartbreak Kid” was a four-time world champion, two-time Royal Rumble winner, and two-time Hall of Famer.
7. John Cena
A 16-time world champion, Cena became the face of WWE for over a decade.
6. Bruno Sammartino
Held the WWE Championship for an incredible 2,803 days, the longest reign in history.
5. The Rock
An eight-time WWE Champion and one of the most charismatic superstars ever, The Rock also became a global movie star.
4. The Undertaker
One of the most iconic wrestlers in history, The Undertaker’s 30-year career included multiple championships and an unmatched WrestleMania legacy.
3. “Macho Man” Randy Savage
Known for his charisma and classic matches, Savage was a two-time WWE Champion and Hall of Famer.
2. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin
The face of the Attitude Era, Austin was a six-time WWE Champion and one of the most influential stars in history.
1. Bret “Hitman” Hart
The “Excellence of Execution” tops our list as the best wrestler of all time, thanks to his technical mastery, championships, and lasting legacy.
