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Greatest Pro Wrestlers of All Time

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There are many ways to look at the idea of "Greatest Pro Wrestler of All Time" because there are many way that a person can achieve greatness. I looked at 3 main criteria: (1) there ability in the ring and/or on the mic, (2) there importance and impact on the history of professional wrestling, and (3) there impact on the fans - i.e. popularity, charisma, ability to make fans love/hate them.
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  1. 1

    Frank Gotch

    1878
    #406 on the ultimate list
    “ Gotch wrestled back when it was a legitimate sport and was World Heavyweight Champion from 1908 to 1913 - one of the ten longest in the history of wrestling. He was responsible for making the sport of wrestling popular and moving it from carnival side shows to major sports venues. His matches with George Hackenschmidt for the World Title are legendary.
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  2. 2

    Lou Thesz

    1916
    #68 on the ultimate list
  3. 3

    Ed Lewis

    1891
  4. 4

    "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers

    1921
    #107 on the ultimate list
    “ The original "Nature Boy". Rogers over Flair because they would both agree that Rogers was the best Nature Boy.
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  5. 5

    Ric Flair

    1949
    #6 on the ultimate list
  6. 6

    Hulk Hogan

    1953
    #11 on the ultimate list
  7. 7

    George Wagner

    1915
    #405 on the ultimate list
    “ Gorgeous George was the original flamboyant bleached blond. He was the model for both Nature Boys followed.
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  8. 8

    Kurt Angle

    1968
    #9 on the ultimate list
  9. 9

    Classy Freddie Blassie

    #76 on the ultimate list
  10. 10

    Mildred Burke

    1915
    “ If you don't know who she is, you should. She is the most impactful woman in wrestling history because she MADE women's wrestling. She started wrestling in circus side shows and had to overcome a bans on women's wrestling. Mildred Burke is the pioneer of today's diva's and knockouts. No women,even the Fabulous Moolah, would have a place in the professional wrestling ring if Burke never wrestled.
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  11. 11

    Bret Hart

    1957
    #2 on the ultimate list
  12. 12

    André the Giant

    1946
    #14 on the ultimate list
  13. 13

    Billy Graham

    1943
    #48 on the ultimate list
  14. 14

    Sting

    1959
    #10 on the ultimate list
  15. 15

    The Rock

    1972
    #7 on the ultimate list
  16. 16

    Ricky Steamboat

    1953
    #17 on the ultimate list
  17. 17

    Stu Hart

    1915
    #94 on the ultimate list
    “ Stu Hart gets his ranking primarily because of his legacy. There literally would not have been a Bret or Own Hart with out Stu Hart. His legacy also includes his grand children, and students like Chris Benoit.
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  18. 18

    Kerry Von Erich

    #95 on the ultimate list
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    Fritz Von Erich

    1929
    #404 on the ultimate list
    “ Fritz Von Erich is the Stu Hart of Texas. The story of the Von Erich wrestling family is a tragic legend, but the legacy of the house began with its patriarch Fritz.
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  20. 20

    Edge

    #23 on the ultimate list
  21. 21

    The Iron Sheik

    #55 on the ultimate list
  22. 22

    The Fabulous Moolah

    1923
    #105 on the ultimate list
  23. 23

    Eddie Guerrero

    1967
    #15 on the ultimate list
  24. 24

    Rob Van Dam

    1970
    #29 on the ultimate list
  25. 25

    Sgt. Slaughter

    1948
    #45 on the ultimate list

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