List of famous male wrestlers, listed by their level of prominence with photos when available. This greatest male wrestlers list contains the most prominent and top males known for being wrestlers. There are thousand of males working as wrestlers in the world, but this list highlights only the most notable ones. Historic wrestlers have worked hard to become the best that they can be, so if you're a male aspiring to be a wrestler then the people below should give you inspiration.
List people include Chris Benoit, Bob Backlund and many additional people as well.
While this isn't a list of all male wrestlers, it does answer the questions "Who are the most famous male wrestlers?" and "Who are the best male wrestlers?"1
Hulk Hogan
Age: 67Birthplace: Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Terry Gene Bollea (, born August 11, 1953), better known by his ring name as Hulk Hogan, is an... more on Wikipedia2
Dennis Rodman
Age: 59Birthplace: Trenton, New Jersey, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America,United Kingdom
Position: Small forward, Power forward
Dennis Keith Rodman (born May 13, 1961) is an American retired professional basketball player... more on Wikipedia3
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Dwayne Johnson
Age: 48Birthplace: USA, Hayward, California
Nationality: Canada, United States of America
Position: Defensive tackle
Dwayne Douglas Johnson (born May 2, 1972), also known by his ring name The Rock, is an... more on Wikipedia5
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Shawn Michaels
Age: 55Birthplace: Chandler, Arizona, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Position: Linebacker
Michael Shawn Hickenbottom (born July 22, 1965), better known by his ring name Shawn Michaels,... more on Wikipedia8
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Kurt Angle
Age: 52Birthplace: Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Kurt Steven Angle (born December 9, 1968) is an American actor, retired professional wrestler... more on Wikipedia14
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Rob Van Dam
Age: 50Birthplace: Battle Creek, Michigan, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Rob Szatkowski (born December 18, 1970), better known by his ring name Rob Van Dam (frequently... more on Wikipedia16
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Stone Cold Steve Austin
Age: 56Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Steve Austin (born Steven James Anderson on December 18, 1964, later Steven James Williams),... more on Wikipedia18
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CM Punk
Age: 42Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Phillip Jack Brooks (born October 26, 1978), better known by the ring name CM Punk, is an... more on Wikipedia21
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Bill Goldberg
Age: 54Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Position: Defensive tackle
William Scott Goldberg (born December 27, 1966) is an American actor, professional wrestler,... more on Wikipedia23
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Brock Lesnar
Age: 43Birthplace: Webster, South Dakota, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Position: Defensive tackle
Brock Edward Lesnar (; born July 12, 1977) is an American professional wrestler, and former... more on Wikipedia25
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