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 1 
Kurt Angle
(Former American Professional Wrestler and Olympic Gold Medalist)
Kurt Angle
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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.

 2 
Gable Steveson
(American Professional Wrestler and Retired Freestyle and Folkstyle Wrestler)
Gable Steveson
4
Birthdate: May 31, 2000
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Apple Valley, Minnesota, United States
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 3 
Henry Cejudo
(Professional Mixed Martial Artist and the Only Person to Win an Olympic Gold Medal and a UFC Title)
Henry Cejudo
6
Birthdate: February 9, 1987
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
 4 
Brock Lesnar
(One of the Greatest Professional Wrestlers of All Time)
Brock Lesnar
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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.

 5 
Cael Sanderson
(American Former Folkstyle and Freestyle Wrestler and Olympic Gold Medalist)
Cael Sanderson
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Birthdate: June 20, 1979
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Former wrestler and Olympic gold medalist Cael Sanderson, who now coaches the wrestling team of Penn State University, has also coached Iowa State. Born to BYU wrestler Steve Sanderson, he grew up with his three brothers, who are also wrestlers. He became the second wrestler to win four NCAA championships.

 6 
Jordan Burroughs
(Wrestler)
Jordan Burroughs
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Birthdate: July 8, 1988
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Camden, New Jersey, United States
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 7 
Rulon Gardner
(American Retired Greco-Roman Wrestler and Olympic Gold Medalist)
Rulon Gardner
2
Birthdate: August 16, 1971
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Afton, Wyoming, United States

Rulon Gardner is an American former Greco-Roman wrestler who won the gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics. Gardner went on to win a gold medal at the 2001 World Wrestling Championships and the bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Recipient of the James E. Sullivan Award and Jesse Owens Award, Gardner is currently serving as a motivational speaker.

 8 
Mark Schultz
(American Former Freestyle Wrestler)
Mark Schultz
4
Birthdate: October 26, 1960
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Palo Alto, California, United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 9 
Kyle Snyder
(Wrestler)
Kyle Snyder
1
Birthdate: November 20, 1995
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Woodbine, Maryland, United States
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 10 
Muhammed Lawal
(Wrestler)
Muhammed Lawal
3
Birthdate: January 11, 1981
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 11 
Otis
(Wrestler)
Otis
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Birthdate: December 21, 1991
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Duluth, Minnesota, United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 12 
Shawn Daivari
(Wrestler)
Shawn Daivari
4
Birthdate: April 30, 1984
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 13 
Paul Ellering
(Wrestler)
Paul Ellering
2
Birthdate: August 22, 1953
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Melrose, Minnesota, United States
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 14 
Tito Santana
(Wrestler)
Tito Santana
2
Birthdate: May 10, 1953
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Mission, Texas, United States
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 15 
Spike Dudley
(Professional wrestler, Teacher)
Spike Dudley
3
Birthdate: August 13, 1970
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Providence
 16 
Dutch Mantel
(Professional wrestler)
Dutch Mantel
3
Birthdate: November 29, 1949
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Walhalla, South Carolina, United States
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 17 
Vince Russo
(Writer who is best known for his work with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW).)
Vince Russo
3
Birthdate: January 24, 1961
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Long Island, New York, United States
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 18 
Stevie Richards
(Professional wrestler, Podcaster)
Stevie Richards
3
Birthdate: October 9, 1971
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Philadelphia
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 19 
Dan Gable
(One of the Greatest Wrestlers of All Time)
Dan Gable
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Birthdate: October 25, 1948
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Waterloo, Iowa, United States
Considered to be the greatest amatuer in the history of the United States, Dan Gable is a world gold medalist, an Olympic gold medalist and a two-time NCAA Division I national champion. He is the thrid wrestler to be inducted in the Legend category in United World Wrestling's Hall of Fame. He also earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2020.
 20 
Don Muraco
(American Retired Professional Wrestler and Podcaster)
Don Muraco
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Birthdate: September 10, 1949
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Pupukea, Hawaii, United States
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
 21 
Joey Ryan
(Wrestler)
Joey Ryan
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Birthdate: November 7, 1979
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 22 
Nikita Koloff
(Wrestler)
Nikita Koloff
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Birthdate: March 9, 1959
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 23 
Steve Blackman
(Martial arts instructor)
Steve Blackman
2
Birthdate: September 28, 1963
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Annville, Pennsylvania, United States
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 24 
David Taylor
(Wrestler)
David Taylor
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Birthdate: December 5, 1990
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Reno, Nevada, United States
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 25 
Ryan Nemeth
(Wrestler)
Ryan Nemeth
2
Birthdate: November 4, 1984
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 26 
Deuce
(He is best known for his time in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) under the ring name as Deuce)
Deuce
1
Birthdate: September 1, 1971
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Fiji
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 27 
Jenna Morasca
(Actress)
Jenna Morasca
4
Birthdate: February 15, 1981
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 28 
Wendi Richter
(Professional Wrestler)
Wendi Richter
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Birthdate: September 6, 1961
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 29 
Hillbilly Jim
(Professional wrestler)
Hillbilly Jim
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Birthdate: July 5, 1952
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Scottsville, Kentucky, United States
Height: 6'7" (201 cm)
 30 
Freddie Blassie
(Wrestler)
Freddie Blassie
2
Birthdate: February 8, 1918
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Died: June 2, 2003
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 31 
Kyle Dake
(Wrestler)
Kyle Dake
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Birthdate: February 25, 1991
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Ithaca, New York, United States
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 32 
Alex Shelley
(Wrestler)
Alex Shelley
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Birthdate: May 23, 1983
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 33 
Lester Speight
(American Football player)
Lester Speight
2
Birthdate: August 28, 1963
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
 34 
Gino Hernandez
(Wrestler)
Gino Hernandez
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Birthdate: August 14, 1957
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Highland Park, Texas, United States
Died: February 2, 1986
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
 35 
Terry Gordy
(Wrestler)
Terry Gordy
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Birthdate: April 23, 1961
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Died: July 16, 2001
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 36 
Bill DeMott
(Wrestler)
Bill DeMott
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Birthdate: November 10, 1966
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Ridgewood, New Jersey, United States
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 37 
Brody King
(Wrestler)
Brody King
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Birthdate: March 17, 1987
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: United States
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
 38 
Taylor Wily
(Former Sumo Wrestler and Actor Known for His Recurring Role as 'Kamekona Tupuola' on TV Series 'Hawaii Five-0')
Taylor Wily
2
Birthdate: November 14, 1968
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Taylor Wily is an American actor, former mixed martial artist, and sumo wrestler. Wily, who is of American Samoan origin, had a brief career in sumo wrestling before he chose to try his hand at mixed martial arts. He then joined The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) where he competed only for a night.

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Helen Maroulis
(Wrestler)
Helen Maroulis
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Birthdate: September 19, 1991
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Rockville, Maryland, United States
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
 40 
Dylan Bruno
(Actor)
Dylan Bruno
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Birthdate: September 6, 1972
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Milford, Connecticut, United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 41 
Robert Swenson
(Wrestler)
Robert Swenson
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Birthdate: January 5, 1957
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, United States
Died: August 18, 1997
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 42 
Christopher Nowinski
(Former WWE Wrestler)
Christopher Nowinski
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Birthdate: September 24, 1978
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Oak Park, Illinois, United States
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
 43 
Red Velvet
(Colombian-American Professional Wrestler)
Red Velvet
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Birthdate: June 3, 1992
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States

Red Velvet is a professional wrestler who is currently signed to AEW. Prior to joining All Elite Wrestling, Velvet was part of the independent circuit from 2016 to 2021. She was also a part of the Fighting Evolution Wrestling promotion where she held the FEW Women's Championship title. Apart from being a professional wrestler, Red Velvet is also a dancer.

 44 
John Smith
(Wrestler)
John Smith
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Birthdate: August 9, 1965
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Del City, Oklahoma, United States
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 45 
Bruce Baumgartner
(American Freestyle Wrestler)
Bruce Baumgartner
2
Birthdate: November 2, 1960
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Haledon, New Jersey, United States
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 46 
Tanga Loa
(Wrestler)
Tanga Loa
2
Birthdate: May 7, 1983
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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El Hijo de Rey Misterio
(Wrestler)
El Hijo de Rey Misterio
2
Birthdate: November 9, 1988
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: San Diego, USA
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
 48 
Bobo Brazil
(Wrestler)
Bobo Brazil
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Birthdate: July 10, 1924
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Died: January 20, 1998
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
 49 
Jasmin St. Claire
(Pornographic actress, Wrestler)
Jasmin St. Claire
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Birthdate: October 23, 1972
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 50 
Matt Bentley
(Wrestlers)
Matt Bentley
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Birthdate: December 10, 1979
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Clinton, Iowa, USA
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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