WWE Wrestlers
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Which is the first name that comes to your mind when you think of famous WWE Wrestlers? Brock Lesnar, Shawn Michaels, or The Miz? Everyone would be having their own personal favorites, but there’s no doubt that wrestling is one of the most entertaining combat sports ever! Can anything beat the excitement of watching an adrenaline-fuelled action packed match between two burly professional wrestlers? We don’t think so! World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE) is the largest wrestling promotion in the world, holding over 500 events a year, featuring internationally famous wrestlers like Lesnar, Michaels, John Cena, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and the Undertaker. WWE first originated in the mid-20th century as the brainchild of Roderick James "Jess" McMahon Sr., a professional wrestler and the patriarch of the McMahon family. The company gained much prominence over the ensuing decades with many of the wrestlers associated with WWE gaining celebrity status. While wrestling has always been a male-dominated field, female wrestlers like Lana, Naomi, and Natalya prove that women aren’t far behind when it comes to this glamorous, exhilarating combat sports! Curious to know more? Read on for more information about greatest WWE wrestlers of all times.
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Dwayne Johnson(One of the Greatest Professional Wrestlers of All Time & One of the World's Highest-Grossing Actors)
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.
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John Cena(One of the Greatest Professional Wrestlers of All Time)
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.
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The Undertaker(One of the Greatest Professional Wrestlers of All Time)
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.
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Roman Reigns(American Professional Wrestler and Longest-Reigning WWE Universal Champion)
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.
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Brock Lesnar(One of the Greatest Professional Wrestlers of All Time)
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.
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Hulk Hogan(The Most Recognized and Popular Wrestler of the 1980s)
Birthdate: August 11, 1953
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Augusta, Georgia, United States
Former American professional wrestler Hulk Hogan had a very successful career from the 1970s to the 2010s and won many championships. He has also acted in several movies. However, he has been accused of being a racist and a homophobic and a leaked sex tape involving him created quite a stir.
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Triple H(One of the Greatest Professional Wrestlers of All Time)
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.
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Steve Austin(One of the Greatest Professional Wrestlers of All Time)
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.
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Ric Flair(Regarded as the Greatest Professional Wrestler of All Time)
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 been Wrestling Observer’s Wrestler of the Year eight times.
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Kane(Professional Wrestler)
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.
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Big Show(Professional Wrestler and Commentator for Web TV Show ‘AEW Dark: Elevation’)
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.
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Randy Savage(One of the Greatest Pro Wrestlers Who Ever Lived)
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 Circumstance. He was also a talented rapper and had appeared in many films and series.
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.
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Shawn Michaels(One of the Greatest Professional Wrestlers of All Time)
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 Rumble winner. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice. Besides wrestling, he has appeared in a few films and TV shows.
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 also famous singer, currently serving as the lead singer for Fozzy, a heavy metal band.
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Dave Bautista(Actor and Former Professional Wrestler Widely Known for His portrayal of 'Drax the Destroyer' in the MCU.)
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.
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Jeff Hardy(One of the Greatest Professional Wrestlers of All Time)
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 daredevil stunts 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.
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Eddie Guerrero(American Professional Wrestler and Member of 'Guerrero' Wrestling Family)
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.
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Paige(Youngest WWE Divas Champion)
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.
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Ronda Rousey(First American Female to Earn an Olympic Medal in Judo)
Birthdate: February 1, 1987
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Riverside, California, United States
A professional WWE wrestler, Ronda Rousey was the first UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion and also the first woman to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. Earlier, she became the first US woman to win an Olympic medal in judo. Amongst the greatest female MMA fighter, Ronda has also appeared in films like The Expendables 3 and Furious 7.
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Kevin Nash(Best Known for His Tenure with World Championship Wrestling Under His Real Name)
Birthdate: July 9, 1959
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
WWE legend Kevin Nash has also been part of the WCW and the TNA, 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.
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Scott Hall(One of the Most Charismatic Performers in the Modern History of Professional Wrestling)
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.
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Chyna(Professional Wrestler Best Known as 'The Most Dominant Female Competitor of All Time')
Birthdate: December 27, 1969
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Rochester, New York, United States
Died: April 17, 2016
Chyna was a professional wrestler, pornographic 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.
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CM Punk(American Professional Wrestler and Retired Mixed Martial Artist)
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 has influenced and inspired popular wrestlers like Seth Rollins, Adam Cole, and Rhea Ripley.
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Trish Stratus(One of the Most Popular Female Professional Wrestlers in WWE)
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.
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Nikki Bella(American Professional Wrestler and Television Personality)
Birthdate: November 21, 1983
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: San Diego, California, United States
Retired professional wrestler, Nikki Bella, is a two time WWE Divas Champion whose second win lasted for a record time. Earlier, along with her twin sister, she formed a popular tag team and entered the WWE. The sisters have also appeared in reality television show Total Divas and Total Bellas, launched their own YouTube channel, Podcast and ventured into business.
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Seth Rollins(One of the Greatest Professional Wrestlers of His Generation)
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 and is the only wrestler to win all three top WWE titles: the WWE, Universal, and NXT Championships.
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: 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: July 25, 1981
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Bray, Ireland
Irish wrestler Fergal Devitt performs as Finn Bálor for the NXT brand under WWE. He has won titles such as the NXT Championship, the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship, and the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship. Also known as Prince Devitt, he co-founded NWA Ireland, his own promotion.
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Ted DiBiase(American Retired Professional Wrestler and One of the Greatest Villains in Pro-Wrestling History)
Birthdate: January 18, 1954
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Ted DiBiase, or The Million Dollar Man, gained fame as a wrestler and is known for his association with WWE. He was part of WWE’s Legend program and held 30 titles, including the WWF World Heavyweight Championship. After his stints as a commentator and manager, he became a Christian minister.
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Amy Dumas (Lita)(Four-time WWE Women's Champion and One of the Greatest Female Superstars in WWE)
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: June 30, 1944
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Hammond, Indiana, USA
Birthdate: September 1, 1961
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Mount Laurel Township, New Jersey, United States
Died: January 19, 2007
Birthdate: September 12, 1960
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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The Iron Sheik(Professional Wrestler Best Known for His Crippling Camel Clutch Maneuver)
Birthdate: March 15, 1942
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Damghan, Iran
Legendary Iranian wrestler Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, better known as The Iron Sheik, scripted history by becoming the only Iranian with a WWE championship win. Known for his signature suplex and Camel Clutch tactics, he later also forayed into showbiz, acting in movies such as Operation Belvis Bash.
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Lex Luger(Former Professional Wrestler and 5-Time WWE United States Heavyweight Champion)
Birthdate: June 2, 1958
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, United States
Lawrence Wendell Pfohl, better known as “Lex Luger,” “The Narcissist,” and “The Total Package,” has won multiple titles, including one WWA, two WCW, and five NWA-WCW heavyweight championships. He was previously a footballer and had played for the USFL. He also became the second WCW Triple Crown Champion.
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Shane McMahon(American Professional Wrestler, Founder and Executive Chairman of 'Ideanomics')
Birthdate: January 15, 1970
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
Entrepreneur and wrestler Shane McMahon is the son of WWE CEO Vince McMahon and wrestling performer and politician Linda McMahon. Shane heads Ideanomics as its vice-chairman and is a minority owner of WWE. He was previously the CEO of YOU On Demand. He has won several titles as a wrestler.
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Sheamus(Irish Professional Wrestler)
Birthdate: January 28, 1978
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Cabra, Ireland
Irish wrestler Stephen Farrelly, better known as “Sheamus,” performs for Raw, under WWE. He is a four-time world champion and the first Irish WWE champion. He has won five tag-team championships with his partner Cesaro. He has also appeared in movies such as The Buddy Games and The Escapist.
Birthdate: August 27, 1948
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Detroit, United States
Birthdate: November 24, 1980
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Elmira, New York, United States
Birthdate: March 17, 1979
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Orange County, California, United States
Birthdate: November 10, 1981
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Las Vegas, Nevada
Birthdate: August 27, 1972
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Dhiraina, Himachal Pradesh, India
The Great Khali, with a towering height of 7’ 1”, was named the 8th-tallest professional wrestler in history, in 2014. He was earlier a Punjab Police officer. He became the first Indian-born winner of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and has also appeared in several Hollywood and Bollywood films.
Birthdate: April 6, 1937
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: American Samoa
Died: June 13, 1982
Samoan-American professional wrestler Peter Maivia was a promoter for the National Wrestling Alliance in Hawaii. He was part of the famous Anoa'i family. Also known as the Flying Hawaiian, he was considered one of the finest wrestlers of his time. He was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2008. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is his grandson.
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Baron Corbin(American Professional Wrestler Currently Signed to WWE)
Birthdate: September 13, 1984
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Lenexa, Kansas, United States
Birthdate: February 20, 1977
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Birthdate: December 8, 1986
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Hackensack, New Jersey, United States
Birthdate: July 9, 1975
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States
Birthdate: September 10, 1993
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, United States