A look back at wwf superstars july 18, 1992 uproxx. Over the years, the wwe universe has seen a lot of welltoned. Otunga has also recently been honored for his build on wwe classics recent list of the 20 most impressive physiques in wwe history. Its often said that history is written by the victors, but wouldnt it be much more interesting if it wasnt. Now in early 50s, the former nfl special teams journeyman balances a demanding training split with an exhaustive tv and movie shoot schedule thats included the expendables 3 and brooklyn ninenine among many other projects in recent years. The most popular figure in sports entertainment history owes much of that notoriety to his physique one of the alltime most massive. Page 2 top 10 most impressive physiques in wwe history. Being the wrestling fans we are here at generation iron, weve compiled a list of some of the most impressive physiques to ever compete inside the. Not only is the man agile in the ring, but he has the massive muscle and physique of a competitive bodybuilder.
The late ravishing rick rude tops the list, with the website noting that he. You wont find a more impressive physique in hollywood today than the one belonging to terry crews. Rollins sports an impressive six pack that most men can only dream of attending. He was eventually inducted into the wwe hall of fame in 2006.
He was the single best thing about new japan pro wrestling, and now hes the. What i mean to say is that the royal rumble match is one of the best things wwe. The 40 best books of the decade, from the testaments to bring up. Givemesport began to rank the 20 most shocking moments in history here, and saturday sees the countdown continue from 10 to 1. Its an oldie but a goodie, detailing his thoughts on surviving some of the most brutal, bloodshedding matches in pro wrestling history. It was great to be on that list, the cocky superstar said.
Pundit arena daily sports brainteaser challenge day 298 731. But really, thats no surprise considering his past bodybuilding exploits. Ranking the top 101 wrestlers of all time sports illustrated. Lex luger had the finest physique in nwawcw during the late. Sep 23, 2016 atlas made history along with rocky johnson to become the first african americans to hold gold in the wwe, winning the tag team championships. The website said he possessed the most chiseled physique in wwe history. Hes released a few over the years but my personal fave has to be have a nice day. Before becoming a wwe superstar, cena was an ncaa division iii allamerican center for the springfield college football team. Page 12 top 10 most impressive physiques in wwe history. In 2001, he made history as the first person to win the unified wwe and wcw. This man had one of the most impressive body in entire wwe history, with every muscle in his body ripped, especially the abs. Sisterhood of the squared circle presents the fascinating history of womens.
The belt wrestling practiced locally in the 20th century by the sw. A 15time world champion with a comic book physique and a squeaky clean image to. Feb 14, 2020 10 most wwe wrestler physiques from outside of wwe. Top 10 most jacked wrestlers in wwe history youtube. Making his nwawcw debut in january 1987, luger began his career as an associate of the legendary four horsemen. Jan 10, 2016 top 10 most impressive physiques in wwe history. Milo of croton reportedly ate 20 pounds of meat and drank 18 pints of wine a day to maintain his muscular physique.
Sep 24, 2012 the cenation leaders physique is also one of the most impressive in wwe history, a trait he began building years before entering wwe. Not only was goldberg no nonsense, but the man had the kind of physicality that could intimidate anyone and that was the point. Wwe s list was definitely offplease comment below andsubscribelike me on face book me on twitter s. Here are some of the most shocking moments in the recent history of the wwe. Nov 06, 2017 12 most alarming physique transformations in wwe history. Top 25 most athletic freaks of all time muscle prodigy fitness. It also helped that hed been attached to wwe at one point. I was ranked sixth, and although i would tend to say that i should be in the top three, im happy with sixth. The man was aggressive and had the presence and physique to match. Top 25 best physiques in wrestling history thesportster. Feb 27, 2019 we have discussed 5 wrestlers, who had the most impressive physique in wwe history. The guy is known for his agility and athleticism in the ring and has an amateur wrestling pedigree on his list of talents. The return of hart allowed a line to be drawn under the whole affair.
Featured videos the 20 most impressive physiques in wwe history lance storm dolph ziggler antonino rocca shelton benjamin beth. The cerebral assassin worked hard on his body and even wrote the book making the. It underwent several name changes throughout the years, from world wide wrestling federation wwwf to world wrestling federation wwf to world wrestling entertainment wwe in 2002. Rowdy roddy piper is regarded as one of the best wrestling villains of a. When superstars debut, they often have the unique chance to set the tone for their careers good or bad. The 20 most impressive physiques in wwe history wwe wwe. Oct 28, 2011 50 most acrobatic wrestlers in wwe history 0 of 51 the men and women on this list cause an audience to gasp collectively as they flip through the air or cartwheel across the ring. Putting his impressive strength and physique on display for the wwe fans, the total package decimated his opponents using a metal plate in his forearm, placed as a result of a motorcycle accident. He also wore the wwe tag team championship for about six. Heres our pick of the most charismatic and influential figures in the history of wwe. Times have changed as the 218 pound, 511 aj styles holds the companys most prestigious prize, the wwe world championship. The history of wwe dates back to the early 1950s when it was founded in 1953 as capitol wrestling corporation cwc.
The former wwe superstar known for his fiery personality as. Jul 19, 2016 the rock is widely considered as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time and some credit of his success goes to his looks and his impressive physique. Feb 17, 2011 ultimately when the history books are written, many will say that mcmahon screwed the wwe, or himself. Aug 28, 2015 top 25 best physiques in wrestling history. Even though he has a similar build to ziggler, rollins gets a slight edge over him because of his great core look. The 20man match features a bunch of midcard names and not much in terms of story or.
An impressive physique, while not necessarily a prerequisite to wrestling stardom, certainly improves the chances of ones employment in the big. Owens has a physique that does little, if anything to intimidate as he has often been chided for being fat. Oct 26, 2016 the following is a list of the 15 superstars that have the worst physiques in wwe. The 100 best wrestling books recommended by pectacular, eric young, paul scheer. The cenation leaders physique is also one of the most impressive in wwe history, a trait he began building years before entering wwe. Wrestling news archives page 4723 of 5161 latest wwe news. The 20 most beautiful women in wwe history fitness gurls. He was huge and cut, like another version of batista or lex luger, only even. Jun 05, 2011 the second and perhaps more famous of the two promos was where austin coined one of the most successful catchphrases in wrestling history in terms of merchandise sales. Top 6 impressive wwe physiques of all time generation iron. Rollings attributes his physique to crossfit training.
Aug 27, 2015 30 most impressive wwe physiques of all time. Chris masters had one of the most impressive wwe physiques of all time when he debuted in 2005. Im a comic book geek, a wrestling mark, a break dancer, and a scientist. On january 24, 1993, luger made his wwe debut at royal rumble under the moniker the narcissist. Apr 14, 2015 wwe s world heavyweight champion lands at number eight on our list. A former nfl defensive tackle and wwe superstar, bill goldberg was a pretty intense character when he first came onto the scene. View exclusive photos of some of the physically impressive superstars in wwe history. Sep 24, 2012 the official wwe website published an article monday ranking the 20 most impressive physiques in wwe history. Sheamus and the 10 best foreignborn wwe superstars ever. Book cover of anthony campana unscripting professional wrestl. Fans today may rail on vince mcmahon going for someone with a certain look but really, its no different than promo.
Top 10 biggest wwe superstars of all time sportszion. Hogans fabled 24inch pythons and constant exhortations to say prayers, take vitamins and train hard inspired kids to exercise long before they were even allowed in gyms. Much like bodybuilding, people go to wrestling events so they can see not only larger than life characters, but individuals with impressive athletic builds, the gifts and skills to back it all up. Wwe doctors, cody rhodes teaches wrestling moves on. The polish hammer may have boasted one of the most impressive physiques of any wrestler in the 1970s and 1980s. Ranking the 20 most shocking moments in wwe history. Find the stories you want to read, and more, in your inbox. Ranking the 25 greatest wrestlers of all time bleacher. Wwe doctors, cody rhodes teaches wrestling moves on egyptian. No matter their training regimens, wwe superstars uphold the highest standards of competition and physical perfection. The wwe universal championship is held by a 266 pound, 6 footer from marieville, quebec, canada, kevin owens. Kane makes his wwe debut in 1997, ripping the door off its hinges during a hell in a cell. Wrestling, sport practiced in various styles by two competitors, involving. Ranking the 20 most shocking moments in wwe history givemesport.
Jan 17, 20 the pride of krakow, poland, ivan putski was among the wwe s most popular wrestlers throughout the 1970s and in the early 1980s. Dec 02, 2015 top 10 most jacked wrestlers in wwe history 1. Cenas workout and genetics has made him one of the most impressive physiques in the game, the only thing matching it is his winning personality. This article has been suspended for 30 days due to a violation of wwe s wellness policy. Plus, hes also got a knack for writing the best wrestling books ever. Remember, this isnt a lynch list that points out all of their flaws, it is a just a list that shows who doesnt fall into vince mcmahons favorite category. Covering just about the entire sweep of human history, it makes you understand. In part one, were ranking 20 11, while part two will count down the top 10. Possessing one of the most impressive physiques in the history of sportsentertainment and a repertoire of powerful maneuvers, lex luger deserved to be called the total package. Atlass later run in wwe wasnt so memorable as saba simba, but one thing that was always constant was his jacked physique. The 20 most impressive physiques in wwe history, wwe polling. Superstars also maintain high levels of fitness based on their past experiences through athletics or bodybuilding. The 20 most impressive physiques in wwe history wwe.
The rock is widely considered as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time and some credit of his success goes to his looks and his impressive physique. The 40 best books of the decade, from the testaments to bring up the bodies. Feb 27, 2019 5 most impressive physiques in wwe history. A wrestler whose gained popularity in recent years, dolph ziggler has the look of a physique competitor who discovered he had talents in more than just bodybuilding. In your opinions,who are the top 10 most impressive. The 20 most impressive physiques in wwe history, wwe. Strongest men in history hoisted cattle and crushed stones to. The man known as big poppa pump may be facing some adversity these days, but that hasnt changed the fact that the wrestler has one of the more genetically gifted physiques in wrestling history. In 10 years i expect to see seth in the top 20, mayb. The eastern european strong man had an impressive physique and.
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