



MondayNightWarriors' Recently, WWE released it's "Top 50 Superstars of All-time" DVD and -- as we've come to expect when WWE tries to objectively cover its own history -- it's a serious head scratcher. Even if there were quantifiable ways to judge the performers that have graced WWE rings, the list still defies anyone that has been a fan of wrestling for any length of time to pick up on some sort of logic on how it's order was devised. Here's the complete list: 1. Shawn Michaels 2. The Undertaker 3. Steve Austin 4. Bret Hart 5. The Rock 6. Harley Race 7. Ricky Steamboat 8. Andre the Giant 9. Rey Mysterio 10. Roddy Piper 11. Eddie Guerrero 12. Triple H 13. Gorgeous George 14. Randy Savage 15. Curt Hennig 16. John Cena 17. Ric Flair 18. Dusty Rhodes 19. Edge 20. Jerry Lawler 21. Lou Thesz 22. Terry Funk 23. Hulk Hogan 24. Bruno Sammartino 25. Chris Jericho 26. Ted DiBiase 27. Fabulous Moolah 28. Freddie Blassie 29. Randy Orton 30. Pat Patterson 31. The Iron Sheik 32. Jimmy Snuka 33. Mick Foley 34. Kurt Angle 35. Buddy Rogers 36. Gorilla Monsoon 37. Junkyard Dog 38. Billy Graham 39. Jake Roberts 40. Big Show 41. Jack Brisco 42. Sgt. Slaughter 43. Kane 44. Nick Bockwinkel 45. Jeff Hardy 46. Dory Funk Jr. 47. Bob Backlund 48. Rick Rude 49. Batista 50. Killer Kowalski Any temptation to to give any credence to the list is instantly dashed by this list placement: "#23 Hulk Hogan" Regardless of what his current standing is with the company, that placement is a conversation ender. Trust me, folks. I love a good arbitrary list debate. But if the powers that be don't even respect my intelligence enough to attempt some semblance of fairness, sorry, we're done. (Resisting...) Okay, one more thing. The other major problem that pops up through out this list is the appearance of some old-time names -- and from other promotions, no less -- but not others. Gorgeous George, but no Buddy Rogers? Harley Race, but no Sting? Jerry Lawler, but no Randy Savage or Ultimate Warrior? Alright, sorry. Point hammered home. The list sucks. But instead of piss and moan, I made my own list. Here are my parameters. As with much of this site, I'm limiting my WWE experience to the Vince Jr./Wrestlemania era. I can't honestly compare the importance of Sheamus' wrestling career with Bruno Sammartino. So I won't. How did I choose this list? Why don't you tell me how you think I did. Complain... now. | (btw... we are aware lists are really dumb. They are also irresistible.) |