REAL Top 50 WWE Superstars










MondayNightWarriors'
Top 50

WWE Superstars 



     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.)

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