By Rick Morris
A few months ago, the WWE released their list of the Top 50 wrestlers of all time. The list was fairly absurd, with no clear rationale for how the wrestlers were slotted. FDH has prepared a list of its own with very clear criteria: success at drawing money, since that is the most substantive measurement in an industry with worked outcomes. Success in main events took precedence over those who were special attractions, with the exception of the biggest special attractions of all time. We limited the list to success in the United States and Canada to simplify the process of comparison. Like the WWE list, this one is sure to engender debate. Enjoy!
TOP TIER
1 Hulk Hogan
2 Steve Austin
3 Ric Flair
4 Lou Thesz
5 Bruno Sammartino
6 The Rock
7 Dusty Rhodes
8 Verne Gagne
SECOND TIER
9 Andre the Giant
10 Roddy Piper
11 The Undertaker
12 Gorgeous George
13 Randy Savage
14 Antonino Rocca
15 Jim Londos
16 Harley Race
17 Triple H
18 Nick Bockwinkel
19 Shawn Michaels
20 John Cena
21 Buddy Rogers
22 Bret Hart
23 Jerry Lawler
THIRD TIER
24 Fred Blassie
25 Sting
26 Goldberg
27 Bob Backlund
28 Kurt Angle
29 Dory Funk, Jr.
30 Ed Lewis
31 Mick Foley
32 Ted Dibiase
33 Terry Funk
34 Frank Gotch
35 Billy Graham
36 Danny Hodge
37 Jack Brisco
FOURTH TIER
38 Bobo Brazil
39 Ray Stevens
40 Gene Kiniski
41 Gorilla Monsoon
42 Abdullah the Butcher
43 Johnny Valentine
44 Pedro Morales
45 Sgt. Slaughter
46 Junkyard Dog
47 Kevin Nash
48 Rick Steamboat
49 Edge
TIE 50 Chris Jericho, Rey Mysterio, Jr. George Steele, Pat O’Connor, Randy Orton and Batista
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