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Post by pikemojo on Dec 1, 2009 0:16:05 GMT -5
This is the rankings as published in John F. Molinaro's book.
I know this thread has been done before. I am thinking we can keep this one updated as we get more and more Top 100 signings.
2. Lou Thesz
3. Rikidozan
4. Antonio Inoki
6. Andre the Giant
8. Giant Baba
10. Buddy Rogers
11. Frank Gotch
12. Jim Londos
13. Ed "Strangler" Lewis
17. Gorgeous George
18. Bruiser Brody
24. Mil Mascaras
27. Tiger Mask
30. Nick Bockwinkel
32. Johnny Valentine
33. Freddie Blassie
35. George Hackenschmidt
36. Jushin Liger
40. Harley Race
43. Danny Hodge
49. Ray Stevens
50. Randy Savage
55. The Crusher
58. Antonino Rocca
59. The Sheik
60. Don Leo Jonathan
66. Roddy Piper
71. Bobo Brazil
76. Killer Kowalski
77. Mildred Burke
79. The Destroyer
81. Ted Dibiase
88. Mad Dog Vachon
Pretty good for only 13 editions.
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Post by doublea on Dec 1, 2009 0:27:45 GMT -5
This is the rankings as published in John F. Molinaro's book. I know this thread has been done before. I am thinking we can keep this one updated as we get more and more Top 100 signings. 3. Rikidozan 4. Antonio Inoki 6. Andre the Giant 8. Giant Baba 10. Buddy Rogers 11. Frank Gotch 12. Jim Londos 13. Ed "Strangler" Lewis 17. Gorgeous George 18. Bruiser Brody 24. Mil Mascaras 27. Tiger Mask 30. Nick Bockwinkel 32. Johnny Valentine 35. George Hackenschmidt 36. Jushin Liger 40. Harley Race 43. Danny Hodge 49. Ray Stevens 55. The Crusher 58. Antonino Rocca 59. The Sheik 60. Don Leo Jonathan 71. Bobo Brazil 76. Killer Kowalski 79. The Destroyer 81. Ted Dibiase 88. Mad Dog Vachon Pretty good for only 8.5 editions. I don't like some of those guys above Harley Race. The guy is a seven time champ...he should be at least top 20 |
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Post by pikemojo on Dec 1, 2009 0:42:01 GMT -5
With some of the other names on the list, I don't know if Race could break the top 20 but it would be hard for me to justify some of those that landed higher than he did.
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Post by doublea on Dec 1, 2009 0:51:20 GMT -5
Yeah, in the scheme of wrestling history, just a few I saw I can't justify over Race: Londos, Brody, Tiger Mask, Johnny Valentine, Hackenschmidt, Liger...I could make the case for about 10 others as well
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2009 1:42:10 GMT -5
Yeah, in the scheme of wrestling history, just a few I saw I can't justify over Race: Londos, Brody, Tiger Mask, Johnny Valentine, Hackenschmidt, Liger...I could make the case for about 10 others as well You can make good arguments for Liger, Tiger Mask, and Brody being higher on the list than race. Liger and Sayama are two of the most influential Junior Heavyweights ever, possibly the most influental Junior ever in the case of Liger. Brody had a huge hand in helping innovate the hardcore style that laid the groundwork for what we've got today. I love Harley Race, I really do. He's one of the best NWA Champions ever, but I think he loses to those three as far as overall influence goes. Not to mention you can possibly argue that Liger and Sayama are better wrestlers. But THAT is opinion based at best. Not trying to argue, just my two cents. |
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Post by tystates on Dec 2, 2009 20:07:14 GMT -5
The full list for your spiritual edification.
1. Hulk Hogan
2. Ric Flair
3. Lou Thesz
4. Buddy Rogers
5. Freddie Blassie
6. Bobo Brazil
7. Harley Race
8. Giant Baba
9. Nick Bockwinkel
10. Killer Kowalski
11. Bruno Sammartino
12. Superstar Billy Graham
13. Bob Backlund
14. Jimmy Snuka
15. Dory Funk Jr.
16. Terry Funk
17. Dusty Rhodes
18. Andre the Giant
19. Gorgeous George
20. Antonio Inoki
21. El Santo
22. Mil Mascaras
23. Rikidozan
24. Ricky Steamboat
25. Tiger Mask
26. Jushin Liger
27. Bret Hart
28. Johnny Valentine
29. Verne Gagne
30. Mitsuhara Misawa
31. Randy Savage
32. The Sheik
33. Roddy Piper
34. Jerry Lawler
35. Jumbo Tsuruta
36. Keiji Muto
37. Bruiser Brody
38. Toshiaki Kawada
39. Kenta Kobashi
40. Stan Hansen
41. Shawn Michaels
42. Carlos Colon
43. Vader
44. Abdullah the Butcher
45. Riki Choshu
46. Perro Aguayo
47. Sgt. Slaughter
48. Chris Benoit
49. Undertaker
50. Sting
51. Barry Windham
52. Lex Luger
53. Arn Anderson
54. King Kong Bundy
55. Masa Hiro Chono
56. Fritz Von Erich
57. Kerry Von Erich
58. Eddie Guerrero
59. Dean Malenko
60. Rey Mysterio Jr.
61. Michael Hayes
62. Steve Austin
63. Antonio Rocca
64. Terry Gordy
65. Steve Williams
66. Shinya Hashimoto
67. Tatsumi Fujinami
68. Genichiro Tenryu
69. Shane Douglas
70. Bam Bam Bigelow
71. Ted DiBiase
72. Ivan Koloff
73. Nikita Koloff
74. Rick Rude
75. Larry Zbyszko
76. Curt Hennig
77. Rick Martel
78. Eddie Gilbert
79. The Rock
80. Owen Hart
81. Mick Foley
82. Steiner Brothers
83. R&R Express
84. Midnight Express
85. Brian Pillman
86. British Bulldogs
87. Ed "Strangler" Lewis
88. Frank Gotch
89. Dick the Bruiser
90. The Crusher
91. Stu Hart
92. Road Warriors
93. Paul Orndorff
94. Great Sasuke
95. Ultimo Dragon
96. Jeff Jarrett
97. George Hackenschmidt
98. Wahoo McDaniel
99. Jake Roberts
100. John Studd
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Post by TTX on Dec 3, 2009 7:15:57 GMT -5
It's subjective of course. I don't agree with most of the choices, but overall it's a good list.
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Post by Gunslinger on Dec 3, 2009 7:27:03 GMT -5
Ty's list isn't the same as Pikemojo's.
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Post by doublea on Dec 3, 2009 9:42:49 GMT -5
While I love Blassie, NO WAY he is number 5. Absolutely no way
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Post by doublea on Dec 3, 2009 9:45:43 GMT -5
Rick Rude UNDER Nikita Koloff (and I love Nikita).
And while they are doing tag teams....Road Warriors number 92!?!? UNDER the Rock N Roll Express!?!?
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