Millions of people watch WWE from various parts of the globe. Perhaps you understand the craze! We will try to describe it to you if not. Many audiences love to watch fit wrestlers fight it out inside a ring. Seeing them combat is fun, but some people are more interested in the story that goes into every plotline. People have said that pro wrestling is similar, which is fair, to soap operas. You get the same amount of drama, but cooler costumes and more activities are available. The reality is, wrestlers are not always what they appear to be. To learn more about some of the most popular ones to appear on the screen, read on! Now, where would they be?
Razor Ramon
Scott Oliver Hall may have been born, but wrestling fans will remember him as the Razor Roman. Back in the 80s he got his start in the ring. However when he joined WWF and WCW, he only got his big break in the ’90s. He has won four times at the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Sadly, his health looks pretty poor. He has been hospitalized for pneumonia, seizures, and low blood pressure over the years.
Razor Ramon
Kane
The name Glenn Thomas Jacobs might not be recognized by you but you probably know Kane. Well, he is one of history’s most popular wrestlers. Did you know that he was also an actor, a politician and an entrepreneur? He starred in See No Evil, which is a great place to be an actor watching him. He also entered politics in 2018 and won Knox County’s mayoral seat in the same year.
Kane
Sid Vicious
For helping pro wrestling to become what it is now we have to credit Sid Vicious. In the ’80s, he got his start and became a pro wrestler. He joined different franchises, including WCW, WWF, and WWE. He enjoyed a successful career throughout the years and bagged several championship titles. He has retired from the sport since then. But he did show us that at a performance a few years ago, he still has the skills and stamina for it.
Sid Vicious
Mideon
There are many names that have been used by Dennis Knight over the years. He was called Phineas I. Godwin and Tex Slazenger, but he’s just known as Mideon by most fans. He became a chef after he retired from pro wrestling. He works in the Florida town of Clearwater. If you ever go there, make sure to try out his food!
Mideon
Kelly Kelly
Did you know that Kelly Kelly’s legal name is Barbara Jean Blank? She has also worked as a TV personality and model, aside from wrestling. She has been in a lot of films and TV shows over the years. This involves Days of Our Lives and WAGS. In 2012, she chose to leave WWE.
Kelly Kelly
Goldberg
Here is another wrestler who has left his mark on the world of pro wrestling undeniably. William Scott Goldberg now runs his own gym in California, where he and his wife and son spend their days together. The fact that he stood undefeated for more than a year during his days in the ring is his claim to fame.
Goldberg
The Undertaker
In the wrestling world, Mark William Calaway made waves under the name the Undertaker. He continues to compete as a free agent in matches every now and then. He has won 17 titles in the past and has been one of the industry’s most feared individuals. Wrestling aside, he went into real estate as well! He and his wife get to work with animals at the moment through the fund they set up for this passion.
The Undertaker
The Rock
“We are sure that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is familiar to you. To know who he is, you don’t even have to be a fan of wrestling! His career as an actor even eclipsed his time in the ring. He was once called one of the most influential people in the world by Times magazine. He is also charitable, aside from being talented and good-looking. He even launched a foundation that helps kids with terminal diseases.
The Rock
Hulk Hogan
Even if you’re not the biggest wrestling fan, you may know Hulk Hogan as well. Born Terre Gene Bollea, he left the industry with a legacy. He has also worked outside of it as a TV personality, entrepreneur, musician, and actor. Seeing how much he has accomplished is impressive! Did you know he has a nutrition website and an energy drink of his own? He hit a rough patch in 2007 while going through a past divorce and losing almost all he owns. We are pleased that he has since managed to bounce back.
Hulk Hogan
Tugboat
Fred Ottman went by various nicknames, such as Tugboat and Typhoon. As another member of Natural Disasters, he was once an ally of Hulk Hogan. He’s been wrestling for a long time and definitely deserves to retire. He gave up on the sport in 2001 and instead began working as a safety manager. He also mentors young children and coaches small teams in the league!
Tugboat
Big Show
This pro wrestler goes by the Giant name, too. In the past, he has won a few major world championships. There was a period when he was also active in the acting industry. In a number of TV shows and movies, like a comedy flick called Knucklehead, you may have even caught him.
Big Show
Stacy Keibler
If you are not a wrestling fan, you’re probably familiar with George Lopez’s Stacy Keibler, What About Brian, and How I Met Your Mother. Did you know at one point in time that she was a cheerleader as well? She had to host Supermarket Superstar in 2013, and she appeared on the runaway. She is currently married to Jared Pobre at the moment. The couple has two children.
Stacy Keibler
The Ultimate Warrior
His fans adored James Brian Hellwig, who went by the name Ultimate Warrior, or Dingo Warrior. He loved wrestling so much that in 1993 he changed his name legally to Warrior! There was a time when people claimed that he was dead and that a different fighter was impersonating him. The reality, though was that he died in 2014 at the age of 54 from a heart attack.
The Ultimate Warrior
Ric Flair
Ric Flair is one of the best wrestlers in history, with 16 championship titles under his belt. He would even correct this and claim that 21 is the correct number. In September 2011, his final match took place. He has also given acting a shot aside from his long wrestling career. Unfortunately, after overdosing on a cocktail of Xanax and heroin, his younger son died. This was tough for him, we are sure.
Ric Flair
Macho Man
We do not think it is possible for Macho Man Randy Savage to be unfamiliar with him! He enjoyed a career that lasted over 32 years. He has claimed 29 world titles as well. He has featured in Baywatch, Spider-Man, and Ready to Rumble in the past. In 2011, while on the road, he died. Eventually people found out that he had a heart condition, leading to his death.
Macho Man
Rey Mysterio
The right name for Oscar Gutierrez was Rey Mysterio. Millions of fans from all over the world were charmed by that masked fighter. Donning his Lucha Libre mask, in the ’90s and’ 00s he made waves in the industry. In the past, he has won the WWE Cruiserweight, the Heavyweight World Championship, and the WWE Championship. A lot of fans are shocked at how well he’s been aging. He barely looks older than he once did! By participating in House of Glory, QPW and Black Destiny Wrestling, he continues to be active.
Rey Mysterio
Sunny
Known as Sunny, Tammy Lyn Sytch made a name for herself as a wrestler. Unfortunately, her personal affairs have been pretty messy. She was arrested for alcohol and drug related problems in 2017. WWE cut her off after all the negative publicity. Rumors have been going around that she signed up to enter rehab and tried to get her on track like that. Let us hope that in the end, things work out for her.
Sunny
Chyna
Joan Marie Laurer made it big under the ring name Chyna back in the ’90s. She was the first female wrestler to be popular! For paving the way for other women in the industry, she deserves credit. The accolades and awards she received in the past were deserved by the talented wrestler. She also began writing, apart from wrestling, and released an autobiography. However in 2016, after a drug overdose, she died. RIP.
Chyna
Sable
Let us not forget Rena Marlette Lesnar on the subject of female WWE wrestlers. You’ll probably know her as Sable instead though. We are not surprised that in the past she was an actress and model. In Corky Romano and Pacific Blue, she was! So far she’s been married three times in her life. She tied the knot in 2006 with Brock Lesnar, her fellow wrestler.
Sable
Paige
Saraya-Jade Bevis, has recently been professionally wrestling under the name ‘Paige’. The English native actually began to be a part of the wrestling scene when she was just 13 years old, only because she part of a famous professionally wrestling family. After 13 years in the business, Paige decided to hang up her boots and focus on other aspects of her life. Since then, she has been associated with many big and small screen projects, which include being part of the film, Fighting With My Family which is based on her life. The 28-year-old has also been dating lead singer Ronnie Radke from Falling In Reverse.
Paige
The Great Khali
Dalip Singh Rana is better known as The Great Khali. The Indian-born American wrestler is a model, promoter, and actor as well. Still, he’s most famous for his time with WWE. In fact, he’s the first Indian to win the World Heavyweight Championship in the history of WWE. His wrestling career took off in 2000, but he only gained fame in 2006. Before he began wrestling, he was an officer for the Punjabi Police. On top of wrestling, he also appeared in Hollywood movies, Bollywood movies, and TV shows.
The Great Khali
The Coach
Also known as the Coach, Jonathan Coachman no longer appears inside the ring, but he is still involved in the industry. He’s serving as the color commentator for the Raw brand this time. He resigned from WWE in 2018 and has made fans wonder if he is going to return. He is happily married now and has two children.
The Coach
Skinner
Skinner, who was best known for his time at WWF, made a name for himself as a member of the Fabulous team. He has retired from the sport since then but remains enthusiastic about it. He opened a school for wrestlers in the ’80s and remains active even though he is a senior citizen now! He lives in Florida with his wife.
Skinner
Scotty 2 Hotty
More popularly known as Scotty 2 Hotty, Scott Ronald Garland is During the years, he enjoyed a successful career. He no longer appears in the ring these days, but functions in the WWE Performance Center as a wrestler’s coach. He signed up for firefighting training in 2013. Unfortunately, it didn’t last long since, three years later, he returned to WWE. He’s trying to focus on his welfare right now. Pretty good for him!
Scotty 2 Hotty
Mr. McMahon
As WWE’s CEO, chairman, and owner, Mr. McMahon may just be the franchise’s most popular person. He also worked as a businessman, actor, and film producer for Vincent Kennedy McMahon. He also happens to own Alpha Entertainment, aside from those things. The billionaire enjoys spending his money on yachts, mansions, etc.
Mr. McMahon
Yokozuna
Next, the first Samoan wrestler we’ve got! Among wrestling fans, Rodney Agatupa Anoa’i is better known as Yokozuna. Did you know that he was the only Samoan to win the WWF Heavyweight World Championship? In 2000, after a tour at the age of 34, his dead body was discovered in his hotel room. It was considered that his cause of death was a heart attack, but it was pulmonary edema.
Yokozuna
Jacqueline
Jacqueline DeLois Moore is not only a wrestler, but she is also a wrestling manager. The Cruiserweight Championship is for only three women, and she’s one of them. She has been involved in movies, video games, and TV shows over the years. In an MTV series called Tough Times, she was a trainer. When we realize that she is now in her 60s and still looks like that we are blown away.
Jacqueline
Stone Cold Steve Austin
Thanks to his injuries, Steve Austin decided to retire from pro wrestling. He bagged 6 WWF Championship titles in his prime! Since he went into acting after that, he did not leave the spotlight entirely. In Nash Bridges and The Expendables, you may have even seen him. It is believed at the moment that he has a net worth of $45 million, which is simply unbelievable.
Stone Cold Steve Austin
Mick Foley
A variety of ring names have been used in the past by Michael Francis: Cactus Jack, Mankind, Dude Love, and Mick Foley. To his fans’ taste, he left the world of wrestling a bit too early. He has worked as a television personality and as an actor in the past. In Boy Meets World did you see him? Anyway he’s a philanthropist now, supporting children in need, spending his days with his wife and their four children.
Mick Foley
Batista
David Michael Bautista is a retired wrestler, better known as Batista, who is currently enjoying all the possibilities his retirement has to offer. In the past, he has been involved in bodybuilding, martial arts, and acting! He is best known for playing ‘Drax’ in Marvel movies when it comes to his acting career. There was a period when the officials were trying to frame him for steroid dosing, but this was not true.
Batista
Randy Orton
Did you know that in this industry, Randy Orton is still active? That promising actor was also in a show called That’s Who I Am. For the Smackdown brand, he now performs inside the ring. It was alleged in 2007 that he was using steroids. He refuses to speak about this even to this day. He and his first wife, Samantha Speno, divorced in 2013. He got hitched to Kimberly Kessler two years later.
Randy Orton
Edge
The ring name Edge was used by Adam Joseph Copeland back in the day. Eventually, the WWE Hall of Famer left the ring to try his hand at acting! For 31 championship titles, he ‘beat’ out other rivals. He also published an autobiography in 2004. It shocked people to hear that he hated cigarettes! He clarified that back when he was a kid, he tried one of them. He just didn’t understand why it had become so famous.
Edge
Lita
Amy “Lita” Dumas left pro wrestling in 2006. She was also a dancer and singer back then at one point! She has her own musical band called the Luchagors. An album was released by the band the year after she retired. She went for a breast augmentation operation under the knife in 1999! She now works for WWE as an analyst. She is still single, although she has been related to Joseph Copeland and Matt Hardy.
Lita
Shawn Michaels
Shawn Michaels, born Michael Shawn Hickenbottom, is a champion wrestler who is a familiar face on TV. He also worked as a TV host, aside from acting! He is WWE’s chief envoy and the host of River Adventures for Shawn Michaels. He has gotten married twice over the years! His marriage to Rebecca is the most recent one. They both tied the knot in 1999, and they have two children.
Shawn Michaels
Alundra Blayze
Alundra Blayze made history back in 1988 as the first female pro wrestler to be hailed by Pro Wrestling as the Rookie of the Year. Her full name is Debrah Ann Miceli. After she retired, she was crazy about monster trucks and tried her luck as an actress. She has starred in Shootfighter and Death Match in the past. In the past, she has been married two times.
Alundra Blayze
Booker T
Robert Booker Tio Huffman is best known as Booker T. He was able to amass a massive fan base during his time in the ring. This does not alter the fact that he has 6 world championships and 21 other titles to his credit, even though he has since retired. He serves as a commentator and promoter of colors. Did you know that in more than 27 video games he has published two books and made appearances?
Booker T
Triple H
Fun fact: Triple H stands for Hunter Hearts Helmsley, used by Paul Michel Levesque as the ring name. He tried his hand at acting and business after his wrestling days. He got hitched to Stephanie McMahon in 2003. In this industry, this allowed him to play certain roles. He is an entrepreneur who serves at WWE as the Vice President of Talent, Live Events and Innovative. He built a foundation named Connor’s Cure together with his wife to battle Medulloblastoma and remember a child who died from it.
Triple H
Chris Benoit
Although he had a wonderful time in the ring, the tragedy that happened in the family will forever taint his accomplishments. In June 2007, Christopher Michael Benoit killed his son and child. He took a life of his own two days after this. What happened surprised a lot of people. Fans claim that he sustained brain damage after injuries in the ring. On its website, WWE deleted any detail about him.
Chris Benoit
Trish Stratus
Who would have thought that the youngest person to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame was Trish Stratus? She has also worked in the past as a fitness model, a television host, and an actress. Patricia Anne Strategies was born, and now she operates a successful yoga studio. Its company began in 2008, and it is doing well.
Trish Stratus
Road Dogg
In the ’90s, under the ring names The Roadie and Road Dogg, Brian James made headlines in the wrestling industry. He used to be in the United States Navy and when it comes to school, worked harder than his colleagues. It clarifies why he is so fit! He now works for WWE as a manager and organizer.
Road Dogg
Brian “Crush” Adams
He was a part of WCW and WWF while Brian Adams was an involved wrestler. Back then he was a big success with the fans. He decided to pursue boxing after he left pro wrestling. Sadly for him, his injuries did not allow him to follow this endeavor entirely. He passed away at the age of 43 in 2007.
Brian “Crush” Adams
Big Boss Man
Better known as Big Boss Man, was Ray Washington Taylor Jr. He got his Hall of Fame induction in 2016! Unfortunately, by then he was not around anymore. When he was just 41 years old, he passed away. In 2004, following a heart attack, the wrestler died and left behind a wife and two children.
Big Boss Man
Mark Henry
He was already making headlines as a weightlifter and powerlifter before Mark Henry joined the world of wrestling. He was able to transition into the world of pro wrestling without a hitch thanks to his strength. He also captured the WWE World Heavyweight championship back in 2011. He joined the hall of fame in 2016.
Mark Henry
Paul Bearer
This guy didn’t appear in the ring, but he did work for famous wrestlers like Kane and The Undertaker as the boss. There was a time when it was out of balance with his weight. When he weighed 500 pounds, Paul Bearer had gastric bypass surgery to shed 200 pounds. He died of a heart attack in 2013.
Paul Bearer
Jeff Hardy
Jeff Hardy was a member of Team Xtreme alongside his brother and Lita. He has taken home several important titles in the past, such as the World Heavyweight Championship and the WWE Championship. The pro wrestler is a fan and enthusiast of music as well. He formed a band known as PeroxWhy,Gen after he left wrestling
Jeff Hardy
Matt Hardy
How do we forget about Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy’s older brother? In his own right, he’s a fantastic wrestler and has bagged multiple championship belts in the past. He was once in a relationship with Lita, but once he found out that she was actually cheating on him with Edge, things changed. Matt continues to be involved to this day, unlike Jeff.
Matt Hardy
X-Pac
As he was making headlines in the industry back in the ’90s, Sean Waltman used the ring name X-Pac. He got his WWF start, but he’s now working with WWE. In the cruiserweight and tag team ranks, he was a huge deal. We are happy to learn that by consistently working out in the gym, he stays healthy and athletic.
X-Pac
Kurt Angle
He only went pro in the ’90s, even though Kurt Angle wrestled in college. In those days, he won a lot of titles and championship belts. He tried his luck with the other franchises after spending a while at WWE. At Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, he found plenty of success as well. Sadly, he has lately been struggling with multiple accidents and health concerns.
Kurt Angle
Chris Jericho
Another hit WWE star was Chris Jericho in the ’90s. Three times, he also won the World Heavyweight Championship title. He joined Japan Pro-Wrestling later and remains there to this day as well! While still involved in the ring, he is now an investor. He is a D1 Physical Fitness and Therapy co-owner.
Chris Jericho
Ken Shamrock
Did you know that Ken Shamrock, after his time at TNA and WWF, was the first boxer to win the UFC Superfight Championship? To take martial arts more seriously, he wanted to quit pro wrestling. He had a great deal of success there. His two sons also showed up at the MMA, but were less successful.
Ken Shamrock
Owen Hart
In pro wrestling, several Hart family members were involved, so it made sense for Owen Hart to join the same industry. To his name, he has many titles! Unfortunately, this just made his death that much more tragic. In 1999, when a belt went loose, he fell off the top rope. After the freaky crash, he died.
Owen Hart
Rick Steiner
Under the name Rick Steiner, Robert Rechsteiner found success as a pro wrestler. He participated in WCW and did fantastic wrestling for the tag team. He also also went on to win eight different times in the World Tag Team Championship! He wanted to concentrate on a career as a real estate broker after he quit pro wrestling.
Rick Steiner