WWE
By Aniket Kuila
10. Bruno Sammartino
Fourth is Bruno, with 4040 days as WWWF champion, he ruled the 60s–70s, and he laid the groundwork for the WWE long before it got its global television expansion.
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9. Bret "Hitman" Hart
In the 1990s, Bret Hart was the epitome of technical excellence, spearheading WWE’s New Generation Era with 5 World Championships and memorable rivalries.
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8. Shawn Michaels
“Mr. WrestleMania” Shawn Michaels combined athleticism and drama, producing classics in his two prime runs that defined in-ring storytelling.
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7. Triple H
H’s mix of 14-time World Title pedigree with his executive clout helped create NXT and provided a roadmap for the creative future of modern WWE.
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6. Roman Reigns
Roman Reigns turned himself into the “Tribal Chief,” running roughshod over WWE to a 1,316-day title reign while anchoring the hit Bloodline storyline.
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5. The Undertaker
The Undertaker’s 30-year career, iconic persona, and 21-0 undefeated WrestleMania record made him a legend of mystique, fear, and unforgettable moments.
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4. John Cena
While John Cena may not be the greatest of all time, he does stand on par with Ric Flair for World Titles (16), and was the face of WWE in the PG Era.
3. The Rock
A combination of cool and powerful, The Rock accumulated 10 World Titles, spurred on the Attitude Era and became the model for crossover megastardom.
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2. Hulk Hogan
Hogan spearheaded the 80s boom with Hulkamania, headlining the early WrestleManias and redefining the business with memorable moments and heel turns.
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1. Stone Cold Steve Austin
The face of the Attitude Era, Stone Cold transformed wrestling in the anti-hero role, completing a renewal of the WWE with an epic feud.
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