WWE is watched by millions of people from all over the world. Perhaps you’re familiar with the craze! If you don’t understand, we’ll try to explain it to you. Many fans enjoy watching physically fit wrestlers compete in a ring. It’s fun to watch them fight, but some people are more interested in the story behind each plot. Pro wrestling has been compared to soap operas. There’s the same amount of drama, but the outfits are cooler, and there’s more action. Wrestlers aren’t always what they appear to be. Continue reading to learn more about some of the most well-known ones to grace the screen!
Razor Ramon
Wrestling fans will recognize him as Razor Roman, even though his real name is Scott Oliver Hall. He began his career in the ring in the 1980s. He didn’t get his big break until the 1990s when he joined the WWF and WCW. He was the four-time winner of the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Unfortunately, his health has been deteriorating. He’s been admitted for pneumonia, seizures, and low blood pressure over the years.
Razor Ramon
Kane
You may not be familiar with Glenn Thomas Jacobs’ name, but you are most likely familiar with Kane. He is, after all, one of the most well-known wrestlers in history. Did you know he’s also a politician, a businessman, and an actor? See No Evil, which he starred, is a great place to watch him work as an actor. In the same year, he entered politics and won the mayoral seat of Knox County.
Kane
Sid Vicious
Sid Vicious deserves credit for helping pro wrestling become what it is today. He began his career as a pro wrestler in the 1980s. He worked for WCW, WWF, and WWE, among others. He had a long and successful career, winning several championships along the way. Since then, he has retired from the sport. However, at a performance a few years ago, he proved that he still has the skills and stamina for it.
Sid Vicious
Mideon
Dennis Knight has gone by a variety of names over the years. Mideon has gone by several names, including Phineas I. Godwin and Tex Slazenger, but most fans know him as Phineas I. Godwin. He became a chef after retiring from professional wrestling. He is employed in the city of Clearwater, Florida. If you ever visit, make sure to try his food!
Mideon
Kelly Kelly
Kelly Kelly’s legal name is Barbara Jean Blank, in case you didn’t know. She has worked as a model and a TV personality in addition to wrestling. She has appeared in several films and television shows over the years. WAGS and Days of Our Lives are examples of this. She decided to leave WWE in 2012.
Kelly Kelly
Goldberg
Another wrestler who has unmistakably left his mark on the pro wrestling world. William Scott Goldberg is now the owner of his own gym in California, where he lives with his wife and son. His claim to fame is that he went undefeated for more than a year during his boxing career.
Goldberg
The Undertaker
Under the Undertaker guise, Mark William Calaway made a name for himself in the world of professional wrestling. As a free agent, he continues to compete in matches from time to time. He had previously won 17 titles and was regarded as one of the industry’s most feared figures. Aside from wrestling, he’s also a real estate agent! Currently, he and his wife get to work with animals through a fund they established to pursue their passion.
The Undertaker
The Rock
We’re confident you’ve heard of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. You don’t even have to be a wrestling fan to recognize him! His acting career has eclipsed his time in the ring. He was once named one of the world’s most powerful people by the New York Times magazine. He is not only talented and attractive, but he is also generous. He even established a foundation to assist children suffering from terminal illnesses.
The Rock
Hulk Hogan
Even if you aren’t a huge wrestling fan, you may be familiar with Hulk Hogan. Terre Gene Bollea, as he was born, has left an indelible mark on the industry. He has also worked as a TV personality, entrepreneur, musician, and actor outside of it. It’s amazing to see how much he’s accomplished! He has his own nutritional website and energy drink, in case you didn’t know. He had a rough patch in 2007 when he went through a divorce and lost nearly everything he owned.
Hulk Hogan
Tugboat
Tugboat and Typhoon are two of Fred Ottman’s many nicknames. As a member of the Natural Disasters, he was once an ally of Hulk Hogan. He has fought for a long time and has earned his retirement. He retired from the sport in 2001 and began working as a safety manager. He also coaches little league teams and mentors young kids!
Tugboat
Big Show
This pro wrestler is also known as the Giant. He has previously won a couple of major world championships. He was also involved in the acting industry at one point. You may have seen him in several TV shows and films, including the comedy film Knucklehead.
Big Show
Stacy Keibler
You may recognize Stacy Keibler from George Lopez, What About Brian, and How I Met Your Mother if you aren’t a wrestling fan. Did you know she was also a cheerleader at one point in her life? She hosted Supermarket Superstar and walked the runway in 2013. Jared Pobre is the man she is currently married to. The couple has two children together.
Stacy Keibler
The Ultimate Warrior
James Brian Hellwig, also known as the Ultimate Warrior or Dingo Warrior, was a fan favorite. He was so passionate about wrestling that he legally changed his name to Warrior in 1993! There was a time when it was claimed that he had died and that a different fighter was impersonating him. The truth was that he died of a heart attack in 2014 when he was 54 years old.
The Ultimate Warrior
Ric Flair
Ric Flair is one of the best wrestlers in history, having won 16 championship titles. He’d even go so far as to say that the correct number is 21. In September of 2011, he played his final match. He has dabbled in acting in addition to his long wrestling career. Unfortunately, his younger son died from an overdose of Xanax and heroin.
Ric Flair
Macho Man
We don’t believe it’s possible to be unfamiliar with Randy Savage, the Macho Man! He had a long and successful career, spanning more than 32 years. He has also won 29 world championships. He has previously appeared in films such as Baywatch, Spider-Man, and Ready to Rumble. He died in a car accident in 2011. People eventually discovered he had a heart condition, which caused him to pass away.
Macho Man
Rey Mysterio
Oscar Gutierrez’s real name was Rey Mysterio. Millions of fans all over the world were enthralled by the masked fighter. He made waves in the industry in the 1990s and 2000s while wearing his Lucha Libre mask. He has previously won the WWE Cruiserweight Championship, the World Heavyweight Championship, and the WWE Championship. Many fans are surprised at how well he has aged. He doesn’t appear to be any older than he was previously! He participates in House of Glory, QPW, and Black Destiny Wrestling to keep himself active.
Rey Mysterio
Sunny
Sunny, Tammy Lyn Sytch, made a name for herself as a wrestler. Unfortunately, her personal life has been a shambles. She was arrested in 2017 for problems with alcohol and drugs. WWE cut her off as a result of the negative publicity. There were rumors that she had signed up for rehab and tried to get her relationship back on track. Let’s hope everything works out in the end for her.
Sunny
Chyna
Joan Marie Laurer, better known by her ring name Chyna, rose to fame in the 1990s. She was the first and most well-known female wrestler! She should be commended for paving the way for other females in the industry. The accomplished wrestler deserved all of the honors and awards she has received in the past. She began writing and published an autobiography in addition to wrestling. However, she died in 2016 from a drug overdose. R.I.P.
Chyna
Lex Luger – $3 Million
No question, Lex Luger is one of the all-time greats. In fact, he has won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship once and the United States Championship five times. Also, he competed in the WWF but did not win a title there. In 2007, he was diagnosed with a nerve impingement in his spine, which changed his life forever. He was temporarily paralyzed as a result of it. We’re happy to report that by 2010, he’d made a full recovery. He now works for WWE as a member of the wellness policy team.
Lex Luger – $3 Million
Sable
Let’s not forget Rena Marlette Lesnar when we’re talking about female WWE wrestlers. However, you’re more likely to know her as Sable. We don’t think it’s surprising that she’s worked as an actress and model in the past. She was in Corky Romano and Pacific Blue, to name a couple of films. She’s been married three times so far in her life. Brock Lesnar, a fellow wrestler, and married in 2006.
Sable
The Coach
Jonathan Coachman, also known as the Coach, is no longer active in the ring, but he continues to work in the business. He’s back as the Raw brand’s color commentator this time. He resigned from WWE in 2018 and has left fans wondering if he will return. He’s now happily married with two children.
The Coach
Skinner
Skinner is best known for his time in the WWF, but he’s also a Fabulous team member. He has since retired from the sport, but his enthusiasm for it remains. He started a wrestling school in the 1980s and continues to do so even though he is now a senior citizen! He and his wife live in Florida.
Skinner
Scotty 2 Hotty
Scotty 2 Hotty is the stage name for Scott Ronald Garland. Over the years, he had a successful career. He no longer wrestles but instead works as a wrestler’s coach at the WWE Performance Center. He enrolled in firefighting training in 2013. Unfortunately, it was short-lived, as he returned to WWE three years later. He is currently attempting to concentrate on his own well-being.
Scotty 2 Hotty
Mr. McMahon
Mr. McMahon, as CEO, Chairman, and Owner of WWE, maybe the most well-known figure in the company. Vincent Kennedy McMahon has worked as a businessman, actor, and film producer, among other things. Aside from that, he is also the owner of Alpha Entertainment. The billionaire enjoys splurging on yachts, mansions, and other luxury items.
Mr. McMahon
Yokozuna
The first Samoan wrestler is up next! Rodney Agatupa Anoa’i is better known to wrestle fans as Yokozuna. Did you know he was the only Samoan ancestry person to win the World Wrestling Federation World Heavyweight Championship? At the age of 34, his body was discovered in his hotel room after a tour in 2000. His death was initially thought to be due to a heart attack, but it was actually due to pulmonary edema.
Yokozuna
Jacqueline
Jacqueline DeLois Moore is not only a wrestler but also a wrestling manager. She is one of only three women in history to win the Cruiserweight Championship. She’s appeared in films, video games, and television shows over the years. She worked as a trainer on the MTV show Tough Times. We were astounded to learn that she is now in her 60s and still looks that way.
Jacqueline
Stone Cold Steve Austin
Due to his injuries, Steve Austin decided to retire from professional wrestling. He won six WWF Championships during his prime! He didn’t completely disappear from the spotlight after that, as he went into acting. You might recognize him from the films Nash Bridges and The Expendables. He is thought to have a net worth of $45 million now, which is incredible.
Stone Cold Steve Austin
Mick Foley
Michael Francis has gone by the ring names Cactus Jack, Mankind, Dude Love, and Mick Foley. He left the world of wrestling a little too soon, according to his fans. He has worked as a media personality and an actor in the past. Have you seen him on the show Boy Meets World? Anyway, he’s now a philanthropist who helps underprivileged children while spending his days with his wife and four children.
Mick Foley
Batista
Batista, or David Michael Bautista, is a retired wrestler who is currently taking advantage of all his retirement opportunities. In the past, he has dabbled in bodybuilding, martial arts, and acting. He is best known for his role as “Drax” in Marvel films in terms of acting. Authorities attempted to frame him for steroid use at one point, but this was not the case.
Batista
Randy Orton
Randy Orton is still active in the wrestling industry, in case you didn’t know. That’s Who I Am also a show in which the promising actor appeared. He now competes for the Smackdown brand inside the ring. He was accused of using steroids in 2007. He refuses to speak about it to this day. He and his first wife, Samantha Speno, divorced in 2013. After two years, he married Kimberly Kessler.
Randy Orton
Edge
Back in the day, Adam Joseph Copeland went by the ring name Edge. The WWE Hall of Famer eventually retired from the ring to pursue a career as an actor! He has won 31 championships by edging out other competitors. He also published an autobiography in 2004. People were taken aback when he revealed that he despises cigarettes! He explained that he had tried one of them as a teenager.
Edge
Lita
Amy “Lita” Dumas retired from professional wrestling in 2006. She was also a performer and singer back in the day! She has her own band, the Luchagors, which she founded. After she retired, the band released an album the following year. She went under the knife for a breast augmentation procedure in 1999! She now works for WWE as an analyst. She is still single, despite being linked to Joseph Copeland and Matt Hardy.
Lita
Shawn Michaels
Shawn Michaels is a professional wrestler and a well-known television personality. He worked as a TV host in addition to acting! Shawn Michaels’ River Adventures is his show, and he is the WWE’s main ambassador. He’s been married twice in his life! His marriage to Rebecca is the most recent example. They married in 1999 and have two children together.
Shawn Michaels
Alundra Blayze
Alundra Blayze made history when she became the first female pro wrestler named Rookie of the Year by Pro Wrestling in 1988. Her real name is Debrah Ann Miceli. She is a monster truck enthusiast who tried her hand at acting after she retired. She’s appeared in Shootfighter and Death Match in the past. She has previously been married twice.
Alundra Blayze
Booker T
Robert Booker Tio Huffman is better known as Booker T. He built a sizable fan base during his time in the ring. Even though he has since retired, he still has 6 world championships and 21 other titles to his name. He is a color commentator as well as a promoter. He’s written two books and appeared in over 27 video games if you didn’t know.
Booker T
Triple H
Fun fact: Paul Michel Levesque’s ring name is Hunter Hearts Helmsley, so Triple H stands for Hunter Hearts Helmsley. Following his wrestling career, he dabbled in acting and business. Stephanie McMahon and married in 2003. As a result, he was able to play certain roles in the industry. He’s a businessman who works for WWE as Vice President of Talent, Live Events, and Creative. He founded the Connor’s Cure Foundation with his wife to fight Medulloblastoma and honor a child who died from it.
Triple H
Chris Benoit
While he had a great time in the ring, the tragedy that befell the family will forever taint his achievements. In June 2007, Christopher Michael Benoit murdered his son and wife. He committed suicide two days later. What happened astounded a lot of people. Fans believe he suffered from brain damage as a result of ring injuries. WWE took down all of his information from its website.
Chris Benoit
Trish Stratus
Who’d have guessed Trish Stratus would be the youngest person ever inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame? She has also worked as a fitness model, TV personality, and actress in the past. Patricia Anne Strategies, who was born Patricia Anne Strategies, is now the owner of a popular yoga studio. It began operations in 2008 and is currently thriving.
Trish Stratus
Road Dogg
Brian James made a name for himself in the wrestling world in the 1990s as The Roadie and Road Dogg. He used to be a US Marine, and when it came to training, he worked harder than his peers. This explains why he is in such good shape! He now works for WWE as a producer and coordinator.
Road Dogg
Brian “Crush” Adams
Brian Adams was a member of the WCW and WWF when he was a professional wrestler. Back then, he was a huge hit with the fans. He wanted to try boxing after he retired from professional wrestling. Unfortunately, his injuries prevented him from fully pursuing this goal. He died in 2007 when he was 43 years old.
Brian “Crush” Adams
Big Boss Man
Big Boss Man was Ray Washington Taylor Jr.’s stage name. In 2016, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame! Regrettably, he was no longer alive at the time. He was only 41 years old when he passed away. The wrestler died of a heart attack in 2004 and was survived by his wife and two daughters.
Big Boss Man
Mark Henry
Mark Henry had already named himself a weightlifter and powerlifter before entering the world of wrestling. He was able to seamlessly transition into the world of pro wrestling thanks to his strength. He even won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in 2011. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016.
Mark Henry
Paul Bearer
Although he never wrestled, he did work as a manager for famous wrestlers like Kane and The Undertaker. His weight had gotten out of hand at one point. Paul Bearer had gastric bypass surgery to lose 200 pounds when he weighed 500 pounds. He died of a heart attack in 2013.
Paul Bearer
Jeff Hardy
Jeff Hardy was a member of Team Xtreme, along with his brother and Lita. He has won numerous major championships, including the World Heavyweight Championship and the WWE Championship. The professional wrestler is also a music fanatic. Did he join a band called PeroxWhy?Gen after he retired from wrestling.
Jeff Hardy
Matt Hardy
How can we forget about Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy’s older brother? He is a fantastic wrestler in his own right, having won numerous championships in the past. He used to be in a relationship with Lita, but things changed when he discovered she was cheating on Edge. Matt, unlike Jeff, is still active to this day.
Matt Hardy
X-Pac
When Sean Waltman made waves in the industry in the 1990s, he went by the ring name X-Pac. He began his career in the WWF and now works for WWE. In the cruiserweight and tag team divisions, he was a big name. We’re glad to hear he stays active and athletic by going to the gym regularly.
X-Pac
Kurt Angle
Kurt Angle wrestled in college but didn’t turn pro until the 1990s. In those days, he had a lot of titles and championship belts. He tried his luck with the other franchises after spending some time with WWE. He also had a lot of success in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. Regrettably, he has recently been dealing with a variety of injuries and health issues.
Kurt Angle
Chris Jericho
Chris Jericho was another popular WWE star in the 1990s. He even three times won the World Heavyweight Championship. He later joined Japan Pro-Wrestling, where he still competes today! He is also an investor, even though he is still active in the ring. D1 Sports Training and Therapy is his co-owner.
Chris Jericho
Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock is the first fighter to win the UFC Superfight Championship following his TNA and WWE time. He decided to leave professional wrestling to devote more time to martial arts. He’s had a lot of success in that area. His two sons also competed in MMA but with less success.
Ken Shamrock
Owen Hart
Many Hart family members were involved in pro wrestling, so it was natural for Owen Hart to follow in their footsteps. He has a long list of titles to his name! Unfortunately, this only added to the tragedy of his death. In 1999, a loose harness caused him to fall from the top rope. After the freak accident, he died.
Owen Hart