WWE or we can say, pro wrestling is not just about winning matches or making brilliant moves or performances. It’s also about taking the move properly and making it look more credible. A good seller knows how he has to react because if he reacts too much, he’ll look oversold.
We have seen numerous superstars come and go in the ring but only a few of them manage to leave a long-lasting impact. Some of them were great sellers while few of them failed to sell any moves. So, let’s take a look at the superstars who sold moves in the best possible way during their WWE careers.
The Top 10 sellers in the history of WWE
10. Rey Mysterio
When Rey Mysterio joined WWE, he quickly became a star. And his dramatic selling played a huge role in his rise through the ranks. The king of 619 was well-versed in selling when he arrived at the promotion. He was never troubled working with someone of his size or someone highly bigger than him.
9. Daniel Bryan
Although he’s currently Bryan Danielson under All Elite Wrestling. But he left an iconic impact on promotion during his years in the company. Daniel Bryan is a great technical superstar and he sees his work as an art form. His selling made Shinsuke Nakamura look legit and eventually won the men’s, Royal Rumble.
8. “Ravishing” Rick Rude
It’s a shame that Rick Rude never got an elite push or World title reign. But he always had a connection with the audience. His exceptional selling eventually benefitted the Ultimate Warrior at its finest. “Ravishing” Rick Rude helped a lot of enchantment talents settle their feet in the promotion selflessly in WWE.
7. Mick Foley
Mick Foley’s hardcore mentality always benefitted almost everyone. Foley loved getting more and more violent with things. He loved hardcore matches and undoubtedly, he was a hardcore specialist. He never cared about jumping from the top of Hell in the Cell cage or going straight into a burning table. He also used props such as barbed wires and drawing pins. His selling in hardcore matches always looked highly legit. Top-level superstars such as The Undertaker, Randy Orton and more got their gain from Foley’s selling.
6. The Rock
The Rock’s infamous sells powered by the Stone Cold Stunner of Texas Rattlesnake is made through a lot of memes on social media. But apart from that, The Rock is a great seller. His performances against Goldberg and Brock Lesnar made them more credible at the start of their careers in the promotion.
5. “Mr Perfect” Curt Hennig
Curt Hennig was a good babyface but an absolutely exceptional heel. He joined WWE in 1988 and then became one of their most effective performers. His in-ring prowess made him one of the most adored professionals to ever step in the ring. His colleagues also liked battling against him in the squared circle because of his selling and safe wrestling.
4. Brock Lesnar
Brock Lesnar has always portrayed a character who loves fighting and tearing his opponents. But The Beast Incarnate is also a top-notch seller. Lesner has been among the top stars of the company whenever he has been active. However, he has been on a number of hiatus from the promotion. His marches with AJ Styles, John Cena and Daniel Bryan show that his selling is brilliant.
3. Dolph Ziggler
Dolph Ziggler surely deserves an upper berth on this list. He has been with the promotion for several years as a heel majorly. The Show Off has helped several different superstars in rising through the ranks. He makes all the moves made by his opponents worth millions.
2. Shawn Michaels
Shawn Michaels was an absolute maestro in pro wrestling. He was a high flyer, technician, showman, on-mic icon and an exceptional seller. Michaels has produced several classics during his time in the ring. Giants such as the Undertaker and Diesel loved working with him, and young talents at that time such as Randy Orton, Chris Jericho and more were highly fond of him.
1. Bret Hart
It’s hard for WWE to get a technician as Iconic as Bret “The Hitman” Hart again. The Hitman was an absolute performer. Following that, his nickname was also the “Excellence of Execution”. Bret Hart made several mid-card superstars look iconic with his skills. His rivalry with the Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels made both wrestlers legends forever.
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