The home of WWE has always been the United States of America. Since its inauguration in 1953, the company has never looked back. Superstars from different nations across the globe have shown their talent in the ring. However, most of them have been from their native country. Come with us as we’ll have a look at the top 10 American wrestlers in the history of WWE.
Top 10 American wrestlers in the history of WWE
10. Kurt Angle
Kurt Angle is an American hero. He is an Olympic as well as a World Championship gold medalist in heavyweight. He joined WWE around 1996-97 and become one of the most effective performers in the company. He retired from the business as a six-time World champion. He was also a star at Total Nonstop Action (TNA) winning their main title six times.
9. Mick Foley
Mick Foley is a pure hardcore legend. His legacy in WWE is highly unmatchable. His daredevil mentality and selflessness have made him an icon in wrestling. In addition to being a wrestling icon, he was also brilliant at portraying different characters. The way he portrayed Mankind, Cactus Jack, and Dude Love, he became a fan favourite. During his long career, he worked in various promotions including WWE/WWF, WCW, TNA, ECW and NWA.
8. Shawn Michaels
Shawn Michaels started his career as the tag partner of Marty Jannetty. The Rockers dominated the whole tag team division and lifted numerous titles. But later, Michaels kicked his tag partner out of a barber shop’s window. Then, he started his singles career winning multiple titles. Afterwards, he joined D-GENERATION X, arguably the best stable in WWE’s history. Not to forget, his nickname is Mr WrestleMania for a reason.
7. Ric Flair
Ric Flair’s pro wrestling career was almost 40 years long. And in his long and illustrious career, the Nature Boy did everything. From bathing in blood to buying the business, Flair always got his work done. He’s the idol of Shawn Michaels and interestingly, the Heartbreak kid retired his idol in Wrestlelamia 24. The Nature Boy has won the WWE Championship 16 times (same as John Cena).
6. Triple H
Triple H has given WWE a lot. He’s currently serving the company as its chief content officer. But we’re here to talk about his wrestling career. For the entirety of his career, he performed as a heel, being the crucial part of D-GENERATION X and Evolution. His feuds with the Rock, HBK, Stone Cold, Kurt Angle, Mick Foley, and the Undertaker made his career more memorable.
5. The Rock
Every time he entered the ring, he ruled it in his very own style. The Rock’s attitude and work ethic has always been commendable. He started his career as a babyface, which was instantly rejected by the fans. Then, he had to turn heel. Unlike other heel superstars, the Rock got adored by the fans. His promos and on-mic skills really rocked several Monday night RAWs. Moreover, in all of his feuds with superstars such as Stone Cold, the Undertaker, Hulk Hogan, John Cena, CM Punk, Triple H, and more, he always delivered the best performances.
4. John Cena
You can’t deny the fact that Cena’s entrance added taste to the Ruthless Aggression Era. He made his debut in 2002 against Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle. His iconic gimmick as the “Doctor of Thuganomics” only added to his legacy. After dominating the WWE Championship equation, John Cena jumped to the United States title. Fighting with the likes of Kevin Owens, Cesaro, Neville, Sami Zayn, and Rusev, Cena gave numerous bangers.
3. The Undertaker
The Undertaker is among the biggest stars produced by WWE. The Deadman was the special attraction of the company for a long time. However, the promotion has tried to duplicate or make a similar character a number of times, but they have always failed miserably. The Undertaker in his primes was totally on another level. Although the way his career ended wasn’t really the best farewell.
2. Hulk Hogan
During the 80s, Hulk Hogan was among the most popular superstars in wrestling. He was a regular main eventer for the company for almost 10 straight years. His feud with Andre the Giant is highly regarded as one of the greatest moments in the history of the company. Hogan also won two consecutive Royal Rumble matches in 1990 and 1991.
1. Stone Cold Steve Austin
Stone Cold Steve Austin is among the most charismatic WWE superstars of all time. The anti-hero was also a fan favourite during his time in the company. Steve Austin already won six titles in WCW. And when he joined WWE, he became the most popular superstar and never looked back. But he had to retire early due to a severe neck injury.
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