Ryback is undoubtedly one of the most controversial wrestlers in the current times. He is popular for his so-called unpopular and controversial opinions that he dispenses through his social media accounts. Now in his recent TikTok video, Ryback ranks Top 5 strongest wrestlers of 2023 according to his likings.
Ryback as we all know has always been in trouble for his contentious statements and remarks related to WWE. He was released by WWE in the year 2015 due to his professional behaviors and his controversial departure. Since then, Ryback has been seen taking shots at WWE in several instances. Currently, Ryback is an established social media influencer and is seen opinionating his views on wrestling. Now Ryback in his latest video ranked the top 5 strongest wrestlers according to him in the professional wrestling circuit.
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5) Sheamus
Ryback ranked Sheamus as his fifth choice for the list. Sheamus is undoubtedly one of the most underrated superstars on the WWE roster. He has had several ups and downs in his wrestling career but he has been consistent throughout his whole journey. He has won countless championships including the WWE Championship, the United States Championship, and many more.
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But what has also affected and boomed his career is his intense physique and build. Sheamus is undoubtedly one of the strongest wrestlers on the WWE roster. His effortless work in the ring is captivating and at the same time surprising for a wrestler of that size. His recent encounters with the Imperium Leader Gunther and the Scottish Warriors were the best of the years. The recent matches cemented Sheamus’s esteemed legacy.
4) Braun Strowman
Ryback names Braun Strowman as the fourth-strongest wrestler of the year. For unknowns, Strowman was released by WWE in the year 2022 in the name of Budget Cuts. This however sent shockwaves throughout the wrestling industry as Strowman was considered one of the top guys in the WWE. Strowman however made his return to the WWE television shortly after.
The Monster Among Men made his debut as a member of the Wyatt Family. Since then Strowman has been the reckoning force in the WWE. He was one of the most dominating wrestlers due to his sheer strength and build. Strowman in his elongated wrestling career has achieved some magnificent accomplishments due to sheer his strength and toughness.
3) Wardlow
Wardlow is the only wrestler in this list who does not belong to the WWE company. Ryback ranked Wardlow third on the list. Wardlow made his debut as a bodyguard to MJF and had a decent run beating his opponents senseless on the mat. Due to his utter strength and build, he was granted his push as a singles star.
Since then, Wardlow has been an active single’s wrestler winning several AEW gold including the TNT Championship. WWE is also reportedly interested in signing the wrestler to add a new monster to their already stacked roster.
2) Bobby Lashley
Ryback ranked Bobby Lashley as the second-strongest wrestler of the year. Bobby Lashley has been in WWE for more than two decades now. But he has not aged at all, as he looks similar to what he used to look ten years before. Not only his looks but his in-ring work has only improved considerably. The ease with which Lashley reckons his opponents is a treat to the WWE fans.
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Lashley returned to WWE after several years in the year 2018 and since has been dominating the wrestler. Before returning to WWE Lashley was seen fighting as a MMA wrestler destroying about everyone stepping foot against him. Lashley is undoubtedly one of the strongest wrestlers in the current WWE times. Lashley’s strength could also be seen in his moveset which involves a very precarious and lump-sum amount of force.
1) Brock Lesnar
Ryback then ranks Brock Lesnar as his top pick for the strongest wrestler of the year. Brock Lesnar is undoubtedly one of the strongest wrestlers in the history of WWE. Lesnar possesses a great amount of strength which could also be seen in his matches. Lesnar was introduced to the WWE fans as the next big thing. Or to be more precise Lesnar was a reckoning force in the making.
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Since his debut, Lesnar has been one of the most protected wrestlers in the history of the company. Lesnar has achieved everything he could in his long and illustrious WWE career including countless championship wins and even breaking the Undertaker’s streak at Wrestlemania.
Ryback then concluded by saying that he is the strongest them of all and would prove it by returning back to the ring. Thus are we really looking at the return of the wrestler in the professional wrestling circuit?
