1. Hulk Hogan
   Randy Savage
2. Ole Anderson

Not only was he athletic, he was an extraordinary entertainer. Many people think of Macho Man Randy Savage as perhaps the best pro wrestler of the ‘80s.

1. Don Muraco
   Junkyard Dog
2. Bockwinkle

Sure, he wasn’t exactly the best wrestler of the ‘80s, but with his unforgettable name and savage head butts, Junkyard Dog was definitely a legend.

1. Hulk Hogan
   Steve Austin
2. The Undertaker

With his golden locks and meaty muscles, there’s no bigger icon of ‘80s wrestling than Hulk Hogan. His talents made pro wrestling into a top-tier attraction that packed huge arenas.

1. Eddie Gilbert
   Roddy Piper
2. Dick Murdoch

“Rowdy" Roddy Piper has as much to do with Hulk Hogan’s stardom as the star himself. He was the ultimate villain, one who vexed Hogan at every turn.

1. The Midnight Express
   Jake "The Snake" Roberts
2. Rocky Johnson

Jake "The Snake" Roberts was one of the smoothest talkers in wrestling. And his famous DDT finisher was one of the most popular moves of the decade.

1. Mr. Perfect
   Mr. Goody Two Shoes
2. Mr. Who

Mr. Perfect was a perfect heel because he was condescending to the nth degree. He was also a two-time intercontinental champ until Bret Hart stole the belt.

1. The Iron Shiek
   Paul Orndorff
2. Ted Dibiase

Ted Dibiase loved to shout, "Everybody has a price!" He’d often make himself deplorable by paying fans to perform degrading acts in front of the crowd.

1. Tiny Tim
   The Great Kabuki
2. André the Giant

André the Giant was easily one of the most physically imposing WWF stars. But he gained even greater fame with his acting in "The Princess Bride."

1. Ricky Steamboat
   Jesse Ventura
2. The Ultimate Warrior

The Ultimate Warrior had the snappy name and the flashy face paint. He wasn’t the most technically proficient wrestler, but he was definitely memorable.

1. Earthquake
   Hurricane
2. Tornado

Earthquake was a monster of a man who weighed nearly 500 pounds. He later teamed up with Typhoon to create the Natural Disasters.

1. Little Man Stan
   Big Boss Man
2. Boss Hogg

Big Boss Man’s backstory placed him as a domineering prison guard from the South. He threatened his opponents with "hard time."

1. Jake "The Snake"
   Roddy Piper
2. Hulk Hogan

In his prime, Hulk Hogan was a bona fide celebrity. "Hulkmania" took the world by storm, transforming pro wrestling from a sideshow into the main event.

1. The Angry Americans
   Legion of Doom
2. X-Men

The Road Warriors became the Legion of Doom. No matter the name, they were one of the most formidable duos ever to take the ring.

1. Bret Hart
   Bruiser Brody
2. Abdullah

Bret Hart was "The Hitman," and was part of the Hart Foundation (along with Jim Neidhart). In 1992, he won the WWF title from Ric Flair.

1. Carlos Colon
   “Ravishing" Rick Rude
2. David Von Erich

“Ravishing" Rick Rude was the supposed womanizer of the WWF. And before his matches, he’d make a big show of removing his robe to unveil his huge, glistening abs.

1. Undertaker
   Ric Flair
2. King Kong Bundy

King Kong Bundy’s career actually wasn’t all that notable, but his clash with Hulk Hogan made him a temporary star. His name intentionally recalls the serial killer Ted Bundy.

1. Bret Hart
   Davy Boy Smith
2. Sting

At Wrestlemania II, the Dynamite Kid and Davy Boy Smith — the British Bulldogs — won the tag team title. Later, Smith went on to have a successful singles career.

1. Hulk Hogan
   Tito Santana
2. Honky Tonk Man

The Honky Tonk Man was one of the most ridiculous characters of the WWF. For each match, he’d slick back his hair and dress up just like Elvis. He’s still one of the most successful heels ever.

1. Ultimate Warrior
   Brutus Beefcake
2. Ronald McDonald

Let’s be honest, he wasn’t much of a wrestler. But Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake got to team up with Hulk Hogan for SummerSlam 1989, a major career highlight.

1. Ricky Steamboat
   Hulk Hogan
2. Ric Flair

Ricky Steamboat was "The Dragon," and he was no slouch in the ring. At Wrestlemania III, he seized the title from Randy Savage.

1. “Mr. Javier"
   “Putin’s Pet"
2. “Russian Nightmare"

Koloff was the "Russian Nightmare." He was an enormous man ... and he was actually an American from Minnesota.

1. Buddy Rose
   Paul Orndorff
2. Magnum TA

Paul Orndorff was a main event staple for years. In Wrestlemania I, "Mr. Wonderful" starred alongside Mr. T and Hulk Hogan.

1. Jim Duggan
   Haku
2. Virgil

“Hacksaw" Jim Duggan had the unforgettable name and incredible work ethic that made him a fan favorite.

1. The Golden Sheik
   The Lead Sheik
2. The Iron Sheik

The Iron Sheik was known for his famous Camel Clutch. And he seized the WWF championship ... just before Hulk Hogan swooped in to save the day.

1. Dominion
   Demolition
2. The Dumbbells

With their painted faces and industrial rock look, Ax and Smash were Demolition. They had a brutal ring style that won many matches.

1. Bob Backlund
   Greg Valentine
2. Tito Santana

Greg "The Hammer" Valentine didn’t just hold the intercontinental title, he defended at the very first WrestleMania. But for most of his career, he was a mid-card draw.

1. Ric Flair
   King Kong Bundy
2. Hulk Hogan

King Kong Bundy now sometimes works as a standup comedian. It’s good that he has a sense of humor because in the ring, he looked like a walking egg.

1. The Undertaker
   The Iron Sheik
2. The Great Kabuki

The Great Kabuki was both a hero and a heel during his pro wrestling career, which started in Japan. His trademark move was to blow "Asian mist" right into the eyes of his foes.

1. Undertaker
   Ric Flair
2. Hulk Hogan

He’s best known as simply Ric Flair, one of the most famous wrestlers ever. But during his long career, he sometimes went by "Black Scorpion."

1. Undertaker
   The Iron Sheik
2. Sting

The Iron Sheik played upon the patriotic whims of the audience. He’d often leap into the ring and scream, "Iran number one!"