Yes we have a newsletter which all the cool kids subscribe to. The pre-seeds, as voted on by the conference's coaches, rank 14 starters in . His brother Bret is also one of the most well known wrestlers of all time. 1 "Dr. Death" Steve Williams 2 "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert 3 The 4 Horsemen 4 Angelo Mosca, Jr. ADVERTISEMENT 5 Animal 6 Arn Anderson 7 Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard 8 The Barbarian 9 Barry Windham 10 Big John Studd 11 Bill Irwin 12 Black Bart ADVERTISEMENT 13 Bob Armstrong 14 Bobby Eaton 15 Brad Armstrong 16 Brett Wayne 17 Brian Pillman 18 In addition, Nikolai Volkoff (then part of The Bolsheviks) played his standard part as the evil Soviet Russian for one last time before turning babyface and embracing America, reflecting the end of the Cold War. This rivalry led to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, where on Jan. 24, 1988, at the first Royal Rumble event, The Angels ascended to the heights of becoming Womens Tag Team Champions by defeating The Glamour Girls in a best two-out-of-three falls bout. He is the son of Ata Johnson (born Feagaimaleata Fitisemanu Maivia) and professional wrestler Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles). Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. By defeating the Honky Tonk Man, the Ultimate Warrior not only sent the entire Madison Square Garden into a frenzy but also became the new Intercontinental Champion. WWE's ladies division was so active during the '80s that there was a Womens Tag Team Championship. He made his professional Terry Eugene Bollea, better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, is an American retired professional wrestler and television personality. His mother, Beverly Jane (Harrison), remarried to Kenneth Williams, and he took his stepfather's surname. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'sportlister_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_2',106,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-sportlister_com-medrectangle-4-0'); Unlike the modern era, wrestling in the 80s consisted of territories spread out in the United States. Mid-South Wrestlings Ted DiBiase signed with WWE in 1987, where he was given a gimmick that would make him an icon of The Golden Era: The Million Dollar Man, an absurdly rich heel who used his money to demean fans and wrestlers alike. He had endured 36 throat operations as a child. But the Macho Man said thanks, but no thanks, as he had chosen someone else. A virtuoso performer both on the mic and inside the squared circle, Roddy Pipers uncanny ability to communicate with the audience made him one of the most hated villains in sports entertainment. He also starred as a recurring character on the History Channel series Vikings. Hogan began his professional wrestling career in . In 1984, Hulk Hogan defeated The Iron Sheik in Madison Square Garden to win the WWE Championship and a new era was born. He Began his career in Texas. Curtbegan training to follow in his fathers footsteps when he was just 12 years old. In the years that followed, Lawler would feud with Bret Hart and the entire Hart family. Hogans impressive win against The Sheikh marked the ascension of the Hulkamania making him a mainstream superstar. Eric Embry was born on February 28, 1959 in Lexington, Kentucky, USA. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Now the names of Noriyo Tateno and Itsuki Yamazaki might not ring a bell, but WWE fans might very well remember them as The Jumping Bomb Angels. [7], MTV broadcast the first live wrestling match on cable television as well as the first live women's professional wrestling match. He has been the only wrestler to stay in WCW since the late 1980s and he had a reconstructive knee surgery in 1991. From ECW to WWF to WCW, the competition was not only stiff but also each of these promotions commanded a fair share of the professional wrestling market. With competition from cable superstations broadcasting WCCW, AWA and NWA, McMahon syndicated WWF television shows outside of the promotion's traditional Northeastern territory and began a home-video distribution label called Coliseum Video. The AWA, WCCW and Memphis-based Continental Wrestling Association formed Pro Wrestling USA in 1985 but the endeavor failed by the end of the year. It was the very first Wrestlemania event. He also helped to make smaller wrestlers cool with fans which is something that we never would have thought possible before he came along and did it. Not all villains in pro wrestling are created equal. [7] She then challenged Albano to a match between two female wrestlers of their choice. Just like Shawn Michaels, Roddy Piper remains one of the most polarizing superstars to ever step into the squared circle. The 90s had big boots (wrestling boots) to fill considering that they had to follow the 80s which is commonly referred to as the "golden era" of wrestling. A top heel in the company, DiBiase used his wealth to make his own title, the Million Dollar Championship, and once infamously bought the WWE Championship off of Andre The Giant. Fortunately, Vince McMahon was highly interested to have Hulkmania back on WWF and presented the wrestler with an offer that he could not refuse. His father Gory Guerrero became a star in the U.S., an icon in Texas and a legend in Mexico. [9], On September 14, 1985, Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling, an animated television series starring the character of Hulk Hogan, premiered on CBS. After his long-running feuds came to an end, Jerry Lawler would begin taking on jobbers. Brian Pillman makes the list of a long line of tragic deaths in wrestling. In addition, you can see the most watched/liked stuff amongst your friends. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Television coverage and collaboration with the largest broadcasting companies in the country would help elevate the WWF into a professional wrestling powerhouse. Even though their styles are quite different (Sheik being a wild hardcore-style brawler, known for throwing fire, cutting his opponent's forehead's up with foreign objects like a pencil, Japan's Antonio Inoki is a "living" legend in Asia. A well-built giant, Hogans charisma, mic skills, and technical skills saw him transcend into a household name. Hodge Award/Non-Heavyweight MVP - El Hijo Del Vikingo. Debuted in 1990 in Calgary after training in the Hart Family Dungeon. Richter represented a girl who just wanted to have fun, and through her association with singer Cyndi Lauper, they did just that. RELATED: 5 Things From WWE's Golden Era That Have Aged Well (& 5 That Haven't). In the decades since the 1980s ended, the general consensus among fans has been that Hogan was wildly overrated, and Macho Man Randy Savage was massively underrated. In May 1984, in a failed attempt to garner a greater appeal in the Southeast, McMahon bought a controlling interest in Georgia Championship Wrestling (GCW), an NWA member which held the lucrative Saturday time slot on Atlanta-based independent station WTBSknown outside of Atlanta as "Superstation TBS. [7][8] Richter defeated Moolah for the WWF Women's Championship, which the WWF had promoted as having been held by Moolah for the previous 28 years. While he was not the greatest technical wrestler, Roddy Piper often relied on his brawling abilities, body language, and facial expressions. Hart comes from the legendary Hart Family of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. During his rather long career with JCP, Ricky Steamboat managed to capture the NWA United States Championship three times, the NWA Heavyweight title two times, and the Tag Team Championship title an impressive six times. He is an actor, known for ROH: Joe vs. Kobashi (2005), WWF/AJPW/NJPW Wrestling Summit (1990) and WXO (2000). In June 1984, Jack Tunney transferred his control in Maple Leaf Wrestling to the WWF. Ricky Steamboat would leave the WWF in 1988 after one of the most impressive runs by a WWF wrestler. CANOE SLAM! In no particular order here is the list of WWE Tag Teams from the 1980s that helped shape the WWE or back in those days WWF landscape. Inspired by the Mad Max film, The Road Warrior, Animal and Hawk had a unique look and evocative gimmick that perfectly cemented them as powerhouse performers. He is widely regarded as the most recognized wrestling star worldwide and the most popular wrestler of the 1980s.Hogan began his professional wrestling career in One of the most colorful wrestlers in and out of the ring, Randy "Macho Man" Savage became a larger-than-life pop icon along with other wrestling superstars, such as "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Hulk Hogan, Jimmy Snuka (aka "Superfly Jimmy Snuka"), Jesse Ventura and Dwayne Johnson (aka "The Rock").When American-born, Canadian-raised professional wrestler, rock singer, actor and author. Going with the gimmick The Dingo Warrior, the Ultimate Warrior received cheers and screams that were never witnessed within the division. For a bigger part of his wrestling career both with the WWF and WCW, Elizabeth Hulette his real-life wife served as his manager. In addition to these, the American Wrestling Association [] He is widely regarded as the most recognized wrestling star worldwide and the most popular wrestler of the 1980s. DiBiase entered the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in the late 1980s where he gained most of his fame as "The Scott Steiner has been a mainstay in professional wrestling for over 15 years. Andre The Giant is one of the most unique wrestlers in the history of that business. Vince Jr. aquired the WWWF from his father, and renamed the company to World Wrestling Federation..; Vince Jr. began signing wrestlers away from different territories as well as buying up smaller territories.. Vince's biggest asset was Hulk Hogan, who he lured away from Verne Gagne's AWA, and ran wild with Hulkamania..; Vince McMahon and the WWF also single-handedly created a market for . To play Hogan's nemesis, he signed talents including Jim Crockett Promotions babyface "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, turning him heel, and AWA manager Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. Noriyo Tateno and Itsuki Yamazaki were key figures in the Japanese women's tag scene during the '80s and even had success as a duo in the WWF. Often playing second fiddle to Hogan -- so much that it became its own storyline -- Savage had the in-ring acumen and psychology down pat, and his bout against Ricky Steamboat at WrestleMania III is considered a perfect match. Fans just appeared to love this newcomer. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Although he did not have plenty of wrestling moves, Jake the Snake Robertss quickness and niftiness in the squared circle saw him change the course of matches in the blink of an eye. The new stable wasted no time in establishing themselves in the tag team division during their official debut. He was a face, but he was a face with an edge. She also did have her differences with Savage at the time when he and Hulk Hogan were collectively known as The Mega Powers, and even wound up in the corner of The Hulkster for a period of time. Starting off in the AWA - Curt began his career as a tag team wrestler. Santanas impressive 15-year career in the WWF saw him become one of the greatest Mexican wrestlers of all time. One of the greatest color commentators of all time, Jerry The King Lawler is an accomplished wrestler who wrestled in various territories and promotions before joining the WWE. He also starred as a guest character on the Syfy Booker T. Huffman Jr. better known by his ring name Booker T, is an American professional wrestler, professional wrestling promoter and color commentator. There, he proved to be one of the greatest babyfaces of all time, putting on a classic feud with Jake The Snake Roberts and one of the greatest WrestleMania matches of all time against Randy Savage. Barr grew up in Portland in & around the wrestling scene. WWF held its most successful event, WrestleMania III, in March 1987. Japanese MVP - Kazuchika Okada. Where Are They Now: Addicted to Love Robert Palmer Girls. Gagne's failure to keep his fortunate position is a significant factor in the history of professional wrestling. He has held the WWF World Bret Hart is one of Canada's most successful wrestlers. McMahon stated in the documentary The UnReal Story of Professional Wrestling that he did not think his father would have ever sold him the company if he knew what he was planning to do. United States/Canada MVP - Jon Moxley. Hogan would feature briefly for AWA, before leaving the company. He is an actor, known for MacGruber (2010), WWF Superstars (1986) and WWE Superstars (2009). few years WWE touts a new giant as the next physical phenomenon, from The Big Show to Braun Strowman to Omos, and its all because of Andre The Giant. After a brief stint in France, Andre the Giant relocated to Canada where he became a sensation hit. Considered to be the Golden Era of professional wrestling, the 80s was full of numerous wrestling promotions. The channel 39 broadcast was innovative because it was more like professional sports with host Bill Mercer, a former broadcaster for the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers, mobile cameras at ringside with multiple shotgun microphones as used by Don King to capture and enhance the sound of impacts and crowd noise for boxing pay per views, and vignettes and interviews inspired by the Rocky movies to accentuate the heel or babyface of a wrestler outside of the ring. He was a fierce brawler but also a sound technician. He was a great wrestler, but he was also an incredible talker. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Here's a list of Iowa State's multiple . His career sky Robert Rechsteiner is an American real estate broker and retired professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Rick Steiner.Steiner is best known for his tenure with World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he was an eight time World Tag Team Champion (seven times with his brother Scott as Kenta Kobashi was born on March 27, 1967 in Japan. COLD. WrestleMania's popularity and ratings appeal made professional wrestling a television mainstay. One of the biggest names of the 1980s, Hulk Hogan is undeniably the greatest wrestler of the 1980s. Hogan's return to the WWF in February 1993, episode of Monday Night Raw (which replaced another WWF program during the 1980s, Prime Time Wrestling) received a lackluster reaction from the crowds. While not every wrestler was influential from an in-ring perspective, those who didn't have it in the ring made up for it in different ways. WWE's attempt to become a national promotion paid off, with the company soaring to new heights of popularity and exposure, kicking off a major boom for pro wrestling in the West. Popularly billed as the 8th Wonder of the World, Andre the Giant was a towering behemoth and one of the biggest wrestlers of all time. A dispute regarding his availability and commitment to the company after he agreed to appear in the blockbuster Rocky III led to his premature exit from the promotion. Gene Okerlund and Bobby Heenan were AWA's major on-air talent. When his family returned to the States he attended St Mary's College in Maryland, where he graduated with a degree Curt Hennig was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as the son of one of wrestlings all time legends - Larry Hennig - Aka Larry The Ax Hennig. Prior to joining the WWE, Ric Flair wrestled in WCW and NWA wreaking havoc with what many wrestling fans termed as the greatest factions in professional wrestling, the Four Horsemen. Larger-than-life athletes and some of the greatest wrestlers of all time such as Hulk Hogan, Ultimate Warrior, The Sheikh, and many others would emerge and help reinstate the company as the biggest professional wrestling franchise. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. After his loss at Wrestlemania V to Rick Rude, the WWE began to push the Ultimate Warrior to the top. Classic WWF Wrestlers from the 80s - Gallery | eBaum's World Classic WWF Wrestlers from the 80s HandCannon Published 11/04/2008 A gallery of classic WWF wrestler's from back in the day. At the beginning of the 1980s, the AWA had the largest television business with distribution of their weekly broadcast in Chicago, Denver, Green Bay, Las Vegas, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Omaha, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Francisco and Winnipeg. Hogan, who won in the main event, appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated which, after the swimsuit issue, was the magazine's best seller of 1985. By the end of his wrestling career, it was quite clear that Roddy Piper was not only a master of the art of wrestling but also psychology. The Anderson name has continued in successors like C.W. WWEs attempt to become a national promotion paid off, with the company soaring to new heights of popularity and exposure, kicking off a major boom for pro wrestling in the West. He was a longtime mainstay in the WWF, and was one of the biggest "bad guys" in the WWF during the early '80s, before . Her skills were of the variety of being the beauty and brains behind the brawn. Has Weed Gotten Stronger Since the 1980s? He wrestled for his father's promotion throughout the 80's before hitting the big time in the early 90's. Pipers Pit wasnt the first WWE talk show -- that was Rogers Corner with Buddy Rogers -- but it proved to be the most influential thanks to all the iconic moments it delivered, resulting in various imitators. All rights reserved. All these classic feuds played a crucial role in making Roddy Piper one of the biggest draws in the WWF at the time. Finishing Move: The Tombstone Piledriver. WrestleMania was an extravaganza marketed as "the Super Bowl of professional wrestling". The fall of the Von Erichs and death of nearly every wrestler associated with the promotion are attributed to abuse of drugs, primarily steroids, stimulants including cocaine, and pain-killing opiates. Trained by the legendary Jose Lothario, Shawn Michaels wrestled in Kansas, where he met fellow wrestler, Marty Jannetty. Wonderful Paul Orndorff as his manager/partner. McMahon would use the additional income generated by advertising, television deals, and video sales and rentals to further his bold ambition to tour nationally. A sinister hypnotist, Roberts was undeniably one of the greatest poets to ever step into the ring widely remembered for his in-ring psychology. the greatest wrestlers to lace 'em up in the WWE (then WWF) in the 90s. He had a sister living near Edmonton.During his 22-year career, Benoit worked for One of the great Hispanic wrestlers, Eddie Guerrero grew up part of the famous wrestling family: The Guerreros. James Reiher Snuka, better known as Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, wrestled for several promotions from the 1970s to 2010. In August, the Ultimate Warrior took part in the promotions first-ever Summerslam Event. His exposure in the west came through WWEs working relationship with New Japan Pro Wrestling, which resulted in one of the best series' of the decade, as Tiger Mask had several classic bouts with Dynamite Kid, that as a whole proved to innovate the hyper-athletic, fast-paced wrestling that would define the Junior style. Although he is widely regarded as one of the finest tag team wrestlers in history, Leon Allen White (May 14, 1955 - June 18, 2018), better known by his ring names Big Van Vader or simply Vader, was an American professional wrestler and professional football player. The reason Yt5s.io is the best youtube downloader . Ric Flairs archenemy, of course, was The American Dream Dusty Rhodes. Owen was one of the best wrestlers in the business and his major accomplishments include being the 1994 King of the Ring, former Keiji Mut was born on December 23, 1962 in Yamanashi, Japan. He was trained by his uncles and Sam Fatu as a teenager and wrestled in Alabama and the USWA under the name Kokina Anoai Dwayne Douglas Johnson, also known as The Rock, was born on May 2, 1972 in Hayward, California. States that were not covered in the territories had to watch the nearest ones. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[320,50],'sportlister_com-narrow-sky-1','ezslot_14',112,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-sportlister_com-narrow-sky-1-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[320,50],'sportlister_com-narrow-sky-1','ezslot_15',112,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-sportlister_com-narrow-sky-1-0_1');.narrow-sky-1-multi-112{border:none!important;display:block!important;float:none!important;line-height:0;margin-bottom:7px!important;margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;margin-top:7px!important;max-width:100%!important;min-height:50px;padding:0;text-align:center!important}. MTV's popularity and coverage of the women's wrestling feud generated a great deal of interest in WWF programming at this time. Fast forward to July 23, 1984. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. 0. His Hard Times promo going into Starrcade 85 is legendary, and his booking style behind the scenes was equally influential, as he popularized the Dusty Finish, where the hero would ostensibly emerge victorious, only to have the win stolen away from him. So for the first half of the decade, they did what they could with what they had at hand. The wrestler who would eventually become known as Ravishing Rick Rude was born Richard Erwin Rood on December 7th, 1958. The AWA expanded into the top-ten media market of the Bay Area after Roy Shire ran his last battle royale (the annual Royal Rumble continues this idea) at the Cow Palace on January 24, 1981, demonstrating that the AWA was positioned to prosper as other promotions failed. At Wrestlemania IV, the Ultimate Warrior was already a sensation hit and thus the WWE placed him in a non-tournament match against Hercules. His mastery of psychology often played a crucial role in getting any reaction that he wanted from the crowd regardless of the territory. His character was very over with fans, but he also had a great look about him as well which helped make him into a star even more than his promos did. And it did. McMahon did not meet immediate success. When he started out in the business, he was a singles wrestler, wrestling in some smaller federations before coming to the NWA (WCW) to team with his older brother, Rick. Catherine Bach AKA Daisy Duke What She Looks Laurence Fishburne in Apocalypse Now at Age 14. Hogan faced Bockwinkel on April 18, 1982, and on April 24, 1983, with both matches being decided with "Dusty finishes" where Hogan pinned Bockwinkel for a three count, but was then stripped of the title. The man who would eventually become known as Yokozuna was born in San Francisco on October 22, 1966. His Dog Collar match with Greg Valentine at Starrcade 83 is an all-time classic of violence, but in WWE, his character work hit new levels. If you have a sports story that needs to . The pop star recruited Albano to be part of her Girls Just Want To Have Fun music video, and things gravitated from there. Throughout his illustrious wrestling career, Lawler won multiple World championships including World Heavyweight titles. Fortune for the WWF came at the expense of WCCW and AWA. To make Ricky Steamboat more marketable, WWE decided to rebrand/repackage the wrestler. For Piper, his attitude and edginess predated both Stone Cold and ECW. Of course, fast forward to 1991, and there was reconciliation with Savage at WrestleMania VII, and their eventual wedding at SummerSlam that year. Another lady who hit a grand slam in her first WWE at bat was Sherri Martel. His father, from Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada, is black (of Black Sidney Raymond Eudy is an American former professional wrestler. His legacy will always be that of being one of the most unique characters in wrestling history as well as being one of the most influential stars of all period. When John Cena became the face of the company, a lot of his work was just replicating Hogans success. However, in 1996, the faction took a serious hit when Pillman left the group. By late 1987, Crockett's ownership of so many NWA affiliates, coupled with his continued presidency of the NWA, gave him considerable power. Shortly after the match, the WWF began promoting wrestling shows with Hogan in the main event in parts of the United States outside the Northeast, which changed a long-standing non-aggression pact between the WWF and other wrestling promotions. Strong Female Characters That Are Unforgettable! The show was a huge success. An elite in-ring performer, Tito Santana knew how to work the ropes and dominate matches. Mexico MVP - El Hijo Del Vikingo. He is widely regarded as the most recognized wrestling star worldwide and the most popular wrestler of the 1980s. The WWF threatened to cancel their contracts with cable companies that dared to carry Starrcade. Rood broke into the business after a stint as a Larry Pfohl was born on June 2, 1958 in Buffalo, New York, USA. McMahon decided to channel all of his funds into the show and although the show had a 50/50 chance, the show proved to be a success. Click to reveal During many of these matches on WWF Superstar, Lawler would do his own commentary while wrestling. He could talk for days and fans would listen to every word. Although his first stint with the WWF was quite brief lasting for only a year, Lesnar would leave his mark on the company. Hulk Hogan - Terry Gene Bollea Finishing Move: The Leg Drop and the Pile Driver Advertisements Best Moment: Probably one of the most memorable moments in wrestling was when Hulk Hogan bodyslammed Andre the Giant at Wrestlemania III. filter list by All Voters rank it your way 1 Hulk Hogan 4,872 votes Hulk Hogan's Most Ridiculous Opponents #833 of 1,316 The Best Athletes Of All Time #34 of 180 WWE's Greatest Superstars of the 21st Century 2 Roddy Piper 3,754 votes #5 of 48 Professional Wrestlers with the Best Stage Names #4 of 32 The Best Brawlers In Wrestling History #14 of 49 USC Title 17. RELATED: 10 Best Wrestling Talk Shows, RankedOutside of the ring, Piper would popularize one of the most enduring tropes of pro wrestling television: the talk show segment. Of course many WWE fans probably remember Sherri more for her managerial exploits that picked up steam in the early 1990s. ROSEMONT, Ill. - The Big Ten Conference announced the preliminary seeds for the 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, which are set for March 4-5 at Michigan. He has been married to Jana Perry since April 24, 2005. Even for many professional wrestling fans today, the Golden Era of the 1980s is still the best era in the history of the business. WWE's Greatest Superstars of the 21st Century. The AWA had the talent that would ultimately lead Vincent K. McMahon's World Wrestling Federation to pre-eminence in professional wrestling. One of the most recognized pro wrestlers of the 1980s, Jake the Snake Robertss mic skills and ability to cause fear in his opponents made him a force to reckon with. Generally, WrestleMania VI on April 1, 1990, is acknowledged as the end of the 1980s wrestling boom. However, such a venture required huge capital investment one that placed the WWF on the verge of financial collapse. While signed with USWA, Lawler managed to win the World Heavyweight title a record 28 times. Months later, Hogan and Savage teamed up as The Mega Powers; and at the first ever SummerSlam, they faced off against DiBiase and Andr's tag team known as The Mega Bucks. As many thought that her win over Moolah was somewhat sensational in scope, Martel took that adjective to heart and renamed herself Sensational Sherri. Getty Images/Everett Collection/WWE screenshot. 3. Some of the more well-known promotions included Championship Wrestling from Florida and Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling in Charlotte, North Carolina, were affected. [11] As a result, only five cable companies opted to remain loyal to Crockett, which gave them only an $80,000 profit after expenses. Gorgeous George gained epic mainstream popularity, followed in the Second Golden Age in the 1980's and 1990's by the likes of Ric Flair, Andre the Giant, Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, Sting, The Undertaker, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Kurt Angle, and Triple H. Ric Flair Saturday Night was all about the WWF Main Event! He is considered by many to be one of the greatest trash talkers ever and his promos were always memorable. After the match, Andr handed the title to DiBiase as promised, resulting in the title being vacated and setting the stage for a WWF World Heavyweight Championship tournament at WrestleMania IV. Lauper's tenure with WWE was a feather in the companys cap. During his run from the 1980s-90s, Warrior became known for high high energy when running down to the ring with his music hits, shaking the ropes during his entrance, his Glenn Thomas Jacobs better known by the ring name Kane, is an American politician, actor, and professional wrestler. 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