WWE’s 10 Greatest Canadian Wrestlers of All Time
By Tim Sherry
WWE.com
A countdown of WWE’s greatest Canadian wrestler’s of all time.
There is a rich history of Canadian professional wrestling that goes back nearly a century when Maple Leaf Wrestling opened its doors in 1930 and produced a player like future WWF on-screen President, Jack Tunney. Maple Leaf made way for Stu Hart’s Stampede Wrestling out of Calgary in 1948 and out of Hart’s acclaimed Dungeon came some of the best wrestlers’s the world has ever seen.
Gauging the talent north of the border, in 1984 Vince McMahon dipped into the field and bought Stampede, ushering in numerous Canadian stars including The Hart Foundation, Rick Martel, The Rougeau Brothers, and Dino Bravo. This influx of talent and prestige turned the WWF into what it is today. After selling the company back to Stu Hart after purging the top wrestlers, Stampede remained strong until closing its doors in 2008. These two promotions made it possible for pro wrestling to flourish in the Great White North as there are currently well over 50 active promotions producing live shows yearly.
To this day, Canada is still very well represented in the industry as the likes of Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Eric Young, Bobby Roode, Tyler Breeze, and Tye Dillinger all currently compete in the WWE.
The following list of Canadian wrestlers turns out to be some of the very best workers to ever grace the squared circle. This list is based on in-ring skill, success, longevity, and impact on the sport.
Ahead we countdown the top 10 greatest Canadian wrestlers of all time.