The Mount Rushmore of Men’s Wrestling

Brendan Mizgala’s Mount Rushmore

Ric Flair

“The Nature Boy” was the first true “World Champion” of my lifetime.  He would wrestle all over the United States, but would also perform in Japan, Mexico, Europe, Canada, etc.  He had the honour of defending the NWA World Heavyweight Championship and he was up to the task. Ric is also known for having great matches with any and every opponent he ever stepped into the ring with.

Hulk Hogan

The Hulkster had the weight of the WWE on his shoulders for a majority of his time in the business.  He not only carried the WWE to heights it has never seen before during the Rock ‘n’ Wrestling Connection, but then jumped to WCW and formed the NWO.  Hogan will go down as a focal reason for the two major companies reaching their highest levels.

John Cena

If you asked me five years ago if I thought John Cena was one of the greatest ever, I would’ve laughed, but what Cena has done in the latter years of his career has been spectacular.  His matches have been at a high level and he has done his part in getting feuds and talent over in the process. Nobody has had a run at the top as long as Cena, and he’s earned it.

“Stone Cold” Steve Austin

The Texas Rattlesnake was the hottest thing in pro wrestling during his run at the top of the mountain.  He transcended the business and became a mainstream, household name.  His rivalry with Vince McMahon is a big reason the WWE was able to recover and defeat WCW.  If it weren’t for health issues, he would’ve been on top long into the 2000’s.