Blog

In this post, we will check out the top 10 most popular WWE superstars of all time.

Professional wrestling has been a global phenomenon for decades, captivating audiences with its unique blend of athleticism, drama, and entertainment.

At the forefront of this industry are the WWE superstars, who have become household names and icons to millions of fans around the world.

Throughout its history, WWE has produced some of the most memorable and influential wrestlers of all time, who have left an indelible mark on the sport and pop culture.

From Hulk Hogan to John Cena, these superstars have transcended the ring to become cultural icons, inspiring generations of fans with their larger-than-life personalities and performances.

In this article, we will explore the top 10 most popular WWE superstars of all time, based on their impact, achievements, and enduring popularity.

From legends of the past to current superstars, these performers have left a lasting impression on the world of professional wrestling and beyond.

Top 10 Most Popular WWE Superstars of All Time

10. Bill Goldberg

Bill Goldberg is a retired American professional wrestler and actor. He is best known for his time in WCW and WWE.

Goldberg is one of the most famous figures of the late 1990s and 2000s. He is widely regarded as one of the most powerful professional wrestlers of all time. 

Goldberg is considered the founder of the spear-finishing move in wrestling and is credited with popularizing and being the best at executing the move.

He grew to fame in WCW with a long undefeated streak in 1997–1998 singles competition, and soon became the highest-paid WCW wrestler.

He returned to WWE in 2016, winning the WWE Universal Championship for the first time in March 2017 and a second time in February 2020. 

Goldberg is also the only man in the history of the game to have been WCW World Heavyweight, WWE World Heavyweight, and WWE Universal Champion. Goldberg is number 10 in our list of the top 10 most popular WWE superstars of all time.

9. Big Show

Big Show is the second most popular wrestler in the world. He’s also the biggest wrestler in WWE history.

He is best known for his term with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) from 1995 to 1999 as The Giant and with WWE from 1999 to 2021 under the ring name (The) Big Show.

Considering WWF/WWE and WCW, he is a seven-time world champion, having held the WCW World Heavyweight Championship twice, the WWF/WWE Championship twice, WWE’s World Heavyweight Championship twice, and the ECW World Heavyweight Championship once.

He also won the Intercontinental, United States, and Hardcore championships, he is the 24th Triple Crown and 12th Grand Slam winner in WWE history. Big Show is number 9 in our list of the top 10 most popular WWE superstars of all time.

8. Kane

Kane is popularly known as the brother of The Undertaker in WWE. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021.

He joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) in 1995. Following his WWF debut, Kane remained a key element of the company’s “Attitude Era” of the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Kane is a three-time world champion and a 12-time world tag team champion. He is also a two-time Intercontinental Champion and a Money in the Bank winner, as well as the third man to complete WWE’s Grand Slam.

Kane holds the record for the most appearances in a Royal Rumble match at 20, as well as the highest cumulative total eliminations at 46. Kane is number 8 in our list of the top 10 most popular WWE superstars of all time.

7. Steve Austin

Steve Austin better known by his ring name “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, is a retired professional wrestler.

He is widely considered one of the greatest and most effective professional wrestlers of all time, he was essential to the growth and conquest of the World Wrestling Federation during the Attitude Era.

Austin signed with World Wrestling Federation in 1995. He won the WWF Championship six times, the WWF Intercontinental Championship twice, the Million Dollar Championship once, and the WWF Tag Team Championship four times, making him the fifth WWF Triple Crown Champion.

He is also a record three-time Royal Rumble winner, won the 1996 King of the Ring, and headlined multiple WWF pay-per-view events, including WrestleMania four times.

6. Randy Orton

Randy Orton is an American professional wrestler who is signed to WWE. He is widely considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time.

At the age of 24, Orton became the youngest world champion in WWE history after he won the World Heavyweight Championship.

He won his first United States Championship in 2018, becoming the 18th overall Grand Slam Champion.

Orton’s rivalry with John Cena has been identified as one of the most extended and greatest rivalries in WWE history. 

Orton has held the WWE Championship 10 times and WWE’s World Heavyweight Championship four times.

Orton is also the winner of the 2013 Money in the Bank ladder match, as well as a two-time Royal Rumble match winner (2009 and 2017), and has headlined multiple WWE pay-per-view events, including WrestleMania 25 and WrestleMania 30.

5. Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan is one of the most popular WWE superstars of all time. Hulk Hogan is a legendary wrestler who has been in the WWE for over 30 years, and he was one of the most popular wrestlers in the 1980s.

Hogan started his professional wrestling career in 1977 but achieved worldwide acclaim after signing for World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) in 1983.

He won the WWF Championship five times, with his first reign being the second-longest in the championship’s history.

He is the first wrestler in history to win consecutive Royal Rumble matches, winning in 1990 and 1991.

His match with Andre the Giant on WWF The Main Event on February 5, 1988, still holds American television viewership records for wrestling with a 15.2 Nielsen rating and 33 million viewers.

In 1993, Hogan exited the WWF to sign for rival World Championship Wrestling. He won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship six times and holds the record for the most extended reign.

 He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005. Hulk Hogan is number 5 in our list of the top 10 most popular WWE superstars of all time.

4. The Undertaker

The Undertaker is undoubtedly one of WWE’s most popular wrestlers of all time. His popularity peaked in the 1990s and early 2000s, but his career has been long-lasting as well.

Undertaker spent the vast majority of his career wrestling for WWF/E and is best known for his critically praised “Deadman” Undertaker gimmick, for which he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2022.

He is the longest-tenured wrestler in company history at 30 years, The Undertaker is one of the most renowned figures of the Attitude Era.

Undertaker won the WWF/E Championship four times, the World Heavyweight Championship three times, the Hardcore Championship once and the World Tag Team Championship six times. He also won the Royal Rumble match in 2007.

3. Triple H

Triple H is a 14-time world champion and married to Stephanie McMahon, a member of the McMahon family.

He is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. In WWF, Triple H earned industry fame after co-founding the compelling D-Generation X stable, which became a significant element of the “Attitude Era” in the 1990s.

Triple H won a number of championships in his career, which include a five-time Intercontinental Champion, a three-time world tag team champion, a two-time European Champion, and a fourteen-time world champion.

He is also a two-time Royal Rumble match winner and a King of the Ring tournament winner. Triple H is number 3 in our list of the top 10 most popular WWE superstars of all time.

2. John Cena

John Cena is an American professional wrestler and is currently signed to WWE. He is widely considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time.

Cena is tied with Ric Flair for the most world championship in professional wrestling history. He signed with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) in 2001.

He won his first singles title, the United States Championship, in 2004, and the following year, he won the WWE Championship.

Cena has won the WWE Championship 13 times, which is still a record. He is also a five-time WWE United States Champion, a four-time world tag team champion, a two-time Royal Rumble winner, and a one-time Money in the Bank winner.

1. Dwayne ‘The Rock Johnson

Dwayne Johnson is a professional wrestler, actor, producer, and former professional wrestler. He is the highest-paid actor in Hollywood and has been named one of Time’s 100 most influential people in the world.

He is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. Johnson wrestled for WWF/E for eight years prior to seeking an acting career.

He is also a two-time Intercontinental Champion, a five-time Tag Team Champion, the 2000 Royal Rumble winner, and WWE’s sixth Triple Crown champion. Dwayne Johnson tops the list of the top 10 most popular WWE superstars of all time.

Conclusion

This is a great list of wrestlers and it’s easy to see why they are so popular. The WWE has been around since 1953 when it was known as World Wide Wrestling Federation but it didn’t become famous until Vince McMahon bought out his father’s company and renamed it.

Since then there have been many great moments that have kept viewers entertained for decades including WrestleMania III where Hulk Hogan defeated Andre the Giant in front of 93,000 fans at the Pontiac Silverdome in Detroit Michigan USA which set an attendance record for indoor arenas worldwide by being sold out for months beforehand!