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The 20 Greatest Wrestlers Of The Modern Era
WWE - From The Vault: Shawn Michaels [2003]WWE - From The Vault: Shawn Michaels [2003]
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Shawn Michaels: Supremely gifted athlete throughout his career. Still "stopping the show" into his 40's. The greatest wrestler of all-time, bar none.
WWF - Kurt Angle - It's TrueWWF - Kurt Angle - It's True by Wwe
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Kurt Angle: In just 7 years of being a pro, the Olympic Champion has cemented his place as a legend & future Hall Of Famer. A technical wizard, oh it's true!
WWF - It's Our Time - Chyna And Triple HWWF - It's Our Time - Chyna And Triple H by Wwe
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Triple H: Love him or hate him, 'The Game' has stepped up to the plate in the new millenium & is THE Man to beat in WWE. Nobody main-events wrestling events like HHH.
WWE - Hollywood Hulk Hogan - Hulk Still Rules [2002]WWE - Hollywood Hulk Hogan - Hulk Still Rules [2002]
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Hulk Hogan: Never the greatest in-ring performer in the world, but his sheer presence & ability to appeal to both the live crowd & people sat at home makes him this sports one true icon.
WWF: The Rock - Just Bring It! [2002] (REGION 1) (NTSC)WWF: The Rock - Just Bring It! [2002] (REGION 1) (NTSC) by WWF
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The Rock: He may have been even higher in this list had he not quit wrestling. His era of main-eventing PPVs is arguably the finest period in WWE, & he always brought out the best in his opponents.
WWE - The Stone Cold TruthWWE - The Stone Cold Truth
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Steve Austin: What else can be said about the most successful WWE Champion of all-time? The latter part of his career was blighted by behind-the-scenes rows, but for most, the 1990s WAS 'Stone Cold'
WWE - Ric FlairWWE - Ric Flair
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Ric Flair: Really the 1980s was his definitive era, but 'The Nature Boy' kept winning World titles & drawing the crowds well into the new millenium. Still much loved & respected today.
WWE - Tombstone - The History Of The UndertakerWWE - Tombstone - The History Of The Undertaker by Wwe Tombstone
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The Undertaker: A by-word in the wrestling industry for loyalty. Just when you think this guy is past-it, he pulls off a classic match & reinvents himself once again for the next generation of fans.
WWE - Bret Hitman Hart - The Best There Is : The Best There Was : The Best There Ever Will BeWWE - Bret Hitman Hart - The Best There Is : The Best There Was : The Best There Ever Will Be
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Bret Hart: Enforced retirement in 2000 cut short what had been a stellar career. If he'd remained in WWE in 1997 he would have probably become the most decorated champion in company history.
WWE - The Eddie Guerrero StoryWWE - The Eddie Guerrero Story
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Eddie Guerrero: His untimely passing last year robbed wrestling fans the world over of the most popular & talented WWE Champion of this decade. A true joy to watch throughout his career.
WWE - Mick Foley's Greatest Hits And MissesWWE - Mick Foley's Greatest Hits And Misses
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Mick Foley: The one true innovator of hardcore wrestling, his current part-timer status diminishes his achievements as a pioneer of wrestling over the past 10 years.
WWE - Hard Knocks - The Chris Benoit StoryWWE - Hard Knocks - The Chris Benoit Story
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Chris Benoit: One of the finest technical wrestlers I have ever had the pleasure of seeing, even a lack of charisma couldn't stop 'The Rabid Wolverine' reaching his destiny of main-event status.
WWF - Chris Jericho - Break Down The WallsWWF - Chris Jericho - Break Down The Walls by Chris Jericho
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Chris Jericho: Things haven't always gone his way in his wrestling career, but he's one of the most popular stars of recent years & on his day, can produce the match of the night.
WWE - Brock Lesnar - Here Comes The Pain [2003]WWE - Brock Lesnar - Here Comes The Pain [2003]
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Brock Lesnar: Now exciting spectators in Japan, if 'The Next Big Thing' had given his WWE career another go, he would've been much higher on this list. A supremely talented "Big Man".
WWE - Rey Mysterio [2003]WWE - Rey Mysterio [2003]
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Rey Mysterio: The most decorated Cruiserweight Champion in American wrestling history, & now firmly established in the heavyweight main-event ranks. Exciting, innovative athlete.
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling: Against All Odds 2005 (REGION 1) (NTSC)Total Nonstop Action Wrestling: Against All Odds 2005 (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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A.J Styles: Without a doubt, for my money, the best wrestler in America today not working for WWE. Be it in the heavyweight or X Division, this guy will steal the show, guaranteed.
Broken Harts: The Life and Death of Owen HartBroken Harts: The Life and Death of Owen Hart by Martha Hart
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Owen Hart: The tragedy in 1999 cut short a life & a career that was on a par with older brother Bret. This great men MUST be included in the 2007 WWE Hall Of Fame.
Journey into Darkness: The Unauthorized History Of Kane (WWE)Journey into Darkness: The Unauthorized History Of Kane (WWE) by Michael Chiappetta
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Kane: Not what I'd consider a ring-great or a permenant headliner, but 'The Big Red Machine' has earnt his place in wrestling history with his long-serving gimmick & consistent performances.
This is Ultimate Wrestling: Jeff Jarrett - In Your Face [2001] (REGION 1) (NTSC)This is Ultimate Wrestling: Jeff Jarrett - In Your Face [2001] (REGION 1) (NTSC) by Ultimate Wrestling
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Jeff Jarrett: His hard-work for TNA may make him appear as a small-time version of HHH, but there's no denying 'The King Of The Mountain' is an accomplished ring veteren & certainly TNA's MVP.
WWE - John Cena - Word LifeWWE - John Cena - Word Life
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John Cena: You may love him, or you may not be able to stand the sight of him, but at this precise moment, he has many wrestling fans talking about him, & will continue to do so many years from now.