People around the world knew WWE. We were entertained by the moves of our favorite wrestlers matched against their rivals. However, some of us might think that they have their own stories to tell. Other people thought that wrestling had their plot that was similar to drama or action movies. We would learn more about the life inside and out of our favorite wrestler in this article.
Razor Ramon
Scott Oliver Hall was known as Razor Ramon in the wrestling world. The first time he entered the ring was way back in the ’80s, but he became popular with the fans in the ’90s when he was at WWF and WCW. He earned the WWF Intercontinental Championship four times. After several years, the condition of his health was terrible, and suffered various illnesses.
Razor Ramon
Kane
Glenn Thomas Jacobs, also known as the famous wrestler Kane, was also an actor, politician, and businessman. People who were always watching WWE might have heard his name. We could see him featured in the 2018 movie See No Evil. He had also won the position of mayor at Knox Country in the same year.
Kane
Sid Vicious
Sid Vicious was one of the wrestlers who made the wrestling industry famous. The wrestler started his career in the ’80s. He participated in WCW, WWF, and WWE. After several years, he became a successful wrestler and earned different championship titles. The wrestler might be retired now, but he still showed that he could still wrestle.
Sid Vicious
Mideon
Dennis Knight was a wrestler who had many names. Some of us knew him as Phineas I. Godwin and Tex Slazenger. However, he became famous while using the name Mideon. After he decided to quit his occupation, Dennis became a chef that worked at Clearwater, Florida. We should try the food at that place.
Mideon
Kelly Kelly
Barbara Jean Blank was one of the well-known girl wrestlers. She was not only a wrestler but also a TV personality and model. After several years, we could see her featured in some movies and shows. We could watch her at WAGS and Days of Our Lives. However, she decided to quit her occupation in the year 2012.
Kelly Kelly
Goldberg
William Scott Goldberg became popular in the world of wrestling and used the name, Goldberg. The wrestler was residing with his son and wife and also owned his gym in California. He became famous when he was not defeated by any other wrestler against him in the ring. His domination did not stop for more than a year.
Goldberg
The Undertaker
Mark William Calaway was one of the unforgettable wrestlers who used the name The Undertaker. However, he recently became a free agent. During his career, the wrestler earned 17 various tiles and was feared by other wrestlers. Aside from being a wrestler, he also tried real estate. The wrestler and his wife loved animals and set a fund to help them.
The Undertaker
The Rock
People knew Dwayne Johnson as The Rock in the world industry and a great actor. The wrestler also became the most influential people in the world, according to Times magazine. Not only was he skilled and handsome, but he also started his charity. The foundation was to help children who had terminal illnesses.
The Rock
Hulk Hogan
Terre Gene Bollea was a well-known wrestler in the industry who was also called Hulk Hogan. Aside from being a wrestler, he was also an actor, businessman, and musician. He has also had his nutritional website and also energy drinks. In the year 2007, he had a rough life. Terre experienced divorce and lost almost everything. However, we were happy that he still tried to fix his life.
Hulk Hogan
Tugboat
Fred Ottman was known in the industry as Tugboat and Typhoon. The wrestler was a part of Natural Disaster and associated with Hulk Hogan. After a long and successful career, he decided to retire from the industry in the year 2001. After retirement, he became a safety manager, teacher, and mentor at the little league teams.
Tugboat
Big Show
Big show, who was also known as the Giant, became popular with people around the world. The wrestler was successful in his career and won different championship belts. He also entered the acting industry, where we could see him in different TV shows and movies. We could watch Big show in the comedy flick titled Knucklehead.
Big Show
Stacy Keibler
Stacy Keibler was not only popular in the world of wrestling. She was also featured in What About Brian and How I Met Your Mother. Not only was she a professional wrestler, but she was also a cheerleader in the past. Stacy hosted the Supermarket Superstar in the year 2013. Currently, she is tied with Jared Pobre, and they live with their two children.
Stacy Keibler
The Ultimate Warrior
James Brian Hellwig used the name The Ultimate Warrior or Dingo Warrior in the wrestling industry. We could see his love for his occupation when he changed his legal name to the warrior in 1993. However, people thought that the wrestler had passed away, and another person had been using his name. The fact was that the wrestler died at the age of 54 in 2014 because of a heart attack.
The Ultimate Warrior
Ric Flair
Ric Flair became famous after winning 16 various championship belts during his career. He was one of the most outstanding wrestlers back in those days. The wrestler would probably say that he had earned 21 belts. Ric completed his final match in September 2011 and also tried in the acting industry. However, he had a tragic experience when his son died because of a drug overdose. It was a difficult time for him.
Ric Flair
Macho Man
Randy Savage, who was also known as Macho Man, was famous in the world of wrestling. He had been in the industry for more than 32 years. The wrestler proclaimed that he won 29 different titles back in his days. We could watch him in the movies like Baywatch, Spider-Man, and Ready to Rumble. However, the wrestler passed away because of a heart condition.
Macho Man
Rey Mysterio
Oscar Gutierrez was the famous Rey Mysterio in the league. He was a masked wrestler that was admired by people. The wrestler used a Lucha Libre mask and made a name for himself in the year ’90 and 2000s. During his career, he had earned WWE Cruiserweight, World Heavyweight Championship, and WWE Championship. Even at his old age, he still took part in the House of Glory, QPW, and Black Destiny Wrestling.
Rey Mysterio
Sunny
Tammy Lyn Sytch, who used Sunny’s name in the industry, became successful during her time. However, she was captured by authorities because of alcohol and drugs in the year 2017. Because of the negative reputation she got, WWE decided to end her contract with them. Some people said that Sunny had gone into rehab to become a proper person.
Sunny
Chyna
Joan Marie Laurer became popular in the world of wrestling and was known as Chyna. Joan became the first famous lady wrestler in the industry. The female wrestler received awards and honor because of what she contributed during her career. The wrestler was not only a wrestler but also a writer. Joan had published an autobiography, but in the year 2016, she passed away because of a drug overdose.
Chyna
Lex Luger – $3 Million
We can all agree that Lex Luger is one of the greatest wrestlers in history. He won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship once in addition to winning the United States Championship five times. While he competed in WWF as well, he didn’t win the title there. Back in 2007, he suffered from a nerve impingement in his spine that left him temporarily paralyzed. Thankfully, he was able to make a full recovery by 2010. Nowadays, he works for WWE as a member of their wellness policy team.
Lex Luger – $3 Million
Sable
Rena Marlette Lesnar was one of the unforgettable female wrestlers in WWE and used Sable’s name during her career. Rena was not only a wrestler but also an actress and model. We could see her in Corky Romano and Pacific Blue. The female wrestler got married more than once. Rena was now wedded to Brock Lesnar, who was also a wrestler.
Sable
The Coach
Jonathan Coachman was well-known in the name of Coach. However, we could no longer see the wrestler compete inside the ring. After he became a wrestler, he decided to become a commentator for Raw. In 2018, he decided to retire from his occupation, and his fans thought if Jonathan would still return to the industry. He was now living with his wife and two children.
The Coach
Skinner
Skinner had created his reputation during WWF. The wrestler was a part of the fabulous team during his prime. After a successful career, he decided to resign from his occupation and made a school that wanted to become a professional wrestler. Even at his old age, he was still active in teaching other people about wrestling. Skinner resides in Florida together with his wife.
Skinner
Scotty 2 Hotty
Scott Ronald Garland, also known as Scotty 2 Hotty, was a famous wrestler in wrestling. He may have a successful career as a wrestler but decided to become a WWE Performance Center coach. In the year 2013, Scott entered the firefighting training. However, he returned to WWE after three years. Currently, the wrestler prioritized his health.
Scotty 2 Hotty
Mr. McMahon
Mr. McMahon was the CEO, Chairman, and the owner of WWE. He was a famous person in the industry and was also a businessman, actor, and film producer and owned Alpha Entertainment. Mr. McMahon also had yachts, a mansion, and many more. We could tell that he was a successful man that had billions of cash in his savings.
Mr. McMahon
Yokozuna
Rodney Agatupa Anoa, also known as Yokozuna, was the first Samoan wrestler in the industry. The wrestler was also the first Samoan who entered the industry that won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. In the year 2000, Rodney’s lifeless body was found in the hotel where he was staying. The source said that he passed away because of a heart attack, but the truth was pulmonary edema at the age of 34.
Yokozuna
Jacqueline
Jacqueline DeLois Moore was not known for her wrestling skills, but she was also a talented manager. She was one of three women who earned the title Cruiserweight Championship. We could also see the female wrestler in movies, video games, and TV shows. The female wrestler was on the MTV series titled Tough Times. Her appearance did not change even when she was in her 60s.
Jacqueline
Stone Cold Steve Austin
Steve Austin or stone-cold had left the industry early because of his injury. However, during his prime, he won 6 various championship titles. After retiring from wrestling, the wrestler became an actor and played a role at Nash Bridges and The Expendables. His current net worth was 45 million dollars, and we were sure that he was living a comfortable life today.
Stone Cold Steve Austin
Mick Foley
Mick Foley had used different names in the industry. He was also known as Cactus Jack, Mankind, and Dude Love. However, his early retirement in the industry shocked the people who admired him. The wrestler was also an actor and media personality and could be seen in Boy Meets World. Mick became a philanthropist that aided children. He was now residing with his wife and four children.
Mick Foley
Batista
David Micheal Bautista became popular in the industry as Batista. However, he decided to leave the world of wrestling and tried every chance that he could get. After his retirement, he started bodybuilding, martial arts, and acting. We could see him play a role as “Drax” in Marvel movies. Authorities tried to set him up when they announced that the wrestler was using steroids, but it was false.
Batista
Randy Orton
Randy Orton was actively participating in the world of wrestling. We could see the wrestler in the show That’s Who I Am. The wrestler has currently competed in Smackdown. In 2007, some said that he was using steroids, but he ignored the accusation until this day. In 2013, he was divorced from Samantha Speno, but he was linked to Kimberly Kessler after two years.
Randy Orton
Edge
Adam Joseph Copeland was a famous wrestler named Edge in the industry. The wrestler also became a WWE Hall of Famer, but he decided to retire and tried acting. During his career, he won 31 championship titles, and in the year 2004, he published his autobiography. Adam hated cigarettes. The Hall of Famer explained that he tried it one time but did not like it.
Edge
Lita
Amy Dumas, also known as Lita, resigned in the year 2006. She was not only a professional wrestler but also a musician. The wrestler had a band named Luchagors and created an album before deciding to retire. She experienced the knife for a breast augmentation procedure in 1999. She became an analyst at WWE. People thought she was linked to Joseph Copland and Matt Hardy, but she was still single.
Lita
Shawn Michaels
Micheal Shawn Hickenbottom or the famous wrestler named Shawn Michaels in the world of wrestling. He was a wrestler and an actor, TV presenter, ambassador of WWE, and a host. Throughout his life, he was married two times. In the year 1999, he was married to Rebecca and lived together with their two children.
Shawn Michaels
Alundra Blayze
Debrah Ann Miceli, or her wrestling name Alundra Blayze was the first female wrestler who became the Rookie of the Year. The female wrestler loved the monster truck and tried to enter the acting industry after she left the world of wrestling. We could see her play in the Shootfighter and Death Match. Debrah was married twice back in her life.
Alundra Blayze
Booker T
Robert Booker Tio Huffman was also known as Booker T by people who watched sports. During his career, he earned six world championships and 21 various titles. The wrestler also had a lot of fans who admired him. Robert also became a commentator, promoter, and writer. He was also featured in different video games and also published two books.
Booker T
Triple H
Paul Michel Levesque, also known as Triple H. After his retirement, he tried being a businessman and an actor. In the year 2003, he was tied with Stephanie McMahon, which got him a significant role in wrestling. Paul became a Vice President of Talent, Live Events, and Creative at WWE. he and his wife created a foundation named Connor’s Cure to end Medulloblastoma.
Triple H
Chris Benoit
Michael Benoit or Chris Benoit had forgotten when he did something unforgettable, even for his fans. The wrestler killed his family in June 2007. Two days after the incident, Micheal took his own life. Some believed that his brain was damaged because of the injuries caused when he was competing. WWE decided to delete any information related to the wrestler.
Chris Benoit
Trish Stratus
Patricia Anne Strategies, also known as Trish Stratus, was one of the industry’s famous wrestlers. We would not forget her achievement when she became the youngest wrestler inducted into the WWE Hall of fame. The female wrestler was also a fitness model, TV personality, and actress. She also owned a well-known yoga studio that started in the year 2008.
Trish Stratus
Road Dogg
Brian James had used different names in the industry. He was known as The Roadie and Road Dogg back in the ‘90s. Brian was also a United States Marine who trained twice harder than the other people. It was the reason why he was healthy. Brian became the producer and coordinator for WWE.
Road Dogg
Brian “Crush” Adams
Brian Adams or was known as Crush, was a professional wrestler back in the days. He became a wrestler at WCW and WWF. Brian was admired by most people who watched wrestling during his prime. After he decided to leave the industry, he tried his skill in boxing. However, the injury attained stopped him from pursuing this occupation. He died at the age of 43 in 2007.
Brian “Crush” Adams
Big Boss Man
Ray Washington Taylor Jr. was a famous wrestler who used the name Big Boss Man. His name was inducted in the Hall of Fame in the year 2016. However, he did not experience seeing that he was inducted because he passed away in 2004. At the age of 41, the wrestler died because of a heart attack and left his family behind.
Big Boss Man
Mark Henry
Mark Henry was one of the unforgettable wrestlers in the industry. However, before he became a professional wrestler, he was a powerlifter and weightlifter. The strength the wrestler possessed was a quality he could use being a professional wrestler. In 2011, he earned the WWE World Heavyweight titles, and his name was inducted in the Hall of fame in 2016.
Mark Henry
Paul Bearer
Paul Bearer did not compete inside the ring. However, he was known as the manager of some famous wrestlers like Kane and The Undertaker. Paul had experienced excessive weight, which he gained 500 pounds. The manager had undergone a gastric bypass, which made him lose 200 pounds of weight, but he passed away because of a heart attack in the year 2013.
Paul Bearer
Jeff Hardy
Jeff Hardy was a member of Team Xtreme, along with his brother and Lita. During his career, he won different titles like the World Heavyweight Championship and WWE Championship. The wrestler got a successful career like the other wrestler. However, Jeff adored music after he decided to leave the industry. The wrestler started to join a band named PeroxWhy?Gen.
Jeff Hardy
Matt Hardy
Matt Hardy was the older brother and partner of Jeff Hardy. He was also a skilled wrestler who won different titles in his time. The wrestler had a relationship with Lita, but it did not take long after knowing that Lita was cheating on him. Matt was still active and competing in the industry.
Matt Hardy
X-Pac
Sean Waltman was also known as X-Pac in wrestling and became popular in the ’90s. The wrestler started at WWF but decided to sign a contract with WWE. Sean was a skilled wrestler in cruiserweight and tag team divisions. We were happy that he was still participating in some sports event and would still work out at the gym.
X-Pac
Kurt Angle
Kurt Angle started wrestling when he was still in college but became a professional wrestler in the 90s. The wrestler earned different titles and championships during his time. After he signed a contract at WWE, he also tried to take other opportunities on other franchises. Kurt also had a successful career at Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. However, he was currently suffering from multiple injuries and health problems.
Kurt Angle
Chris Jericho
Chris Jericho was one of the famous wrestlers in the 90s. he even earned the World Heavyweight championship titles three times. After his successful career in WWE, he entered Japan Pro-Wrestling and was still an active wrestler. Not only was he a wrestler, but he also became a co-owner of D1 Sports Training and Therapy.
Chris Jericho
Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock was known as the person who became a UFC Superfight Championship after he left TNA and WWE. The wrestler decided to leave the industry to focus on martial arts. He also became successful as a fighter. His two sons decided to follow their father’s path in MMA. However, they were not thriving like their father.
Ken Shamrock
Owen Hart
Owen Hart had followed the occupation of his relatives. Many of his family became a pro wrestler. Owen earned various titles during his career. However, people did not expect the tragedy that happened in his life. In 1999, an accident occurred that caused his life when his harness got loose, and he fell.
Owen Hart
Rick Steiner
Robert Rechsteiner was famous by the name of Rick Steiner in the industry and entered WCW and was skilled at tag team wrestling. The wrestler brought home the World Tag Team Championship eight times. However, after he decided to leave the industry, he decided to focus on being a real estate broker.
Rick Steiner
Billy Kidman
Here’s another popular ’90s pro-wrestler. Billy Kidman made his mark in WWF and WCW. He also belonged to classes like the Dirty Creatures, Raven’s Flock, and Fresh Blood. He has won several titles and tournaments. He’s employed as a WWE director these days.
Billy Kidman
Tito Santana
In the 1970s, Tito Santana became renowned for his abilities and skill whenever he is inside the ring. He made it far in WWF, owning several titles over there. He was inducted into Fame’s WWE Hall in 2004. After leaving the sport, he began working at Eisenhower Middle School as a Spanish instructor and basketball coach.
Tito Santana
Damien Sandow
Although Damien Sandow started in his pro wrestling career pretty late, he still managed to succeed! He was called by several names like Aaron Stevens and Idol Stevens in the past. He is popular as an impersonator who has only won one title: the WWE Tag Team Championship. Now retired, he is trying his hand at acting and films.
Damien Sandow
Diamond Dalla Page
You’re not required to be a die hard wresting fan to get familiar with Diamond Dalla Page because he has won so many titles. He has worked in TNA, WWF, and WCW in the past. Likewise, he also has a couple of titles to his name. Now retired, he is a radio host at DDP and offers a program known as Yoga for Regular Guys.
Diamond Dalla Page
Kamala
He was renowned for his decorated mask, sword, spear, and signature look. Kamala was a “different case” regarding loop. He loved to compete with his nude feet. Sadly, things went south in 1992. Since rejecting diabetic care, he later lost two legs.
Kamala
The Russian Bear
Ivan Koloff, known as the Russian Bear, inspired the past terror of his enemies. WWF World Heavyweight Title during his tenure with WWWF in the ’60s. Since leaving, he experienced a major transition. He studied as a Gospel preacher and published two novels. He passed away at 74 in 2017.
The Russian Bear
John Nord
Nord the Barbarian or Berzerker was a 1980s pro wrestler. Born John Nord, as he joined WCCW, the public understood him. He also served at AWA after this. He often modified his ring name, but later used his legal name. He retired in 2002 and operated at his brother’s auto dealership.
John Nord
Jake “The Snake” Roberts
We are certain fans are not gonna forget about Jake “The Snake” Roberts. Past he appeared in TNA, WWF, NWA, ECW, and WCW. He enjoyed his matches with reptiles, which explains his nickname. His favorite was Python Damien. Sadly, he’s been performing poorly since he retired.
Jake “The Snake” Roberts
Rowdy Roddy Piper
Roderick George Toombs, best known as Rowdy Roddy Piper, was working in the wrestling field for 30 years. He still portrayed the villain part in his matches. He received his induction to the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005. He announced Hodgkin’s lymphoma the next year. He died of cardiac arrest in 2015.
Rowdy Roddy Piper
Marc Mero
Johnny B. Badd was Mero’s ring name. Since featuring at TNA and WCW, he received the moniker. He used his real name at the outset of his career. He has suffered from many health problems following retirement. He refused treatment and survived the story!
Marc Mero
Debra
Queen Debra was a successful WCW pro-wrestler in the 1990s. She won many titles in the past. She’s nowhere near as famous as her ex-husband, Steve Austin. It’s sad to learn he’s been prosecuted for abusing and beating her. She began Debra in 1998 when she joined WWF.
Debra
Big Van Vader
Big Van Vader once competed in WCW, WWF, and New Japan Pro Wrestling. Those who wished to prove a “good wrestler” had to take on a man’s powerhouse. He had a great career, but his health deteriorated after retirement. He died of pneumonia in 2016.
Big Van Vader
Kevin Nash
After joining WWE, Kevin Nash formed a community named New World Order. He joined WCW later. He’s now thought semi-retired. Given his age, he also loves playing matches every now and then. He’s even had popularity as an actress! See him in Magic Mike?
Kevin Nash
The Honky Tonk Man
Wayne Farris used the ring name Honky Tonk Kid. Passionate about wrestling. Knew fellow pro wrestler Jerry Lawler was his cousin? During his tenure in WCW and WWE, Farris engaged in several fights. Now retired, he’s perhaps most notable for Elvis Presley’s impersonation.
The Honky Tonk Man
Jimmy Snuka
The guy who came up with the “Superfly Splash” was James Snuka. Besides wrestling, he even dipped his toes in acting and enjoyed popularity there. His wrestling career peaked in the ’80s. It dwindled after he was then suspected of being a witness in his girlfriend’s murder. He disputed these charges, but his dementia made it impossible to decide whether he was guilty. He died soon after being dismissed.
Jimmy Snuka
Stephanie McMahon
The family of McMahon has a long association with WWE. Stephanie McMahon is the fourth generation of the franchise to play! She wanted to leave wrestling to serve as a CBO promoter following a successful run in the ring instead. She went on to marry Triple H and served as the art director for WWE.
Stephanie McMahon
Rico
Rico Constantino, known simply by his first name, is a big WWE figure. Before that, he entered the Empire Wrestling Federation. A SmackDown during it! He showed his value in an episode and won a number of fans. He wanted to put wrestling behind to move into law enforcement faster than usual. He actually has the rank of Sergeant of the Police!
Rico
Garbage Man
Inside the ring, Duke Droese was known as the Garbage Man. Only when he debuted in WWF and took a trash can to his matches did the wrestler receive the moniker. In the ’90s, he began his wrestling career. Since then, a great deal of time has elapsed, but he has been unable to preserve his old physique.
Garbage Man
Gigantic Kurrgan
Did you realize that Robert Maillet, the actor, and TV host, used to be a pro wrestler? He founded groups like The Truth Commission and the Oddities, along with the Rock. For two years or so, he was just a pro wrestler. Go try out 300 and Deadpool 2 if you want to see his acting chops.
Gigantic Kurrgan
Gangrel
In the ring, David Heath went by the name Gangrel. His fellow wrestlers hated him while he was involved in the ’90s. His physique alone will remind you why that’s the case. He’s competing in Modern Age Pro Wrestling right now. In spite of his personality and wrestling ability, not a lot has improved. There are reports that he is employed as an adult film producer as well!
Gangrel
The Great Khali
Dalip Singh Rana, known as The Great Khali, is an American wrestler born in India who is now a model, promoter, and actor. He is most popular in WWE for his tenure there. He is the first Indian in WWE’s existence to ever capture the World Heavyweight Championship. Although his wrestling career started in 2000, it was only in 2006 that he became mainstream. However, he was an inspector for the Punjabi Police before his tenure in WWE. He worked in Hollywood movies, Bollywood movies, and TV programs, apart from wrestling.
The Great Khali
Funaki
From Kai En Tai’s days alongside Taka Michinoku to become SmackDown’s Number One Announcer, Funaki has spent a long career at WWE. Since 1998, he’s delighted people, winning the Cruiserweight Championship and the Hardcore title. It’s a blend of his funny stunts, wildly charming personality, and in-ring abilities that make him so famous. Funaki transitioned smoothly to the Japanese viewer comment squad.
Funaki
Bull Nakano
Until Women’s Wrestling’s “Divas Era” WWE sought to book women in a more legitimate manner, comparable to today’s product. They did a decent job having Alundra Blayze, the Women’s Winner, sound like a serious competitor, but the division was incredibly weak. Enter Nakano. The Japanese star, with its enormous power and uniquely scary appearance, was a force. Luna Vachon took her to take Blayze back. They competed for the SummerSlam belt that Blayze won, but Bull won the line-down rematch and retained the 134-day WWE Women’s Championship.
Bull Nakano
Taka Michinoku
Taka Michinoku was one of Japan’s first wrestlers to occupy a popular WWE programming spot. In his WWE debut, Taka ripped down the Canadian Stampede PPV house against his trainer, The Great Sasuke. A massive crowd response contributed to major drive, when Michinoku became the first ever WWE Light Heavyweight Champion when he defeated Brian Christopher in the tournament finals. He was a part of Kai En Tai, challenging Triple H for the WWE title.
Taka Michinoku
Io Shirai
This is an entry that is a virtual certainty to make it to the top 3 in the next two years. That’s how nice Io Shirai is, and she loves important people like Triple H. Recently, she had her first glimpse of WWE gold, capturing the NXT Women’s Championship. Shirai also ended second Mae Young Classic, losing to Toni Storm at Evolution.
Io Shirai