The ESSENTIALS: Crafting the Ultimate Top Ten Part One

Everyone has their own opinion and reasoning behind where they rank their favorite superstars of all time.  So I came up with a creative idea of how we could work out a definitive list.  I've asked 10 superfans from various walks of life who've each become a fan in different eras to give me their list of favorite superstars that define their love for pro wrestling.  I asked each to list no less than 10 and no more than 20.  I also encouraged everyone to use wrestlers from any promotion.  Each time a wrestler's name appeared, I gave them a point.  Since not everyone gave me more than 10 names, I only gave points to the names in everyone's top ten.  Based on who had the most votes and how high they were ranked, I came up with a definitive list that I will post later on with full profiles on each superstar.  The results are in!  Find out who everyone voted in their list after the jump!

What we took into consideration:

Ring Work

Gimmick

Influence

Sentimental Value

Memorable Moments

Kyle K.

Head Writer for G9ZWrestling and Fan Since 1992.

Favorite Match is Nigel McGuinness vs. Bryan Danielson from ROH Unified

1. Shawn Michaels
2. CM Punk
3. Chris Jericho
4. Kurt Angle
5. Triple H
6. The Rock
7. Ric Flair
8. Randy Savage
9. Daniel Bryan
10. Edge
11. Bret Hart
12. Samoa Joe
13. Eddie Guerrero
14. Chris Benoit
15. Randy Orton 

Justin J.

Aspiring pro wrestler and Fan Since 1995

Favorite Match is Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H from Armageddon 2002

1. Bret Hart
2. Triple H
3. Randy Orton
4. Rey Mysterio
5. Ric Flair
6. Edge
7. Shawn Michaels
8. Daniel Bryan
9. Kurt Angle
10. CM Punk
11. John Cena
12. Undertaker
13. Dolph Ziggler
14. AJ Styles
15. Billy Gunn

Anne N.

My fiancee and Fan Since 2010

Favorite Match is Chris Benoit vs. Triple H vs. Shawn Michaels from Wrestlemania XX

1. Eddie Guerrero
2. John Cena
3. Edge
4. CM Punk
5. Shawn Michaels
6. Triple H
7. Ric Flair
8. Dolph Ziggler
9. Jake Roberts
10. Kurt Angle
11. Chris Jericho
12. Rey Mysterio
13. Randy Orton
14. Daniel Bryan
15. Undertaker
16. The Rock
17. Randy Savage
18. Jeff Hardy
19. Cody Rhodes
20. Big Show

Will D.

Former AWA wrestler, booker and Fan Since 1972

Favorite Match is Killer Kowalski vs. Buddy Rogers 2/3 Falls

1. Ray Stevens
2. Ric Flair
3. Harley Race
4. Killer Kowalski
5. Bret Hart
6. Nick Bockwinkel
7. Curt Henning
8. Dynamite Kid
9. Jack Brisco
10. Eddie Guerrero

Emma G.

Bartender, Student and Fan Since 2000

Favorite Match is The Rock vs. Steve Austin from Wrestlemania XIX

1. The Rock
2. Randy Orton
3. Chris Jericho
4. Jeff Hardy
5. Shawn Michaels
6. Rey Mysterio
7. John Cena
8. CM Punk
9. Booker T
10. Edge

Joe T.

Wrestling Club President and Fan Since 1989

Favorite Match is Ricky Steamboat vs. Randy Savage from Wrestlemania III

1. The Undertaker
2. Shawn Michaels
3. Chris Jericho
4. Bret Hart
5. Sting
6. Kurt Angle
7. Ricky Steamboat
8. Edge
9. The Rock
10. Steve Austin
11. John Cena
12. Mick Foley
13. Randy Orton
14. Randy Savage
15. AJ Styles
16. Roddy Piper
17. Jake Roberts
18. Owen Hart
19. CM Punk
20. Rob Van Dam

Mike N.

Chef, ECW loyalist and Fan Since 1997

Favorite Match is John Cena vs. Rob Vam Dam from One Night Stand 2006

1. Raven
2. Rob Van Dam
3. Undertaker
4. Kurt Angle
5. Shawn Michaels
6. Chris Benoit
7. Taz
8. Eddie Guerrero
9. Rey Mysterio
10. Mick Foley

John P.

Writer, Forum Enthusiast and Fan Since 2007

Favorite Match is Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker from Wrestlemania XXV

1. Steve Austin
2. Shawn Michaels
3. Triple H
4. Chris Jericho
5. Mick Foley
6. The Rock
7. Jeff Hardy
8. Samoa Joe
9. Kurt Angle
10. Undertaker
11. CM Punk
12. Bret Hart
13. Eddie Guerrero
14. Edge
15. AJ Styles

Rick S.

Fitness Instructor, Club Manager and Fan Since 1996

Favorite Match is Mick Foley vs. Edge from Wrestlemania 22

1. Edge
2. Shawn Michaels
3. AJ Styles
4. Samoa Joe
5. CM Punk
6. Bret Hart
7. Mick Foley
8. Chris Jericho
9. Chris Benoit
10. Jushin Liger
11. Jimmy Jacobs
12. Ric Flair
13. Kurt Angle
14. Daniel Bryan
15. William Regal

Bill M.

Retired Detective and Fan Since 1986

Favorite Match is Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat from Wrestlerwar 89

1. Hulk Hogan
2. Ric Flair
3. Shawn Michaels
4. Sting
5. Steve Austin
6. Andre The Giant
7. The Rock
8. Kurt Angle
9. Randy Savage
10. Ricky Steamboat