Tuesday, September 25, 2012

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

2 comments:

  1. This was great to see how different people were impacted from wrestling especially with the different eras.

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