Qualifying Credentials: 4x WWF/E Champion, World heavyweight Champion (2006), WCW World Champion (2001), 6x TNA World Champion
Billed as wrestling's only Olympic Gold Medalist. Became a Triple Crown Champion his rookie year in WWE (then WWF) by winning the Intercontinental, European, and World Titles. Also won the King Of The Ring his rookie year. Won over a dozen amateur wrestling titles before turning pro. Won his latest World Title at the ripe young age of 46.
Qualifying Credentials:3x WWE Champion, World Heavyweight Champion (2010)
A king of the independent scene before signing with the WWE in 2009. Held the ROH World Title for 16 months. Held over a dozen independent and international titles voer a ten year indie career. Defeated WWE Mentor (and former WWE Champion) The Miz for the US Title. Held the WWE Title three times, and was never beated for his latter two reigns.