Qualifying Credentials: 2x WWE Champion, 3x WWE World Heavyweight Champion, WWE Intercontinental Champion (2009), ROH World Champion (2005)
One of the most successful Rookie years in WWE history, winning the ECW and World Heavyweight Titles. Had the longest WWE Title reign (434 days) since the Hulkamania Era. Also held the WWE World Tag Titles with Kofi Kingston. 2x ROH tag champions with Colt Cabana as "The Second City Saints". Winner of the 2011 Slugfest Of Doom.
Qualifying Credentials: 5x IWGP Champion, WCW US Champion (1995)
One of the top stars of New Japan for years. One of only two men to have held the All Japan, New Japan, and Pro Wrestling NOAH (GHC) titles. Competed in WCW in the early Nitro era where he defeated Sting for the US Title.