Qualifying Credentials:4x WWE Champion, IWGP Champion (2006)
Shot to stardom in 2002, winning the King Of The Ring tournament and defeating The Rock for the WWE Title (then the Undisputed Championship for both brands). Feuded with Kurt Angle, The Undertaker, and Goldberg before quitting WWE to
pursue football. Won the IWGP Title, defeating Kazuyuki Fujita. Reigned as the UFC Heavyweight champion for over a year. Defeated John Cena in a lopsided match for his most recent World Title.
Qualifying Credentials:AWA World Champion (1961), NWA World Champion (1966)
Proudly proclaimed himself "Canada's Finest Athlete". One of the few to have held both the AWA and NWA titles. Dethroned Verne Gagne for the AWA World Title. Considered a true top "heel" champion when he ended the beloved Lou Thesz's
final reign, and went on to hold the NWA Title for 3+ years. So yes, he's beaten both Verne Gagne and Lou Thesz.