Qualifying Credentials: 3x IWGP Champion, 3x WCW World Champion, WCW US Champion (1994)
Considered by many to be the greatest "big man" in history.The only man to have held the All Japan, New Japan, and WCW World Titles. Feuded with Sting, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, Tatsumi Fujinami, Toshiaki Kawada, Undertaker, and many other greats. Was an All-American football player in Colorado before turning to wrestling.
Qualifying Credentials: NWA World Champion (1989), 4x NWA/WCW US Champion, WWF Intercontinental Champion (1987), WWE Hall Of Fame (2009)
Had great success in NWA territories, Crockett NWA, WWF, and WCW. Infamous rivalry with Ric Flair lasted the better part of a decade. Defeated Randy Savage at Wrestlemania 3 in what many consider one of the greatest matches of all time. Defeated Ric Flair for his only World Title in 1989.
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