One sport that gained a massive fanbase in a relatively short amount of time is wrestling. While wrestling of different kinds has existed for thousands of years, they were nothing like the wrestling of modern times. Today, we have special combat rings, as well as a range of high-skilled and unique wrestlers that devote their lives not just to the sport, but also to put on a really good show for the audience.

Over the years, there have been a number of wrestlers that stand out among the rest. These are individuals that were so talented in the ring that they became legendary not just among their own fans, but even among their main competitors. Let’s take a look at some of the best modern wrestlers of all time.

The Undertaker

Widely regarded as one of the most well-known wrestlers that we lived, not only was he a force on the ring, but he put on enough showmanship to make the crowd go crazy. For over 40 years, the Undertaker has been an important part of the professional wrestling scene, haven taken on a range of different pros. During the course of his career, the Undertaken has won many championships, and will forever be remembered as one of the WWE’s greatest of all time.

Steve Austin

Many believe that Steve Austin, who is often known as Stone Cold, is the best wrestler of all time. In fact, Austin’s influence on professional wrestling is perhaps greater than any other wrestler in history, and although many have compared him to The Rock, Austin will probably go down as the best of the best. There’s no telling just how different the WWE as we know it would be if Stone Cold was never a part of the equation. Whatever the case, most fans are happy to have watched Steve Austin as he rose to the top, and quickly become something of a figurehead for the WWE and for professional wrestling as a whole.

Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan is famous these days for having starred in his own television series which chronicled his and his family’s life. But before he became a TV star, Hogan was known around the world for being one of the greatest professional wrestlers that anyone that had ever seen. He first came into the spotlight in the 1980s and 1990s, where he made a name for himself both in World Championship Wrestling as well as the WWE. Hogan has six WCW Championships to his name, as well as six WWE World Heavyweight Championship wins, along with twelve world titles, and can be found in popular media from television to bingo Canada games.

John Cena

Long before John Cena became a famous internet meme, he was an exceptionally talented WWE wrestler that held on to the WWE Champion title for an incredibly long period of time. It wouldn’t be until 2002 that Cena would make his first debut on television, and from there he quickly skyrocketed in fame and became one of the best success stories of any modern wrestler.