Who's the best Wrestler of all time

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The best there was, the best there is, the best there ever will be!

Wait, that was his catchphrase, right?

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No, it damn sure was NOT.

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The Hit Man was the best.............and Stacy Kiebler was the hottest!!!!!

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Cant believe Sting wasnt option nor Lex Luger, HHH, Arn Anderson, Randy Savage, & Jerry the King Lawler...........but Randy Orton is???????? lol.

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I can agree that Orton is below all of those, but none of them really deserve to be in this discussion

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Quote: Originally Posted by skinnybonez

No Cena on the poll? this is ridiculous! this man has better mic skills than the rock/flair and the ring skills of HBK/Hart

Quote: Originally Posted by jvalverde88

Cena's absolutely relevant to the discussion as his ability to carry the company as the only crossover star over the past at-least half-decade is paralleled really only by Hulk Hogan. Cena's better in the ring than Hogan ever was, and he's ever the consummate professional. Cena's ring psychology and ability to work the crowd with his ringwork are also very underrated.

Personally, I would not give Cena my vote for all-time best - I already gave my vote to HBK - but I could see how an argument could be made for him along the same lines that people would make an argument for Hulk Hogan. John Cena is basically a better Hulk Hogan.

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Quote: Originally Posted by CHooe

Cena's absolutely relevant to the discussion as his ability to carry the company as the only crossover star over the past at-least half-decade is paralleled really only by Hulk Hogan. Cena's better in the ring than Hogan ever was, and he's ever the consummate professional. Cena's ring psychology and ability to work the crowd with his ringwork are also very underrated. Personally, I would not give Cena my vote for all-time best - I already gave my vote to HBK - but I could see how an argument could be made for him along the same lines that people would make an argument for Hulk Hogan. John Cena is basically a better Hulk Hogan.

I agree that he should be considered in this conversation, but it is quite obvious that the poster was trying to be funny with his comments especially with his comment about Cena having the ring skills of HBK/Bret.

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Quote: Originally Posted by CHooe

Cena's absolutely relevant to the discussion as his ability to carry the company as the only crossover star over the past at-least half-decade is paralleled really only by Hulk Hogan. Cena's better in the ring than Hogan ever was, and he's ever the consummate professional. Cena's ring psychology and ability to work the crowd with his ringwork are also very underrated. Personally, I would not give Cena my vote for all-time best - I already gave my vote to HBK - but I could see how an argument could be made for him along the same lines that people would make an argument for Hulk Hogan. John Cena is basically a better Hulk Hogan.

Agree and disagree. Even though neither Hogan/Cena are known for being good in ring, Hogan did at least go over to Japan and wrestle a more 'technical' style from time to time. That and Hogan's crossover appeal is unparraled by anyone not named Austin, Rock, or Flair. Even as much as Cena's been over he's still no Hogan in that area and will likely never be that. That's not an indictment on Cena, just people don't realize how big a deal Hogan is to this day in pop culture.

As far as GOAT, it's tough to say because of there being no real metric to define it. Guys like Bret and HBK may have been great technically in the ring, but were flops as box office attractions. On that note, Hogan/Cena are huge draws but don't have it when it comes to 'technical' in ring ability. If we're talking about the combo of good matches and being a great draw, I'd go with Austin or Flair. But there is no answer that is better than another, depending on what your criteria is.