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**loopydate** · 12-29-2003, 03:41 PM

10) Lou Thesz

He was before my time, but if even half of the great things I've read and heard about him are true, he deserves to be on any top ten list. I put him at #10 simply because I haven't seen enough of him to compare him to the guys that have been at it the last fifteen years (my time).

9) Chris Jericho

Sure, he's never quite gotten the respect he deserves, but there's no arguing with his Undisputed Title reign or his multiple runs with the Intercontinental and Cruiserweight titles. Even when his storylines are not the center of a RAW broadcast, they are always among the most compelling.

8) Ted Dibiase

In my opinion, the greatest heel in wrestling history. I've never hated a character more than I hated the "Million Dollar Man" when I was a kid. The greatest wrestler to never hold one of the "Big Two" world titles, Dibiase will probably never really get the respect he deserves.

7) Kurt Angle

At this moment, there is no one in the world better than Kurt Angle. I've been watching him for three years now, and can not remember a time when he hasn't executed a move to perfection. There is almost literally nothing he can't do.

6) Ricky Steamboat

While not quite as high-profile as some of the others on this list, Steamboat will certainly be remembered for putting on some of the greatest matches of all-time (Randy Savage @ WMIII, any time he fought Ric Flair), and for being one of the smoothest performers in history.

5) Curt Hennig

There may never have been a better technician than Mr. Perfect. For proof, watch his Summerslam '91 match with Bret Hart. Hennig could carry a good match with almost anyone, but never got the top spot he deserved. Had he lived just a bit longer, that might have been remedied.

4) The Rock

I was debating whether to include the Rock on this list at all. He's not exactly the best in-ring performer (though he is quite good). He's not the best on the microphone (though he is quite good). He makes this list because of the impact he's had outside of wrestling, not in the ring.

3) Bret Hart

Another career that was stopped short for tragic reasons (Goldberg, the stroke), Bret Hart could have made it to the very top of this list, but now I don't think he ever will. A brilliant in-ring performer and the ultimate sympathetic babyface, Hart will have to settle for third-best on this list.

2) Shawn Michaels

I know I'll catch some crap for putting Michaels ahead of Hart, but think about it: what did Hart accomplish that HBK did not? Who has continued to compete at a high level, putting on Match of the Year candidates into what should be the twilight of his career? Michaels, that's who.

1) Ric Flair

Simply the best. Ever. I don't know what else needs to be said about the Nature Boy that hasn't already been said on these forums or in any number of other places. Has almost never put on a bad match, can carry anyone both in the ring and on the mic, and has the most incredible presence ever.

12-29-2003, 03:41 PM	#3
loopydate FIT Challenge Slag People Posts: 13,816	10) Lou Thesz He was before my time, but if even half of the great things I've read and heard about him are true, he deserves to be on any top ten list. I put him at #10 simply because I haven't seen enough of him to compare him to the guys that have been at it the last fifteen years (my time). 9) Chris Jericho Sure, he's never quite gotten the respect he deserves, but there's no arguing with his Undisputed Title reign or his multiple runs with the Intercontinental and Cruiserweight titles. Even when his storylines are not the center of a RAW broadcast, they are always among the most compelling. 8) Ted Dibiase In my opinion, the greatest heel in wrestling history. I've never hated a character more than I hated the "Million Dollar Man" when I was a kid. The greatest wrestler to never hold one of the "Big Two" world titles, Dibiase will probably never really get the respect he deserves. 7) Kurt Angle At this moment, there is no one in the world better than Kurt Angle. I've been watching him for three years now, and can not remember a time when he hasn't executed a move to perfection. There is almost literally nothing he can't do. 6) Ricky Steamboat While not quite as high-profile as some of the others on this list, Steamboat will certainly be remembered for putting on some of the greatest matches of all-time (Randy Savage @ WMIII, any time he fought Ric Flair), and for being one of the smoothest performers in history. 5) Curt Hennig There may never have been a better technician than Mr. Perfect. For proof, watch his Summerslam '91 match with Bret Hart. Hennig could carry a good match with almost anyone, but never got the top spot he deserved. Had he lived just a bit longer, that might have been remedied. 4) The Rock I was debating whether to include the Rock on this list at all. He's not exactly the best in-ring performer (though he is quite good). He's not the best on the microphone (though he is quite good). He makes this list because of the impact he's had outside of wrestling, not in the ring. 3) Bret Hart Another career that was stopped short for tragic reasons (Goldberg, the stroke), Bret Hart could have made it to the very top of this list, but now I don't think he ever will. A brilliant in-ring performer and the ultimate sympathetic babyface, Hart will have to settle for third-best on this list. 2) Shawn Michaels I know I'll catch some crap for putting Michaels ahead of Hart, but think about it: what did Hart accomplish that HBK did not? Who has continued to compete at a high level, putting on Match of the Year candidates into what should be the twilight of his career? Michaels, that's who. 1) Ric Flair Simply the best. Ever. I don't know what else needs to be said about the Nature Boy that hasn't already been said on these forums or in any number of other places. Has almost never put on a bad match, can carry anyone both in the ring and on the mic, and has the most incredible presence ever.