10 most popular wrestlers who made WWE a global phenomenon
In its long and glorious history, WWE has produced a countless number of talents throughout the various years that it has passed. All of thosewrestlers/entertainershave played their roles however big or small they might have beenand have contributed in building up the companys history. But there have been a few who stepped out of the lot and spearheaded the business to global heights.And these superstars have emerged out of different eras, becoming the unrivalled face of the company and selling it to the fans worldwide. Their characters turned out to be real life heroes overnight as people began to worship them for what they did in the ring. Here we take a look at the 10 wrestlers who were responsible for making the WWE a global phenomenon.
#10 Ric Flair
Ric Flair’s glorious career in the world of wrestling spanned for over 40 years. Nature Boy has won in numerous accolades as a wrestler including a record number of 16 World titles in the WWE. Throughout his career, he has wrestled in several brands including the NWA, WCW and WWF now known as WWE.
His lengthy and highly decorated tenure was honoured by the WWE as he became the only superstars in the company’s history who was inducted twice into the Hall of Fame- once as an individual and the second time as a member of the Four Horsemen.
Flair was known for his heel roles in the industry and his various stints as the different eras came and went by. He thoroughly evolved with the changing generation, getting involved in some of the memorable storylines in WWE’s history. He was a part of two of the biggest factions in the WWE, Four Horsemen and Evolution that immensely contributed in shaping WWE’s landscapes.
Flair’s long running role and feats in the business will forever be carved in the memory of wrestling fans.