31/05/2025
Wrestling is a popular sport and form of entertainment with various styles, including amateur (Olympic wrestling), professional (WWE, AEW), and traditional forms (like sumo or lucha libre). Here’s an overview of different types of wrestlers:
1. Professional Wrestlers (Entertainment-Based)**
- **WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment)**
- **The Rock (Dwayne Johnson)** – One of the biggest stars in wrestling and Hollywood.
- **Stone Cold Steve Austin** – Legendary "Texas Rattlesnake" known for his anti-authority persona.
- **John Cena** – 16-time world champion and now a Hollywood actor.
- **Roman Reigns** – Current top star as the "Tribal Chief" in WWE.
- **Becky Lynch** – One of the top female wrestlers, known as "The Man."
- **AEW (All Elite Wrestling)**
- **Kenny Omega** – Former AEW World Champion, known for his work in Japan.
- **MJF (Maxwell Jacob Friedman)** – Charismatic heel and former AEW Champion.
- **Britt Baker** – Top female wrestler and former AEW Women's Champion.
- **Legends & Icons**
- **Hulk Hogan** – 1980s/90s megastar.
- **The Undertaker** – Known for his 30-year "Deadman" gimmick.
- **Ric Flair** – 16-time world champ, famous for his "Woo!" persona.
2. Olympic/Amateur Wrestlers (Sports-Based)**
- **Kurt Angle** – Olympic gold medalist (1996) who transitioned to WWE.
- **Jordan Burroughs** – Multiple-time world and Olympic champion in freestyle wrestling.
- **Helen Maroulis** – First American woman to win Olympic gold in wrestling (2016).
- **Abdulrashid Sadulaev** – Russian wrestler, considered one of the best in freestyle.
3. Japanese Wrestling (Puroresu & Strong Style)**
- **Kazuchika Okada** – Former IWGP Heavyweight Champion, one of New Japan's best.
- **Hiroshi Tanahashi** – "The Ace" of New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
- **Asuka (WWE)** / **Kana (Japan)** – Dominant female wrestler in both Japan and WWE.
4. Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling)**
- **Rey Mysterio** – High-flying legend, known for his mask and cruiserweight style.
- **El Santo** – Cultural icon and legendary luchador.
- **Blue Demon** – Another Mexican wrestling legend.
5. Independent Wrestling Stars**
- **Bryan Danielson (Daniel Bryan in WWE)** – Technically gifted, now in AEW.
- **Will Ospreay** – High-flying British wrestler, now in AEW.
- **Zack Sabre Jr.** – Submission specialist in New Japan.
