The 10 Strongest WWE Wrestlers Based on Match Winning Power
When it comes to rankings in professional wrestling, the success in matches often speaks louder than sheer physical strength. This article delves into identifying the ten strongest WWE wrestlers based on their winning percentage across WWE's prestigious pay-per-view (PPV) events. The criteria include a minimum of 100 matches and focus primarily on their performance on the largest stages of the WWE.
Ranking the Top 10 Based on PPV Records
To establish the rankings, we utilized data from the Internet Wrestling Database, which provides a comprehensive list of WWE wrestlers sorted by their win percentage. By analyzing their performance at the most high-stakes events, we can approximate each wrestler's ability to win big matches.
Top 10 by PPV Win Percentage
The Ultimate Warrior (89.65%) Lex Luger (83.33%) Adrian Neville/PAC (78.95%) Hulk Hogan (77.33%) John Cena (77.06%) Asuka (78.00%) Brutus Beefcake (76.02%) Bam Bam Bigelow (76.37%) Rick Rude (75.78%) Brodus Clay (74.28%)Accounting for Additional Notable Wrestlers
Brock Lesnar (65.63%) Dusty Rhodes (62.46%) Randy Orton (40.98%) Seth Rollins (56.57%) The Undertaker (55.26%)Combining with Popular Wrestlers
Considering not just raw numbers but also the wrestlers who have become household names even if their win percentages are not the highest, the following list emerges:
The Ultimate Warrior (81.82%) Lex Luger (76.60%) Brock Lesnar (65.63%) Dusty Rhodes (62.46%) Hulk Hogan (61.80%) Adrian Neville/Bret Hart (60.00%) Asuka (59.57%) John Cena (59.24%) Brutus Beefcake (58.97%) Rick Rude (58.13%) Bill Goldberg (57.14%)Conclusion
Based on the win/loss records from PPV events and overall popularity, these rankings provide a satisfactory approximation of the strongest WWE wrestlers in terms of their match winning power. It's important to note that while numbers can offer insight, the subjective nature of wrestling means that these rankings can vary based on personal opinions and evolving storylines.
Each wrestler in this top ten brings their unique brand of strength and charisma to the ring, making them formidable opponents in the WWE.