Thanks to my gal Pats, who pointed me to this listing!
Top 50 Good Guys in Wrestling History
So, it’s likely a very cynical exercise, being that Bruno Sammartino is listed as #1 (and we all know how hard WWE is lobbying to include him in the Hall of Fame this year – ass-kissing much? 😉 ), but it’s also interesting how many guys we think of as heels are actually listed as Good Guys.
Little gems of great wrestling history are scattered throughout the list, including this one on #16, Jeff Hardy:
“In 2002, however, Jeff took his daredevil ways solo, which irritated then–Undisputed Champion The Undertaker. Although The Deadman beat Hardy in a thrilling Ladder Match, he couldn’t “break” The Charismatic Enigma. Jeff refused to stay on the mat defeated — a display of the grit the WWE Universe loved — prompting The Phenom to raise Hardy’s hand in a shocking display respect. (WATCH FULL MATCH)”
Trust me, if you haven’t seen this match, click the link above and watch it now. Because it’s bloody BRILLIANT!
The legend that surrounds The Undertaker is something that has allowed the mythical Superstar to transcend the typical “good guy vs. bad guy” archetype often seen in WWE. The Deadman has been on both sides of the fence, whether representing the dark evil of The Ministry or upholding his status as the quintessential WWE Superstar. However, over the course of his storied career, The Phenom has garnered more respect from the WWE Universe and his peers than any other competitor in history.
The Demon from Death Valley’s actions speak louder than any words spewed into a microphone. He has never demanded or asked for respect — he commands it. Since his debut at Survivor Series 1990, The Undertaker has stood apart from every other WWE Superstar and was often “reborn” with a new attitude or demeanor. Nevertheless, The Deadman’s impact on WWE history is immeasurable and his legacy is one of the few that goes beyond the traditional role of a WWE Superstar.
(Please note, ‘Taker outranks Shawn Michaels as a good guy . . . 😉 )
You can even go and vote for the greatest good guy here – knock yourself out! And, as I’ve always said, the comments from the WWE Universe are sometimes even more entertaining than the article – I particularly like the guy who’s crawling up Triple H’s ass by insisting loudly that he should have been on the list! 😉
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