Top 10 Best African-American WWE Wrestlers
The Top Ten
1 Booker T
Booker Huffman Jr., better known by his ring name Booker T, is an American professional wrestler, promoter, and color commentator who is currently signed with WWE as part of the pre-show team on Raw.
Booker Huffman Jr., better known by his ring name Booker T, is an American professional wrestler, promoter, and color commentator who is currently signed with WWE as part of the pre-show team on Raw.
2 Bobby Lashley
Franklin Robert "Bobby" Lashley is an American professional wrestler, mixed martial artist, and former collegiate amateur wrestler and former United States Army sergeant currently signed to both Bellator MMA, where he is undefeated through four heavyweight fights, and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, where he is the current TNA World Heavyweight Champion in his fourth reign.
Franklin Robert "Bobby" Lashley is an American professional wrestler, mixed martial artist, and former collegiate amateur wrestler and former United States Army sergeant currently signed to both Bellator MMA, where he is undefeated through four heavyweight fights, and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, where he is the current TNA World Heavyweight Champion in his fourth reign.
3 Shelton Benjamin
Shelton James Benjamin is an American professional wrestler, and former amateur wrestler, perhaps best known for his tenure in WWE.
Shelton James Benjamin is an American professional wrestler, and former amateur wrestler, perhaps best known for his tenure in WWE.
4 Mark Henry
Mark Jerrold Henry is an American powerlifter, Olympic weightlifter, strongman, and professional wrestler who is currently signed to WWE.
Mark Jerrold Henry is an American powerlifter, Olympic weightlifter, strongman, and professional wrestler who is currently signed to WWE.
5 JTG
Jayson Anthony Paul, better known by the ring name JTG, is an American professional wrestler and author who is best known for his time in WWE.
Jayson Anthony Paul, better known by the ring name JTG, is an American professional wrestler and author who is best known for his time in WWE.
6 Shad Gaspard
7 D-Von Dudley
Devon Edger Hughes is an American professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs under the ringname D-Von Dudley alongside his tag team partner Bubba Ray as The Dudley Boyz.
Devon Edger Hughes is an American professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs under the ringname D-Von Dudley alongside his tag team partner Bubba Ray as The Dudley Boyz.
8 Junkyard Dog
Sylvester Ritter (December 13, 1952 – June 1, 1998) was an American professional wrestler and college football player, best known for his work in Mid-South Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation as the Junkyard Dog (or JYD), a nickname he received while working in a wrecking yard. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2004.
Sylvester Ritter (December 13, 1952 – June 1, 1998) was an American professional wrestler and college football player, best known for his work in Mid-South Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation as the Junkyard Dog (or JYD), a nickname he received while working in a wrecking yard. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2004. He's from my hometown Charlotte nc and my mom and grandparents even knew him. He was a great man.
9 Rich Swann
Rich Swann is an American wrestler that was born in Baltimore, Maryland on February 15, 1991. He was released by WWE in 2018 due to a domestic abuse issue.
Rich Swann is an American wrestler that was born in Baltimore, Maryland on February 15, 1991. He was released by WWE in 2018 due to a domestic abuse issue.
10 David Otanga
The Contenders
11 R-Truth
An American professional wrestler and rapper, R-Truth, whose real name is Ron Killings, has had a successful career in WWE. Known for his charismatic persona and entertaining segments, he has held multiple titles, including the WWE United States Championship.
An American professional wrestler and rapper, R-Truth, whose real name is Ron Killings, has had a successful career in WWE. Known for his charismatic persona and entertaining segments, he has held multiple titles, including the WWE United States Championship.
12 Titus O'Neil
Thaddeus Michael Bullard Sr. is an American professional wrestler and retired professional football player.
Thaddeus Michael Bullard Sr. is an American professional wrestler and retired professional football player.
13 MVP
14 Bad News Brown
Bad News Brown was a professional wrestler, born Allen Coage, who gained prominence in the 1980s. He wrestled in various promotions including WWE, where he was known for his "bad guy" gimmick and loner personality. A notable aspect of his career was his participation in the first-ever Royal Rumble match. Before transitioning to professional wrestling, he was an accomplished judoka, having won a bronze medal in the 1976 Olympic Games.
Bad News Brown was a professional wrestler, born Allen Coage, who gained prominence in the 1980s. He wrestled in various promotions including WWE, where he was known for his "bad guy" gimmick and loner personality. A notable aspect of his career was his participation in the first-ever Royal Rumble match. Before transitioning to professional wrestling, he was an accomplished judoka, having won a bronze medal in the 1976 Olympic Games.
15 Ahmed Johnson
16 Koko B. Ware
James Ware, better known by his ring name Koko B. Ware is a retired American professional wrestler who made his professional wrestling debut in 1978. He rose in popularity during the mid 1980s, while appearing in the World Wrestling Federation, where he was initially a strong mid-carder before he eventually ...read more.
James Ware, better known by his ring name Koko B. Ware is a retired American professional wrestler who made his professional wrestling debut in 1978. He rose in popularity during the mid 1980s, while appearing in the World Wrestling Federation, where he was initially a strong mid-carder before he eventually ...read more.
17 Kofi Kingston
Kofi Nahaje Sarkodie-Mensah is a Ghanaian-American professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE under the ring name Kofi Kingston, in which he is a member of The New Day along with teammates Big E and Xavier Woods.
Kofi Nahaje Sarkodie-Mensah is a Ghanaian-American professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE under the ring name Kofi Kingston, in which he is a member of The New Day along with teammates Big E and Xavier Woods.
18 Ron Simmons
19 Viscera
20 Elijah Burke
Elijah Samuel Burke is an American professional wrestler and color commentator, currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling as a commentator under the ring name "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero.
Elijah Samuel Burke is an American professional wrestler and color commentator, currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling as a commentator under the ring name "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero.
21 Big E Langston
Ettore Ewen is an American professional wrestler and former powerlifter and American football player who is currently performing under the ring name Big E.
Ettore Ewen is an American professional wrestler and former powerlifter and American football player who is currently performing under the ring name Big E.
22 Xavier Woods
Austin Watson is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE under the ring name Xavier Woods.
Austin Watson is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE under the ring name Xavier Woods.
23 Ernie Ladd
Ernest Ladd, nicknamed "The Big Cat", was an American collegiate, professional football player and a professional wrestler.
Ernest Ladd, nicknamed "The Big Cat", was an American collegiate, professional football player and a professional wrestler.
24 Brodus Clay
George Murdoch is an American professional wrestler and actor who works for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling as Tyrus.
George Murdoch is an American professional wrestler and actor who works for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling as Tyrus.
25 Darren Young
Frederick "Fred" Douglas Rosser III, better known by his ring name Darren Young, is an American professional wrestler who was signed to WWE where he was a former one-time WWE Tag Team Champion. He was released from WWE in October 2017. He is the first ever gay WWE Superstar.
Frederick "Fred" Douglas Rosser III, better known by his ring name Darren Young, is an American professional wrestler who was signed to WWE where he was a former one-time WWE Tag Team Champion. He was released from WWE in October 2017. He is the first ever gay WWE Superstar.8Load More
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