Top 10 Favorite WWE Wrestlers of the 21st Century

The Top Ten

  1. John Cena

    John Felix Anthony Cena Jr. (/ˈsiːnə/. Born April 23, 1977) is an American professional wrestler, rapper, actor, and reality television show host signed to WWE, where he is currently associated with the SmackDown brand.

    Cena began his professional wrestling career in 1999 with Ultimate Pro Wrestling... read more

    John Cena is awesome! Some people hate him, but I don't! At Night of Champions 2012 (which I went to because I live in the same state as Boston), he should have won the WWE Championship against CM Punk.

    John Cena is great and remains great forever. He will never give up.

    Cena is the best. He's the most hated and most loved WWE superstar of all time.

  2. The Undertaker

    Mark William Calaway (born March 24, 1965), better known by his ring name The Undertaker, is an American semi-retired professional wrestler who signed with WWE in 1990, making him the company's longest-tenured in-ring performer. Calaway began his career in 1984 with World Class Championship Wrestling... read more

    How is John Cena better than the Undertaker? Even though the Undertaker was at his best in the 1990s, he is still on top. His streak remains unbeaten, and although he is a part-timer, he's still one of the greatest superstars in WWE history. John Cena is an 11-time WWE champion, but the Undertaker deserves the number 1 spot as he is more accomplished and is still kicking ass in the 21st century.

    Undertaker is the greatest superstar of any generation, of any era, of any year. He has accomplished so much in his career, and I really hope he makes his return in 2013 for Wrestlemania 29. Oh, and not to mention, he has an incredible WrestleMania streak that NO ONE can destroy.

  3. Daniel Bryan

    Bryan Lloyd Danielson (born May 22, 1981) is an American professional wrestler best known for his tenure in WWE under the ring name Daniel Bryan. He is a five-time world champion, having held the WWE Championship four times and the World Heavyweight Championship once. He headlined WrestleMania XXX in... read more

  4. CM Punk

    Phillip Jack "Phil" Brooks, also known by the ring name CM Punk, is an American comic book writer, actor, former mixed martial artist, and retired professional wrestler. He is best known for his career in World Wrestling Entertainment, where he held multiple championships and was the leader of the New... read more

  5. Ryback

    Ryan Allen Reeves (born November 10, 1981), better known by his ring name Ryback, is an American professional wrestler currently performing on the independent circuit. He wrestled for WWE from 2012 to 2016, where he was a one-time Intercontinental Champion. Following his WWE release, he has competed... read more

  6. Randy Orton

    Randal Keith Orton (born April 1, 1980) is an American professional wrestler and actor signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand. He is a 12-time world champion, having held the WWE Championship eight times and the World Heavyweight Championship four times. He is a third-generation wrestler... read more

    I agree. The RKO is an awesome finisher - the best finisher apart from Skull Crushing Finale. And he's a former 9-time world champion: 6-time WWE champion and 3-time world heavyweight champion.

    So strong and tough. My dad loves him. I love his matches!

    What! Randy should be number 1. This list is not good at all.

  7. Sheamus

    Stephen Farrelly, known professionally as Sheamus, is an Irish professional wrestler and actor. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand. Sheamus is a former WWE Champion and has held multiple other titles throughout his career.

    It's a shame that they lost their head! HA HA HA! Sheamus was my favorite, but he dropped down to number 7. He lost to The Big Show at Hell in a Cell.

  8. Brock Lesnar

    Brock Edward Lesnar (born July 12, 1977) is an American professional wrestler and former amateur wrestler, football player, and mixed martial artist who is currently signed to WWE. He first gained prominence as the youngest WWE Champion in history after winning the title in 2002. He later became the... read more

  9. The Miz

    Michael Gregory "Mike" Mizanin is an American professional wrestler, reality television star, and actor. He is signed to WWE, where he performs under the ring name The Miz. He has been a multi-time champion and a consistent presence on WWE programming since 2004.

  10. Kane

    Glenn Thomas Jacobs is an American professional wrestler, insurer, and actor. He works for WWE and is best known by his ring name Kane. Jacobs is also the current mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, having been elected in 2018.

    11. The Newcomers
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    Bray Wyatt

    Windham Lawrence Rotunda (May 23, 1987 - August 24, 2023) was an American professional wrestler. He was signed to WWE under the ring name Bray Wyatt and was a third‑generation wrestler, following the legacy of his grandfather Blackjack Mulligan, father Mike Rotunda, and uncles Barry and Kendall Windham... read more

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    Evan Bourne

    Matthew Joseph Korklan, known by the ring name Matt Sydal, is an American professional wrestler. He is currently signed to Impact Wrestling, where he is a former Impact Grand Champion and the current Impact X Division Champion in his first reign. He is also well known for his time in WWE, where he competed... read more

    13. The Contenders

  13. The Great Khali

    Dalip Singh Rana, better known by his ring name The Great Khali, is an Indian promoter, actor, powerlifter, and professional wrestler best known for his time with WWE. He debuted with WWE in 2006 and became the first Indian world champion in WWE history. After retiring from full-time wrestling, he was... read more

  14. Big Daddy V

    Nelson Frazier Jr. (February 14, 1971 - February 18, 2014) was an American professional wrestler best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Entertainment (WWF/WWE) during the 1990s and 2000s under the ring names Mabel, Viscera, and Big Daddy... read more

    This guy is gigantic. He's 485 pounds and can demolish people. He is also 6 feet and 9 inches tall. So he is huge!

  15. Batista

    David Michael "Dave" Bautista Jr. (born January 18, 1969) is an American actor and former professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. He rose to stardom as a six-time world champion in WWE under the ring name Batista and has starred in films such as "Guardians of the Galaxy" (2014) and "Blade Runner... read more

    This guy is ripped. He is so sneaky and strong! His rival once was The Undertaker, but now he is retired. I wish he'd come back!

  16. Rey Mysterio

    Óscar Gutiérrez, better known by the ring name Rey Mysterio, is a Mexican-American professional wrestler who currently works for WWE on the SmackDown brand. Known for his high-flying lucha libre style, he is considered one of the most influential cruiserweights in wrestling history. Mysterio has held... read more

    High flyer! So very good. He is small but powerful. He took his dad's WWE name. He is so good. 619!

  17. Shawn Michaels

    Shawn Michaels, born on July 22, 1965, is an American professional wrestler. He is the first wrestler to win every major WWE title available during his era. Known for his charisma and athleticism, his nicknames include HBK (Heartbreak Kid), The Showstopper, Mr. WrestleMania, and The Icon. He was a founding... read more

    HBK! Sweet Chin Music! Love this guy! He is awesome. He is a legend!

    Most legendary and most skilled wrestler alive. Possibly the greatest of all time.

  18. Roman Reigns

    Leati Joseph "Joe" Anoaʻi was born on May 25, 1985. He is an American professional wrestler and a former professional Canadian football player. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs under the ring name Roman Reigns.... read more

  19. Dean Ambrose

    Jonathan "Jon" Good is an American professional wrestler and actor currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he performs under the ring name Jon Moxley. He also makes appearances for New Japan Pro‑Wrestling, where he has held the IWGP United States Championship. He previously wrestled for... read more

    Ambrose, Austin, Mick Foley, and others can be anti-authority or ready for a violent fight, but that doesn't instantly translate to being a babyface. Being able to draw sympathy from spectators and make them feel for whatever cause or story being told is vital.

    The crowd supported Austin in his cause to defy the evil boss. The crowd supported Foley in his lifelong quest of becoming WWE champion after trying so hard and being willing to do anything, including falling off cages or onto thumbtacks.

  20. Edge

    Adam Joseph Copeland is a Canadian actor and professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand under the ring name Edge. A WWE Hall of Famer, Edge is known for his multiple world championship reigns and his involvement in iconic tag teams such as Edge and... read more

  21. Seth Rollins

    Colby Daniel Lopez is an American professional wrestler and actor signed to WWE's Raw brand under the ring name Seth Rollins. He's the current holder of the Men's Money in the Bank contract. Seth Rollins is a multi-time world and tag team champion and also an Intercontinental Champion following his win... read more

  22. Santino Marella

  23. Cody Rhodes

    Cody Garrett Runnels Rhodes (born June 30, 1985) is an American professional wrestler and actor currently signed to WWE. He is the son of WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes and the half-brother of Dustin Rhodes. Rhodes is also known for his time in All Elite Wrestling, where he served as executive vice... read more

  24. Big Show

    Paul Randall Wight Jr. (born February 8, 1972) is an American professional wrestler and actor better known by his ring name Big Show. He made his professional wrestling debut in 1995 with World Championship Wrestling (WCW). He has won multiple world championships, including the WCW World Heavyweight... read more

  25. Dolph Ziggler

    Nicholas Theodore Nemeth (born July 27, 1980), best known by the ring name Dolph Ziggler, is an American professional wrestler, stand-up comedian, and actor. He made his WWE debut in 2004 and has since won the Intercontinental Championship three times. He is known for his show-stealing performances and... read more

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